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1861-10-14 -- 1861-10-18

Sun. 14  Took a walk with Mrs. and Mr. Schuster out of town, found many things to admire on our way. Arrived at home pretty late and tired. 
Mon. 15.  I am settling up my affairs here in order to leave town this week for home, I am getting tired of this city, which used to be alive with business but is now almost dead anxious care is written upon the countenances of its inhabitants, a great change has come over the people, I feel like leaving such dreary scenes.  
Tues. 16.  Went out with Charley to his home, and spent a pleasant afternoon with him, returned in the evening, and passed through some amusing scenes. Very few seasons have excelled this in fruit, which is good and very cheap.
Wed. 17.  I took my books away from the commercial college, and engaged a boat to take me to Muscatine. I accidentally met a Missourian school teacher who intends to go up the river and assisted him in getting ready to start he being unacquainted in the city, He gave me inconsiderable information about teaching in Missouri, being a pleasant and communicative man.
Thurs. 18.  Having arranged all my business, I got on board the Steamer Denmark, which soon blew its whistle, and shoved off at dusk, thus leaving the great metropolis once more for Iowa.

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Sun. 14 Took a walk with Mrs. and Mr. Schuster out of town, found many things to admire on our way. Arrived at home pretty late and tired. Mon. 15. I am settling up my affairs here in order to leave town this week for home, I am getting tired of this city, which used to be alive with business but is now almost dead anxious care is written upon the countenances of its inhabitants, a great change has come over the people, I feel like leaving such dreary scenes. Tues. 16. Went out with Charley to his home, and spent a pleasant afternoon with him, returned in the evening, and passed through some amusing scenes. Very few seasons have excelled this in fruit, which is good and very cheap. Wed. 17. I took my books away from the commercial college, and engaged a boat to take me to Muscatine. I accidentally met a Missourian school teacher who intends to go up the river and assisted him in getting ready to start he being unacquainted in the city, He gave me inconsiderable information about teaching in Missouri, being a pleasant and communicative man. Thurs. 18. Having arranged all my business, I got on board the Steamer Denmark, which soon blew its whistle, and shoved off at dusk, thus leaving the great metropolis once more for Iowa.