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[[preprinted]]WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
Started with Helen from Princeton at 1/2 past 8 A. M. Took train. the 8o'clock one from New York at Trenton - went round Phil [[d superscript]] arrived at home after a somewhat tedious ride at 6 o'clock P.M. Found home closed Girls on a visit - Got in through the building with aid of Henry Horan - Girls came home.
Nothing unusual had occurred The first unbound copies of the Report for 1863 obtained that day - the bound copies will not be ready for delivery for some time yet.
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[[preprinted]]THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1865.[[/preprinted]]
The building has been going on quite well during my absence. The front towers are out of danger but a much larger portion of the large rear tower has been taken down than was at first anticipated. The stones were found much affected with the fire - also it is throught all the battlements of the south side of the main building will come down.
Engaged in correspondence with Mr Rhees - 
Professor Baird made report as to the cost of iron roof. which can be put on for 6000 dollars warranted light architect [[?]].
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