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clear [[preprinted]]WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1865.[[/preprinted]] clear
2nd Day of the great Rev.
The whole affair has been a highly interesting and solemn exhibition and has served to give an idea of the immense size and power of our army which no mere description could begin to impart.
Our house has been filled with friends who have come to see the review besides own family we have eleven guests
Letter introducing Mr George Albren Esq of Pitts[[b superscript]] an imperial meteorologist  - gave me the fol. rules - 
If the 4th and 6th day of the moon are similar (wet or dry) 3/4 of the whole lunar month will be the same
If the 5th & 6th be similar 7/8 will be the same
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with sunshine

cloudy [[preprinted]]THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1865[[/preprinted]] cloudy

Mr Dr Beust who has been connected with the Institution for 12 years takes his leave today - I could not take leave of him without serious emotion. Mr. Patterson and daughters left.

Gave orders that the plates for the [[stricken]]engraving[[/stricken]] illustration of Deans paper on the Medulla Oblongata should be reengraved if not paid for this years [[stricken]]cost[[/stricken]] 300 dollars.

Called on the secretary of War relative Capt. [[stricken?]] Scammon to be ordered to go with the telegraph company to [[Behrings]] Strait - Dept would not give order but granted leave - sent telegram
   Engaged in correspondence - study of Hydrometers.
   Professor [[Lovering?]] spent morning in the library.