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�C A NADI A N
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FOR
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Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.
TORONTO:
PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,
MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.
�Canada Post Card...............
Canada Post Card for U. S.
One Cent.
ON LETTERS, PER HALF OUNCE.
To any part of Dominion of Canada or United
States, 3 cents—must be prepaid.
“ Newfoundland, 5 cents—must be prepaid.
All mail matter (excepting samples of Mer
chandise) to and from the United States, is the
same as to any part of Canada, and must be
prepaid.
Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or
New York Mail Steamers, 5 cents.
NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS.
Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one
oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, J cent each ; if
under 4 ozs., 1 cent.
Printed and published in Canada, and posted
from Office of Publication or News Agency, to
regular Subscribers or News Agents, for each
1 lb., or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent, prepaid.
Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland,
2 cents per 4 oz., prepaid.
BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, &C.
For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent,
prepaid, to be open at both ends.
COMMERCIAL PAPER, DOCUMENTS, &C.
To United Kingdom, 5 cts. for first 2 ozs. ;
1 ct. for each additional 2 ozs., or fraction thereof.
PARCEL POST.
Not to exceed 5 lbs. to any part of Canada,
6 cts. per 4 ozs. ; 12 cts. for 8 ozs., and 6 cts. for
each additional 4 ozs.
PATTERN AND SAMPLE POST.
Canada—must be prepaid by postage stamps at
the rate of one cent per 4 ozs.
To United States, not exceeding | lb., 10 cts.
TERMS AND COURTS.
Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday
of ensuing week.
Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd
week thereafter.
Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said
month to the Saturday of the following week,
except when dispensed with in Easter Term.
Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Sat
urday of 2nd week thereafter.
One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in
open Court every week, as well in as out of term,
except during vacation. One Judge may sit for
both Courts of Common Law.
Count}’ Court Terms are four, commencing
respectively on the 1st Monday in January,
April, July and October, except in York, when
they commence on the 1st Mondaj’ in January
and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and Octo
ber in each year, all ending on Saturday of same
week.
Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday
in January, April, July and October, and ends
on same week, except in York, where Terms
commence first Monday in January and April,
and 2nd Monday in June and October, and end
on Tuesday of same week.
Assizes —Twice in each year in every county or
union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and
Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August
and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York
there are two additional Courts, one in the vaca
tion between Easter Term and the 1st of July,
and the other in the vacation between Michael
mas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of
Wentworth there is one additional between
Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.
Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held
separate and apart from the Courts of Oyer and
Terminer, and either on same or different day,
and sittings may be held in any County for trial
without Jury, whenever directed by the Courts.
County Courts.—Sittings commence on 2nd
Tuesday in June and December, except in York,
where there are four, commencing respectively
on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and
2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in
York, there shall be sittings for trial, without
Jury, on 1st Monday in April and October in
each year. In all Counties, Judges may hold
such additional Courts as they may deem fit for
trial of cases, without Jury.
General Sessions are held at same time as the
several County Courts.
The County Judge’s Criminal Courts sits from
time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions
Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit
on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the
13 days next ensuing the said days respectively,
Sundays and Holidays excepted.
Court of Chancery.—A Judge sits in Court
almost daily for transaction of business. Hear
ing and examination of witnesses are at such
times and places as are appointed by the Court.
Court of Appeal sits at Toronto five times in
every year, commencing on the 2nd Tuesday in
January, the 1st Tuesday in March, the 2nd
Tuesday in May, the 1st Tuesday in September,
and the 2nd Tuesday in November.
Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Tuesday in
February, 1 st Tuesday in May, 4th Tuesday in
October.
Exchequer Court at any time and place ap
pointed by rule of Court.
Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August,
except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends
31st August.
FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.
Epiphany. ........................................... Jan.
Septuagesima Sunday.......................... Feb. 13
Quinquagesima, Shrove Sunday..........
27
St. David................................................. Mar.
Ash Wednesday........... .........................
Quadragesima. 1st Sunday in Lent...
St. Patrick............................................
17
Annunciation, Lady Day.....................
25
Palm Sunday........................................ April 10
Good Friday.........................................
15
Easter Sunday......................................
17
St. George.............................................
23
24
Low Sunday.........................................
Rogation Sunday.................................. May 22
Queen Victoria’s Birthday...................
24
Ascension Day, Holy Thursday..........
26
Pentecost, Whit Sunday...................... . .June 5
Trinity Sunday....................................
12
Corpus Christi.......................................
16
Accession of Queen Victoria................
20
Proclamation of Queen Victoria............
21
Midsummer Day, St. John Baptist.......
24
Dominion Day...................................... .July
Michaelmas Day.................................... . Sept. 29
Birth of Prince of Wales...................... Nov. 9
1st Sunday in Advent...........................
27
St. Andrew......................................... . . .
30
St. Thomas............................................. Dec. 21
Christmas Day...................................... .
25
BANK HOLIDAYS.
Ontario. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.—
New Year’s Day ; Good Friday; Queen’s Birth
day ; Dominion Day ; Christmas Day.
Quebec.—New Year’s Day ; Epiphany ; An
nunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus
Christi ; St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s ; All Saints;
Conception ; Christmas Day; Queen’s Birth
day, and Dominion Day.
Also throughout the Dominion any day ap
pointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or
Thanksgiving.
TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.
Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of
Exchange, executed singly :
For $25..................................
.1 cent.
“ $50 and over $25............ .
.2
“ $100 and over $50.........
3
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each fraction over $100.
.3
On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate :
For................................. $100 2 cents.
“ each fractional part of $100 2 “
On Drafts or Bills of exchange in more parts
than two:—For............................... $100 1 cent.
“
each fractional part of $100 1
LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881
January...
February..
March.......
April........
May.........
June .......
July.........
August ...
September
October...
November.
December
2
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Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
{Front Cover} Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other
Canadian Information. Toronto: Published by Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers.
{this page is a table of dates in all 12 months of 1881 and in January-April 1882} {written in
pencil at the bottom of the page} XRI MS A362
Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian
Information. Toronto: Published By Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers.
{Rates of Postage, Details of Terms and Courts, Dates of Fixed and Movable Festivals, etc.,
Bank Holidays, Table of Stamp Duties, and List of Sundays in 1881}
1881. -1st MONTH. 31 Days. JANUARY.
Another year with all hopes and fears,
Has sunk into the deep abyss of time;
And on the threshold of the new we stand,
Like travellers to a strange and distant clime.
Hope smiling beckons, bidding us take courage;
Faith points to heaven where God and angels dwell,
Assuring us that all our untried future
Is known to him who "doeth all things well."
From the Rose of Cheriton
The autumn day was closing, cool and dry;
The sun was setting in a cloudless sky
Flinging around him as he sank to rest,
A crimson glory flushing east and west.
1
�The quiet landscape caught his bright farewell,
Ere the deep shadows of the evening fell.
The gliding river, and the broken sedge,
The pollard willows by the waters edge
Smiled for a moment in the passing gleam
Then sighed the sedge and darker flowed the stream;
While cottage windows flashed into a blaze,
And meadow pathways lay in purple haze;
A sudden glory touched the whirling mill
More crimson glowed the heather on the hill
And starting up beneath the pinewood shade
A moment, stood a golden colonnade;
Then dropped the sun, the vision died away
And twilight followed in her sober grey.
1. SATURDAY. [1-364] New Year’s Day.-Bank Holiday.
It only comes once a year and the cattle have to be fed all the same. So have we & a new
year day dinner too; whither it be beef steak & plum pudding or neeps & neep brose. Last
night & this morning or last year & this year we (that is Mr W. Morrison, Elsie Annie, Belle,
Willie & I ) {inserted just below are the words: When will we a. meet again} were waiting for
the last moments of 1880. and as it neared its end we bade it farewell and welcomed the
new by singing together the II Paraphrase. Father, Elsie & W. Morrison were at Uncle W.
Henderson's. Willie took them up & I took them home. Miss Belle gave me one of E.P.Roe's
works, What could she do, as xmas box So I have been enjoying it today
2. SUNDAY. [2-363]
Attended Divine worship in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev. Mr. Currie preached from the
text Is it well with thee II Kings 4 & 26th.
JANUARY.-IST MONTH. 1881.
2
�3. MONDAY. [3-362] County Court Term Begins.
At Owen Sound with Miss Bella as she is leaving with the morning train for Uxbridge to
study at the High School there. We had Mr. W. Morrison & Miss Annie along so we had a
good time We visited the new High School of Owen Sound which is a magnificent building
having all the latest improvements in ventilation & heating. We inscribed our names on the
topmost tower. Expenses. 50￠= Dinner. 40 for this book $1 for Tribune for last year. 15￠ for
sundries. $2.05) Evening clear & calm with intense frost.
4. TUESDAY. [4-361]
Fed cattle then took in part of straw stack for litter for horses Then hitched up single sleigh
and went to Mr. Carr's on Church Business Evening. Jack & Celie Morrison came up from
Bentinck so we went to Uncle Haverson's with sleigh load. Had a very plesant evening. Got
home two hours a-yout the wee short hour a yout the twall.
5. WEDNESDAY. [5-360]
Took in a barrel of potatoes they are keeping very well. John, William & Celly went home
today. Afternoon Put some more carbolick acid on the cow that has lice. Then splitting
wood. This was a very beautiful day such as we would like for winter
6. THURSDAY. [6-359] Epiphany.
The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation of Keady was held today I being
Secretary of Managers had to get books ready Afternoon at meeting. Paid James Jackson
$9 for Blacksmith work. horse shoeing amounted to 5.50
7. FRIDAY. [7-358]
For three weeks back I have done no work but chores Sleigh riding for pleasure &
sometimes on business has taken up the time. Well, the bow that is always bent looses it
elasticity sometime. One should have a few holidays and better now than in summer time.
To day I commenced work. Thrashing peas with horses 3 floors Evening reading Scotts
poems
8. SATURDAY. [8-357]
Cloudy & cold. Thrashed 2 floors forenoon After cleaned up, had 13 bus. Willie & I took the
pea straw down to old barn for sheep feed. Two loads on sleigh box. Globe & Canada
Presbyterian did not come to hand today so we miss them now. Alette piece of Scott will
do instead
9. SUNDAY. 1 after Epiphany. [9-356]
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�At the Keady Presbyterian Church. The Rev Mr. Currie preached from the texts Verily I say
unto you that one of you shall betray me. Matt 26 = 21st Jesus said unto him Verily I say
unto thee That this night before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt 26. 34th.
1881. - 1ST MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY.
10. MONDAY. [10-355]
Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day along with feeding Cattle. Had a call of Wesley Oliver,
got the loan of 3 bags. Evening at the meeting of the Young Peoples Christian Association
had a fine meeting. We are to have a debate next night. Subject Resolved that it is proper
to have religious meetings at night. I am on the negitive side what am I to say
11. TUESDAY. [11-354]
Preparing logs for a days sawing to Mr. Currie in D. Gilchrist's bush. There were 9 or 10 at the
bee got 10 logs on skid way at night. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. The Prayer
meeting was tonight and a good many were out.
12. WEDNESDAY. [12-353]
Bee again. We did not get much done in forenoon as machine took good while to set. Cut
well afternoon and there were plenty of teams so there are only 2 loads in the bush. now.
Stormy tonight.
13. THURSDAY. [13-352]
Taking in turnips 2 loads, 1 was frozen. They have been frozen ever since the first
snowstorm, one side of pit, The winter came on so severe and suddenly that they were only
covered with straw. There are 6 loads in that pit yet. Afternoon Cleaned up peas that I
thrashed on Monday 10 bus. Cleand up all we have thrashed 8 bags. Will thrash more
tomorrow
14. FRIDAY. [14-351]
Thrashing peas got 3 floors thrashed in forenoon / afternoon Took a load of Amber Cane
home from S. Hall’s shop he having failed to make it into molasses. Cleaned up 4 bags peas
after supper I thrashed 12 bus today. We are going to O.S. tomorrow with 12 bags. Uncle,
Aunt & Elsie Haverson & Aunt Mary were here today. Very cold day
15. SATURDAY. [15-350]
At O. Sound got 61￠ per bus & had 30 40/60 bus $18.75. Market fees 10 Dinner 25. School
Books & Postage 1.45 = 1.80. Paid A. Foster for boots $4.40. Thats’ the way the money goes.
Take care of the cents & the Dollars will take care of themselves. O.Ho Rather a cold gray
day.
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�16. SUNDAY. 2 after Epiphany. [16-349]
Attended Divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady Rev H. Currie preached from the text
For they know not what they do Luke 23 & 34.
JANUARY. - 1ST MONTH. 1881.
17. MONDAY. [17-348]
Took in wheat straw for bedding horses & other chores. Afternoon thrashed 2 floors of
peas. Evening at Y.P.C.A meeting. The debate came off two speakers on each side. The two
first speeches were best. The Leaders speach on the negitive had all the arguments in it I
could think of so I had little to say. Splendid moonlight.
18. TUESDAY. [18-347]
Helping Donald Gilchrist to saw. The Machine wrought well and cut a big heap. Father Elsie
& Rob were at Uncle Haverson’s today they had single sleigh. Fine sunny day.
19. WEDNESDAY. [19-346]
Thrashing Peas 2 floors forenoon. Took little pig to Deven's boar. Thrashed 1 floor after I
came home. This morning the bush was all clad with hoar frost, and at sun rise looked well.
Strange that its locks should have grown grey in one night, but sols slant ray, soon took it all
away.
20. THURSDAY. [20-345]
Thrashed two floors peas they were rather tought to day as there was little frost Afternoon
cleaned up had good heap but did not measure into bin as I had to go to Devin's for pig.
Had good sleigh ride there & back. Wrote F Cathrae Bermuda evening W.A. Gerolamy left
wheel turnip cutter on trial. Price $20. one year free after that interest @ 7 per cent time
paid
21. FRIDAY. [21-344]
Went to Aunt Mary's to draw home wood for her. Yuncle George & Cousin Bill were there
too. We took home 21 loads Fine day afternoon rather stormy wind blowing from North East.
22. SATURDAY. [22-343]
Measured peas into bin 18 1/2 bus Got 1 floor thrashed before dinner. Afternoon took in 2
loads turnips 1 frozen & the other a good load. Stormy day wind still blowing from North
East.
23. SUNDAY. 3 after Epiphany. [23-342]
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�Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie preached from the
text Thus saith the Lord Stand ye in the ways & see, & ask for the old paths, where is the
good way and walk there in and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6 & 16
1881. 31 DAYS. JANUARY.
24. MONDAY. [24-341]
Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day. I think I will finish them tomorrow. Very cold day &
snow falling scarcly Evening at Y.P.C.A. had plesant meeting.
25. TUESDAY. [25-340]
Thrashing peas 4 floors. There is that many left that I will have to thrash them with the flail
& so few that I cannot thrash them with the horses. So they cannot be a big job now. Blowy
day but not so cold as yesterday.
26. WEDNESDAY. [26-339]
Very Stormy day. I finished the peas with flail and cleaned up floor. Father & I put them
through twice & baged them up 9 bags or about 23 bushels. We took 7 bus out of bin so as
to make a load. Left 10 bus for feed and purpose buying seed. Got notice to pay note of
$49 for cow at Merchants Bank O.S. on 31st Jan. The former notice of this days work shows
we have been getting ready
27. THURSDAY. [27-338]
Snowy day all day so it is now getting pretty deep. I measured out (seed 14 bus & feed for 7
months 28 bus) of wheat bin There are only 18 bus for sale. Afternoon battoned some
cracks in horse stable & threw off snow off cowstable roof it was very deep, & hard. I then
put a scantlin by way of purline plate in horse stable. the snow is getting heavy on it too.
28. FRIDAY. [28-337]
Took in potatoes & apples. The apples are keeping well likewise the potatoes. Then split
some wood. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips & threw snow off old stable The snow is now
very deep & the wood is getting burned up so after the 1st Feb I will have lots to do At
Managers meeting tonight 6 oclock & O.S. tomorrow.
29. SATURDAY. [29-336]
Fine day. At Owen Sound with 12 bags peas Had 30 bus 44 lbs Sold at 62￠ per bus $19.5.
Market fees 10￠ Dinner 25 Sugar 25￠ Oat Meal $1 Barrel Salt $1.30 Spool 5￠ = $2.95. Thats
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�the way the money goes. Paid for Manse Fund 3.20 -- The timber men have been making
square timber on back end of 50 acres 4 elms are made now & some black ash.
30. SUNDAY. 4 after Epiphany. [30-335]
Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H Currie preached from the
text And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4 & 13.
JANUARY & FEBRUARY.- 1ST & 2nd MONTHS. 1881.
31. MONDAY. [31-334]
Cleaned up 16 bags of Oats. Hitched up single sleigh & Willie went up for Duncan's kettle as
we are to kill Susie & spring pig. G. Henderson came down to give us a hand. We got on well
Susie is good pork & was only up 3 weeks. Evening at Y.P.C.A. We are to have a debate 2
weeks from tonight Whether does prosperity or adversity expose a man to the grater evil.. I
on prosperity
1. FEBRUARY–TUESDAY. [32-333]
A Month gone already I was at O.S. today Sold Susie for $6.50 per 100 lbs weight
328=$21.32 Oats 16 bags 52.28 @ 34￠ per bus 17.96. Amount 39.28 Paid at Merchants Bank
note on Cherry cow ($49) which we bought last year at Hardies sale. Big price but she is
the only cow that we have to calve this year. I bought one coming home tonight $27 from R
McFarland
2. WEDNESDAY. [33-332]
Split wood & took home Duncan's kettle. Afternoon Brought home cow from Robert
McFarland. Then took in wheat straw for bedding to horses. Fine day no clouds bright
sunshine with intense frost the thermometer indicated in the morning 30 degrees below
zero It did not feel as cold as Tuesday morning as there was no wind.
3. THURSDAY. [34-331]
Taking in turnips out of another pit so I was all forenoon shoveling away snow & making a
new road. We got in 5 loads afternoon. They were good but those that were along one side
of pit that were frozen hard before being covered were rotten About 2 loads out of the five
useless. Pity but such is life
4. FRIDAY. [35-330]
Thrashing at J. Scarrow's had horses this work will pay for use of mower which we had
mowing 7 acres. Clear frosty day
5. SATURDAY. [36-329]
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�Thrashing this forenoon at Scarrows. Paid him 87￠ for 84 lbs peas got in Spring. So I am
clear with him now. Cherry calved last night at 1.oclock hiefer calf roan in colour Afternoon
cleaned up 16 bags oats. Clear frosty day
6. SUNDAY. 5 after Epiphany. [37-328]
Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady Our Pastor preached from the text I
beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you {inserted above ou is an
e} present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable, unto God, which is your
reasonable service Romans 12th & 1st.
1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.
7. MONDAY. [38-327]
Went to O.S. market with 16 bags oats. Got 34￠ per bus. Had 53 33/34 bus = 18.35. The
Oats weigh very well. I think they are the best oats we have had this side the Atlantic The
wheat is down in price only 95 for fall wheat today. So we have lost by taking the Feb price
on fall wheat sold for seed. W. Maxwell paid his wheat 16 14/60 bus $15.42. Paid his Father
balance on securing $3.75. Spent 45￠ Fine day
8. TUESDAY. [39-326]
Filled up 10 bags Oats to repay John Barber for 28 27/34 bus got in fall. for feed. Took them
up got home after dinner Afternoon cleaned up 15 bags Oats & fed cattle. W. Oliver paid fall
wheat $12.19. Today has been of soft and rainy the first soft day since the winter began. The
snow has gone down a good deal today
9. WEDNESDAY. [40-325]
Got my hair dressed this morning we then cleaned up another bag of Oats and dressed
shilocks for chop. Afternoon at bush put down one tree and cut it up 4 feet lengths split &
piled except 2 blocks. Thaw all day the snow is sinking fast. It had been raining since 4 P.M.
& is still raining At prayer meeting evening
10. THURSDAY. [41-324]
The thaw still continues so there is no getting a horse on the roads. I had to take pig back to
Devins on foot this forenoon Afternoon split some wood. Charles Bains called to ascess
property Amount of ascessment $1700. $15 less than last year The snow has disappeared
rapidly patches of bare ground to be seen here & there.
11. FRIDAY. [42-323]
Took in potatoes & apples they are both keeping well. I then covered turnips pits with snow
where it was thawed off Afternoon made road from barn to gate fit for team to walk on it
was so high and narrow that I could not take a load down This morning was frosty but
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�through the day very mild so the roads are rather soft yet. I wonder if I can get to town
tomorrow
12. SATURDAY. [43-322]
Willie and I were in bush sawing firewood cut 4 blocks forenoon. Afternoon we cut 2 logs of
the 7 that were left on skid way of last springs sawing. We cut 18 blocks 9 we split & piled.
This was a soft rainy forenoon got colder & harder afternoon. John Hall paid fall wheat 6.18 J
Douglas paid also 13.70
13. SUNDAY. [44-321] Septuagesima.
Attended a prayer meeting in Presbyterian Church Keady Our minister being absent assisting Mr. Blain Tara. the Elders conducted the service.
FEBRUARY.-2ND MONTH. 1881.
14. MONDAY. [45-320] St. Valentine.
Frosty morning & roads hard so I went to O. Sound Market with load of Oats 16 bags 52
33/34 bushels @ 34￠ $18.01. Expenses 35￠. From here to Saugeen road the road was
very high & narrow but the sleigh kept on very well. Evening at Y.P.C.A. Had fine meeting.
The debate was very well handled & showed a marked in improvement. Splendid Moonlit
night with fore boding circle round the moon
15. TUESDAY. [46-319]
Got all hands up at 4 oclock and cleaned 8 bags Oats 7 bags wheat. Got away with load
alittle past 8 oclock. Had 26 05/34 bus. Oats @ 34￠ $8.89. Wheat 16 21/60 bus @ 1.07 =
$17.49. Amount 26.38 Transmitted by draft on Merchants Bank $107. part of installment on
farm ballance in 3 months Expenses & sundries 85￠ Got whip from R. Robertson payment
made by bringing out goods Fine day & O. Sound was pretty lively.
16. WEDNESDAY. [47-318]
Took in remainder of straw stack into driving shed for bedding horses. Afternoon went to
back end of 50 acres to see the measuring of square timber by caller. The lumbermen went
on to our lot with out permission & cut 11 or 12 sticks. Money is forwarded by post as there
were 2 sticks hauled away which they were to measure on their way home. Evening went to
see Mr Jackman's & family.
17. THURSDAY. [48-317]
Went out Father & I to the 2nd Con. Arran to a Credit Auction Sale bought heifer in calf $31
& small yearold heifer at $11.50. Big prices but with health may pay. Got them home at 8
oclock. The heifer calves 1st May or 1st June rather late. Father brought home horses Cold
day
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�18. FRIDAY. [49-316]
Thrashing at J. Duncans Fine day Had a little more snow which will improve sleighing
19. SATURDAY. [50-315]
Took in 3 loads turnips 2 1/2 loads were rotten great pity but such is life, or such is the
effects of frost Fine clear day The cow bought of Robert McFarland calved to night. Bull calf
20. SUNDAY. [51-314] Sexagesima.
Attended Service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text
Not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts Zechariah 4th & 6th
1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.
