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about committing themselves on the question. All of them have spoken well of Mrs. R.'s talents, but not one, even ["X" in the left margin] the National Era, has said a word either, for or against the Cause - The Daily Evening Star is the only paper that has charged for publishing notices & the only that has reported Mrs R's speech - it gave a fine report, but not a comment -

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Cold & Windy, Cloak & Furs are quite necessary.

Mrs. R. & Self called on Lynn Bogard of Ken. Speaker of the House, to ask him if it were probable that the Capitol Hall could be obtained for Mrs. R. to speak in. he said there was a standing to allow no one to speak there on any any subject.

Left W. in stage for Alexandria about 11 Oclock secured there Liberty Hall got Bills printed, or spoke

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for them, engaged a man to post them & returned to W at 2 1/2 Oclock, by boat - The wind blew very high. The Potomac is a beautiful broad river, much larger than the Hudson.

["X" in the left margin] Arrived at the St. Charles, just in time for dinner, after which we made a second call on Mr. Millburn. Mrs. R. thought she could influence him to allow her the Hall for the afternoon, but he assumed great clerical sanctimony & said No __

Mrs. Davis called in evening we went into the Parlor, & all hands, save me, joined in the dances. Tired & weary I slipped out at an early hour & laid my head upon my pillow.

March 26 - Went to the Capitol & listened to Mr. Milburn on Home Life ["X" in the left margin] he said many good things & many thngs that indicated gross ignorance, misrepresentation - said, ?? was