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1866. Saturday, January 6. Pleasant but cool today. Begin to feel that my story is short here. Bought and commenced reading "Our Mutual Friend" (Dickens). Sat in my tent the greater part of the day. Will be paid I think tomorrow spoke to the [unclear] after [unclear]. Supped again with the [unclear] played cards & conversed after supper until about 10 PM when I retire.