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Wednesday, Oct 16. 1861 It poured rain last night - and is very wet this morning - we are all in fine health - but feel the loss of Ma this morning. I hope she has arrived safe. Mr? J. Edward Wilkins (Her Brittish Magistries Consort? - ) called to see Mr. Badger last night - Pa. Mr. Badger &? myself all went at eight O. clock to see Father? Badgers family. returned at ten - it ruined? to day.

Thursday, Oct. 17. 1861 It looks this morning as if we would have a beautiful day - Mrs. and Misses? Horton 441 Wabash avenue called to see me - it blew cool at dark Mr Badger called on Mr Gray? at 8. Oclock Mr Badger myself and Belle. Eva &? Ada went in the Cars? to Mr J.G. Blogers? party - we started home at twelve and there was no Car - so we had to wake up the Car driver and go to town at one - the Lake is very much disturbed and vessels have difficulty in getting in? - many are in sight the Party was very pleasant and well attended. have a dispatch from Ma - she arrived safe and well,