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[[preprinted]]FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Very warm Did not attend the meeting of the Light House Board
called on the Sec [[y superscript]]of the Interior to inquire as to the sum we should ask from Congress for keeping the Museum of the Exploring Expedition
Advanced [[underlined]]6000[[/underlined]] dollars the sum put on the bill by the com of Ways and Means - the bill lost.
Gave letter in favour of Mr Peale for promotion.
Men at work taking down the sec [[d superscript]] flooring of the entrance north of the building.
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[[preprinted]]SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Occupied with Mr Rhees in making out journal of events of the year since the fire.
Communication from the Treasury Department asking researches to be made on the subject of spirits mixed with wood napthas
Previous communication asking for investigations on hydrometers.