21. MONDAY. [52-313]
Father & I had a good sleigh ride to O.S. today. Paid $2 for fixing Fathers watch. 30￠ for
bookeeping books for Willie. 65 ct for tea. $30 to R. McFarland $27 for cow $3 for 25 bus
lime. Received for 10 pieces of square timber sold to McArthur Bros. & taken of far end of
50 acre lot $15.55. Spent today $33.45 {inserted just below is the dollar amount of $100}
Plesant sunny day
22. TUESDAY. [53-312]
Cleaned up 4 bags grist 9 bags chop. Then I split all the wood we have left in afternoon Soft
day but I think will freeze. Paid G Henderson $9 for thrashing our crop. Cheap thrashing.
23. WEDNESDAY. [54-311]
Cold morning. Took load to Mill On my way bought 13 bus peas @ 61 1/2￠ per bus-$8. Paid
Gerolamy 96￠ interest on gang plough Sold him 82 lbs old iron @ 14 per lb 82￠ bought
new gang plough head 1.25 balance 43￠ Paid. Paid {scribble} $68. Bought 1 lb sulphur 10
￠ 1/2 oz Bin iodide of Mercury 15=25￠ =$78 56 Got home at 11 o'clock {PM inserted above}
had to wait on grist
24. THURSDAY. [55-310]
Intense frost this morning. I emptyed chop and cleaned bags and hung them up. Then split
wood. Afternoon Took down scaffold which was under strawcarriers at thrashing and fixed
up sleigh to go out to Tara tonight to evening meeting in Pres. Church. Had a very plesant
meeting Mr. Tom's was very pointed & clear Subject - The Broad & the narrow way. Cold
day
25. FRIDAY. [56-309]
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�Did some little jots. then went to D. Adamsons sale. Things went very dear some being
primed by the whiskey pail which was handed round so that all who wished might dip &
drink. 2 Calves were sold one went at $22 the other at $15. Uncles Henderson & Haverson
were at sale, had tea with us on their way home. Clear Sunny day
26. SATURDAY. [57-308]
Took in part of old stack out of Barn, then down some straw to Mr. Currie & some to Mrs.
Welsh out of barn. Afternoon took down load pea straw to sheep, and went 3 times to the
bush to break road Took alittle load of wood each time. Alittle soft today and appearance
of another thaw
27. SUNDAY. [58-307] Quinquagesima – Shrove Sunday
Attended divine service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie Preached from the
text For godly sorrow worketh repentance to Salvations not to be repented of but the
sorrow of the world worketh death II Corin. 7 & 10
FEBRUARY & MARCH.-2ND & 3rd MONTHS. 1881.
28. MONDAY. [59-306]
Took in 5 loads of turnips left 4 loads behind We have just the pit across the creek now &
the mangolds. Splitting wood evening. Plesant forenoon but is now very cold Had plesant
and profitable Y.P.C.A. meeting. tonight
1. MARCH-TUESDAY. [60-305] St. David's Day.
Split all the wood that is at home this forenoon Afternoon chopping cord wood in bush got
on well. Very cold day. At Managers meeting evening. And this is the 1st of March well it is
getting like spring but we have quite a lot of snow yet & cold weather
2. ASH-WEDNESDAY. [61-304]
Chopping cord wood in bush all day Put down 2 trees cut and split & piled 1 1/2 Cold day
Snowing alittle forenoon.
3. THURSDAY. [62-303]
Chopping cord wood & ground axe before I went away. Afternoon hitched up and drew
home all the wood I had cut about 2 1/2 cords. Got on well in bush. Evening I went up to
Devins but did not bring home pig. Bother the pigs I say. Very stormy tonight. high wind
from south east with snow & drift
4. FRIDAY. [63-302]
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�I was at a Bee today sawing wood for Mr. Currie. We put down the trees and cut them up
with crosscut saws. I & C.McArthur cut up 5 trees 2 had notches cut. I never wrought a saw
that cut so fast before. I suppose we cut over 5 cords. If we had a good saw we would soon
put up a years wood as I did not think it possible for a saw to cut so fast. Soft snow
5. SATURDAY. [64-301]
At Blacksmiths shop gitting horses shod sharp. This is the first time they have been shod
this year Then made a rack for sleigh to take hay to O.S. Evening at Devin's for pig. I also
opened a door into barn out of passage of horse stable. to get at hay in barn Raw cold day
wind from North East
6. SUNDAY. 1 in Lent. [65-300] Quadragesima.
Attended divine service in our own Church Our Pastor preached from the ext And behold
the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Matt 27.-51. Bright
sunny day
1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.
7. MONDAY. [66-299]
Finished hay rack. & selected some boards to make door to put on between feed passage
of horse stable & barn Afternoon Willie & I went to bush for pole to bind on hay then put on
load of hay out of old barn. Evening at Association had plesant meeting. Bible lessons just
now are in the Book of Daniel & are exceedingly interesting
8. TUESDAY. [67-298]
At O. Sound with load of hay had Fan & Prince. Got on well roads rather bare near O.S. I had
2120 lbs hay (Sleigh weighed 810 lbs) Sold at 7.75 per ton but buyer payed 25￠ for
weighing & M. Fees so I had $8 per ton in reality=$8.21 1/2 Paid T. Frizzell for boots $7.
Bought Improved Diamond Saw at 90￠ per foot 6 feet long $5.40 Paid $4 Dinner 20.
9. WEDNESDAY. [68-297]
Went up to Aunt Mary's for Calf (a red heifer week old) Got home at noon. John Morrison
came up here yesterday to help us cut some wood. Sawing wood in bush afternoon got on
well. Saw cut pretty well rather wide set I think Bright sunny day
10. THURSDAY. [69-296]
Sawing wood till 4 oclock afternoon then hitched up & went out to Tara to Evangilstic
Meeting. They have had meetings every night for two weeks & will have for another week
yet. Cold night & roads rather bare
11. FRIDAY. [70-295]
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�Got saw sharped at Keady this morning and it is supposed to be rather soft in temper. We
cut up a maple tree today split & piled it 2 cords. and made axe handle. at noon. Evenings I
have been preparing speech for debate of which I have been appointed leader of
affirmatives Resolved that real evils are more productive of misery to man than imaginary
ones
12. SATURDAY. [71-294]
Sawing wood all day. Cut up large maple 3 cords Made axe handle in the morning & put it in
axe. Broke another handle tonight & made another evening We cannot find very good
handle timber that is one reason why they break so readly. Snowing tonight.
13. SUNDAY. 2 in Lent. [72-295]
Attended our own Church Keady the Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text God be
merciful to me a sinner Luke 18 & 13
MARCH.-3rd MONTH. 1881.
14. MONDAY. [73-292]
I finished axe handle and put it in axe Sawing in bush afterwards. Got a good bit cut today.
Evening at Y.P.C.A. had plesant meeting. Affirmitive side gain in the debate. Two of the
speakers on this side were absent however. Debate for next month Resolved that Woman
has more influence for good than Man. Good subject.
15. TUESDAY. [74-291]
I was sawing wood at W. Oliver's today as he has been sick for some time had a very good
day. Willie took John Morrison down to Peabody on his way home The snow has gone away
considerably today so that the sleighing is almost gone.
16. WEDNESDAY. [75-290]
Chopping notches in firewood logs. Willie & I sawed an hour before night after school time.
Plesant day
17. THURSDAY. [76-289] St. Patrick's Day.
Chopping all day. I have a lot of logs ready for sawing. Foggy morning & forenoon Afternoon
clear sunshine so the snow is wearing away fast The sleighing is clean worn out now & I
hope we may have ploughing weather soon.
18. FRIDAY. [77-288]
Took in 3 loads turnips from pit across creek. They are keeping pretty well a few in bottom
of pit are rotten with water as the land is so flat & last thaws water has not run off. Only a
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�little bit of pit will be wet any way. I was chopping afternoon. Father was at Sinclair's sale
bought heifer in calf for $15.25. I was at Uncle W's evening. owes $14
19. SATURDAY. [78-287]
Frosty morning hitched up Prince & Brisk & drew home wood 8 loads in forenoon got on
well & 4 loads afternoon Began to snow at dinnertime then turned to rain so I was pretty
wet by the last load. I think we have 10 cords at home now which will keep us going awhile.
Rained all afternoon and is still raining so I am glad there is so much wood at the door.
20. SUNDAY. 3 in Lent. [79-286]
Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached
from the text For without me ye can do nothing John 15.5
1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.
21. MONDAY. [80-285]
Brought home the heifer Father bought. then took in barrel potatoes, & shifted peastraw off
hay as we are feeding horses out of frame barn. Afternoon Sharpened saw it was my first
attempt so it took a good while to get over it, then sawing in bush Cut over a cord. Evening
at Y.P.C.A. I read 11 pages of the Rose of Chreriton. D. Carr will read next night. (Debate.) I am
on the negative side
22. TUESDAY. [81-284]
Set the saw, fixed stove pipes & one & a thousand things besides. Afternoon Sawing cut a
good bit We have got a slight coat of new snow & it has been pretty cold today so I think
we may get home some more wood tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes does it?
23. WEDNESDAY. [82-283]
Drawing home wood 8 loads pretty fair sleighing between bush & here. We have now 15
cords at the least at home now, which I think ought to bring us to the snow. Afternoon
Sawing in bush got on well. We are making the bush quite thin & piling brush of every tree
we cut so it is alittle like a fallow now.
24. THURSDAY. [83-282]
Sawing & chopping all day. We had a fine beech tree just off the stump at dinnertime.
Afternoon we notched him up & took off 24 blocks of splendid splitting wood. Put down
another tree & took off 2 blocks & trimmed it up. Sunny afternoon. Snow going slowly
25. FRIDAY. [84-281] Annunciation-Lady Day.
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�Sawing & chopping all day. Cut up 2 beeches & part of a small maple. Sunshine all day but
very cold north wind. Made an axe handle evening.
26. SATURDAY. [85-280]
Cold morning. Put handle into axe & opened turnip pit & took in 5 small loads of good
turnips Afternoon Ground 3 axes split Sunday wood & made another handle for old splitting
axe Cold north wind Had a long letter from F. Cathrae. Bermuda today.
27. SUNDAY. 4 in Lent. [86-279]
Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached
from the text Son go work today in my vineyard Matt 21st. & 28th.
MARCH & APRIL.-3RD & 4TH MONTHS. 1881.
28. MONDAY. [87-278]
Cutting firewood. Put down a beech had 24 blocks in it. 1 small maple that was put down by
fire also a maple stub 2 ft through at but a splendid log Got some notches cut it it before
night. This forenoon G. Henderson got 8 bags black oats changed for 8 bags white for seed.
Clear & cold
29. TUESDAY. [88-277]
Sawing at John Duncans he had a day of sawing machine & has got 50 cords or more cut to
day. I was taking blocks from saw forenoon afternoon splitting. Cold day with appearance
of change
30. WEDNESDAY. [89-276]
Sawing at home got our maple stub cut up, I suppose we had about 2 cords. Put down a big
beech, evening. Cold north east wind. I wish the cold weather were past for it has been so
long cold.
31. THURSDAY. [90-275]
I was at a log raising today. W. Maxwell has rented John Mc Nabs’ 100 acres & has to put up
a house first thing so we got it raised today. 16 X 20 feet. Had a plesant evening at Mr Hays
on my way home Cold day & looks like snow.
1. APRIL-FRIDAY. [91-274]
I was assisting Mr. Hay to saw as he had a days saw with machine at home. He got over 50
cords cut. Very cold day had slight shower of snow.
2. SATURDAY. [92-273]
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�Sawing wood in bush. cut off 21 big blocks of beech in forenoon. Split & pile them and
chopped down another tree & fixed a lot of brush heaps & cut off 6 blocks evening Still
very cold keen frost. I have been on 3 days at home this week. How quickly it has passed.
3. SUNDAY 5 in Lent. [93-272]
Attended divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady The Pastor Rev H Currie preached
from the text Come see the place where the Lord lay Matt 28th. 6th
1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.
4. MONDAY. [94-271] County Court Term begins.
Sawing & chopping all day. We have now a good bit of wood cut & quite a fallow chopped
Uncle & aunt Haverson & Mr Thom Evangilist came here forenoon on a visit. We had them at
our Associaton in the evening. Mr Thom gave us a pointed & practical address.
5. TUESDAY. [95-270]
Cold & snowing alittle. Took in 2 loads turnips 1 was frozen by last cold weather that is on
one side of pit which had only straw on it. At 11 oclock it began to blow & drift so thick that
one could not see 4 rods. Had quite a fall of snow after sunset. O for some genial plesant
weather.
6. WEDNESDAY. [96-269]
Our visitors left this morning it being so stormy yesterday they could not start home. I
ploughed & plained door to go on between barn & horses stable, & a lot of other chores.
The Storm is over & the country side is white once more. Cold & cloudy so the snow did
not go away much.
7. THURSDAY. [97-268]
Put door together & hung it hinges cost at Keady 10￠ Screws 5￠ = 15￠. After noon took in
3 loads turnips & one 1/2 load we got out below snow which were not gather last fall some
were fresh & good others were rotten. We may get some more when snow drift melts away
more. Trosty to night. 1/2 past 10. P.M.
8. FRIDAY. [98-267]
Shifted one side of the lane so as to fence one side of sod field below barn. Afternoon cut
15 poles in bush across creek to fence the new watering place on creek below barn. & 19 in
bush on this side creek for fence between here & Keady So we got a good days work done.
Bright sunny day.
9. SATURDAY. [99-266]
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�Drew out all the poles across creek & gathered the 19 in other bush. Afternoon fixed cattle
then dressed myself & got Wesley saddle and went up to Uncle Haversons to attend Tara
church tomorrow. Fine clear afternoon.
10. PALM-SUNDAY. [100-265]
For the past sixweeks there have been evangilistic services in connection with the
Presbyterian & Methodist Congregations of Tara conducted by Mr. G Thom & today the
meetings were brought to a close by both Con {illegible} sitting down together at the Lords
table. The Rev Mr. Galloway preached, from the text And Enoch walked with God. The
Evening Service was conducted by Mr. Thom who spoke on the leading truths of the 13th
14th 15th & 16th Ch. of St John Mr. Curries text today was Psalms 85th & 6th.
APRIL.-4TH MONTH. 1881.
11. MONDAY. [101-264]
Came home from Uncle Haversons. & hitched up sleigh and drew 19 poles from bush to
fence. Afternoon took harrows to blacksmiths shop to get sharpened. & plough to get a
small mould board on in place of coulter to pare off the grass & throw it into furrow ^ so as
to get it covered to prevent it growing up between the furrows. Splitting wood remainder of
afternoon. There have been circles round the sun & mon for days & night past so I suppose
we will have rain or snow
12. TUESDAY. [102-263]
Took whole day at board fence & got on all the boards (except the one that goes on the
top of posts) as far as we had posts in The bottom board is 1 foot 1st space 4 inches 2nd
board 8 in. 2nd space 21 in filled by 6 in boards crossed these ends however not filling the
space by 2 in 1 below in one above. Then topmost board 6 in. Cold day circle round the sun
tonight but no storm yet.
13. WEDNESDAY. [103-262]
Took in 3 loads of turnips out of pit & 1 off field that was left in fall. Then took up small load
of hay from log barn to newbarn for feeders. Cleaned 2 bags grist evening 4 bags oats
chopp. Drew turnips with waggon which was the first work with it for the season.
14. THURSDAY. [104-261]
At Tara Mill with grist. Called at Uncle Ws. for 2 1/2 (bus peas @ 69 per bus.) to mix with
chopp. Got new collar back band & hook hems (so that we might hitch up one horse.) for
$6 & old collars faced $2. Bought all our seeds today. 25 lbs red clover @ 9 1/4￠ $2-29 for
12 1/2 acres 1 lb of Alsicke Clover 16￠. 8 lbs turnip Seed @ 18￠ $1.44 1 lb Mang.W. 30￠ 2 oz
Carrot 8￠ 3 Pack of garden seeds 13￠ = $4.42
15. GOOD FRIDAY. [105-260]
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�Shifted fence alongside of fallow so as to straighten it & take a piece off fallow which was
not bad with stumps Afternoon went to Mr. Sim's for 13 bus seed peas. Fair roads. Pretty
cold evening. Jack, Nell Elsie & George Haverson were down spending the evening.
16. SATURDAY. [106-259]
Fixed fence at new waterings directly below barn & made long whppeltree for mare.
Afternoon Took away Nelly cow to Cochrane's Bull. Cool evening
17. EASTER SUNDAY. [107-258]
Attended Divine worship in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H Currie preached from the
text Call unto me and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things which thou
knowest not Jeremiah 33rd & 3rd
1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.
18. MONDAY. [108-257]
Took in all the turnips 6 loads we put them into mow in barn, as we do not expect frost to
hurt them now. Afternoon Put on a load of hay to take to Owen Sound tomorrow. Got it on
all right & drew it out into yard. It will freeze tonight.
19. TUESDAY. [109-256]
At O. Sound had very good roads dry & hard as summer Had 17.50 sold at $8 per ton =
$7.00 Bought plough reins 40￠ Oatmeal $1. Duck 6 yds at 25￠ per yd. = $1.30 Spool 13
￠ Weighing load & M.F. 22￠ $3.25 Got $5 on hay & 2 to get. $1.75 on hand
20. WEDNESDAY. [110-255]
Got irons on to long whiffeltree & started to plough, a piece of sod beside new orchard for
garden ground as it is sandy soil & so preferable to this piece beside the house. Started in
sod field below barn at 10.o.clock it does not plough well as there has been no rain & it is
loose on the top & dry. Willie harrowed garden ground afternoon for the first with third
horse.
21. THURSDAY. [111-254]
Ploughing all day & have now a good piece turned over the horses walk so fast being the
first. Willie had Cherry cow at Cochrane's Bull today. Had a call of two Cattle buyers I
offerered cows at $105. They said would we give back $10. No Father was sowing clover on
fall wheat today. I hope we may have rain soon. Clear tonight again
22. FRIDAY. [112-253]
Ploughing sod all day getting over it pretty well. Fine dry day WIllie was building fences.
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�23. SATURDAY. [113-252] St. George’s Day.
Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing all day , all day, From morn till night with the wee intervals of
eating time. a day & 1/2 will finish field now. Dry & warm.
24. LOW-SUNDAY. 1 after Easter. [114-251]
Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the
text Which shall know every man the plague of his own heartx I Kings 8th & 38th
APRIL & MAY.-4TH & 5TH MONTHS. 1881.
25. MONDAY. [115-250]
Started to plough came on rain at 9 oclock so Willie & I washed that part of harness we use
when ploughing & oiled it. Faired at 12 oclock so I oiled what we had washed and got to
plough again at 1:30 P.M. Raining hard at bed time
26. TUESDAY. [116-249]
Had a lot of rain last night & it began to rain at 7 oclock again & rained heavy till 1/2 past
ten. We were cleaning oats in barn. Afternoon had a lively time ploughing till night & an hour
will finish it now
27. WEDNESDAY. [117-248]
Finished sod field then ploughing across creek in turnip land. Got 4 land done. Had quite a
shower after supper but ploughed all the time. Father sowed 2 1/2 bags of peas on sod and
Willie harrowed with Fan.
28. THURSDAY. [118-247]
Bains raised our assessment $150 today Took out 3 bags peas & Father sowed that & 1 1/4
bag of Oats which finished field I was harrowing all day Rather raw in morning & land soft as
the water springs out at foot of hill. I have rather more than 1/2 of it finished tonight Looks
like rain but I think may keep off Tom Atchison is to put in post of board fence for 8￠ per
post
29. FRIDAY. [119-246]
Cool morning & looks to be dry so I left the harrowing as it will be dryer tomorrow.
Ploughing turnip land all day turned over a good piece. Willie was drawing stones to
watering place as it is rather soft. Cold day to be 29 April.
30. SATURDAY. [120-245]
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�Ploughing turnip land forenoon then finished harrowing of field below barn. It looks well now.
Evening ploughing turnip land, A few hours will finish cleaned land now Willie was hauling
stones with mare to watering place.
1. MAY-SUNDAY. 2 after Easter. [121-244]
Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady our Pastor preached from the text.
Go through the midst of the city through the midst of Jerusalem & set the mark upon the
foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the
midst thereof Ezekiel 9th. 4th.
1881. 31 DAYS. MAY.
2. MONDAY. [122-243]
Fine fresh morning. Finished ploughing cleaned land and started pea stubble that was not
ploughed for fall wheat. Afternoon cleaned 3 bags 9 bus wheat & Father sowed turnip land.
Willie went for road scraper so I was scraping with Fan all the muck on end land into hollows
in field. Willie was harrowing while I was scraping. Wilkinson saw fat cows offered 4 1/4￠ per
lb. did not sell.
3. TUESDAY. [123-242]
Willie was harrowing forenoon & made it ready for grass seeds I was building gaps and
straightening up fences as the cattle are to get back through fields today. Afternoon I was
ploughing pea stubble. Father sowing grassseeds Willie harrowing with Fan, they got 1/2
through with field. Wilkinson sent out word with Uncle Henderson that he would take cows
at 4 1/2￠ per lb. To be dilivered on Friday morning
4. WEDNESDAY. [124-241]
Finished ploughing pea stubble & Father & Willie finished grassseeds & harrowing.
Afternoon at W. Henderson {trails off} for 4 bus barley at 85 per bus. Got home at 1/2 past
2 then away to H. Oliver's raising which went on well. Father & Willie sowed & harrowed
barley. Cool day Ann got $2 from W. Watson being balance on hay
5. THURSDAY. [125-240]
Put new head on gang plough cleaned 2 bags seed wheat & sowed 2 1/2 acres which was
fall wheat winter killed. I ganged it in. Warm afternoon & looks like rain. Had a call of M. L.
Thom who is visiting the home boys in this neighbourhood. Tom Atchison has commenced
to dig post holes.
6 FRIDAY. [126-239]
Got up at 1/2 past 3 oclock & got away with cows at 5. We had a good shower during the
night so the morning was cool and the road in good condition for cattles feet. Got in at 11
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�oclock, They weighed 2100{scribble} at 4 1/2 per 100 $94.30. Brought home order on
Merchant Bank in favour of J. H. Mason for $100. Expenses 35￠
7. SATURDAY. [127-238]
Ploughing the piece of new land where Amber Cane & turnips were. Evening took Nelly back
to Bull again. Rather a long walk after supper 8 miles. Willie picked stones off new land then
went up to Uncle Williams with 1 1/2 bus Lost Nation Wheat on mares back and got the
same amount of White Russian in exchange to sow new land
8. SUNDAY. 3 after Easter. [128-237]
At our own Church Keady Mr Currie preached from the text If it bear fruit well and if not
then after that thou shalt cut it down. Luke 13th & 9th.
MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.
