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Sunday, December 2 1866 Clear & pleasant in the morning though it very soon after clouded up & rained - "Al" came about noon & remained all day & we had a pleasant visit - though I fear they regarded me as dull company - Have family prayers here morning & night & each member takes turns - Retire early & fasten the door very fortunately too far an effort is soon made by ____ to come in & ? us out