Diary of Charles Francis Adams, 1863
9 December 1863
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Windy with heavy rain. Busy in settling up all accounts in anticipation of our removal tomorrow. Likewise wrote letters to John and Charles. My last hours in this place are calm and serene as the first. I have enjoyed them much, as an interval of repose in this very troubled sojourn in Great Britain. In spite of the rain I persisted in my regular walk on the