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1866 Tuesday, January 23 Washington Iowa. Snowed all last night & into the day. Wind has driven the snow some. Made a few visits around the square. Received an invitation to Mrs. Owens to supper & went at 1/2 past 6. following underlined in red Met there a Miss Wilson, a teacher & an accomplished lady. end underlining Spent the evening pleasantly & then accompanied her home (to Mr. Jo Lewis). Have done nothing to day. Spent the day very idly & am ashamed of myself. - Must get rid of my idle habits. Holden left to day for Des Moines. Am sorry he is gone.