9. MONDAY. [129-236]
Finished ploughing new land & struck out 2 loads where fall wheat was last year. Father
sowed new land with wheat & Willie harrowed. Afternoon sowing Oats on knolls I was
ganging in. Came a shower so we came home & shifted stove to back Kitchen. Evening
ganging got all done Father had sowed. Willie was twice over new land. Cherry cow was at
Bull again this morning
10. TUESDAY. [130-235]
Sowing Oats I got them all ganged in by noon Willie finished new land. Picked some stones
then ploughing for Oats. Willie harrowed gang ploughing across. Had a few slight showers
today & the bush is getting green rapidly. T. Atchison has got in a lot of post to day. We are
getting warm weather now, so things are growing fast the peas & Oats are up.
11. WEDNESDAY. [131-234]
Ploughing fall wheat stubble for oats got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking
stones and burning rubbish on the foundation of old fence. He had Prince at Blacksmiths
Shop evening. T. Atchison has finished the posts. He got 54 lbs flour home with him tonight.
It has been very warm ^ today & tonight
12. THURSDAY. [132-233]
Ploughing all day Willie was picking stones & put in gate post and laid worm of fence. Tom
Atchison was here giving us 1/2 day. He fixed bush fence at bevermeadow and dug 2 gate
post holes at gap into turnip field. We got in one post before dinner & hung gate at
dinnertime. Father & Willie put in other post & fixed up fence. Cooler tonight. Very warm
forenoon.
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�13. FRIDAY. [133-232]
Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Willie was picking up a few stones. Afternoon building fence.
Today has been nice & cool North wind. The bush is leafing out fast we cannot see through
it now. I am afraid we will have to plough up fall wheat yet it is very thin all of it.
14. SATURDAY. [134-231]
Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Father & Willie finished fence between grass in new fallow &
where I am ploughing. Evening had thunder storm and fine rain which will refresh the thirsty
ground. Saturday night the best of all the week. Rest for the weary
15. SUNDAY. 4 after Easter. [135-230]
Attended our on Church Mr. Currie preached from the text We then, as workers together
with him beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain II Cor. 6th & 1st
1881. 31 DAYS. MAY.
16. MONDAY. [136-229] Easter Term begins.
Ploughing all day and it will take tomorrow forenoon to finish. This field has taken nearly a
weeks ploughing I wonder how many acres there are in it. It being partly new land and that,
stony, took more time. Willie was gathering roots afternoon harrowing Father sowed 3 bags
Oats Cool day. Plesant working. Our seeding would have been done with this field had the
fall wheat been good. Such is life what has been will be.
17. TUESDAY. [137-228]
Finished ploughing in the forenoon. Afternoon Willie was harrowing with the team & I was
stoning with Fan. Father finished ^ sowing an hour after dinner. Evening Fan was at the
black smiths shop as she was lame. I was stoning with the team. Cool north east wind.
18. WEDNESDAY. [138-227]
Willie was harrowing & I was stoning with Fan. Evening Willie finished harrowing with Fan I
started to plough 3 acres across creek among the stumps which was sown to fall wheat but
was winter killed. Been cool today but warm evening
19. THURSDAY. [139-226]
Father was sowing oats on clear land across creek which was sown to fall wheat but was
winter killed I was gang ploughing them in Willie was harrowing behind me & Father was
sowing grass seeds behind him. Got through alittle before sunset then at J. K. Halls
farewwell party He is leaving for the state of Iowa.
20. FRIDAY. [140-225]
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�Gang ploughing oats in on winter killed fall wheat beside barn Father sowed grassseeds &
Willie harrowed piece across creek second time then harrowed in grassseeds beside barn.
At 2 oclock I got loan of Bains roller & rolled spring wheat & oats across creek before night.
which was one good job done.
21. SATURDAY. [141-224]
Rolled piece we sowed to oats beside barn then the field which is 1/2 barley 1/2 spring
wheat. Then afternoon rolled the knolls & clear part of field which was sown beginning of
week, & took home roller. Willie & Father took in potatoes into barn we have a good waggon
load. They kept very well.
22. ROGATION SUNDAY. [142-223]
Attended our own Church our Pastor preached from the text I am come that they might
have life and that they might have it more aboundantly. John 10th &. 10th.
MAY.-5TH MONTH. 1881.
23. MONDAY. [143-222]
Ploughing stumpy part of field across creek the ground is dry & hard now. I got a good
piece turned over. Willie was picking stones in grass field out of the way of mower. Very hot
day.
24. TUESDAY. [144-221] Queen's Birthday - Born 1819 - Bank Holiday.
The 24th of May Ploughing across creek till supper time then I had holiday. Very warm day
few rigs on the road today to be the 24th There were two weedings in this neighbourhood
today.
25. WEDNESDAY. [145-220]
Finished ploughing across creek in forenoon Willie took over seed & harrows & took off
stumps. Afternoon I took two year old heifer to bull. Willie was harrowing Father sowing
Evening lit 4 heaps in fallow near R. McLeods fence. They burned gloriously sparks rising 70
feet.
26. THURSDAY. [146-219] Ascension Day - Holy Thursday.
Willie was harrowing forenoon I was at five & gathering out sticks & stumps from fence.
Afternoon fired ⅔ of south end of fallow had fine fair brezze and good burn there being so
much old stuff in it. Burning 4 pannels of R. McLeods old fence was the only mischief done.
Hope we may get the other end burned soon. Got home to bed at 9 oclock
27. FRIDAY. [147-218]
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�Father finished sowing grass seeds & Willie finished harrowing. at 10 oclock. I damed up
creek & made good place to wash sheep in & got them washed by 12 oclock. Afternoon
gathered stones on turnip land & ^Willie gang ploughing it after supper. I was building fence
at fire evening. Slight shower at 4 oclock the thunder is booming now so we expect more.
28. SATURDAY. [148-217]
Rainy morning. Hitched up waggon & took 24 rails to build gap burned by fire in fallow.
Willie went to gang plough & I went to blacksmiths shop with Fan got 36￠ worth of pine
lumber from him for a gate. Afternoon making gate Willie dunged out calves Evening he was
gang ploughing turnip land. We have had a splendid rain last night & today so everything is
greatly refreshed.
29. SUNDAY. 1 after Ascension [149-216]
Attended Divine Service in the Presbyterian Church Keady the Pastor Rev. H. Currie
preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom
neither let the mighty man glory in his might let not the rich man glory in his riches
Jeremiah 9th & 23rd.
1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. MAY & JUNE.
30. MONDAY. [150-215]
Willie gang ploughed all the remainder of turnip land today & I gathered all the stones in
forenoon with Fan. Afternoon Made gate awhile then clipped 2 sheep before supper & 4
after. Very pleasant day cool & dry
31. TUESDAY. [151-214]
Harrowing turnip land I finished clipping sheep 4. Afternoon ploughed knolls alongside
board fence then scraped them into hollows & made it level, which improves the
appearance greatly & will facilitate the putting on of the boards likewise. Pleasant day with
few drops of rain. Got a load of hay for Owen Sound tomorrow.
1. JUNE-WEDNESDAY. [152-213]
Drew out load of hay out of barn & finished it as barn door is too low to let out a full load.
Got away a 7oclock. had fine cool day. but no demand for hay. Gave it to W. Watson @ $7
per ton had on 21.00 = 7.35 market fees 20￠ 1 lb pressed nails & a few copper revits 10
￠ 30￠
2. THURSDAY. [153-212]
Clearing the potato land of stumps, weeds, & stones. Afternoon plough it. Evening Willie
was harrowing I was scraping & leveling alongside of board fence got finished Father & Ann
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�have been cutting seed potatoes to day It was pretty cool last night. but is warm tonight &
looks as though we would have a shower.
3. FRIDAY. [154-211]
Finished ploughing potato land harrowed it & took off stones also opened two first furrows
for potatoes. Afternoon had slight shower wrought awhile at a gate. then started to draw
out dung for potatoes. Got out 8 loads by night.
4. SATURDAY. [155-210] Easter Term ends.
Planting potatoes 23 drills & 4 for carrots. We required 1 1/2 loads more manure. Got
through at suppertime. Then harrowing & gathering stones, on turnip land
5. WHIT-SUNDAY. [156-209] Pentecost.
The Rev Mr. Blain of Tara assisted Mr Currie to dispense the Sacrament at Peabody on the
forenoon of today & preached for us in the evening at 6:30. Text For I am not ashamed of
the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation unto every one that beleiveth,
to the Jew first & also to the Greek. Romans 1st & 16th.
JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881.
6. MONDAY. [157-208]
We had a very severe frost last night. The potatoes & beans & tomatoes are badly
blackened & the clover hangs its head. We here at board fence to day got on all the boards
we had & lack about 30 six inch. boards, however it is cattle & pig proof, which is a great
matter in the meantime. Evening drew the rails which board fence set free & put them on
old rail fence between here & Keady which makes it a better fence than it has been since
we saw it. This was a big days work
7. TUESDAY. [158-207]
Took off weeds off one land then ploughed & drilled it. Manured 14 drills 4 loads manure &
covered in at night. This is to be sown with Mangold Wurzel tomorrow if all's well. They are
alongside potatoes. Father sowed 3 drills Carrots today. That we drilled today is good soil &
splendid mould & I hope we will have some good mangolds. Like rain.
8. WEDNESDAY. [159-206]
Got out roller on turnip {inserted above is the word sow} machine rather and rolled &
groved drills Father Ann & Willie droped seed so we had the mangels sown by 10 oclock.
Then I was ploughing Afternoon at Bill Scarrows raising a 50 x 60 barn. Willie was gathering
stones. No rain cold & dry.
9. THURSDAY. [160-205]
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�Willie was at O.S. with Prince & light waggon had the wool along. 4 fleeces 34 lbs. 29￠ for
26 lbs. I was ploughing with Fan & Brisk stoning and stumping afternoon Ploughing. evening
No rain yet cold & dry
10. FRIDAY. [161-204]
Ploughing forenoon. Father & Willie digging stumps & stones. I was taking them off
afternoon Evening ploughing with mare as Willie was away to Mill with 2 bags grist & staying
at Uncle Haverson's all night. Looks to be dry & we had frost again last night Its dark
11. SATURDAY. [162-203]
Harrowing forenoon pretty good mould about 1/4 acre clody which I went over with planker.
Afternoon ploughing got a good piece turned over & harrowed. There is now more than 2/3
of the land ready to drill when a few stones are picked off. Willie got home with grist all right
bought dung fork $1. Warm to day & I hope it will bring thunder soon.
12. TRINITY SUNDAY. [163-202]
{no entry}
1881. 30 DAYS. JUNE.
13. MONDAY. [164-201]
Took off some stones & started to drill Dug some stones at noon then drilling till
suppertime. Had a very high wind yesterday & to day it was higher Dust blowing of turnip
fields in clouds. So it was disagreeable working. Evening went a few rounds when it came on
a severe thunderstorm & hurracane sweeping down trees & fences by rods. We had to
build fences till dark to keep our own cattle out of crop & some at Con. There are 28 rods
to build yet
14. TUESDAY. [165-200]
Opend 14 drills more; there are 65 now then drew out 2 loads dung before dinner. & 9 after
which manured 27 drills. Father & Annie spreading Willie drew some rails to low parts of
fences in the morning Breezy day & cool.
15. WEDNESDAY. [166-199]
Drawing out manure 16 loads and there are now 63 drills manured spread & ready to cover
in. Fine cool day but dry. Mare has not colted yet 3 weeks past her time (or 11 months) & 3
weeks today.
16. THURSDAY. [167-198] Corpus Christi.
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�Started to cover in with the one furrow rather wide land but 1/2 being along the side of knoll
I can turn the furrow down on dung instead of up. Got the 63 drills finished in forenoon
which kept me busy. Afternoon sowing got them finished alittle after supper. Had slight
shower as we were finishing & looks like more & I hope it will come Good Night
17. FRIDAY. [168-197]
Opened 40 drills with one furrow the first I have ever tried. They are pretty straight but I
have 2 drills in the middle a little wider than the rest However that is of little moment when
the speed is considered. I had them opened at 10 oclock, then put out 14 loads of manure
before night 5 1/2 drills to manure tomorrow. We had a splendid nights rain last night which
will do a great amount of good. as the ground was very dry
18. SATURDAY. [169-196] Battle of Waterloo.
Put out 2 1/2 loads manure & got the drills covered in by dinnertime. Afternoon sowing the
39 drills Evening harrowed potatoes and took off stumps & stones off the piece that is to
plough for turnips.
19. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. [170-195]
David Carr & I went to 12th Con. School House and opened a Sabbath school. We had 14
scholars which is encouraging, to say the least. We meet at 10 oclock. Afternoon at Church
Mr Currie preached from the text Now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of
his Romans 8th & 9th
JUNE.-6TH MONTH. 1881.
20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837.
Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Got it all
ploughed & part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Wards corner to King who
bought her on Monday 6th at $5
21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queen Victoria.
Willie got Jacksons light rig & took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had
Fan & Brisk harrowing & planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow
& came out splendid just right so I will be more apt to try again. Willie got home all right.
Rather cool tonight I suppose it will freeze.
22. WEDNESDAY. [173-192]
Put out 11 loads manure before 1 oclock which did 23 drills. Then at D. Gilchrists raising a
barn 40 x 60 got finished at dusk all right. Father & Willie finished spreading 23 drills. Mare
has not colted yet & it will be a year on Saturday first. I believe I will have to sit up tonight &
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�keep her company now & again. Uncle W. raises his building tomorrow so we will not get
turnips finished. 25 minutes to 12 oclock Oh sweet sleep.
23. THURSDAY. [174-191]
Drew out 8 loads manure which finished the turnips manuring for a season. Afternoon at
Uncle Williams raising a building for hay & straw with stone stable under. 30 x 60 got it up
well it is a first rate building & fitted to give great accomodation. Father & Willie were
spreading manure Mare has not colted yet. It has been very cold all day & is still cold.
24. FRIDAY. [175-190] St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day.
Covered in 41 drills this forenoon & afternoon sowed them ^ (143 drills all together) so we
have got the turnip sowing finished for another year. We finished on the 8th July last year
14 days earlier this year. Evening Willie and I cut bushes at creekside at foot of garden as
we are to summer fallow all round the house & make it clean & level & seed down. the soil is
too stif for gardens No colt yet such an old lady
25. SATURDAY. [176-189]
At road work on Con. Willie drove horses & I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days)
After noon came on rain & rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went
to bed & had a good sleep as I have been watching mare I needed it. A year today since
mare was at Tara & no colt yet.
26. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity. [177-188]
Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars, we will soon need 4 teachers.
Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not,
thou hast no part with me. John 13th. &. 8th.
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{Calculation of 24X42=1008} 2 hags 7
34 4 42
{Partial calculation of 168/34}
{Naswart?}
{The following note was inserted}
200 54 5
{Calculation of 270/200=1.35}
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�4 200X1? 10
{The following note was inserted}
Gillies
4.84
3.00 returned in Feb
Thompson 5.00 boots
McInnis
10.00 reaping
Thompson –50 1/2 days work
Atchison
3.50 posts. holes {illegible}
_____
26.84
Oatmeal
2.28
House
10.00
Cows
5.00
Sow
1.00
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45.12
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Kilsyth Dec 13th 81
James Bremner, Esq. Dr
To
James Cochrane For Service of Durham Bull Lord, {Loan?}, Season of 81
5 cows a__$1.00 $5.00
Due Nov 1st 1881 Please remit the above amt__ by 20th inst and Abledge
Yours {swirl} James Cochrane
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Order of Business
Time
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
1.
2.
Devotional Exercises
REading of the Minutes
Are there any to be received as members
Are there any to be proposed?
Reports of the Committees 1 Min.
Room Committee
1 Min.
Visiting “
1.”
3. Executive “
1”
4. Special “
1“–––
2 Min.
2—
5—
2—
4“
VI. Unfinished Business—
10 to 15 “
VII. New Business —
10 to 15 “
VIII. Study of Bible Subject
20 to 30 “
IX. Receipts of the evening
X. Calling the Roll
5“
XI. Closing Exercises
1 to 1.15
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Render to God therefore the things that our Gods The cry of the present age is fine churches
carpeted isles cushion seats, a Minister who will preach ethical science Splendid organ and
choir. In short a musical and literary entertainment. Every thing to please the ear and let
them be at ease the spirituality is taken out of religion and worship made plesant to the
natural heart which can never render true worship. Now I say that the introduction of organs
in our churches help on this state of things. The money might be better spent for instance
sending the Gospel to the Heathen. Not the first cost of the machinery only but hiring at
high salaries those who every night in the week drive musical machinery in operas and
theatres Christian Congregations I say hiring such to come on Sabbath to drive a musical
machine to aid them to praise God
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�To think that Christians who have been plucked as {brands?} from the burning should need
such aid O how this lowers the praise of God even to a musical performance. If it were not
for the grateful & harrt felt praise of true worshipers which are the salt of the church it
would soon become in every department a dead letter. Would the in
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Dave Carr— II
434-5514
{two lines and scribbles}
Elizabeth. neeps - {illegible}
Mr. Morris on Sch. inspect⁻n
Andrew Alex }
Halls’ School-teacher 4 or a few miles.
II Paraphase}
1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. JUNE & JULY.
27. MONDAY. [178-187]
Finished road work on Con. in forenoon Afternoon rained till 6 oclock good heavy rain. We
turned to the making of gate for roadside got it all dressed with plane & put together so far.
The braces & pins are not put on yet. The 2 year old heifer bought of R. Campbell calved
tonight in bush. We gave it a good suck & milked some from her & left them there.
28. TUESDAY. [179-186]
Drew all the logs out of creek below garden & made a large heap of them but they will
take awhile to dry before they burn. Afternoon took home heifer & calf. & fixed gap in bush
fence. Then draw off stone pile in garden & put the stones at creek banks to prevent water
from fretting them away. also started to build a convenient place to dip up water No colt as
yet.
29. WEDNESDAY. [180-185] St. Peter & St. Paul.
At road work on townline we had four days so we got done tonight. Willie lost his thumb nail
last night by a pinch from a stone but he got on to watch gaps & I had horses & waggon. At
gate awhile in the evening A fine comet appeared unanounced on Thursday (23rd) of last
week It is the first comet I ever saw & is said to be the comet of 1812.
30. THURSDAY. [181-184]
Fenced new watering place with poles which we took out of bush in spring. Shifted piece of
fence raised stones and threw down old log shantie at the end of log house The frost & dry
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�weather has so damaged the hay crop that hay is now selling at $13 per ton. & week ago at
$18.
1. JULY-FRIDAY. [182-183] Long Vacation Begins - Dominion Day - Bank Holiday.
Shifted fence from west side of old orchard to east side & built it 4 rails high. At 3 oclock I
left for Picnict in John Smiths bush held under the auspices of Keady, Marmion, & 12th Con
Schools. They had a lengthy programme of which I heard 1/2. Uncle Haverson Aunt & Jack
were down with buggy. Warm day.
2. SATURDAY. [183-182]
Started off with Rosie this morning to Cochrane's Bull a long walk & it was very warm, Got
back at 11 oclock Afternoon taking off remainder of stones off garden & orchard got steps
built down to creek so as to get water as the creek rises & falls Hamilton was niggering¹ in
fallow & the fire is into the piece that was not burned & if the wind gets up tomorrow we
may get trouble. Hope the best
3. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. [184-181]
Went Sabbath school had a good attendance some being new scholars. Afternoon at our
own Church Mr. Currie preached from the text Take unto you the whole armour of God that
ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand Eph. 6th & 13th &
following verses.
JULY.-7TH MONTH. 1881.
4. MONDAY. [185-180] County Court Term begins.
Getting away old log shed gathering stones and stumps. An hour or two will make it ready
for the plough now. Evening put on a load of hay for owen Sound. This has been a very
warm day
¹The term "niggering" has in recent decades become a racial slur, but in James Bremner's era it had a specific
agricultural meaning which Susanna Moodie described in her book Roughing It in the Bush. She wrote: "the practice of
"niggering," as it is called; which is simply laying light pieces of round timber across the trunks of the trees, and
setting fire to them at the point of contact, by which means the trees are slowly burned through."
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�5. TUESDAY. [186-179]
At O.S. with load of hay got $11 per ton had 1960 lbs $10.75 {-3 is inserted above and
underlined} Bought $1 oatmeal. Paid 1.40 Balance crosscut saw. 2 harvest rakes 25￠. 2 hats
$1. Books & Stationery 1.25. Weighing 10￠ Got home all right No colt yet.
6. WEDNESDAY. [187-178]
Took off some stones & rubbish & got started to plough. Got part in front of house
ploughed. Evening at Uncle W. raising sheep house. Willie harrowed the piece I ploughed.
7. THURSDAY. [188-177]
Went to Thomson's as they want to hire did not bargain wants $23 per month. Came on rain
& rained till night. Got gate for road finished. & the other made for calves park to let horses
down to water. This rain has done a great amount of good turnips will soon be ready for
hoe. 9 oclock Mare foaled horse colt all right.
8. FRIDAY. [189-176]
Ploughing all day very warm Got 1/2 turned over. Mare & colt doing well. the latter alittle
weak on pasterns but will soon straighten up. Father & Willie were hoeing potatoes they will
soon need furring up. Turnips growing fast will need hoe in a day or two.
9. SATURDAY. [190-175]
Ploughing all day 2 or 3 hours will finish it now. The heaps of logs & bush are all burned but 2
One at creek side & small one on ploughing. Breezy day but very warm. Colt still doing well
Father & Willie finished potatoes & hoed turnips afternoon.
10. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. [191-174]
At our Sabbath School in the forenoon had 19 scholars As the Sacrament was dispensed at
Desboro today our service was in the evening at 6 oclock. Mr. Currie had for his text But
exhort one another daily least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.
11. MONDAY. [192-173]
Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow pea field. He finished it
aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (& will have him for a week at $1. per
day) mowing in stumpy field next Keady. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing
along with Thomson. Father & Willie hoeing turnips. Mowing by machine 40￠per acre
12. TUESDAY. [193-172]
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�Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a
stripe on 3 sides & got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower, which lasted
10 minutes. Put tops on cocks & mowing till night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop
that in many places the timothy has not headed out at all. & where we had heavy hay last
year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty.
13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171]
Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was
lying at Keady. I raked remainder of field with it; was through at suppertime Then took over
a small load to Mr. Currie & one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily
but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments.
14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin.
Finished field at Keady at 10 oclock Caught horses & got on & off one load before dinner.
Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round
with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day
15. FRIDAY. [196-169]
Willie & I put off load I then put braces to catches on handles of horserake which will keep
them fast now Raking up till dinnertime, then drawing in 6 loads in stable loft. Had Jas.
Atchison helping afternoon. Very warm it took a pailfull of water to put off every load.
16. SATURDAY [197-168]
Slight thunder shower at 6 oclock this morning. Took Mare to Waddles horse at Saugeen
Road. $3 for insurance Afternoon Raking hay Evening took it all at 2 loads ^ in stable So we
have 15 walls off about 12 acres. We have had 20 of 6 acres. But we will have enough to put
us through the winter Paid John Thompson $5 balance 50¢ 5 1/2 days work at 1. per day
Quite a strong breeze tonight.
17. SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity. [198-167]
We were over at our Sabbath School I had 3 boys in my class today. Some of the scholars
have Scarlet Fever just now Afternoon at our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text
Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting. Daniel 5th & 27.
JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881.
18. MONDAY. [199-166]
Built all the fences round the hay field that is cleared to let the cattle in. Got them in at
noon. Afternoon cut thistles among potatoes then finished summer fallow Cleaned up grist
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�& moulded up potatoes got through at dark. George Morden is coming to mow tomorrow at
1. per day. Cool evening been very windy for some days back
19. TUESDAY. [200-165]
Father and Willie went away to Tara Mill. G.M. & I ground scythe & started in newest field 8
acres new land Put up 9 cocks of it at night. Had cow in pound this morning but got her
away before noon & I was glad Old Joe vr. McGrath Bravo. --20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]
Thunderstorm this morning but little rain, it went away round south. Cleaned out driving
shed floor & ground scythe. Mowed 3 or 4 swaths before dinner Afternoon cocking up 13
cocks & mowed 6 swaths before sun set. G. Morden was in afternoon.
21. THURSDAY. [202-163]
Mowed till supper time got field finished but have some fence corners yet. Evening cocking
up 11 cocks. It takes a great amount of raking to get a cock this year. There is nearly 3 acres
of the field that we have not mowed it being so shortened by frost.
22. FRIDAY. [203-162]
Raking up what we cut yesterday, & mowed some in the bush where the fire burned. ^It
was seeded It was the best grass we cut this year. Afternoon drew in 5 loads 4 unloaded in
stable one in barn for the night. Cloudy morning but cleared off before noon.
23. SATURDAY. [204-161] St. James.
Cut Orchard & fence corners then hoeing turnips till dinnertime. Afternoon raked &
gathered hay out of bush & fence corners. Caught hoses took load round to stable & un
loaded it then drew in 1/2 load out of bush & {scribble} out of orchard So we have got
through haying for another year. 17 loads in stable loft & 4 in log barn. 21 in all. G Morden for
4 1/2 days $4.50. Cost of haying $12 probably The hay is well saved this year better than
last. We had 38 loads last year.
24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]
Our Sabbath School had to be given up for a few weeks on account of a fever being
prevalent in the district. Father was requested to conduct service at the funeral of J.
Chalmer's daughter to day at North Derby. I was along with team Attended our on Church
afternoon. Rev H Currie preached from the text But rejoice inasmuch as ye are partakers of
Christs sufferings;
1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.
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�25. MONDAY. [206-159]
Fixed up log barn doors cleaned out pig pen for young pigs. Got 7 caught and put in. Then
hoeing turnips Some of the hard clay spots have lost the turnips by the long continued
drought. but some look remarkably well and on the whole they have a good appearance.
26. TUESDAY. [207-158]
Cool day, & cloudy, with slight drizzly showers wind north west. There had been a slight
shower during the night so the turnips were freshened up quite a bit We were hoeing all
day over 2/3 are finished 36 drills to hoe Got little pigs all in pen to night. Cloudy still I hope
it may rain. (Rest for the weay)
27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]
At O.S. meeting Annie. Had 3 passengers along & 2 pigs for W. Ingils. Cascade Mills sold at
$1 per head - $2. Annie Arrived with 4 oclock train all right. Expenses Boots & watch key
$2.15 Plesant evening coming home.
28. THURSDAY. [209-156]
Hoeing turnips till 11 oclock. Jas Corbett O.S. called with buggy and took me to see a Kirby
Reaper working in barley field. He is agent would sell at 115. first payment Jan 1883 with 3
suceeding payments. We have decided to hire a reaper for this year till we see what turns
up. Afternoon got W. Olivers scuffler & scuffled turnips till sun down then took it home.
Called on J. Mc Innis he will reap for us on Saturday.
29. FRIDAY. [210-155]
Ground cradle blade and cut 20 stooks of 10 sheaves fall wheat & road round barley, for
reaper. Very warm Evening had to take Sally to Cochran's started off at 7 & got back at 11. 8
Miles. Rather long evening walk.
30. SATURDAY [211-154]
Had Toronto Reaper cutting barley. It did not make very good work.
Got it all stooked up by supper time. Heavy thunder shower passed round south ground
here very dry
31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]
Attended Keady Sabbath School & service afterwards our Pastor had for his text Isaiah
33rd & 16th. He shall dwell on high his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks
bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure.
AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881.
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�1. MONDAY. [213-152]
Took off stones & stumps off summer fallow and took down old roothouse. Afternoon
harrowing Evening Ploughing. The sods are cut in square blocks rather rough looking. Very
warm & plough hard to hold. Called on John Duncan we are to have his oxen & driver on
Thursday if all’s well.
2. TUESDAY. [214-151]
Ploughing S. F. all day very very hot; burned heap of rails that came out of old roothouse
evening Father & Willie finished Mangolds & Carrots.
3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150]
Finished ploughing then harrowing till suppertime. Then made 3 hand spikes for tomorrow
Willie was pulling peas
4. THURSDAY. [216-149]
Logging all day got up 24 or 25 heaps and over 1 1/2 acres We had G. Duncan with oxen G.
Morden, & Wesley Oliver's hired man. We intend the land we have logged for fall wheat if
possible to get it in.
5. FRIDAY. [217-148]
Pulling peas till 4 oclock then caught horses & put on the rack.
Got supper & in one load barley when a squall pruceeding a thunderstorm came up but it
brought no rain. Got in another load & left 16 stooks they only got a few drops of rain so we
took it all in also the fall wheat.
6.SATURDAY. [218-147]
Morning the wind blowing from north east upper portion of clouds drifting in opposite
direction. Thunder in south west which has now brought us an hours rain & is still raining
Began to clean out barn at 10 oclock & was busy till 4. Put out old straw & chaff & down
scaffold. Made it ready for crop. Willie had Prince at shop 2 shoes set. Mr. Currie is taking
him to Desboro to morrow as his mare lost sight of one eye. It appeared to be pierced by
some sharp snag
7. SUNDAY. 8 after Trinity. [219-146]
Attended Sabbath School Keady & service afterwards Mr. Currie had for his text There were
giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6th 4th. Notes Giants here ment desperadoes or
men who fell with a blow. Giants of the present day The spirit of worldliness. It has been in
the world from the beginning & age has not impaired its strength. 2nd The Giant of worldly
pleasure the young its chief devotees The Giant Intemperance one of the greatest. 3rd
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�Church fairs & entertainments levees for opening the purses of the people. Very
questionable modes &c &c
1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST.
8. MONDAY. [220-145]
Put off load of fall wheat then pulling peas. They will keep us pulling till noon on Wednesday
I guess. Crop clean & evenly ripened but do^not appear to be very richly poded. Peas small
being so hurriedly ripened. Cool day with signs of more rain. The 8th of August Well, Well &
{scribble}
9. TUESDAY. [221-144]
Pulling peas all day except an hour in the morning when it was raining. Cleared up a fine day
& every thing is dry again
10. WEDNESDAY. [222-143]
Pulling peas forenoon afternoon took in four loads of peas & put off last one as I will need
waggon to Mr. Duncan's thrashing tomorrow.
11. THURSDAY. [223-142]
Thrashing at John Duncan's barley & fall wheat. Had horses on machine. Willie was at J.
McInnis he is coming to reap on Friday afternoon. He then finished pulling peas. Cool day &
cloudy
12. FRIDAY. [224-141]
Took gate for road side to Jackson's shop then we cut roads round fields for reaper. Reaper
did not come & as we had James Atchison we went & cut part of the newland wheat I was
scuffeling turnips Reaper came alittle after supper & we got down a large piece of field
across creek
13. SATURDAY. [225-140]
Put our team on reaper they went well got wheat across creek & 3 acres beside barley. He
then went to Bains & came back & cut the oats before 5 oclock. We had a hand from John
Duncan tying so we got it all up in stook by night. Reaping clear land 40¢ per acre
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�14. SUNDAY. 9 after Trinity. [226-139]
Rev Mr. Currie preached from Luke XIII-16. Christ the first to raise woman from the
degradation entailed by being the first in the transgression. Elevated more in the birth of
Christ than she lost in the fall. She a child of God = a daughter of Abraham. Labouring under
deep affliction. God never promised freedom from affliction nor from the bitter fruit of sin
in this life. Jesus attributed her affliction to Satan. A wrong idea of the present age
attributing to Providence the calamities & diseases of life which should be attributed to
Satan. The case of Job. God permits evil but does not originate it. Permits & overrules it for
his glory. She frequented God's house her heart was there. The bessing came in the use of
means ––.
AUGUST.-8TH MONTH. 1881.
15. MONDAY. [227-138]
Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. 7 on top of granery. Very plesant day for
working cool clear & dry.
16. TUESDAY. [228-137]
Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through
alittle after dinner. Hitched up & drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into
aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along
the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk
17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136]
Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods
but the most of them are dead now Father & Willie were at the hoe. We have had little dew
for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry.
18. THURSDAY. [230-135]
Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got
hitched up. Had in two loads before dinner & 4 after from across creek which finished it.
Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stubble left 32 stooks. & 36 of White
Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock & is still cloudy but may
not rain tonight Good night old friend tale no tells go to school
19. FRIDAY. [231-134]
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�Hoeing turnips second time all day got 49 done & left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry
20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends.
Finished hoeing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, & it did not
get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence
that was blown down to let cattle & pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls
for reaper on Monday
21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132]
We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever.
Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st & 2nd When
my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the
circumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock
The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied.
1881. 31 DAYS. AUGUST.
22. MONDAY. [234-131] Trinity Term begins.
Reaper did not come but will be tomorrow Put off load of Oats hitched up & took home Mr
Duncans scuffler & brought down his horse rake. Willie raked till night we then drew in
rakings. He broke a tooth of the rake I was picking up in follow afternoon Evening cut round
Oats at Barn then rakings August nearly gone
23. TUESDAY. [235-130]
Took home horserake. Reaper came & cut knolls & afternoon piece beside barn. Oats on
knolls all tied & 49 stooks set. Ann & Willie once round piece beside barn Reaper will be
back on Friday to cut across creek
24. WEDNESDAY. [236-129]
Got 16 bus & 16 lbs seed wheat from J Duncan at 1.20 per bus very dear it being rusted &
far from first quality However it will do for seed & it was near by. I was then ploughing S.F.
Sowing it afternoon Evening ploughing. Ann & Willie finished tying Oats & Father finished
stooking.
25. THURSDAY. [237-128]
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�Ploughing all day Willie turned part of dung heap. Father lit log heap we took out of creek at
dark so we had a scene fit for an artist The two green trees on each side the fence & all
lighted up so brilliantly So closed the 25th of August 1881
26. FRIDAY. [238-127]
Finished S.F forenoon if^it had some levelling done in front of the house it would be ready
for seed. Cut swath for reaper before dinner & reaper had one round cut also Looking like
rain we hurried up & got it finished by 6 oclock 106 stooks quick work. Rained a few drops
but is still cloudy
27. SATURDAY. [239-126]
Rained a few drops this morning. Started to cradle stumpy part of oat field at 9 oclock cut
a large piece & road for reaper round clear piece Oats pretty good crop. Sold 1 lamb to
Dolphin today for 2.75. Last night wonderful to relate Keady was the scene of a great
conflagration. Old Joe McFarland's log tavern & frame shed were destroyed by fire No other
damage was done (damage a good clearance)
28. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity. [240-125]
Very warm day. We were at Sabbath School had 8 scholars. Mr. Curries text today Isaiah
9th & 6th The Wonderful. In the first place Wonderful in respect to his person United to a
sinful & poluted nature & his own nature & purity still maintained. 2nd W-- In respect to
the offices which he assumed Pro. Pit. & King W-- in his attributes. Wonderful in his works.
Creation & Atonement the masterpiece The work by which perishing man was redeemed.
W- In his love fallen man his special love. In his suffering the great humiliation of the cross.
Lastly Wonderful in his triumphs.-AUGUST & SEPTEMBER. - 8TH & 9TH MONTHS. 1881.
29. MONDAY. [241-124]
Finished cutting Oats on stumpy land, and hour after dinner. Then we drew in the Oats on
knolls 4 good loads They were cut on Tuesday last.
This has been a very hot day. I think the hottest we have had this year. John Bravender got
sunstruck & had Doctor attending him. Bleeding with ice water applied to the head are
some of the remedies used.
30. TUESDAY. [242-123]
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�Reaper came this morning about 8 oclock, & finished and hour after dinner. This is a very
good piece of oats the sheaves are strewn very thickly we have not got them all tied &
secarcly 1/4 stooked up but it may be dry tomorrow This has been another hot day the
earth as an oven & the heavens as brass. The turnips are weather & in great need of rain .
Hope
31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122]
Finished tying up & had it all stooked except 3 lands by dinnertime. This morning we had a
fine breeze which freshened up so that stooking was difficult. & has so fanned the fires
through the country that we cannot see 1/2 a mile & so thick that our eyes are sore. The air
is hot like the breath of a furnace even though in motion. We drew in Oats between barn &
creek 4 loads. Father finished stooking Uncle William was fighting fire to day Dolphin's
swamp all on fire. Crossway burning.
1. SEPTEMBER –THURSDAY. [244-121]
Put off load then cradling oats across creek About 9 oclock we heard thunder the sun was
soon clouded up & a few drops fell before dinner Stooked up what we had cut & came
home to dinner. Afternoon had a slight shower. Cleaned up barn floor & started to thrash
oats for horses. Suppertime we had a very heavy shower water standing in pools. I had to
go after cows tonight had another heavy shower, the turnips look better already. & the fires
will be fixed up. Cleand up oats 5 or 6 bus. Rain, hope realized
2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]
Started to plough pea stubble it is a little better of the rain (about 3 in in.) Ploughing till
10:30 oclock when J.McInnis came with a new center cut reaper made by Toronto Co, to let
us see it working. Grain to wet so he will be back tomorrow. Afternoon Ploughing got a big
piece turned over.
3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends.
Ploughing till the grain was dry, then finished cradling across creek. Afternoon had reaper
finishing oats. The new reaper works well knife driven on the old plow; rakes ^or by shaft. R.
Coulter was in the field and offers the machine for $95 with 3 years to pay first payment
Jan. 1883. Finished tying by moon light.
4. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity. [247-118]
At Sabbath School had 6 in class to day 14 altogether. Mr. Currie's text today Romans 5 & 9
Adam a type of the Saviour 1st Adam came directly from Gods hand the same true of the
Messiah. 2nd Adam perfect at the beginning Made in the likeness of God. The Son was the
express image of his Fathers person. 3rd The relation between Adam & his wife the same as
between Christ & his Church. 4th Adam the federal head of human race All sinned & fell in
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�him Christ fulfilled the law for his people. In Adam all die —. Every type falls short of its
antitype. The first Adam of the earthly earthy, the second the Lord from heaven. Paradise
lost - Paradise regained No choice in our relation to the one. Believe & live. We can choose
another federal head. ---1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER.
5. MONDAY. [248-117]
Drawing in Oats three loads from across creek & four from stumpy part of other oat field. 7
loads today. Such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke
from bush fires. The high wind today has driven them on, we can scarcely see Duncan's
barns for smoke & our eyes are painful . At 4 oclock it was almost dark the sun being
clouded with the dense smoke Many have been fighting fire to day we have no doubt No
fire about Keady
6. TUESDAY. [249-116]
Drawing in all day 7 loads off 3 acres, big acres of course. but it was a good crop. The wind
was not quite so high today nor the smoke so dense. We expected to hear of yesterday &
so we have. Aunt Mary's barn was burned & the contents. They were thrashing in the barn
forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from
sparks. The swamp close by was burning furiously. Barn insured for $250. Contents at
$500. I left for there tonight on horseback.
7. WEDNESDAY. [250-115]
At Uncle Haverson's. what a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down & partly
burned. The swamp nearly all burned down. Aunt Marys place looks bare nothing but ashes
for a full barn. The house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved. Today the fire is
quieter being in a sense burned out. I helped ^them to raise a new crib for well (as the are
to deepen it) before I left. Plenty of water a comfort & necessity in their present state. The
contents of barn were Uncle Hs. They got 2 cattle killed on Monday by falling tree.
8. THURSDAY. [251-114]
Ploughing pea subble all day cooler today. Ground hard and flies bad on horses. Can any
inference be drawn. Willie had mare shod. Got the scraper here from McKee’s gate &
started to level S.F. in front of house. I have got a severe cold by some cause or other
9. FRIDAY. [252-113]
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�Ploughing forenoon threw off load then drawing in afternoon from across creek 4 good
loads So the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn. Seed time & harvest shall not cease. We have
had a very plesant harvest dry weather & the labour rendered lighter by the reaper we have
succeeded well without a hired man. On the whole we have a very good crop. Cost of
reaping 22 acres $9.50
10. SATURDAY. [253-112]
Ploughing all day a day will finish it now. I dont remember of the flies ever being so bad on
the horses as this afternoon bot & black flies. Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south.
Willie & Father were picking up in fallow. I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land
11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [254-111]
We were at our S.S. today again had 12 scholars. 4 in my class Mr Currie had for his text to
day II Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper. Learn 1st Might and position do not exempt us
from the ills of life. 2nd Great & important events often rise from trivial causes. 3rd The
importance of the religious training of children 4th True religion will make the possessor a
blessing wherever his lot may be cast. 5th We should not despise information from
inferiors. 6th Knowledge to be useful must be reduced to practice. Be ye doers of the Word
& not hearers only —
SEPTEMBER. -9TH MONTH. 1881.
12. MONDAY. [255-110]
Finished the field at dark tonight. Father sowed 2 bags & got over 2/3 of it. This is thiner
than our usual seeding so we will see how it will do. Willie was picking up this forenoon &
coming home found the ewe we call Blackleg dead in a fence corner. We plucked off the
wool & put her neath the sod at noon. Her breathing has been laborious for more than a
year & I suppose grub in the head also — Cloudy & slight showers just like fall —
13. TUESDAY. [256-109]
I was harrowing untill Father finished sowing then Willie harrowed till night. I was scraping in
Garden got it pretty level now but it has taken quite a while. Evening I hung gate at
barnyard to open into calves field to let horses to water Bright blue sky today with big
white clouds floating on a cool northern breeze
14. WEDNESDAY. [257-108]
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�Willie harrowing all day. I & Father were digging stones and leveling in front of house.
Afternoon had mare picking stones off orchard, scraping, & removed parliment building to
the shade of plum tree at the end of log house. Evening picked up a little in fallow & lit 4 log
heaps.
15. THURSDAY. [258-107]
Willie finished field at 1/2 past 10. Father & I lighted a lot more heaps & picked up. The wind
got up very high from South East so the fence caught 3 or 4 times but we put it out. Got
Orchard at back of house sown at dinnertime & I ganged it in. I was at fire evening Willie
harrowing ganging. The wind is still high but we have got a fine shower. So I think we can go
to bed—
16. FRIDAY. [259-106]
I was up looking at fire between 12 & 1 as we have the equinoxial gale. The spark were being
whirled a long with every gust, but I thought nothing fresh had caught so I went to bed till 5.
Still a very strong gale. Fire spread a little among old logs but fence did not catch. Logged
up piece to keep fire from spreading among logs. Then took off 4 big stones at Creekside.
Picking up all afternoon & finished it Heavy rain at supper time & is still raining. Threw off
last load of harvest tonight
17. SATURDAY. [260-105]
Rained last night & off & on all day today. Cleaned up barn floor had 1 1/2 bus. Oats from
drawing in. We were to cut up in fallow but rain put us home. Thrashed 6 bus peas cleaned
them up & put them in bin. Papers report terrible fires in Michigan sweeping towns &
villages & everything for miles. people taking refuge in the Lake. Disasterous gale on
Saturday last to shiping on our lakes.
18. SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity. [261-104]
We were at our S.S. 9 Scholars in all 4 in my class The service in our Church was conducted
by Mr. James Duncan from the Northwest. Text 11th Ch of Matt at the 28th {inserted above:
29th & 30th} verse. Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you
rest. The Church was full Mr Duncan being a general favourite before he left for the N.W. 9
years ago. He has since he left qualified himself for the ministry & has held appointments
there but is home on account of sickness. & is now so far restored.
1881. 30 DAYS. SEPTEMBER.
19. MONDAY. [262-103]
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�Got remainder of S.F. round house sown & ganged in. Grassseeds sown over as far as back
of house & harrowed in. Called on C. Duncan he is to give us 1/2 days logging tomorrow. Got
bag flour from Uncle George this afternoon Father & Willie fired all the logheaps. I cut up
some evening & fixed up little heaps. Warm day.
20. TUESDAY. [263-102]
Rolled in log heaps they had burned well, then we cut up with saw. 3 sawlogs & a good few
railcuts. A. McFarland thrashing peas Afternoon he was logging with us We got a great
amount of work done & well done. I think I will get plough started tomorrow if all well We
have got a clear piece at this side of fallow — Cool & cloudy.
21. WEDNESDAY. [264-101]
Branded up a piece of fallow at this side and along lower end then ploughing it ploughs well
and appears to be fine rich soil & the greater part of it has no stones. Father & Willie were
picking up Had nine heaps burning tonight We had to take down 2 loads peastraw to log
barn which is a great break just now. Quite a breeze tonight.
22. THURSDAY. [265-100]
Took down small load peastraw then at the plough. We rolled in heaps this morning the
burned well many of them clean out. Arthur & Willie cleaned up peas afternoon he had 34
bus I was plowing at C. Duncans for 1/2 days logging. Warm sunny afternoon
23. FRIDAY. [266-99]
We had a great rain last night which will make things grow. The grass is getting greener &
the wheat is up. I had plough at shop got coulter laid & set, & started to plough 1/2 past 8 &
ploughed till dark. Got a good piece turned over. Lighted 3 heaps tonight Father and Willie
(Aunt Ann is here tonight.) finished picking up tonight
24. SATURDAY. [267-98]
Ploughing, rolling up heaps made one brand heap drew off some rail cuts. Willie had mare
hitched up drawing small brand & roots. We had quite a rain last night again the heaps 3 in
number & some smaller ones looked rather damp but Father lighted them all & they burned
first rate. We heard tonight that our dear Friend Frank Cathrae died of 4 days illness of
Yellow fever at Berbados {Berbadoes inserted below date of next entry}. He was here
before he left 13th Spt so he has been there a year & has found a grave far from home and
kindred, Poor Frank
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�25. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity. [268-97]
We were at 12 Con. School house as usual. Mr. Curries text to day Gal. 3rd & 1st Notice first
the great & important previliges of these Galatians. Not that they had actually witnessed
the crucifixion but they had a crucified Saviour preached to them. They had not all the
Gospels but they had some & one was sufficient. & they had the Gospel faithfully preached
to them. They had also the Gospel set forth to them by the consistent walk of professors.
The celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Galatians had all these yet they turned round to
the elements of the law & rejected the Gospel & this is what called forth the expression O
foolish Gal. The same is true still. Believing in theory but not in practice. Hearers but not
doers of the Word —
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER. -9TH & 10TH MONTHS. 1881.
26. MONDAY. [269-96]
Branded up fallow one heap the last & skided 7 saw logs then ploughing till night. Willie
picking roots with Fan afternoon thrashed a few oats. Had shower after dinner today.
Ordered a pair of every day boots from R Thomson Keady $4.
27. TUESDAY. [270-95]
At Aunt Mary's bee Ploughing for fall wheat & drawing out dung. Cousin George is to work
the farm now & this is the start. Rather a showery forenoon but turned out a fine day
Arthur split 100 rails this afternoon for line fence between us and Ronald McLeod
28. WEDNESDAY. [271-94]
Ploughing got through at 4 oclock Willie thrashed some oats this forenoon Father sowed
oats stubble with timothy as the spring sowing failed to catch owing to the dry season.
Willie harrowed it in one stroke. Got down load pea straw Arthur was thrashing this
afternoon
29. THURSDAY. [272-93] St. Michael-Michaelmas Day.
Sowing new land got over it all by night double stroke which is all it will get. Father has more
than 1/2 sown with timothy. Took down load straw at noon. Arthur finished all the peas on
top of granary tonight There is a load of straw out side on waggon but it will be dry I think.
30. FRIDAY. [273-92]
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�Took down straw then shifted fence with waggon got nearly through 3 loads will finish.
Afternoon Father fired stumps this forenoon & the fire began to run from stump to stump
as there was a very high wind. We kept it from fence & fired a lot more to wind ward. Arthur
cleaned up peas & put them in bags for O.S. market 28 1/2 bus. 62 1/2 bus all together
Arthur has 6 bus 1 pck. for his work
1. OCTOBER – SATURDAY. [274-91]
Drew remainder of rails for fence loged up a corner to let fence down to bush fence
Afternoon Father sowed the other 1/2 of new land with Timothy also some of oat stubble
across creek. Got fence all built by night & horses shod.
2. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity. [275-90]
We were at our Sabbath School had fair attendance. Mr. Currie's text today Romans 5th &
20th. The Offence here mentioned Adam's sin The design of the introduction of the law in
the economy of grace — that the offence might abound, viz that it might bring out sin that
it might be seen & known Law does not cause sin but rather reveals its true character.
Grace abounded; Triumphed over sin More powerful. Sin in possession by nature Grace the
victor - More than sufficient. Also in regard to its fruits Sin robs of earthly blessings Grace
bestows heavenly God & humanity united in one person the fruit of Grace. The redeemed
can sing a song to their deliverer in which the angels cannot join —
1881. 31 DAYS. OCTOBER.
3. MONDAY. [276-89] County Court Term begins.
At O.S. Market. Had 32 02/60 bus peas sold @ 74￠= $23.70. House 12.50. Miss B. 5.00
Plough point 50 Pek. grass seed 80￠ Sundries 45 = 1.75 Balance on hand 4.44. That how
the money goes. Barley No 1 sells to day at 80￠ Wheat 1.25 Oats 40￠. Very warm day
4. TUESDAY. [277-88]
Thrashing, did not do much forenoon horse power lost small key which had to be replaced.
Afternoon thrashed well. I think there are about 60 bus spring wheat. 150 Oats & 60 barley.
Got through before sunset. Father finished grass seed sowing across creek. Very cold day
5. WEDNESDAY. [278-87]
I was thrashing at Charlie Duncans Willie was harrowing across creek all day Father was
burning stumps. Cold day
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�6. THURSDAY. [279-86]
Hitched up waggon & dug & drew 5 loads sand for stone root house. It is splendid sand &
easily got beside farthest knoll. Afternoon demolished part of old root house & helped
Father to fire stumps got them all agoing by night quite a line of fire. Willie was at Kilsyth
show today. Evening at Uncle W's arranging about roothouse
7. FRIDAY. [280-85]
Taking down old roothouse. Willie finished harrowing across creek. We then drew away 3
loads manure that was round root house, & by 4 oclock afternoon we had it all down. We
then cleared barn floor of barley chaff and cleaned up 4 bags chopp 3 grist 8 bags S.W. for
market. got through at 9 oclock P.M.
8. SATURDAY. [281-84]
We had thunder last night & this morning with a rainy day clearing up about 3 oclock
afternoon. Took over lime from driving shed to cowstable for grout. Got out remainder of
sawdust groute by taking off outside board between studding. Nailed it up ^again drew
water and got 1/4 of the side of stable grouted.
9. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity. [282-83]
We were at our S.S. again had very good attendance & pleasant day. Mr Currie's text to day
Luke 15th & 17th. The Prodigal Son had a plesant home & kind Father but here we find him in
a far country & in want. He makes a great discovery. I perish with hunger, next plenty in his
Fathers house. He makes a resolution, of which there are two kinds one caused by remorse
the other by true repentence. Next the spirit in which it was carried out turning to his
Father. He left all behind. Hearty confession of sin. A deep sense of his own unworthiness
True humility Make me as one -- still thy son. He arose & went to his Father The glorious
results His Father was watching His Father ran & kissed him did not allow him to finish his
speech Clothed him Fed him. His father with him at the table.-----OCTOBER. -10TH MONTH. 1881.
10. MONDAY. [283-82]
Cold stormy day with a few flakes of snow. Started for O.S. with 11 bags SW. 3 were to grind
& 4 bags chop. Sold 8 bags at Mill @ 1.25 per bus Had 19 08/60 = 23.91. Bought 25 lbs 3 in
nails 75￠ 12 lb Shingle nails 45￠= 1.20. Beef 1.00 B. Salt 80￠ Dinner 25 in all 3.25. Got home
all right Clear frosty night
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�11. TUESDAY. [284-81]
Finished digging out foundation of root house forenoon Afternoon shifted lane to let us
along back of old barn straight down to gate. Then drew some stones for root house from
old fence bottom at Orchard, & some more from stonepiles in field. Paid boots to R
Thompson $4. Had very hard frost this morning ground had quite a crust.
12. WEDNESDAY. [285-80]
Rainy morning started to groute we have the half of one side done now. Afternoon about 3
oclock went to Uncle W's got his tools & load of lime 20 bus @ 15￠ I was dark before we
got home threw off load & covered part of it for later use with sand.
13. THURSDAY. [286-79]
Took out all the sawdust soured some lime & started to cut out boards along the end of
stable just below beam so that roof may get inbelow. Uncle came afternoon & got a good
piece done by night. Clear and cold. Barley down to 65￠ it was 80￠ a week ago.
14. FRIDAY. [287-78]
Fine morning. Building the order of the day Mixing mortar drawing water wheeling stones.
Willie was ploughing this afternoon learning by experiance how to turn the stuborn glebe.
This has been a very plesant day but is now raining
15. SATURDAY. [288-77]
Rainy morning & rained till 2 oclock Grouting stable Afternoon drawing stone for building.
Evening hunting a lad to plough but was not successful We should have looked out sooner.
Pro cra—-----g Too busy So on Go to bed
16. SUNDAY. 18 after Trinity. [289-76]
We were at our S.S. fine day & good attendance. The text to day Jer. 9th.23rd & 24th with
special reference to the last verse. Man worships something either the true or false gods.
The triune God of this world Wisdom, Might, Riches, we are to avoid glorying in these but
rather (24 verse) to glory in understanding & knowing the true God. Notice first
understanding. that is hearing with the ear and having intellectual knowledge of the letter
the first great step but useless if we stop there. Second In that he knoweth me. The
knowledge of the theory of the plan of salvation will be to our condemnation if we do not
know him practically, experimentally, spiritually. The letter killeth– Instance Columbus
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�theory of a western continint gave him no rest, the fact underlying the theory convinced
him of success. Many accented to Col. theory but it did not move them. We must be
moved to action. This is the knowledge to be gloried in. We have also to know him in a
particular way, Not as the Creator but as he that exercises loving kindness towards man as
manifested by his saving grace. And judgment His children rejoice in this Leaving the
judgment of their persecutors to him. Righteousness. Righteous in his loving kindness. With
his stripes we are healed. Righteous in judgment always right. He delights in all these.
Reasons why we should glory Its intrinsic value, No knowledge like it, God's delightful
character. It will never leave us The possessor supremly happy.--1881. 31 DAYS. OCTOBER.
17. MONDAY. [290-75]
Rainy morning Mended some of the harness then grouting till night. It has rained all day &
this afternoon it rained very heavy thunder showers. Our root house floor is not very wet & I
hope it may not.
18. TUESDAY. [291-74]
Drizzly morning. Grouting till noon we have an end & a 1/2 to do now. The north end will have
the groute between inside boards & stonewall of root house. Afternoon shifted some oats
and took 20 stooks to Mr. Currie. We then drew 3 loads sand & 2 loads gravel for grouting
north end. Dry afternoon.
19. WEDNESDAY. [292-73]
Got up early & fixed up for killing pig. Got him hung up by 9 oclock then ploughing till
dinnertime Uncle was here in the morning Willie was ploughing for turnips next year ^in the
afternoon Father and I with mason. Fine dry day
20. THURSDAY. [293-72]
Had some rain early this morning but has cleared off and we had a dry day. Willie was
ploughing all day I. & Father were tending the mason. Breaking stone drawing stone got as
many in as will keep him going tomorrow Had thanksgiving service this evening in
our Church. The text was in Psalm’s 63rd & 7th
21. FRIDAY. [294-71]
Dry frosty morning got half of potatoes ploughed out Willie was ploughing. Got home a load
of potatoes into pit Uncle has got up a good piece to day. We had preparitory service to
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�Comunion in our Church to day Text. Exodus 32nd & 26 Who is on the Lords side. Beautiful
day with bright prospects for tomorrow
22. SATURDAY. [295-70]
The promise, of a fine day as we thought brought a rainy morning. It cleared alittle and
ploughing & building were started but were soon stopped by rain. I then started to mend
travis in cow stable. At Church at 1/2 past 10. Mr McKenzie Kilsyth preached from Acts 26th
& 29th A good plain & simple sermon. Rained all afternoon finished travis & got in one box
of groute.
23. SUNDAY. 19 after Trinity. [296-69]
Rainy day. This being our Comunion Sabbath we were not at our S.S. We had Mr Currie this
year Text Job. 19 & 25 Notice first Job's Redeemer. Jesus a living Redeemer He had not the
knowledge of the facts connected with his life as we have but his faith took all the faster
hold of his person 2nd Consider the redemption here implied. Job felt that he had been in
bondage but was now redeemed and not with corruptable things— The ^ price of
redemption the life of Gods dear Son To whom was the price paid. To Satan no we were
never his by right but to eternal justice. Notice next what was he redeemed from First from
the guilt & powerof sin Can one break off from the sin he loves No He is helpless but
trusting in Jesus he can. Redeemed from the demands of the law. The Seconded Adam
took the place of the first & kept the law which we had broken. Also from the power of
Satan. Next Jobs profession My Redeemer his own. Second I know No false assurance There
is false asurance & there is full asurance & affliction often brings us out & shows on what
we are leaning. He knew also that his redeemer liveth now and for ever & although worms
consumed his body yet in his flesh he would see God Glorious hope —
OCTOBER.-10TH MONTH. 1881.
24. MONDAY. [297-68]
Wet morning. Shifted Stove up to front kitchen Willie at plough all day. We were all at
Thanksgiving service Mr. Currie preached from the text I Cor. 15th & 57th. Notice first the
victory next the giver of that victory Jesus Christ the victor. 2nd What are we victors over
Death & sin Reasons for gratitude The greatness of the gift to us & us so unworthy. The
greatness of the loss if he had not given us the victory eternal death. ^Also worse than
helpless. Afternoon Uncle building & drew ^small stones and put them in beside wall then
covered in the banking up over them.
25. TUESDAY. [298-67]
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�Breaking & drawing stones evening brought home 8 bus more lime & 3 tressels for scaffold
from Uncle's. Uncle was building & Father mortar man. Willie was at Chesley with Mr.
Murray's cow I think we will get to the potatoes tomorrow if all well. Cold & clear at bed
time
26. WEDNESDAY. [299-66]
Hard frost this morning I ploughed awhile then turned out potatoes Got them ^up &
harrowed & all home into pit & covered with earth at night Uncle has north wall all the
height now. It has been very frosty in the shade all day the mortar freezing on the wall.
Willie was home here at 4 oclock full of Chesley & surroundings The new railway has a
splendid iron bridge there now Frosty to night.
27. THURSDAY. [300-65]
Got up scaffold then drawing stones & grouting between stonewall & stable. Ann pulled
mangolds got them into pit on field 5 loads & covered with straw. Uncle got a great piece
done. Evening had waggon at Uncle's & got end rafters for roothouse Willie was ploughing A
great amount of work has been done today & it has been a beautiful day.
28. FRIDAY. [301-64]
Ploughed a furrow away from the carrots as Ann and Bob are to pull them Brought home
load of sand drew stones got rafter on east end Afternoon Got load of gravel for groute put
in one boxfull then home carrots into pit and covered with straw. East end & 2 sides of root
house are finished now so we will finish stone work tomorrow if dry & all well. Been a fine
day but looks like rain.
29. SATURDAY. [302-63]
Rainy morning. Cleared off at 9 o clock Uncle finished building & all the pointing except an
hours work Willie was ploughing afternoon. I was tending mason. Took him home evening.
30. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity. [301-62]
We were at S.S. again had few Scholars dry day. The text today. Gal 5th & 16th The spirit
here spoken of The third person of the Trinity Spoken of in Gods word as the Spirit of God.
The Spirit of Christ he came to do Christs work. The Comforter (beautiful title,) who will
bring all things to your rememberance & surround mysterys with a halo of light & glory. The
Acts of the Apostles known by the early Church as the Acts of the Holy Ghost. The Author
of regeneration in the soul. He convinces of sin, of righteousness & of judgement The
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�Author of Sanctification The sin against the Holy Ghost Instance The Jews said Jesus was
under the influence of the Prince of Devils when he cast out devils Thus they rejected the
Holy Spirit So they had no spirit to strive with them therefore left to their fate
1881. 31 & 30 DAYS. OCTOBER & NOVEMBER.
31. MONDAY. [304-61]
Went to bush & cut & skided 2 logs 13 f 5 in long for rafters to roothouse. Got Duncans
trucks & took them to Kilsyth sawmill brought home 9 bunches shing les & feet lumber for
sheeting Ann and Willie pulled 12 drills turnips & cleaned 14 bags barley. Very fine day.
1. NOVEMBER–TUESDAY. [305-60] All Saints’ Day.
At O.S. market had 14 bags barley 35 34/48 bus @ 85￠ $30.35 Good price. Bought oil 25￠
rope 45￠ ^Got meal 1.00. sundries 70= $2.40 in all Brought home load sawdust for
roothouse from Kilsyth Beautiful day & roads pretty dry. 20 drills turnips pulled today. Mr.
Currie was presented tonight with a Buffalo Robe by members of the Y.P.C.A
2. WEDNESDAY. [306-59]
Opened pit with plough. Had Jack Sinclair filling & little Bob so we got in 12 loads into pit in
field 1 in stable 4 in pit beside barn. 17 {inserted above are the words: in all} Ann. Willie &
Father have pulled the 1/2 of the field. This has been a very fair day the turnips were dry &
clean & I am glad we were able to take the good of it
3. THURSDAY. [307-58]
Showery morning. Finished the grouting of cow stable & cleaned it out & fixed ropes. Threw
off the 17th load into pit. Afternoon hung new gate at road. then helping W. Oliver to kill a
big pig Evening tied in the two heifers we are to sell at Xmas & the cows as we have had
some showers of snow to day
4. FRIDAY. [308-57]
Ground white with 5 in snow Got in cattle sheep & pigs Snowing thickly all forenoon. Got
pigs into old henhouse we have three to fatten. Pork is selling at 7.50 for best & peas at 73
￠ per bus Afternoon covered mangold pits with earth. Quite a wintery aspect. today
5. SATURDAY. [309-56]
Feeding cattle has begun again & we will have it for 6 months. Covering pits was the order
of the day Shoveled off snow put on pea straw & earth Wrought hard & got the 17 loads
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�covered by night I suppose about 12 rods of pit. We made them shallow in pit so as to
prevent heating which accounts for the great length. It rained & snowed all day so we were
pretty wet, but it is some thing to have them covered.
6. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity. [310-55]
We have given up our S.S. for the winter months. Our text today Heb 1st & 14th Notice that
there are other intelligent beings in Gods universe beside us. We may believe in angels but
do not realize the fact as we ought. 1st There nature & character. Gods messengers & as
such befor the Scriptures were given to man were seen in bodily form. They are spirits not
encumbered with flesh & blood. Spirits pure & simple Full of knowledge yet it is limited
They excell in strength Egypts first born. Sernacheribs army, Removing the stone from the
sepulchre, Peter in prison. Swiftness probably with the velocity of thought. They possess
moral excelency exalted goodness. Thy will be done — They rejoice when one sinner
returns. Innumerable. They are of different ranks. They never reason why. Ministering spirits
of Gods appointment sure of their appointment no doubts. Our duty what falls to our hand
do it for Gods glory The Objects of their service Heirs of salvation What is the nature of
their Ministrations. Instructors, Diliverers, Comforters. They will be busy on the great day
They attend the Death bed of the Heirs of Salvation.
NOVEMBER. –11TH MONTH. 1881.
7. MONDAY. [311-54]
Finished grouting between stonewall & stable Willie covered carrot pit. Got home a load of
sand & another load of turnips into stable. Afternoon went to Kilsyth for a load of sawdust
Ann & Willie were at turnips pulled 12 drills The snow has gone very fast to day nearly all
gone. & I hope it will be long or it come back. Hurray for turnips
8. TUESDAY. [312-53]
Fine morning. got pit ready & Bob & I brought home 10 loads. Part of 4 roes were put into
furrows which I opened in the morning & closed in evening I think they contain 5 loads.
Went twice round the furrow when covering in we will see how they keep. The pullers have
left 22 drills to night so they will finish tomorrow if all’s well.
9. WEDNESDAY. [313-52] Prince of Wales Birthday–born 1841.
Fixed up pit at home & got home 6 loads forenoon had Jack Sinclair with us. Afternoon
made pit on top of knoll & another on the end of potato land. Got in 10 loads in them & one
home at night. We will take these pits into roothouse when we have it roofed. The pullers
finished at 4 oclock. Cold wind to day had a great amount of rain last night. Goods days
work done today
10. THURSDAY. [314-51]
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�Had several showers of snow this morning but cleared up a fine day but cold. Took straw to
pits then drew the remainder of turnips into pit. 9 loads & one load home into stable
Afternoon took in load into stable then covering pits. Father trimmed up & covered with
straw 3 long pits to day. & Willie & I covered the north sides of those three with earth.
Great days work —
11. FRIDAY. [315-50]
Willie covered pits & I ploughed a piece more for turnips & 3 lands afternoon of barley
stubble for Oats next year. Took home a load of turnips off field into driving shed as there
are signs of a storm. This has been a very fine day. Probably "The last Rose of Summer."
12. SATURDAY. [316-49]
Rainy morning & rained till noon I made two halters of rope for mare and Prince. Afternoon
fixing church chimneys. Evening at Kilsyth about rafters they will be cut on Wednesday.
Blustry evening with showers of hail. Paid Gilles for boots 2.50 Harvest gloves 75￠ W Stone
10 3.35. Thomson for Willies boots 4.00 Jamison for two coats paint for gate 50￠
13. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. [317-48]
Mr. Currie's text today Gal. 5th & 16th First what is implied by walking in or by the Spirit.
Walking implies life but it also implies more. Conscious activity the seas motion
unconscious yet very active. We must also walk in {^illegible} the right direction. It must be
progressive activity. There is a tendency to a certain routine of duties but no progress
which cannot be walking in the spirit. How are we to walk in the spirit by walking according
to the written word Also by yielding to the strivings of Gods Spirit Notice next the Grand
results Free from fulfiling the lust of the flesh. —
1881. 30 DAYS. NOVEMBER.
14. MONDAY. [318-47]
Snowy morning. Cleaned up grist 3 bags wheat 4 1/2 chop. Then took in 13 pails of potatoes
& covered up pit for winter. Afternoon finished pit & built cedar fence beside fall wheat
which was blown down. Finished grouting by puting on board higher than stone wall to let
groute up to top under b^eam. Snow all gone at noon but we have had more showers this
evening
15. TUESDAY. [319-46]
Last night was very stormy we have 5 in snow & cold. Shifted Oats off peas & thrashed 4
small floor fuls. This has been more of a winters day than we have had yet but I hope it may
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�go away yet so that we may get root house fixed off. This world is full of care & trouble
Whither you go it single or double
16. WEDNESDAY. [320-45]
Went to Kilsyth sawmill for rafters had 10 of them 2 X 9 two scantlin 3x4 & some boards
besides in all 300 feet which cost 75￠ Paid the Shingles and lumber I got before 2000 1/4
=3.94. 1.75 per 1000. 180 ft lumber 1.06 in all 5.75 Had fair roads snow soft & going alittle
Afternoon framed rafters in barn we had a few drops rain. I hope it will be soft tomorrow.
17. THURSDAY. [321-44]
Fine soft morning snow all gone. Got rafters on the walls. Scaffold down & drain dug round
flour & gravel hauled & filled in to it. Home load of turnips out of field Afternoon placed
rafters & put outside sheeting on 3 feet up & inside sheeting to carry sawdust 4 feet. Then
cut plank & lumber for spout to take in turnips Evening made spout in back kitchen & a
couplative conjunction
18. FRIDAY. [322-43]
Rainy night but dry day. Got spout up & into position Finished under sheeting at 3 oclock
then got sawdust groute in, all over roof 5 in deep & sawdust over that again. |. 1/3 of roof is
ready for shingles. Uncle was here & finished pointing & leam filling so we have been very
fortunate in having such a day & in being able to get the good of it We have the roof all
covered with boards. laped over each other in case of rain. but I think it will be dry.
19. SATURDAY. [323-42]
Had a few flakes of snow this morning. Went to Uncle Williams for a piece of zinc to put
under shingles at Spout. Brought home load of saw dust with me from Maxwell's. Afternoon
got in sawdust & on sheeting 5 feet of 1/2 of roof to do yet with sawdust. Had on 4 courses
of shingles at night then took in 1 load turnips which was the first load for the new house.
20. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. [324-41]
Mr. Currie text to day Gal 4th. 4th & 5th. Notice first the time the Savior came into the
world. The fulness of time. Why did he not come sooner why so many dark ages. Had he
come immediatly after the fall man would not have had time to see sin & its bitter fruit. No
time to fortell the event. No expecting longing, looking, praying & hoping for & believing in
the promised Messiah There was a peculiar fitness in the world at this time The Temple of
Jannis at Rome was closed there being no war in the world The Jews in their wanderings
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�carried their Bibles with them & spread the knowledge of the true God. Paul went where he
found Jews & there he found a synagogue & people ready to hear. The world was sick of
itself & finding its own power against sin & ignorance unavailing. The Magi expected him.
