Moses A. Curtis Biographical File

"Declaration of Independence," by Judge Duncan of Louisiana, followed by some interesting remarks upon the history of a flag and its staff which [waved?] over the stand, & wh. had been carried in the pro = cession by a soldier of the Revolution, supported by a small lad representing Young America. "the Star Spangled Banner," by the Band. [?] Ora= tion by Bp. Otey (one [how?] long) upon liberty, mo= rality & education _ very good. _ "Hail Columbia," by the band.

I have made some acquaintances to-day of course, _ but was particularly pleased at meeting the famous "Irish Patriot" Mitchell [_?] had several conversations [&?][-?] _ Sam Harden & his wife, "Miss Charlotte.", Bp. Green[,?]

&c. &c. _ _ All the Delegation _ at least the [C?]lerical _ to-day [?] presented [? w/?] free tickets to Nashville. On consulting Bro. Gregg, it was concluded that we wd. go to Nashville, instead of Stone Mt., if we get through here in season. If I go there, I will [w?]rite again on the 6th. Otherwise, I shall probably not [w?]rite again. We shall see _ _ In the programme of services to-morrow, I am down for a Sermon. This is all wrong. I think the Bishops should do the preaching. People will expect it of them.