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1866. Saturday, January 13. On Steamer Mississippi at or about Columbia Ark 9 PM - Did not run but little last night & have not made fast progress to day. - Dr Horton & the man from the Yazoo got off at Skipworths Ldg Landing. Was introduced & had some conversation with Mr Hays of Lake Providence. - Slept some after dinner & feel the worse for it. D six bit - Have read a good deal to day in the "Mutual Friend" Boat shakes so I cant write