Next the manner in which he came Sent forth from heaven presupposes his previous
existence before he was sent. Made or born of a woman stated at the time of the fall.
Having existed previously he had to come in some manner. Under the law. All creatures &
the univers under law. The Son of God above law but placed himself under the law for a
definite reason. To redeem them which were under the law so that his Father might receive
us as sons.
NOVEMBER.–11TH MONTH. 1881.
21. MONDAY. [325-40] Michaelmas Term begins.
Went for another load of sawdust Afternoon finished sawdust & sheeting & had the half
shingled by night Snowy and cold.
22. TUESDAY. [326-39]
Shingling all day had it finished except the 3 last courses which will go under the beam &
will be laid in mortar. Uncle Haverson & Mr. Thom came here today Mr. Thom will leave on
Thursday for Annan.
23. WEDNESDAY. [327-38]
Took in 3 loads turnips into roothouse Afternoon thrashing at R. McLeod's Willie thrashing
peas & feeding Very cold day & thick showers of snow
24. THURSDAY. [328-37]
Thrashing at R. McL^eods all day Very cold day Mr. Thom left to day.
25. FRIDAY. [329-36]
At Tara Mill 3 bags grist 4 1/2 chopp. Paid, Bruce for Clover Turnip & other Seeds 4.43 & 7￠
for Glycerine. A. Kerr for 28 bus lime @ 15￠ per bus 4.20 3 lbs Rope 40￠ Had sleigh out
very storm day sleighing rathe rough. Hem steeples replaced 40￠
26. SATURDAY. [330-35]
Alittle soft to day so we were filling the roothouse Got the pit on the hill into the root house
11 loads. We think there were about 2 loads in before & now it is about 1/2 full.
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�27. SUNDAY. 1st in Advent [331-34.]
Mr. Currie's text to day I Kings 18th & 21st To whom was this addressed to the Heathen No,
they were decided. To Aetheists No, for they professed to be decided. But to those who
know the true God yet their besetting sin kept them from deciding. Notice how
condescending God is The text expressed in the spirit of Come let us reason together. I
forgot my pencil to day
1881. 30 & 31 DAYS. NOVEMBER & DECEMBER.
28. MONDAY. [332-33]
At Uncle Williams thrashing. The thrashing went well, ran steady all day. Beautiful winters
day and good steighing
29. TUESDAY. [333-32]
Thawing so our sleighing is going. Drawing in turnips and a very plesant day for the work.
Got in remainder of ^longest pit in Orchard 10 loads so there will be about 22 loads in it
now & it would hold more yet. I hope we will now have some rest as far as drawing in
turnips is concerned The rest of the labouring man is sweet—
30. WEDNESDAY. [334-31] St. Andrew’s Day.
Snow all gone & quite a mist this morning We were fixing roothouse roof putting shingles on
under beam of stable. Filled space with mortar then drove the shingles up amongst it. We
put on 3 courses. Shingled top of spout & put zinc on each side of it. This has been a fine
mild day & suited our work well.
1. DECEMBER–THURSDAY. [335-30]
The first day of the last month Time's ever on the wing. Gather up lumber round root house
(& making order where chaos was before then) banked up both ends & alittle along side
with the earth which came out of foundation Afternoon Shut up the top of mangold pit put
sawdust in spout of roothouse cleaned 3 bus peas Willie thrashed today, & plastered some
cracks in horse stable to use up some left mortar. Evening mended ceiling of kitchen which
came down. Father made plaster today. Fun
2. FRIDAY. [336-29]
Plastered up some more cracks in stable had one backet full of mortar. Took in potatoes
one barrel in roothouse 8 pails in garrett. Afternoon took home some balsam trees Father &
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�Willie lifted at beavermeadow to plant at roadside. Then put 5 loads manure on garden
patch & ploughed it in. Father planted the balsams. Fine fresh day
3. SATURDAY. [337-28]
Ploughed land of sod as garden was too smal then drew stones for watering place 5 loads
which will make it all right I think. Afternoon split wood & banked up house wheeling the
earth from old barn. Fine fresh day Willie was thrashing peas.
4. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. [338-27]
Mr. Currie's text to day Romans 5th & 8th. The last thing you can get the natural man to
believe is That God loves him. Notice first the objects of Gods love Unworthy you unworthy
me. God loved us in our sin not on account of it but notwithstanding. Found impenitent
sinners waiting & willing to pardon & provided a Saviour. Notice next the proof God has
given of his love The Gift of his dear Son . Men will never get another & this is sufficient. The
text says he died for us willingly died in our room & stead. None of Gods creatures could
have taken our place, nor manifisted his great love. God himself sacrificed for us
DECEMBER. –12TH MONTH. 1881.
5. MONDAY. [339-26]
Ploughing spring wheat stubble all day had Fan & Prince as Brisk is lame but I think will soon
be all right Got a good piece turned overe. I can finish it tomorrow forenoon health and
weather permitting. Willie was thrashing peas.
6. TUESDAY. [340-25]
Ploughing all day. Got stubble finished at noon. I had to fix cattle at noon alone as Willie was
at school today. Ploughing afternoon stumpy part of oat stubble it ploughs pretty well. I
think we will sow it with oats & grassseeds & leave it or stumps come out. I measured our 2
Xmas cattle one 6 ft the other Dotty 5 ft 10 in. $70 Time will tell
7. WEDNESDAY. [341-24]
At S. Carr's thrashing very stormy He has got up a good new house this year & is now nearly
finished
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8. THURSDAY. [342-23]
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�Thrashing peas all day 5 bushels also some others chores & fixing cattle which is always
under{illegible} Plastering evening
9. FRIDAY. [343-22]
Started to put up two new stalls in cowstable got one nearly finished down part of pig pen
which was in the way & tie poles home from bush.
10. SATURDAY. [344-21] Michaelmas Term ends.
Forenoon got manger of two stalls made afternoon put up other stall finished tie ropes &
poles. Got calves tied in next roothouse & yearolds into new stalls very busy day. tied
cattle with lantern. Sold our two fat heifers for $65 to Wilson. Chatsworth
11. SUNDAY. 3 in Advent. [345-20]
Our minister being absent we had Mr. D. Ross His subject was the different walks mention in
Eph. First Eph. 2 & 2 Walking according to the course of this world. 10 verse Walk in them.
good works. 4th Ch 1st verse Walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called. 17th
verse Walk not as other Gentiles walk. 5 Ch 2nd Walk in love & 15th verse Walk
circumspectly not as fools but as wise
1881. 31 DAYS. DECEMBER.
12. MONDAY. [346-19]
Took home Uncle W's. tressels & returned bag of flour to Uncle G. Afternoon got wheel
barrow repaired Snow all gone once more
13. TUESDAY. [347-18]
At Chatsworth with heifers. Got there at noon. Weighed them one weighed 950 the other
Dottly 840 They weighed more than I expected 1800 @4￠ per lb $72. I wish we had weigh
scales at Keady Rained all day had waterproof coat. got ride home except 2 miles 10
minutes to 11 oclock. Showers on the window pane
14. WEDNESDAY. [348-17]
Got Mr. Duncans kettle here set it up started fire & carried water. G.H. came down to give
us a hand We got on very well 3 pigs 2 very good pork the other slightly poor. We are to
keep one of the best for summer pork.
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�15. THURSDAY. [349-16]
At O. Sound market had 8 bags oats (cleaned up this morning,) 2 pigs & 6 ducks. Sold Oats
@42￠ per bus pork at 7 per 100. ducks $1.30. 24 4/34 Oats $10.12. Pork 488 lbs $34.16
Oatmeal & sundries $2.28. House $10.00. Cochrane for 5 cows in calf 5.00 Devins one sow
in pig 1.00. Father bought 2 steers at Alex. Hall's sale for $28 payable 12 months hence–
16. FRIDAY. [350-15]
Thrashing at Wesley Oliver's cold windy day.
17. SATURDAY. [351-14]
Put up tie pole & tied up new steers. Then payed Gilles 4.84 Thomson Shoemaker for pair
calfskin boots 5.00 T Atchison for digging post holes 3.50. James McInnis for reaping 22
acres 9.50. J. Thomson for 1/2 days work 50c Thats the way the money goes Let it go
Afternoon took home 2 loads wood with waggon (no snow) down load pea straw to log
barn. & small load to Mrs. Welsh.
18. SUNDAY. 4 in Advent. [352-13]
Isaiah 55 Ch. Ho every one that thirsteth. &c. Notice first the parties invited or rather one
party under several names. The thirsty Thirsty for riches worldly pleasure power &
knowledge a curse, thirst for God & knowledge of him the right thirst. & He that hath no
money The poor in spirit. The wretched & miserable & poor & blind & naked. The hungry
also To those who feel their need & them only. Next The fast Water, Wine, & Milk. Water for
the thirsty. This wine has in it an everlasting blessing. Milk spiritual food for young Christians
What a glorious invitation to those who know their condition The terms First Come; leave all
false gods. 2nd Buy Christ bought it for you accept it. 3rd Eat, we must partake of it
DECEMBER. –12TH MONTH. 1881.
19. MONDAY. [353-12]
Got Brisk shod 2 new shoes. & piece of old iron of plough beam straightened to fixe up his
manger with. Fixed manger with it when I came home. Afternoon cleaned out pig pen &
fixed roof Evening paid Hamilton $12.75 Ballance on townline chopping Very dark night frost
coming out of ground. A brilliant light seen to N.N.E. some building burning.
20. TUESDAY. [354-11]
Cleaned up 14 bags Oats for O.S. on Thursday as Miss Bella is coming home. Afternoon
pulled 4 drills turnips which was left at fence side & took them home to roothouse 2 half
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�loads Will do well with store cattle To day has been a very fine day a day one could hardly
expect in the middle of a Canadian winter. Like the winter days of Auld Lang Syne–
21. WEDNESDAY. [355-10] St. Thomas.
Cleaned & oiled the turnip cutter then tried the plough in piece of new land went pretty
well. Afternoon ploughed till G. Haverson came over to me. He came down for turnip Straw
cutter. Got load on to waggon for tomorrow. Rain tonight
22. THURSDAY. [356-9]
Very rainy morning waited a long time for day light then fed the cattle turnips. Faired alittle
started for O.S. Sold 2 bags on the way for 6 bus at 42￠= 2.50. 12 bags on Market 36 bus
27/34 lbs @ 42￠ $15.45.= 17.95. Spent 1.26. Got Miss Bella at Station. The G. Trunk bought
the narrow gauge road & has widened it & put on their rolling stocks, powerfull locomotives
making Toronto in 6 hours. Turned out a fine day but cloudy; roads soft.
23. FRIDAY. [357-8]
Ploug hing all day. stumpy piece beside turnip land. By night the frost was getting rather
hard Two or three hours would finish it now
24. SATURDAY. [358-7]
Thrashing peas two floors with flail Afternoon 3 with horses. We had a lamb died to day has
been sick for four days. I think the ram must have hurt it. Did not get the peas cleaned up
25. SUNDAY. [359-6] Christmas Day.
Our text today I Sam. 12 & 24. Samuel here would have the people consider the past & it
would well for us at the end of the year to look back. How much we have to be thankful for.
The Bible in our hands. The Gospel preached Light all around & the support of Christians
their help & encouragement to witness for Christ. Oh how much to be thankful for.
Therefore let us fear the Lord. Filial fear, honour & obedience. The fear of the Lord the
beginning of wisdom. Then serve him in truth. Many would serve him but not in truth like
Ananias & Sapphira. If not in truth it is no service. And we must serve with all our heart. Take
our hearts Lord for we cannot give them to the keep them for we cannot keep them for
Thee.
1881. 31 DAYS. DECEMBER.
26. MONDAY. [360-5.]
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�Cleaned up some peas 10 bus I think Splitting wood & other chores Afternoon at Mr.
Brown's he is getting better Fine moon lit night and plesant walking
27. TUESDAY. [361-4.] ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST.
Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day but they thrashed well & I think there will be a good few
bushels.
28. WEDNESDAY. [362-3.] INNOCENTS’ DAY.
School meeting day I was there till one oclock great wrangeling over $25 given to S.S. No 4.
Bains in {Tushe or Tusbe?} Afternoon took Miss B. up to Marmion with waggon. Ground soft
& no snow. Strange weather. Paid James Atchison 75￠ for help in haying Paid taxes $37 38
29. THURSDAY. [363-2].
Went up to Uncle Haverson's on a visit At their annual tea meeting at night had good time
Splendid Music. Tame speeches Good cakes & tea but no sleighing. They realized between
$60 &$70
30. FRIDAY. [364-1.
Came home forenoon ground white this morning with a little frost in the ground Afternoon
drew home 4 loads wood with sleigh. Snowing to night I hope we may have sleighing for
New Years day
31. SATURDAY. [ 365.]
Hitched up to draw wood for Mr. Currie but roads were very rough took down load of our
own until the roads get better. We had quite a bit of snow this morning & has snowed more
or less all day Bob & Willie took in barrel potatoes & split lot of wood. I was thrashing peas.
afternoon. Made halter & tied colt into stall he was quiet. led him to water at night. I guess
he will miss his mothers milk to night
So we have reached the end of another year, & we feel that we have been in the hands of
Him who doeth all things well. we cannot, therefore, but trust him for the untried future, for
it is all in His hand. During the past year all our work has gone smoothly we had no trouble
with bush fires which were very prevelant. the harvest very plesant and winters snow found
us with a good stone root house. As to health I have not been a day in bed that I remember.
Truly goodness & mercy has followed us – –
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<p>Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.</p>
<p><br />Toronto: Published by Brown Brother, Manufacturing Stationers.</p>
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<p>1881</p>
<p>{table of days in all 12 months}</p>
<p>1882</p>
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<p>XRI MS A362 {written in pencil}</p>
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<p>Canadian Scribbling Diary For 1881. Contains Almanac, Postal, and other Canadian Information.</p>
<p>Toronto: Published By Brown Brothers, Manufacturing Stationers.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#RATES_OF_POSTAGE."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">RATES OF POSTAGE.</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#On_Letters_Per_Half_Ounce."><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">On Letters Per Half Ounce.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Newspapers_and_Periodicals."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Newspapers and Periodicals.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Books.2C_Circulars.2C_Documents.2C_Policies._.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies. &c.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Commercial_Paper.2C_Documents.2C_.26c."><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Commercial Paper, Documents, &c.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Parcel_Post."><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Parcel Post.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Pattern_and_Sample_Post."><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Pattern and Sample Post.</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Terms_and_Courts."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Terms and Courts.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FIXED_AND_MOVABLE_FESTIVALS.2C_ETC."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#BANK_HOLIDAYS."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">BANK HOLIDAYS.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_STAMP_DUTIES."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#LIST_OF_SUNDAYS_IN_1881."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881.</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">RATES OF POSTAGE.</span></h2>
<p>Canada Post Card................ One Cent.</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">On Letters Per Half Ounce.</span></h3>
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<p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, posted singly, prepaid. 1/2 cent each ; if under 4 ozs. 1 cent. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of Publication or News Agency, to regular Subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb. or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent prepaid. Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents per 4 oz., prepaid.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies. &c.</span></h3>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">Parcel Post.</span></h3>
<p>Not to exceed 5 lbs. to any part of Canada, 6 cts. per 4 ozs. ; 12 cts. for 8 ozs., and 6 cts. for each additional 4 ozs.</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Pattern and Sample Post.</span></h3>
<p>Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamps at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb., 10 cts.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Terms and Courts.</span></h2>
<p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week.</p>
<p>Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p>
<p>Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week, except when dispensed with in Easter Term.</p>
<p>Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p>
<p>One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both Courts of Common Law.</p>
<p>County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Monday in January, April, July and October, except in York, when they commence on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of same week.</p>
<p>Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in January, April, July adn October, and ends on same week, except in York, wehre Terms commence first Monday in January and April, and 2nd Monday in June and October, and end on Tuesday of same week.</p>
<p>Assizes - Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in ONtario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in th evacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p>
<p>Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and apart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury, whenever directed by the Coruts.</p>
<p>County Courts. - Sittings commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial, without Jury, on 1st Monday in April and October in each year. In all Counties, Judges may hold such additional Courts as they may deem fit for trial of cases, without Jury.</p>
<p>General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p>
<p>The County Judge's Criminal Courts sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of SEssions and without Jury.</p>
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<p>Heir, Devisee adn Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p>
<p>Court of Chancery. - A Judge sits in Corut almost daily for transaction of business. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court.</p>
<p>Court of Appeal sits at Toronto five times in every year, commencing on the 2nd Tuesday in January, the 1st Tuesday in March, the 2nd Tuesday in May, the 1st Tuesday in September, and the 2nd Tuesday in November.</p>
<p>Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Tuesday in February, 1st Tuesday in May, 4th Tuesday in October.</p>
<p>Exchequer Corut at any tiem and palce appointed by rule of Court.</p>
<p>Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August.</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, ETC.</span></h2>
<p>Epiphany ............................... Jan. 6</p>
<p>Septuagesima Sunday .................... Feb. 13</p>
<p>Qinquagesima, Shrove Sunday ............ " 27</p>
<p>St. David .............................. Mar. 1</p>
<p>Ash Wednesday .......................... " 2</p>
<p>Quadragesima. 1st Sunday in Lent ....... " 6</p>
<p>St. Patrick ............................ " 17</p>
<p>Annunciation, Lady Day ................. " 25</p>
<p>Palm Sunday ............................ April 10</p>
<p>Good Friday ............................ " 15</p>
<p>Easter Sunday .......................... " 17</p>
<p>St. George ............................. " 23</p>
<p>Low Sunday ............................. " 24</p>
<p>Rogation Sunday ........................ May 22</p>
<p>Queen Victoria's Birthday .............. " 24</p>
<p>Ascension Day, Holy Tuesday ............ " 26</p>
<p>Pentecost, Whit Sunday ................. June 5</p>
<p>Trinity Sunday ......................... " 12</p>
<p>Corpus Christi ......................... " 16</p>
<p>Accession of Queen Victoria ............ " 20</p>
<p>Proclamation of Queen Victoria ......... " 21</p>
<p>Midsummer Day, St. John Baptist ........ " 24</p>
<p>Dominion Day ........................... July 1</p>
<p>Michaelmas Day ......................... Sept. 29</p>
<p>Birth of Prince of Wales ............... Nov. 9</p>
<p>1st Sunday in Advent ................... " 27</p>
<p>St. Andrew ............................. " 30</p>
<p>St. Thomas ............................. Dec. 21</p>
<p>Christmas Day .......................... " 25</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">BANK HOLIDAYS.</span></h2>
<p>ONTARIO. NEW BRUNSWICK AND NOVA SCOTIA. - New Year's Day; Good Friday; Queen's Birthday; Dominion Day; Christmas Day.</p>
<p>QUEBEC. - New Year's Day; Epiphany; Annunciation; Good Friday; Ascension; Corpus Christi; St. Peter's and St. Paul's; All Saints; Conception; Christmas Day; Queen's Birthday, and Dominion Day.</p>
<p>Also throughout the Dominion any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES.</span></h2>
<p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills fo Exchange, executed singly :</p>
<p>For $25 .............................. 1 cent.</p>
<pre>" $50 and over $25 ................. 2 "
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<pre>" $100 and over $50 ................ 3 "
</pre>
<pre>" each fraction over $100 .......... 3 "
</pre>
<p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in duplicate:</p>
<p>For ...................... $100 2 cents.</p>
<pre>" each fractional part of $100 2 "
</pre>
<p>On Drafts or Bills of exchange in more parts than two:</p>
<p>For ...................... $100 1 cent.</p>
<p>For each fractional part of $100 1 cent.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1881.</span></h2>
<p>January ............ 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p>
<p>February ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p>
<p>March .............. 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p>
<p>April .............. 3 - 10 - 17- 24</p>
<p>May ................ 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29</p>
<p>June ............... 5 - 12 - 19 - 26</p>
<p>July ............... 3 - 10 - 17 - 24 - 31</p>
<p>August ............. 7 - 14 -21 - 28</p>
<p>September .......... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p>
<p>October ............ 2 - 9 - 16 - 23 - 30</p>
<p>November ........... 6 - 13 - 20 - 27</p>
<p>December ........... 4 - 11 - 18 - 25</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">1881. -1st Month. 31 Days. January.</span></h3>
<p>Another year with all hopes and fears,</p>
<p>Has sunk into the deep abyss of time;</p>
<p>And on the threshold of the new we stand,</p>
<p>Like travellers to a strange and distant time.</p>
<p>Hope smiling beckons, bidding us take courage;</p>
<p>Faith points to heaven where God and angels dwell,</p>
<p>Assuring us that all our untried future</p>
<p>Is known to him who "doeth all things well."</p>
<p></p>
<p>From the Rose of Cheriton</p>
<p>The autumn day was closing, cool and dry;</p>
<p>The sun was setting in a cloudless sky</p>
<p>Flinging around him as he sank to rest,</p>
<p>A crimson glory flushing east and west.</p>
<p>The quiet landscape caught his bright farewell,</p>
