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Called on Mrs. Hagarty to tell her that the Trent affair had been settled peacefully and and that Mason and Slidell will be given up; she was pleased, despite the fact she supports the southern cause; everyone at the Bolds' was pleased, though they have been arguing about the merits of the [British and American?] governments and peoples; is interested to see what the English press will say about the affair now; assumes that their nephews will be released sooner now that the Trent affair is settled; is glad that Walker had plans to visit Rutson and Fontaine; Laura will buy Walker the studs he wants since she is his godmother; did not know she was Walker's godmother; Mary Bold heard from his sons that Mr. Harris died at 97; David Hodgson and his wife were sitting in their pew at church, as was he; they invited him to sit there as well but he will sit in on one of the free seats; lent £5 to Mr. Jennings and does not expect to be repaid; saw Mr. Gair, who sold 500 bales of cotton after the settlement of the Trent affair was announced; Callahan and his wife called on him; plans to check to see if they are able to pay their rent; would rather stay at home than call on people; sent Jessie Bold some lozengenes; saw Mr. Geo[rge] B. Shute of New O[rleans] who invited him to come visit at Runcorn Gap; Mr. Clunas lent him a copy of Mr. Samuel Smith's lecture on American institutions; it was well-written, but he disagreed with Mr. Smith's observations; thinks that it would be allright for Sarah to accompany Miss Dunning to Europe only if Mr. and Mrs. Gardner went too; intends to sell a lot of cotton; expects that the North and South will be reconciled long before everyone else seems to think; (9 [Jan]) sold 195 bales of cotton today; wrote to Mrs. Frances Edgeworth today. 8pp ALS