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low, and can very easily be replenished. Had it occurred in the fall, the loss would have been much greater, and perhaps much suffering would have resulted from the loss of provisions. I did not go to church until 11.20 expecting to be too late; but there were only five or six there. In 20 minutes more there was about 100 and then services began. It was about as bad last Sunday. I intend going to the Episcopal Church this evening. We have a very fine melodeon which Mrs. Hillard plays. Gov. Evans is going to build him a house. Building materials are not so high as I expected. Lumber is quoted at $1700 per 1000ft or was yesterday - and brick laid in the wall at $10 to $11. But carpenters get $500 per day. I played a game of (unclear) the other evening in an office which Mr. Traver built. Several people has asked me if I knew him, and said they would be glad to see him in this country again. The regulations require that I stay within the bounds of my agency, except