Will settle business relating to building in Harrisburg. Impatient for work in the West. Sorry to miss Emerson while in Boston. Futility of committees. Hears from Dr. [Samuel Gridley] Howe that prison question is unfairly discussed in Boston. Spent last Sunday teaching prisoners. [Francis] Lieber going to Boston.  1 s. (4 p.)  [Formerpage 63.]