July 19, 1864

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19.
Capt. Darr visited us today.
Asked explanation of my roster. Sent
300 men to A.O.P. President has
called for ½ million more of men
and the cause looks up.
Mr. Silliman explains finance
to Mr. Fessendon the new sect’y
+ I am trying to understand him.
Finance is to be the leading
Subject for the next 20 years,
in this country, _ as it is in
any country + in fact at any
time; for $ is the great motor,
after all.
What then?