Tuesday, 5 November 1861
Slept well ― & am in better health, thank God,, than for many months past.
Came to town at 10. Called on Dalziels.
Pouring rain. Agreed with Routledges about the Book of Nonsense.
All the rest of the day went in packing & shopping ―. Dined at home.
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[Transcribed by Marco Graziosi from Houghton Library, Harvard University, MS Eng. 797.3.]