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1866 Wednesday, February 14. The wind has blown a gale the entire day & the snow which fell yesterday is tonight in heaps. It has been very cold. Had but two meals to day because to stormy to go for them. I have read some & made an examination of the Record of Deeds in the matter of [mine cyamish Horwortt] & company. Sherman & Wm both went to see their ducks to night leaving me alone in the office. No train or mail through to day. Have felt lonely & had the blues all day. Sometimes think of Dixie and wish myself back again