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[[preprinted]]FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Arrived last night - found a number of letters awaiting my arrival - one from Mr Vinton summoning an attendance on account of the Win Estate.
Mr Rhees informs me that Burney drew on him for 100 dollars to pay making the index of the bibliography.
Paid Mr Alexander 100 dolls on account translations for the report
Transferred from the Treasury of the U S 15000 dollars to the credit of [[strikethrough]] the [[/strikethrough]] Riggs so as to draw upon for the building
Called upon Gen Delafield - is alarmed in regard to a crack which he discovered in the high tower. Thinks it has occurred since the last rain.
Is to meet the architect this afternoon at 5 1/2 o'clock.
Re [[d superscript] a telegram from Mrs Henry to any that Mrs Patterson has departed and that I must come as soon as possible
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[[preprinted]]SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Started for Phil [[d - superscript]] in the 11 oclock train arrived about 5 o'clock went out to Chestnut Hill in the evening train. Learned the particulars of the death of Mrs Patterson
Her last moments were peaceful - she was a good intelligent beautiful woman
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