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[[preprinted]]WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
sold today the scrap copper from the building the price has gone down from 30 to 16 cents per pound since the fire.
Called on the secretary of the Treasury relative to a vacation for Dr Tonney. The secretary very favorable will grant the vacation but wishes to do more to give the Institute a commission which will give him his expenses - advised that the Dr be sent to California
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[[preprinted]]THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Engaged in correspondence
wrote to Dr Gray Mr Meads Mr Goodwin Innis Tonney
Sum check for Mr Rhees to pay various accounts to the amount of 800 dollars.
Preparation making for the great illumination of this evening
wrote to Professor Loomis to ask whether he cannot furnish an article for our Report on the aurora
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