President confers with William P. Wood, superintendent, Old Capitol Prison, regarding Negro soldier sentenced to die. Grants respite of one week. [Soldier hanged 25th.] Washington Chronicle, 19 November 1864.

Proclaims treaty and convention between U.S. and Belgium for abolition of Scheldt Dues. Washington Chronicle, 30 November 1864.

Deposits September salary warrant for $1,981.66 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

The Rev. and Mrs. Phineas D. Gurley are dinner guests. CW, 8:567.