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Saw Fontaine and William at his office today; William said that Horatio Hughes will be very busy for the next few days, so he made a mental note not to disturb him; William and Fontaine dined with Henry Lowdes yesterday; he was invited but did not go; Katie, Henry's sister was sorry he did not come; went to New Brighton to deliver some letters to Mary Bold; saw Mr. Foster, who is married to Laura's neice Matilda, and saw their new baby; it was as red as a lobster, but he did not say so; went to the Addison's house, and they were all well; returned home after T [tea] had begun; Margaret wants them to all come to New Brighton for a while, but he would rather stay where he is; told Mary and Elizabeth he would go with them to see the Exhibition in London; saw Mr. Sam[uel] Clough, who asked if he had any commnds for Alfred James; thinks he made about £1000 profit on the cotton he bought from East I[ndia?]; spoke with Mr. Rodewald, who looks for separation between North and South; Fontaine asked him for more money, which he gave him; has decided to give both boys £2 per week but he does not want them to squander it; Mr. Jennings was supposed to come pay him back the £5 he borrowed, but he has not; thinks Fontaine might have given him some money. 4pp ALS