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[[preprinted]]MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Bricklayers commenced on the South Tower - Established a blacksmith shop for sharpening tools and other work
The bellows purchased at the Navy Yard is used.
Engaged in the final revision of the proof of Report: The arrangement of one of the articles out of place - 
Dr. Gibbs prepares letters to be sent with the commission to the Indians for ethnological questions addressed to John Ross Dr MacGowan [[stricken]]& others[[/stricken]] [[?]] [[?]] com Ind aff. Col. E. S Parker
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cool   [[preprinted]]TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1865.[[/preprinted]]  getting warmer
The architect today showed me the condition of the west range the beams of which must support the stone flagging of the outer corridor are as rotten as punk - [[stricken]]They[[/stricken]]It will have to be removed in arches of brick. The brick walls below may be taken.
Called at the Bank was informed that Mr Randolph had given information that our account is overdrawn 4000 dolls. I asked if it had not been undrawn for a number of years to the amount of 10000 dollars -
The overdrawing is on account of the drafts for building material [[?]] We have 30,000 on interest with the Treasurer to meet the deficiency.
Have to my credit today 495 1/2  This is in addition to upwards of 100 dolls from LHB and 500 dolls lent Mr Rhees.
Mr Gill and Dr Allen engaged our index to report - called at the printing office