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Saturday, Oct 12 1861 The weather still continues beautiful. Mr. Badger went to Calico Ball with Belle & Eva also to Fair. The idea that Ma is here seemed to me like a dream. She is very well. I shall miss her when she is gone very much & Mattie too. At 11 Oclock I sent for a Hack and I took Ma Pa Mattie and children all over the city to see sights we stayed two hours. Ma enjoyed it very much and is very pleased. At 4 Oclock I sent for a thrown down carriage and took all out to Father Badgers to see them. They are surprised at seeing Ma and surprising that Ma would even go at all. Mr. Badger took supper at his Father's. There was a large procession of the Sunday School children today. They had a band & music and a great variety of Flags and Banners.

Sunday, Oct 13 1861 I never saw a prettier day it is like Indian summer. We all attended Mr. Thomas Church/ Pa went to Trinity Church. Mr. Flourney? took dinner with us . After dinner Cousin Albert Badger came to see us. He is just from Portsmouth, New Hampshire