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1866. Saturday, January 6. Pleasant but cool day. Begin to feel that my stay 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 to morrow spoke& hope to be away soon after up the river. Supped again with the Mayor & played cards & conversed after supper until about 10 PM when I retire