File #41560: "Nathaniel_Leeder_Sr_1859 Diary 8.pdf"

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M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 111/2 Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter. W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckwheat Flour at per lb to James Davidson. Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant S. 19th. First little sow six pigs. M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day. T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants. W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father. Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. & delivered the above named papers to J [[Seage?]] F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden. S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 121/2cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl. M. 28th. A pair of [[Coburgers= sheep?]] $21/2. from George Posted latter to Christie & Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them. W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages.
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