<p>Ere the deep shadows of the evening fell.</p>
<p><br />The gliding river, and the broken sedge,</p>
<p>The pollard willows by the waters edge</p>
<p>Smiled for a moment in the passing gleam</p>
<p>Then sighed the sedge and darker flowed the stream;</p>
<p>While cottage windows flashed into a blaze,</p>
<p>And meadow pathways lay in purple haze;</p>
<p><br />A sudden glory touched the whirling mill</p>
<p>More crimson glowed the heather on the hill</p>
<p>And starting up beneath the pinewood shade</p>
<p>A moment, stood a golden colonnade;</p>
<p>Then dropped the sun, the vision died away</p>
<p>And twilight followed in her sober grey.</p>
<p><br />1. Saturday. [1-364] New Years Day.-Bank Holiday</p>
<p>It only comes once a year and the cattle have to be fed all the same. So have we & a new year day dinner too; whither it be beef steak & plum pudding or neeps {turnips} & neep brose. Last night & this morning or last year & this year we (that is Mr W. Morrison, Elsie Annie, Belle, Willie & I ) were waiting for the last moments of 1880 and as it neared its end we bade it farewell and welcomed the new by singing together the II Paraphrase. Father, Elsie & W. Morrison were at Uncle W. Henderson's. Willie took them up & I took them home. Miss Belle gave me one of E.P.Roe's works, What could she do, as xmas box So I have been enjoying it today</p>
<p>2. Sunday. [2-363]</p>
<p>Attended Divine worship in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev. Mr. Currie preached from the text Is it well with the II Kings 4 & 26"</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY.-IST MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>3. MONDAY. [3-362] County Court Term Begins.</p>
<p>At Owen Sound with Miss Bella as she is leaving with the morning train for Uxbridge to study at the High School there. We had Mr W. Morrison & Miss Annie along so we had a good time. We visited the new High School of Owen Sound which is a magnificent building having all the latest improvements in ventilation & heating. We inscribed our names on the topmost tower. Expenses, 50c = Dinner. 40 for this book $1 for Tribune for last year. 15c for sundries. $2.05) Evening clear & calm with intense frost.</p>
<p>4. TUESDAY. [4-361]</p>
<p>Fed cattle then took in part of straw stack for litter for horses Then hitched up single sleigh and went to Mr. Carr's on Church Business Evening. Jack & Celia Morrison came up from Bentinck so we went to Uncle Haverson's with sleigh load. Had a very pleasant evening. Got home two hours a-yout the wee short hour a yout the twall.</p>
<p>5. WEDNESDAY. [5-360]</p>
<p>Took in a barrel of potatoes they are keeping very well. John, William & Celly went home today. Afternoon Put some more carbolic acid on the cow that has lice. Then splitting wood. This was a very beautiful day such as we would like for winter</p>
<p>6. THURSDAY. [6-359]</p>
<p>The Annual Meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation of Keady was held today. I being Secretary of Managers had to get books ready Afternoon at meeting. Paid James Jackson $9 for Blacksmith work horse shoeing amounts to 5.50</p>
<p>7. FRIDAY. [7-358]</p>
<p>For three weeks back I have done no work but chores Sleigh riding for pleasure & sometimes on business has taken up the time. Well the bow that is always bent looses it elasticity sometime. One should have a few holidays and better now than in summer time. Today I commenced work. Thrashing peas with horses 3 floors Evening reading Scotts poems</p>
<p>8. SATURDAY. [8-357]</p>
<p>Cloudy & cold. Thrashed 2 floors forenoon After cleaned up, had 13 bus. Willie & I took the pea straw down to old barn for sheep feed. Two loads on sleigh box. Globe & Canada Presbyterian did not come to hand today so we miss them now. Alette piece of Scott will do instead</p>
<p>9. SUNDAY. [9-356]</p>
<p>At the Keady Presbyterian Church. The Rev Mr. Currie preached from the texts Verily I say unto you that one of you shall betray me Matt 26 - 21st Jesus said unto him Verily I say unto thee That this night before the cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt 26.34th</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. - 1ST MONTH. 31 DAYS. JANUARY.</span></h2>
<p>10. MONDAY. [10-355]</p>
<p>Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day along with feeding Cattle. Had a call of Wesley Oliver, got the loan of 3 bags. Evening at the meeting of the Young Peoples Christian Association had a fine meeting. We are to have a debate next night. Subject Resolved that it is proper to have religious meetings at night. I am on the negative side what am I to say.</p>
<p>11. TUESDAY. [11-354]</p>
<p>Preparing logs for a days sawing to Mr Currie in D. Gilchrists bush. There were 9 or 10 at the bee got 10 logs on skid way at night. Fine day and a beautiful moonlight night. The Prayer meeting was tonight and a good many were out.</p>
<p>12. WEDNESDAY. [12-353]</p>
<p>Bee again. We did not get much done in forenoon as machine took good while to set. Cut well afternoon and there were plenty of teams so there are only 2 loads in the bush now. Stormy tonight.</p>
<p>13. THURSDAY. [13-352]</p>
<p>Taking in turnips 2 loads, 1 was frozen. They have been frozen ever since the first snowstorm, one side of pit. The winter came on so severe and suddenly that they were only covered with straw. There are 6 loads in the pit yet. Afternoon Cleaned up peas that I thrashed on Monday 10 bus. Cleaned up all we have thrashed 8 bags. Will thrash more tomw {tomorrow}</p>
<p>14. FRIDAY. [14-351]</p>
<p>Thrashing peas got 3 floors thrashed in forenoon afternoon Took a load of Amber Cane home from S. Halls shop he having failed to make it into molasses. Cleaned up 4 bags peas after supper. I thrashed 12 bags today. We are going to O.S tomorrow with 12 bags. Uncle, Aunt & Elsie Haverson & Aunt Mary were here today. Very cold day</p>
<p>15. SATURDAY. [15-350]</p>
<p>At O. Sound got 61 c per bus & had 30 40/60 bus $18.75. Market fees 10 Dinner 25. School Books & Postage 1.45 = 1.80. Paid A. Foster for boots $4.40. Thats the way the money goes. Take care of the cents & the Dollars will take care of themselves. O.H. Rather a cold gray day.</p>
<p>16. SUNDAY. [16-349]</p>
<p>Attended Divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady Rev. H. Currie preached from the text For they know not what they do Luke 23 & 34.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY. - 1ST MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>17. MONDAY. [17-348]</p>
<p>Took in wheat straw for bedding horses & other chores. Afternoon thrashed 2 floors of peas. Evening at Y.P.C.A meeting. The debate came off two speakers on each side. The two first speeches were Cast. The Leaders speech on the negative had all the arguments in it I could think of so I had little to say. Splendid moonlight.</p>
<p>18. TUESDAY. [18-347]</p>
<p>Helping Donald Gilchrist to saw. The Machine wrought well and cut a big heap. Father Elsie & Rob were at Uncle Haversons today they had single sleigh. Fine sunny day.</p>
<p>19. WEDNESDAY. [19-346]</p>
<p>Thrashing Peas 2 floors forenoon. Took little pig to Deven's boar. Thrashed 1 floor after I came home. This morning the bush was all clad with hoar frost, and at sun rise looked well. Strange that its locks should have grown grey in one night, but sols slant ray soon took it all away.</p>
<p>20. THURSDAY. [20-345]</p>
<p>Thrashed two floors peas they were rather tough today as there was little frost Afternoon cleaned up had good heap but did not measure into bin as I had to go to Devin's for pig. Had good sleigh ride there & back. Wrote F Cathrae Bermuda evening. W.A. Gerolamy left wheel turnip cutter on trial. Price $20. One year free after that interest @ 7 percent time paid.</p>
<p>21. FRIDAY. [21-344]</p>
<p>Went to Aunt Mary's to draw home wood for her. Uncle George & Cousin Bill were there too. We took home 21 loads Fine day afternoon rather stormy wind blowing from North East.</p>
<p>22. SATURDAY. [22-343]</p>
<p>Measured peas into bin 18 1/2 bus got 1 floor thrashed before dinner. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips 1 frozen & the other a good load. Stormy day wind still blowing from North East.</p>
<p>23. SUNDAY. (23-342)</p>
<p>Attend Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady. The Rev H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Stand ye in the ways & see & ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk there in and ye shall find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6 & 16</p>
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<p>1881. 31 DAYS JANUARY.</p>
<p>24. MONDAY (24-341) Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day. I think I will finish them tomorrow. Very cold day & snow falling scarcly. Evening at Y.P.C.A had pleasant meeting.</p>
<p><br />25. TUESDAY (25-340) Thrashing peas 4 floors. There is that many left that I will have to thrash them with the flail & so few that I cannot thrash them with the horses. So they cannot be a big job now. Blowy day but not so cold as yesterday.</p>
<p><br />26. WEDNESDAY (26-339) Very Stormy day. I finished the peas with flail and cleaned up floor. Father & I put them through twice & baged them up 9 bags or about 23 bushels. We took 7 bus out of bin so as to make a load. Left 10 bus for feed and purpose buying seed. Got notice to pay note of $49 for cow at Merchants Bank O.S. on 31st Jan. The Farmer notice of this days works shows we have been getting ready.</p>
<p><br />27. THURSDAY (27-338) Snowy day all day so it is now getting pretty deep. I measured out (seed 14 bus & feed for 7 months 28 bus) of wheat bin There are only 18 bus for sale. Afternoon battoned some cracks in horse stable & threw off snow off cowstable roof it was very deep & hard. I then put a scantlin by way of parline plate in horse stable. the snow is getting heavy on it</p>
<p><br />28. FRIDAY (28-337) Took in potatoes & apples. The apples are keeping well likewise the potatoes. Then split some wood. Afternoon took in 2 loads turnips & threw snow off old stable The snow is now every deep & the wood is getting burned up so after the 15th Feb I will have lots to do At Managers meeting tonight 10 oclock & O.S. tomorrow.</p>
<p>29. SATURDAY (29-336) Fine day. At Owen Sound with 12 bags peas Had 30 bus 44 lbs Sold at 62 c per bus $19.5. Market fees 10c Dinner 25 Sugar 25c Oat Meal $1 Barrel Salt $1.30 Spool 5c = $2.95. Thats the way the money goes. Paid for Manse Fund 3.20 -- The timber men have been making square timber on back end of 50 acres 4 elms are made now & some Black ash.</p>
<p><br />30. SUNDAY 4 after Epiphany (30-335) Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H Currie preached from the text And they took knowledge of hem that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4 & 13.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY & FEBRUARY.- 1ST & 2nd MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>31. MONDAY. [31-334]</p>
<p>Cleaned up 16 bags of Oats. Hitched up single sleigh & Willie went up for Duncan's kettle as we are to kill Susie & spring pig. G. Henderson came down to give us a hand. We got on well Susie is good pork & was only up 3 weeks. Evening at Y.P.C.A. We are to have a debate 2 weeks from tonight Whether does prosperity or adversity expose a man to the grater evil.. I on prosperity</p>
<p>1. TUESDAY. [32-333]</p>
<p>A Month gone already I was at O.S. today Sold Susie for $6.50 per 100 lbs weight 328=$21.32 Oats 16 bags 52.28 @ 3.49 per bus 17.96. Amount 39.28 Paid at Merchants Bank note on Cherry cow ($49) which we bought last year at Hardies sale. Big price but she is the only cow that we have to calve this year. I bought one coming home tonight $27 from R McFarland</p>
<p>2. WEDNESDAY. [33-332]</p>
<p>Split wood & took home Duncan's kettle. Afternoon Brought home cow from Robert McFarland. Then took in wheat straw for bedding to horses. Fine day no clouds bright sunshine with intense frost the thermometer indicated in the morning 30 degrees below zero It did not feel as cold as Tuesday morning as there was no wind.</p>
<p>3. THURSDAY. [34-331]</p>
<p>Taking in tunrips out of another put so I was all forenoon shoveling away snow & making a new road. We got in 5 loads afternoon. They were good but those that were along one side of pit that were frozen hard before being covered over rotten About 2 loads out of the five useless. Pity that such is life.</p>
<p>4. FRIDAY. [35-330]</p>
<p>Thrashing at J. Scarrow's had horses this work will pay for use of mower which we had mowing 7 acres. Clear frosty day</p>
<p>5. SATURDAY. [36-329]</p>
<p>Thrashing this forenoon at Scarrows. Paid him 87 c for 84 lbs peas get in Spring. So I am clear with him now. Cherry calved last night at 1.oclock heifer calf roan in colour Afternoon cleaned up 16 bags oats. Clear frosty day</p>
<p>6. SUNDAY 5 after Epiphany. [37-328]</p>
<p>Attended Divine Service in Chalmers Church Keady Our Paster preached from the text I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable, unto God, which is your reasonable service Romans 12th & 1st.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.</span></h2>
<p>7. MONDAY. [38-327]</p>
<p>Went to O.S. market with 16 bags oats. Got 34 c per bus. Had 53 33/34 = 18.35. The Oats weigh very well. I think they are the best oats we have had this side the Atlantic The wheat is down in price only 95 for fall wheat today. So we have lost by taking the Feb price on fall wheat sold for seed. W. Maxwell paid his wheat 16 14/60 bus $15.42. Paid his Father balance of sewing $3.75. Spent 45 c Fine day</p>
<p>8. TUESDAY. [39-326]</p>
<p>Filled up 10 bags Oats to repay John Barber for 28 27/34 bus got in fall. for feed. Took them up got home after dinner Afternoon cleaned up 15 bags Oats & fed cattle. W. Oliver paid fall wheat $12.19. Today has been of soft The snow has gone down a good deal today</p>
<p>9. WEDNESDAY. [40-325]</p>
<p>Got my hair dressed this morning we then cleaned up another bag of Oats and dressed shilocks for chop. Afternoon at bush put down one tree and cut it up 4 feet lengths split & piled except 2 blocks. Thaw all day the snow is sinking fast. It had been raining since 4 pm. & is still raining At prayer meeting evening</p>
<p>10. THURSDAY. [41-324]</p>
<p>The thaw still continuing so there is no getting a horse on the roads. I had to take pig back to Devins on foot this forenoon Afternoon split some wood. Charles Bains called to ascess property Amount of agreement $1700. $15 less than last year The snow has disappeared rapidly patches of bare ground to be seen here & there.</p>
<p>11. FRIDAY. [42-323]</p>
<p>Took in potatoes & apples they are both keeping well. I then covered turnips pits with snow where it was thawed off Afternoon made road from barn to gate fit for team to walk on This morning was frosty but through the day very mild so the roads are rather soft yet. I wonder if I can get to town tomorrow</p>
<p>12. SATURDAY. [43-322]</p>
<p>Willie and I were in bush sawing firewood cut 4 blocks forenoon. Afternoon we cut 2 logs of the 7 that were left on skid way of last springs sawing. We cut 18 blocks 9 we split & piled. This was a soft rainy forenoon got colder & harder afternoon. John Hall paid fall wheat 6.18 J Douglas paid also 13.70</p>
<p>13. SUNDAY. [44-321] Septuagesima.</p>
<p>Attended a prayer meeting in Presbyterian Church Keady Our minister being absent - assisting Mr Blain Tara. the Elders conducted the service.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY.-2ND MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>14. MONDAY. [45-320]</p>
<p>Frosty morning & roads hard so I went to O. Sound Market with load of Oats 16 bags 52 33/34 bushels @ 34 c $18.01. Expenses 35 c From here to {Saagden?} road the road was very high & narrow but the sleigh kept on very well. Evening at Y.P.C.A. Had fine meeting. The debate was very well handled & showed a marked in improvement. Splendid Moonlit night with foreboding circle round the moon</p>
<p>15. TUESDAY. [46-319]</p>
<p>Got all hands up at 4 oclock and cleaned 8 bags Oats 7 bags wheat. Got away with load alittle past 8 oclock. Had 26 05/34 bus. Oats @ 34 c $8.89. Wheat 16 21/60 bus @ 1.07 = $17.49. Amount 26.38 Transmitted by draft on Merchants Bank $107. part of installment on farm balance in 3 months Expense of sundries 85 c Got whip from R. Robertson payment made by bringing out good Fine day & O. Sounds was pretty lively.</p>
<p>16. WEDNESDAY. [47-318]</p>
<p>Took in remainder of straw stack into driving shed for bedding horses. Afternoon went to back end of 50 acres to see the measuring of square timber by caller. The lumbermen went on to our lot with out permission & cut 10 or 12 sticks. Money is forwarded by post as there was 2 sticks hauled away which they were to measure on this way home. Evening went to see Mr Jackmen's & family.</p>
<p>17. THURSDAY. [48-317]</p>
<p>Went out Father & I to the 2nd Con. Arran to a Credit Auction Sale bought heifer in calf $31 & small year old heifer at $10.50. Big prices but with health may pay. Got them home at 8 oclock. The heifer calves 1st May or 1st June rather late. Father brought home horses Cold day</p>
<p>18. FRIDAY. [49-316]</p>
<p>Thrashing at J. Duncans Fine day Had a little more snow which will improve sleighing</p>
<p><br />19. SATURDAY. [50-315]</p>
<p>Took in 3 loads turnips 2 1/2 loads were rotten great pity but such is life, or such is the effects of frost. Fine clear day The cow bought of Robert McFarland calved tonight. Bull calf</p>
<p>20. SUNDAY. [51-314] Sexagensima</p>
<p>Attended Service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord of hosts Zechariah 4th & 6th</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 28 DAYS. FEBRUARY.</span></h2>
<p>21. MONDAY. [52-313]</p>
<p>Father & I had a good sleigh ride to O.S. today. Paid $2 for fixing Fathers watch. 30 c for beekeeping books for Willie. 65 c for tea. $30 to R. McFarland $27 for cow $3 for 25 bus lime. Received for 10 pieces of square timber sold to McArthur Bros. & taken of far end of 50 acre lot $15.55. Spent today $33.45 $100 Pleasant sunny day</p>
<p>22. TUESDAY. [53-312]</p>
<p>Cleaned up 4 bags grist 9 bags chop. Then I split all the wood we have left in afternoon Soft day but I think will freeze. Paid G Henderson $9 for thrashing our crop. Cheap thrashing.</p>
<p>23. WEDNESDAY. [54-311]</p>
<p>Cold morning. Took load to Mill On my way bought 13 bus peas @ 61 1/2 c per bus-$8. Paid Gerolamy 96 c interest on gang plough had 1.25 balance 43 c Paid. Paid {scribble} $68. Bought 1 lb sulphur 10 c 1/2 oz Bin iodide of Mercury 15=254 =$78{?} Got home at 11 oclock had to wait on grist</p>
<p>24. THURSDAY. [55-310]</p>
<p>Intense frost this morning. I emptyed chop and cleaned bags and hung them up. Then split wood. Afternoon took down scaffold which was under strawcarriers at thrashing and fixed up sleigh to go out to Tara tonight to evening meeting in Pres. Church. Had a very pleasant meeting Mr Tom's was very pointed & clear Subject - The Borad & the narrow way. Cold day</p>
<p>25. FRIDAY. [56-309]</p>
<p>Did some little jots, then went to D. Adamsons sale. Things went very dear some being primed by the whiskey pail which was handed round so that all who wished might dip & drink. 2 Calves were sold one went at $22 the other at $12. Uncles Henderson & Haverson were at sale, had tea with us on their way home. Clear Sunny day</p>
<p>26. SATURDAY. [57-308]</p>
<p>Took in part of old stack out of Barn, then down some straw to Mr. Currie & some to Mrs Welsh out of barn. Afternoon took down load pea straw to sheep, and went 3 times to the bush to break road Took alittle load of wood each time. Alittle soft today and appearance of another thaw</p>
<p>27. SUNDAY. [58-307] Quinquagesima --- Shrove Sunday</p>
<p>Attended divine service in Chalmers Church Keady The Rev H. Currie Preached from the text For godly sorrow worketh repentence to Salvations not to be repented of but the sorrow of the world worketh death II Corin. 7 & 10</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY & MARCH.-2ND & 3rd MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>28. MONDAY. [59-306]</p>
<p>Took in 5 loads of turnips left 4 loads behind We have just the pit across the creek now & the mangolds {mangelwurzel}. Splitting wood evening. Pleasant forenoon but is now very cold Had pleasant and profitable Y.P.C.A. meeting tonight</p>
<p>1. MARCH-TUESDAY. [60-305] St. David's Day.</p>
<p>Split all the wood that is at home this forenoon Afternoon chopping cord wood in bush got on well. Very cold day. At Managers meeting evening. And this is the 1st of March well it is getting like spring but we have quite a lot of snow yet & cold weather</p>
<p>2. ASH-WEDNESDAY. [61-304]</p>
<p>Chopping cord wood in bush all day Put down 2 trees cut and split & piled 1 1/2 Cold day Snowing alittle forenoon.</p>
<p>3. THURSDAY. [62-303]</p>
<p>Chopping cord wood & ground axe before I went away. Afternoon hitched up and drew home all the wood I had cut about 2 1/2 cords. Got on well in bush. Evening I went up to Devins but did not bring home pig. Bother the pigs I say. Very stormy tonight. high wind from south east with snow & drift</p>
<p>4. FRIDAY. [63-302]</p>
<p>I was at a Bee today sawing wood for Mr Currie. We put down the trees and cut them up with crosscut saws. I & C.McArthur cut up 5 trees 2 had notches cut. I never wrought a saw that cut so fast before. I suppose we cut over 5 cords. If we had a good saw we would soon put up a years wood as I did not think it possible for a saw to cut so fast. Soft snow</p>
<p>5. SATURDAY. [64-301]</p>
<p>At Blacksmiths shop gitting horses shod sharp. This is the first time they have been shod this year then made a pack for sleigh to tackle hay to O.S. Evening at Devin's for pig. I also opened a door into barn out of passage of horse stable. to get at hay in barn Raw cold day wind from North East</p>
<p>6. SUNDAY. 1 in Lent. [65-300] Quadragesima.</p>
<p>Attended dinner service in our own Church Our Pastor preached from the ext{text} and behold the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. Matt 27.-51. Bright sunny day</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.</span></h2>
<p>7. MONDAY. [66-299]</p>
<p>Finished hay ruck. & selected some boards to make door to put on between feed passage og horse stable & barn Afternoon Willie & I went to bush for pole to bind on hay then put on load of hay out of old barn. Evening at Association had pleasant meeting. Bible lessons just now are in the Book of Daniel & are exceedingly interesting</p>
<p>8. TUESDAY. [67-298]</p>
<p>At O. Sound with load of hay had Fan & Prince. Got on well roads rather bare near O.S. I had 2120 lbs hay (Sleigh weighed 810 lbs) Sold at 7.75 per ton but buyer payed 25 c for weighing & M. Fees so I had $8 per ton in reality=$8.21 1/2 Paid T. Frizzell for boots $7. Bought Improved Diamond Saw at 90 c per foot 6 feet long $5.40 Paid $4 Dinner 20.</p>
<p>9. WEDNESDAY. [68-297]</p>
<p>Went up to Aunt Mary's for Calf (a red heifer week old) Got home at noon. John Morrison came up here yesterday to help us cut some wood. Sawing wood in bush afternoon got on well. Saw cut pretty well rather wide set I think Bright sunny day</p>
<p>10. THURSDAY. [69-296]</p>
<p>Sawing wood till 4 oclock afternoon then hitched up & went out to Tara to Evangilistic Meeting. They have had meetings every night for two weeks & will have for another week yet. Cold night & roads rather bare</p>
<p>11. FRIDAY. [70-295]</p>
<p>Got saw sharped at Keady this morning and it is supposed to be rather soft in temper. We cut up a maple tree today split & piled it 2 cords. and made axe handle. at noon. Evenings I have been preparing speech for debate of which I have been appointed leader of affirmative Resolved that real evils are more productive of misery to man than imaginary ones</p>
<p>12. SATURDAY. [71-294]</p>
<p>Sawing wood all day. Cut up large maple 3 cords Made axe handle in the morning & put it in axe. Broke another handle tonight & made another evening We cannot find very good handle timber that is one reason why they break so readily. Snowing tonight.</p>
