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34 N.Y. City. Thursday 23 Feb 1860 } Last night - the whole of it - sat up waiting for the steamer for N.Y. - Storm of rain prevailing the vessel did not come in till Morning. It is well I did sit up, for many devils could not have made night more hideous than did the many of the young men(?) who celebrated(?) Washington's Birthday by a Grand(?) Ball at the "Metropolitan." The ladies of New London, of course, ^[[are]] charming creatures, but oft times beauty & goodness are discarded by the [[?boon]] of strong drink. Let the curtain drop. XXXX 8 o'clock A.M. 23d (to-day) the "Connecticut" came into Port. By the kindness of Mr. Smith, the efficient Agent of Norwich & Worcester Line, residing at New London, I was ticketed through to this city. There is good feeling among all whom I approach for the proposed Exhibition. Arrived N.Y. 4 o'clock P.M. New London, Ct. hath a warm place in my heart. I can never forget the 8 days spent there between 14th & 22d of Feb. This morning, I spent at Mr. Grinnell's. He received me kindly. He was much interested in my report - especially [[end page]] [[new page]] [[strikethrough]] with [[/strikethrough]] that portion with testimony of the admiral fitness of Capt. John J. Quayle to take command of the proposed Expedition. Mr. G. appointed 4 1/2 o'clock of tomorrow ^[[to accompany me]] to visit the Library Rooms of the Geographical - Statistical Society. Mr. G. invited me to make free use of his library - Charts & Books - as often as I found it convenient or desirable. I think Mr. G. a man doing much good. I [[underlined]] know he has done many noble deeds that ever [[?redown]] to this Nation's Glory. [[/underlined]] N.Y. 24 Feb Friday 1860 Called on Albert W. Hyde & Co Agts, W. K. Lewis & [[?Bens]] of Boston who put Hermetrical Sealed meats, fish, vegetables, &c. &c. - Offered me any number of samples to test. Carried a can of "Roast Beef" up to Mr. Grinnell to make trial. Called also on Mr. Kitchen - offered to do anything in his power for me. He is another of Nations Noble sons. From 11 oclk AM to 4 sent my time at "Gowan's" - 81, 83 & 85 Center st. He has gigantic stores of Old & Rare works - [[left margin]] (over) [[/left margin]] Sir J. Ross's Narration of 2d voyage is there price $4.00 ^[[40]] no appendix with it. (4th Continued -over-) 35