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[[preprinted]]THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Discussed with the architect the plans of the repairs and changes in the rooms of the building - 
Concluded definitely that it will be best to put the principal staircase in the rear tower and to make rooms with northern lights in the north side. [[image - x with 4 dot symbol]]
Engaged in correspondence.
Spent the evening with Mr Schott drawing up an account of the papers on magnetism by Dr Bache
The series is finished - 

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Rain    [[preprinted]]FRIDAY APRIL 7, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Called with the architect on Gen Delafield - who was appointed as one of the visitors to Fort Sumpter and could not at that time give attention to the plans of the building - Did not approve of the suggestion of the architect as to floors in the towers of flagging - I am however to test the strength of the flags.
Inspected the copper and iron which have been separated from the rubbish Concluded to advertize for sale next week

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