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[[preprinted]]TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1865.[[/preprinted]] Wrote an appointment certificate for Mr James Swaim as agent in France for the Smithsonian Inst. Advised Collins to complete two of his works on coneology Sent Binney's work to be estimated as to cost. Called on Gen. Delafield for signature to requisition. [[end page]] [[start page]] [[preprinted]]WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1865.[[/preprinted]] Engaged in correspondence The architect has presented a bill for the the iron beams amouning to nearly 4000 dollars. [[paper laid over last 3 lines of script]] [[covered]] not yet drawn the half yearly [[covered]] on the S.I. fund Judge Chase [[covered]] the city [[overlaid paper]] Hon I. A. Lewis Commissioner US Revenue - call on him to Mr Campbell - student of [[theol?]] Princeton [[end page]]