October 8, 1863

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Oct 8.

 

My chimney is finished
and now the masons are to work
on the fire place.
Some time in years to
come perhaps I shall pass Riker’s
Island on one of the Sound boats
and see the magnificent proportions
of this chimney [carrot: now] used perhaps as
an important + useful appendage
to some shanty or hut.
It will be my mark left
behind.
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