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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1863. Went to congress, Field of New J? made a long speech on the "habeas corpus" question. In the House the Bankrupt bill was discussed at length.

THURSDAY 8 Went to Congress Saulsbury of Del made a discussion speech on illegal arrests. The appropriation bill was up in the House. Met Jeff Patton on his way to visit the army of the Potomac. Harry's father came

FRIDAY 9 Harry recd a telegraphic dispatch. Went to congress to find him. Some member of the House from Mo made a speech to which Bringham of Ohio replyed in a very able & cutting tone?. Saw the affair of the policeman and the soldier. helped the soldier.