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Thursday, January 1, 1863

This was a great day in this city. In unclear all the distinguished military men in this city called in a body? on see? unclear; at the head of the column? was Gen? Halleck. I recognized Gen H. unclear, McDowell, Canfield. unclear the afternoon I went to the Pres. reception. Had the pleasure of shaking hands with "Honest-Abe" He seemed in good spirits and looked well. Went unclear "Goldies unclear" and along with unclear some apples and cakes unclear by the ladies of Maunclear.

Friday 2

Nothing of interest happened today.