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1866 Monday January 15 Rained in the morning cleared off pleasant with some wind blowing – Reached Memphis early in the morning – Did not leave the boat – Read the papers [unclear]here – Read a good deal in Our Mutual Friend Am now getting well [unclear] the matter indicates it – Sit up until about midnight reading – This is very good boat [unclear] though there seems a lack of attention at the table on the part of the waiters [Tried unclear] aboard. [unclear] from Ark