28. At office nearly
all day. Commenced chimney for tent.
145th. + 123rd. men to build it. Piano tuned
+ rat found inside. Went boating this pm
to Port. Morris. Sent Haines to his battalion
Finished “Gladstone on Church + State.” Read
some “Miriam” –
Oct. 1 At New York. Saw
something of the Russian celebration.
Dined at Astor with my friend
Lieut. Col. Morse 2nd. Mass. 40 Bond.
