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and the Bishop Robedeaux.

Jan. 30th. Send invitations to our soiree. shopping until
4. dressed for the soiree in my brocade and pearls. Mrs. Hamet
sends me a magnificent Japonica. Enjoying myself exceedingly.
Mrs. Hamlet, Williams and Dr. Hulse attend me to supper. D. W.
improvises all the time and handsome supper- sip champagne- com-
pliments until my head aches.

Jan. 31st. Shopping until 2 o'clock. Fine with Mrs. Williams-
very handsomely served and sumptuous dinner- attend the American
theatre to see Mrs. Davenport in the Stranger.

Feb. 1st Shopping until 1. Too late to return visits. Pitch
everything in the trunks helter skelter- on board Mary Foley at
1/2 past 4 bound from Bishop polk's residence on La Fourche. Merchant
ships an imposing sight- one crowded with emigrants.

Feb. 2d- Late breakfast and miserable enough- enchanted with
the Bay. A continuous line of time-worn dilapidated cottages,
giving it something the appearance of an Indian village. These are
chiefly owned by the French, whose ancestral pride will not induce
them to sell. Back of these, as far as the eye can reach, extend
magnificent plantations owned and cultivated by our own engergetic
Americans. Very muddy and raining in the morning. Several French
aboard. Arrive at Bishop Polk's 1/2 past 2oc- company to dinner.
We have dinner so we are shown to our apartments. Mine is tastefully
furnished and commands a front view. 1st Creole then Bayou
between with sail boats, ships etc. Grounds very handsomely laid
off- outer edge of Cherokee roses. Dress and descends to the par-
lor. Strangers leave- tea at nine- family prayers-retire at 12o'c.