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Sarah is sewing; Walker has gone to bed, and Tobin is taking a walk; had had one of the stomach aches that he used to call a "catastrophy"; took Miss Gilpin the book and letter that had come for her by the morning's post; Miss Gilpin's cold is better; saw Tobin before dinner; he said he was feeling weak; received a letter from James, who was glad to hear of Matthew's departure; Tobin has an appointment with Dr. Parmly on Tuesday morning a gentleman, Mr. J.B. Bres J[unio]r called qat the office with a letter of recommendation from Rutson; the gentleman gave him a New O[rleans] newspaper containing the figures he needed to write a summary for Matthew; took Mr. Bres down to Mr. W.T. Miller, who could have him practical information while he worked on the figures; wrote to Rutson and James; encloses a copy of a note to Mr. Bres [not present]; Mr. Bres will be unable to come to dinner before he leaves, but would be glad to do so when he returns; forgot to mail the letter to Mr. Grimshaw; sends regards to Dr. and Mrs. Van Renssalaer; Walker was surprised Rutson was doing such good business; is not sure why Walker did not notice before. 6pp. ALS