THURSDAY 9
Fine day and much enjoyed by everybody. But little seems to be attended to except military matters. Soldiers marching, Drums beating and Bugles sounding all the time, and now and [sic] one hears the deep booming of a heavy Cannon from Fort Washington, or from the Navy Yard or perhaps from some vessel on the River. Saw the 12th NY Regt Parade, then went down to Willards. Saw A B Williams again. Saw Maj Anderson and many other officers. Found Chas & Sallie at the House.
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