We have been able to make but one short visit to the Ground—so much important business holding us at the central Offices. I was much [343]relieved and gratified in seeing what had been done; I mean more particularly in Ulrich’s work. He seems to have caught the spirit of the design and I have increasing confidence in it. I am pleased, also, with the staff generally—I mean the number, organization and character of the specialists. The enormous work to be done is very impressive & the impression that it needs all one’s time continuously to do it any justice is irresistible. Other obligations are however so pressing that spite of it, I suppose that we shall go to Louisville Monday night—or Tuesday—more likely Tuesday.

I have had a gratifying interview with Edison of which you will see a slight report in the Tribune of today—

You should talk with Howe & Mrs Wells about such details as towels, sand, the desired fence, the proper level of the floor of the shelter, &c. eno’ to keep a guiding hand upon what is done.

(called off.)