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cornerstone in which each of the Bishops present took part, Bishop Polk
laying the stone. Then was sung the Benediccite. Rev. Mr. Young
and Rev. Dr. Quintard on opposite sides of the ring singing alternate
verses and the whole multitude accompanied by the band singing the
chorus. Thence to the large shed seating some two or three thousand
persons and the oration by John S. Preston two hours long. Thence to
a similar shed to dinner. Speeches from Lt. Maury, Rev. Dr. Bernard (he
means Barnard), Bishop Smith and others.

Thursday October 11, 1860.{all underlined}

Walked about under the trees where the underbrush is cleared out,
picked up chestnuts and wonderful acorns for my children as specimens
and momentos of what this wild mountaintop is -- which is destined, we trust,
to bear richer fruit.

(End of section on Sewanee)