<p>13. SUNDAY. 2 in Lent. [72-295]</p>
<p>Attended our own Church Keady the Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text God be merciful to me a sinner Luke 18 & 13</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH.-3rd MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>14. MONDAY. [73-292]</p>
<p>I finished axe handle and put it in axe Sawing in bush afterwards. Got a good bit cut today. Evening at Y.P.C.A. had pleasant meeting. Affirmitive side gain in the debate. Two of the speakers on this side were absent however. Debate for next month Resolved that Woman has more influence for good than Man. Good subject.</p>
<p>15. TUESDAY. [74-291]</p>
<p>I was sawing wood at W. Oliver's today as he has been sick for some time had a very good day. Willie took John Morrison down to Peabody on his way home The snow has gone away considerably today so that the sleighing is almost gone.</p>
<p>16. WEDNESDAY. [75-290]</p>
<p>Chopping notches in firewood logs. Willie & I sawed an hour before night after school time. Pleasant day</p>
<p>17. THURSDAY. [76-289] St. Patrick's Day.</p>
<p>Chopping all day. I have a lot of logs ready for storing. Foggy morning & forenoon Afternoon clear sunshine so the snow is wearing away fast The sleighing is clean worn out now & I hope we may have ploughing weather soon.</p>
<p>18. FRIDAY. [77-288]</p>
<p>Took in 3 loads tonight from pit across creek. They are keeping pretty well a few in bottom of pit are rotten with water as the land is so flat & last thaws water has not run off. Only a little bit of pit will be wet any way. I was chopping afternoon. Father was at Sinclair's sale bought heifer in calf for $15.25. I was at Uncle W's evening. our $14</p>
<p>19. SATURDAY. [78-287]</p>
<p>Frosty morning hitched up Prince & Brisk & drew home wood 8 loads in forenoon got on well & 4 loads afternoon Began to snow at dinnertime then turned to rain so I was pretty wet by the last load. I think we have 10 cords at home now which will keep us going awhile. Rained all afternoon and is still raining so I am glad there is so much wood at the door.</p>
<p>20. SUNDAY. [79-286]</p>
<p>Attended Dinner service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text For without me ye can do nothing John 15.5</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MARCH.</span></h2>
<p>21. MONDAY. [80-285]</p>
<p>Brought home the heifer Father bought. then took in barrel potatoes, & shifted peastraw off hay as we are feeding horses out of frame barn. Afternoon Sharpened saw it was my first attempt so it took a good while to get over it, then sawing in bush Cut over a cord. Evening at Y.P.C.A. I read 11 pages of the Rose of Chreriton D. Carr will read next night. (Debate.) I am on the negative side</p>
<p>22. TUESDAY. [81-284]</p>
<p>Set the saw fixed stove pipes & one of a thousand things besides. Afternoon Sawing cut a good bit. We have got a slight coat of new snow & it had been pretty cold today so I think we may get home some more wood tomorrow. Tomorrow never comes does it?</p>
<p><br />23. WEDNESDAY. [82-283]</p>
<p>Drawing home wood 8 loads pretty fair sleighing between bush & here. We have now 13 cords at the least at home now, which I think ought to bring us to the snow. Afternoon Sawing in bush got on well. We are making the bush quite thin & piling brush of every tree we cut so it is alittle like a fallow now.</p>
<p>24. THURSDAY. [83-282]</p>
<p>Sawing & chopping all day. We had a fine beech tree just off the stump at dinnertime. Afternoon we notched him up & took off 24 blocks of splendid splitting wood. Put down another tree & took off 2 blocks we trimmed it up. Sunny afternoon. Snow going slowly</p>
<p>25. FRIDAY. [84-281]</p>
<p>Sawing & chopping all day. Cut up 2 beeches & part of a small maple. Sunshine all day but very cold north wind. Made an axe handle evening.</p>
<p>26. SATURDAY. [85-280]</p>
<p>Cold morning. Put handle into axe & opened turnip pit & took in 5 small loads of good turnips Afternoon Ground 3 axes split Sunday wood & made another handle for old splitting axe Cold north wind Had a long letter from F. Cathrae. Bermuda today.</p>
<p>27. SUNDAY. 4 in Lent. [86-279]</p>
<p>Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady. The Pastor Rev H. Currie preached from the text Son go work today in my vineyard Matt 21st. & 28th.</p>
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<p>MARCH & APRIL.-3RD & 4TH MONTHS. 1881.</p>
<p>28. MONDAY. [87-278]</p>
<p>Cutting firewood. Put down a beech had 24 blocks in it. 1 small maple that was put down by fire also a maple stub 2 ft through at but a splendid log Got some notches cut in it before night. This forenoon G. Henderson got 8 bags black oats changed for 8 bags white for seed. Clear & cold</p>
<p>29. TUESDAY. [88-277]</p>
<p>Sawing at John Duncans he had a day of sawing machine & has got 50 cords or more cut to day. I was taking blocks from saw forenoon afternoon splitting. Cold day with appearance of change</p>
<p>30. WEDNESDAY. [89-276]</p>
<p>Sawing at home got our maple stub cut up, I suppose we had about 2 cords. Put down a big beech, evening. Cold north east wind. I wish the cold weather was past for it has been to long cold.</p>
<p>31. THURSDAY. [90-275]</p>
<p>I was at a log raising today. W. Maxwell has rented John Mc Nabs 100 acres & has to put up a house first thing so we got it raised today. 16 X 20 feet. Had a pleasant evening at Mr Hays on my way home Cold day & looks like snow.</p>
<p>1. APRIL-FRIDAY. [91-274]</p>
<p>I was assisting Mr Hays to saw as he had a days saw with machine at home. He got over 50 cords cut. Very cold day had slight shower of snow.</p>
<p>2. SATURDAY. [92-273]</p>
<p>Sawing wood in bush. cut off 21 big blocks of beech in forenoon. Split & pile then and chopped down another tree & fixed a lot of brush heaps & cut off 6 blocks evening Still very cold keen frost. I have been on 3 days at home this week. How quickly it has passed.</p>
<p>3. SUNDAY [93-272]</p>
<p>Attended divine Service in Presbyterian Church Keady The Pastor Rev H Currie Preached from the text Come see the place where the Lord lay Matt 28th. 6th</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.</span></h2>
<p>4. MONDAY. [94-271] County Court Term begins.</p>
<p>Sawing & chopping all day. We have now a good bit of wood cut & quite a fallow chopped Uncle & Aunt Haverson & Mr Thom Evangilist came here forenoon on a visit. We had then at our Association in the evening. Mr Thom gave us a pointed & practical address.</p>
<p>5. TUESDAY. [95-270]</p>
<p>Cold & snowing alittle. Took in 2 loads turnips I was frozen by last cold weather that is on one side of pit which had only straw on it. At 11 oclock it began to blow & drift so thick that one could not see 4 rods. Had quite a fall of snow after sunset. O for some genial pleasant weather.</p>
<p>6. WEDNESDAY. [96-269]</p>
<p>Our visitors left this morning it being so stormy yesterday they could not start home. I ploughed & plained door to go on between barn & horses stable, & a lot of other chores. The Storm is over & the country side is white once more. Cold & cloudy so the snow did not go away much.</p>
<p>7. THURSDAY. [97-268]</p>
<p>Put door together & hung it hinges cost at Keady 10 c Screws 5 c = 15 c. After noon took in 3 loads turnips & one 1/2 load we got out below snow which were not gather last fall some were fresh & good others were rotten. We may cut some more where snow drift melts away more. Frosty to night. 1/2 past 10. P.M.</p>
<p>8. FRIDAY. [98-267]</p>
<p>Shifted one side of the lane so as to fence one side of sod field below barn. Afternoon cut 15 poles in bush across creek to fence the new watering place on creek below barn. & 19 in bush on this side creek for fence between here & Keady So we got a good days work done. Bright sunny day.</p>
<p>9. SATURDAY. [99-266]</p>
<p>Drew out all the poles across creek & gathered the 19 in other bush. Afternoon fixed cattle then dressed myself & got Wesley saddle and went up to Uncle Haversons to attend Tara church to-morrow. Fine clear afternoon.</p>
<p>10. PALM-SUNDAY. [100-265]</p>
<p>For the past sixweeks there have been evangilistic services in connection with the Presbyterian & Methodist Congregations of Tara conducted by G Thom & today the meetings were brought to a close by both Con {?} sitting down together at the Lords table. The Rev Mr Galloway preached from the text And Enoch walked with God. The evening Service was conducted by Mr Thom who spoke on the leading truths of the 13th 14th 15th & 16th Ch. of St John Mr. Curries text today was Psalms 85th & 6th.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL.-4th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>11. MONDAY. [101-264]</p>
<p>Came home from Uncle Haversons. & hitched up sleigh and drew 19 poles from bush to fence. Afternoon took harrows to blacksmiths shop to get sharpened. & plough to get a small mould board on in place of coulter to pare off the grass & throw it into furrow ^ so as to get it covered to prevent it growing up between the furrows. Splitting wood remainder of afternoon. There have been circles round the sun & moon for days & night past so I suppose we will have rain or snow</p>
<p>12. TUESDAY. [102-263]</p>
<p>Took whole day at board fence & got on all the boards (except the one that goes on the top of posts) as far as we had posts in The bottom board is 1 foot 1st space 4 inches 2nd board 8 in. 2nd space 21 in filled by 6 in boards crossed these ends however not filling the space by 2 in 1 below in one above. Then topmost board 6 in. Cold day circle round the sun tonight but no storm yet.</p>
<p>13. WEDNESDAY. [103-262]</p>
<p>Took 3 loads of turnips out of pit & 1 off field that was left in fall. Then took up small load of hay from log barn to new barn for feeders. Cleaned 2 bags grist evening 4 bags oats chopp. Drew turnips with waggon which was the first work with it for the season.</p>
<p>14. THURSDAY. [104-261]</p>
<p>At Tara Mill with grist Called at Uncle Ws. for 2 1/2 (bus peas @ 69 per bus.) to mix with chopp/ Got new collar back band & hook hems (so that we might hitch up one horse.) for $6 & old collars faced $2. Bought all our seeds today. 25 lbs red clover @ 91/4 c $2-2{9?} for 12 1/2 acres 1 lb of Alsicke Clover 16 c. 8 lbs turnip Seed @ 18 c $1.44 1 lb mang.W. 30 c 2 oz Carrot 8 c 3 Pack of garden seeds 13 c = $4.42</p>
<p>15. GOOD FRIDAY. [105-260]</p>
<p>Shifted fence alongside of fallow so as to straighten it & take a piece off fallow which was not bad with stumps Afternoon went to Mr. Sim's for 13 bus seed peas. Fair roads. Pretty cold evening. Jack, Nell Elsie & George Haverson were down spending the evening.</p>
<p>16. SATURDAY. [106-259]</p>
<p>Fixed fence at new waterings directly below barn & made long whippeltree for mare. Afternoon Took away Nelly cow to Cochrane's Bull. Cool evening</p>
<p>17. EASTER SUNDAY. [107-258]</p>
<p>Attended Divine Worship in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H Currie preached about the text Call unto me and I will answer thee and show the great and mighty things which thou knowest not Jeremiah 33rd & 3rd</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 30 DAYS. APRIL.</span></h2>
<p>18. MONDAY. [108-257]</p>
<p>Took in all the turnips 6 loads we put them into snow in barn, as we do not expect frost to hurt them now. Afternoon Put on a load of hay to take to Owen Sound tomorrow. Got it on all right & drew it out into yard. It will freeze tonight.</p>
<p>19. TUESDAY. [109-256]</p>
<p>At O. Sound had very good roads dry & hard as summer Had 17.50 sold at $8 per ton = $7.00 Bought plough reins 40 c Oatmeal $1. Duck 6 yds at 25 c per yd. = $1.30 Spool 13 c Weighing load & M.F. 22 c $3.25 Got $3 on hay & 2 to get. $1.75 on hand</p>
<p>20. WEDNESDAY. [110-255]</p>
<p>Got irons on to long whiffeltree & started to plough a piece of sod beside new orchard for garden ground as it is sandy soil & so preferable to this piece beside the house. Started in sod field below barn at 10.o.clock it does not plough well as there has been no rain & it is loose on the top & dry. Willie harrowed garden ground afternoon for the first with third horse.</p>
<p>21. THURSDAY. [111-254]</p>
<p>Ploughing all day & have now a good piece turned near the houses walk so fast being the first. Willie had Cherry cow at Cochrane's Bull today. Had a call of two Cattle buyers I offerered cows at $10.5. They said would we give back $10. No Father was sowing clover on fall wheat today. I hope we may have rain soon. Clear tonight again</p>
<p>22. FRIDAY. [112-253]</p>
<p>Ploughing sod all day getting over it pretty well. Fine dry day WIllie was building fences.</p>
<p>23. SATURDAY. [113-252]</p>
<p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing all day , all day, From morn till night with the wee intervals of eating time. a day & 1/2 will finish field now. Dry & warm.</p>
<p>24. LOW-SUNDAY. 1 after Easter. [114-251]</p>
<p>Attended Divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady the Rev H. Currie preached from the text Which shall know every man the plague of his own heart I Kings 8th & 38th</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL & MAY.-4th & 5th MONTHS. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>25. MONDAY. [115-250]</p>
<p>Started to plough came on rain at 9 oclock so Wilfie & I washed that part of harness we use when ploughing & oiled it. Faired at 12 oclock so I oiled what we had washed and got to plough again at 1:30 P.M. Raining hard at bed time</p>
<p>26. TUESDAY. [116-249]</p>
<p>Had a lot of rain last night & it began to rain at 7 oclock again & rained heavy till 1/2 past ten. We were cleaning oats in barn. Afternoon had a lively time ploughing till night & an hour will finish it now</p>
<p>27. WEDNESDAY. [117-248]</p>
<p>Finished sod field then ploughing across creek in turnip land. Got 4 land done. Had quite a shower after supper but ploughed all the time. Father sowed 2 1/2 bags of peas on sod and Willie harrowed with Fan.</p>
<p>28. THURSDAY. [118-247]</p>
<p>Bains raised our assessment $150 today Took out 3 bags peas & Father sowed that & 1 1/4 bag of Oats which finished field I was harrowing all day Rather raw in morning & land soft as the water springs out of foot of hill. I have rather more than 1/2/ of it finished tonight Looks like rain but I think may keep off Tom Atchison is to put in post of board fence for 8 c per post</p>
<p>29. FRIDAY. [119-246]</p>
<p>Cool morning & looks to be dry so I left the harrowing as it will be dryer tomorrow Ploughing turnip land all day turned over a good piece. Willie was drawing stones to watering place as it is rather soft. Cold day to be 29 April.</p>
<p>30. SATURDAY. [120-245]</p>
<p>Ploughing turnip land forenoon then finished harrowing of field below barn. It looks well now. Evening ploughing turnip land, A few hours will finish cleaned land snow Willie was hauling stones with mare to watering place.</p>
<p>1. MAY-SUNDAY. 2 after Easter. [121-244]</p>
<p>Attended divine service in Presbyterian Church Keady our Pastor preached from the text. Go through the midst of the city through the midst of Jerusalem & set the mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abomination that be done in the midst thereof Ezekiel 9th. 4th.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. MAY.</span></h2>
<p>2. MONDAY. [122-243]</p>
<p>Fine fresh morning. Finished ploughing cleaned land and started pea stubble that was not ploughed for fall wheat. Afternoon cleaned 3 bags 9 bus wheat & Father sowed turnip land. Willie went for road scraper so I was scraping with Fan all the muck on end land into hollows in field. Willie was harrowing while I was scraping. Wilkinson saw fat cows offered 4 1/4 per lb. did not sell.</p>
<p>3. TUESDAY. [123-242]</p>
<p>Willie was harrowing forenoon & made it ready for grass seeds I was building gaps and straightening up fences as the cattle are to get back through fields today. Afternoon I was ploughing pea stubble. Father sowing grassseeds Willie harrowing with Fan, they got 1/2 through with field. Wilkinson sent out word with Uncle Henderson that we would take cows at 4 1/2 c per lb. To be dilivered on Friday morning</p>
<p>4. WEDNESDAY. [124-241]</p>
<p>Finished ploughing pea stubble & Father & Willie finished grassseeds & harrowing. Afternoon at W. Henders{trails off} for 4 bus barley at 85 per bus. Got home at 1/2 past 2 then away to H. Oliver's raising which went on well. Father & Willie sowed & harrowed barley. Cool day Ann got $2 from W. Watson being balance on hay</p>
<p>5. THURSDAY. [125-240]</p>
<p>Put new head on gang plough cleaned 2 bags seed wheat & sowed 2 1/2 acres which was fall wheat winter killed. I ganged it in. Warm afternoon & looks like rain. Had a call of M. L. Thom also is visiting the home boys in the neighborhood. John Atchison has commenced to dig post holes.</p>
<p>6. FRIDAY. [126-239]</p>
<p>Got up at 1/2 past 3 oclock & got away with cows at 5. We had a good shower during the night so the morning was cool and the road in good condition for cattles feet. Got in at 11 o clock, they weighed 21000 at 4 1/2 per 100 $94.30. Brought home order on Merchant Bank in favoar of J. H. Mason for $100. Expenses 35 c</p>
<p>7. SATURDAY. [127-238]</p>
<p>Ploughing the piece of new land where Amber Cane & turnips were. Evening took Nelly back to Bull again. Rather a long walk after supper 8 miles. Willie picked stones off new land then went up to Uncle Williams with 1 1/2 bus Lost Nation Wheat on mares back and got the same amount of White Russians in exchange to sow new land</p>
<p>8. SUNDAY. 3 after Easter. [128-237]</p>
<p>At our own Church Keady Mr Currie preached from the text If it bear fruit well and if not then after that thou shall cut it down. Luke 13th & 9th.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>9. MONDAY. [129-236]</p>
<p>Finished ploughing new land & struck out 2 loads where fall wheat was last year. Father sowed new land with wheat & Willie harrowed. Afternoon sowing Oats on knolls I was ganging in. Came a shower so we came home & shifted stove to back Kitchen. Evening ganging got all done Father had sowed. Willie was twice over new land. Cherry cow was at Bull again this morning</p>
<p>10. TUESDAY. [130-235]</p>
<p>Sowing Oats I got them all ganged in by noon Willie finished new land. Picked some stones then ploughing for Oats. Willie harrowed gang ploughing across. Had a few slight showers today & the bush is getting green rapidly. T. Atchison has got in a lot of post to day. We are getting warm weather now, so things are growing fast the peas & Oats are up.</p>
<p>11. WEDNESDAY. [131-234]</p>
<p>Ploughing fall wheat stubble for oats got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones and burning rubbish on foundation of old fence. He had Prince at Blacksmiths Shop evening. T. Atchison has finished the posts . He got 54 lbs flour home with him tonight. It has been very warm ^ today & tonight</p>
<p>12. THURSDAY. [132-233]</p>
<p>Ploughing all day Willie was picking stones & put in gate post and laid worm of fence. Tom Atchison was here giving us 1/2 day. He fixed bush fence at bevermeadow and dug 2 gate post holes at gap into turnip field. We got in one post before dinner & hung gate at dinnertime. Father & Willie put in other post & fixed up fence. Cooler tonight. Very warm forenoon.</p>
<p>13. FRIDAY. [133-232]</p>
<p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Willie was picking up a few stones. Afternoon building fence. Today has been nice & cool. North wind. The bush is leafing out fast we cannot see through it now. I am afraid we will have to plough up fall wheat yet it is very thin all of it.</p>
<p>14. SATURDAY. [134-231]</p>
<p>Ploughing Ploughing Ploughing Father & Willie finished fence between grass in new fallow & where I am ploughing. Evening had thunder storm and fine rain which will refresh the thirsty ground. Saturday night the best of all the week. Rest for the weary</p>
<p>15. SUNDAY. [135-230]</p>
<p>Attended our on Church Mr. Currie preached from the text We then, as workers together with him beseech you also that ye receieve not the grace of God in vain II Cor. 6th & 1st</p>
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<p>16. MONDAY. [136-229] Easter Term begins.</p>
<p>Ploughing all day and it will take tomorrow forenoon to finish. This field has taken nearly a weeks ploughing I wonder how many acres there are in it. It being partly new land and that stony, took more time. Willie was gathering roots afternoon harrowing Father sowed 3 bus Oats Cool day. Pleasant working. Our seeding would have been done with this field had the fall wheat been good. Such is life what has been will be.</p>
<p>17. TUESDAY. [137-228]</p>
<p>Finished ploughing in the forenoon. Afternoon Willie was harrowing with the team & I was stoning with Fan. Father finished ^ sowing an hour after dinner. Evening Fan was at the black smiths shop as she was lame. I was stoning with the team. Cool north east wind.</p>
<p>18. WEDNESDAY. [138-227]</p>
<p>Willie was harrowing & I was stoning with Fan. Evening Willie finished harrowing with Fan I started to plough 3 acres across creek among the stumps which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. Been cool today but warm evening</p>
<p>19. THURSDAY. [139-226]</p>
<p>Father was sowing oats on clear land across creek which was sown to fall wheat but was winter killed. I was gang ploughing them in Willie was harrowing behind me & Father was sowing grass seeds behind him. Got through alittle before sunset then at J. K. Halls farewwell party He is leaving for the state of Iowa.</p>
<p>20. FRIDAY. [140-225]</p>
<p>Gang ploughing oats in on winter killed fall wheat beside barn Father sowed grassseeds & Willie harrowed piece across creek second time then harrowed in grassseeds beside barn. At 2 oclock I got loan of Bains roller & rolled spring wheat & oats across creek before night. which was one good job done.</p>
<p>21. SATURDAY. [141-224]</p>
<p>Rolled piece an sowed to oats besides barn then the field which is 1/2 barley 1/2 spring wheat. Then afternoon rolled the knolls & clear part of field which was sown beginning of week, & took home roller. Willie & Father took in potatoes into barn we have a good waggon load. They kept very well.</p>
<p>22. ROGATION SUNDAY. [142-223]</p>
<p>Attended our own Church our Pastor preached from the text I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10th &. 10th.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY.-5th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>23. MONDAY. [143-222]</p>
<p>Ploughing stumpy part of field across creek the ground is dry & hard now. I got a good piece turned over. Willie was picking stones in grass field out of the way of mower. Very hot day.</p>
<p>24. TUESDAY. [144-221]Queen's Birthday - Born 1819 - Bank Holiday.</p>
<p>The 24th of May Ploughing across creek till supper time then I had holiday. Very warm day few rigs on the road today to be the 24th There were two weedings in this neighbourhood today.</p>
<p>25. WEDNESDAY. [145-220]</p>
<p>Finished ploughing across creek in forenoon Willie took over seed & harrows & took off stumps. Afternoon I took two year old heifer to bull. Willie was harrowing Father sowing Evening lit 4 heaps in fallow near R. McLeods fence. They burned gloriously sparks rising 70 feet.</p>
<p>26. THURSDAY. [146-219]</p>
<p>Willie was harrowing forenoon I was at five & gathering out sticks & stumps from fence. Afternoon fixed 2/3 south end of fallow had fine fair breeze and good burn then being so much old stuff in it. Burning 4 panels of R. McLeods old fence was the only mischief done. Hope we may get the other end burned soon. Got home to bed at 9 oclock</p>
<p>27. FRIDAY. [147-218]</p>
<p>Father finished sowing grass seeds & Willie finished harrowing at 10 oclock. I damed up creek & made good place to wash sheep in & got them washed by 12 oclock. Afternoon gathered stones on turnip land & Willies gang ploughing it after supper. I was building fence at fire evening. Slight shower at 4 oclock the thunder is booming now so we expect more.</p>
<p>28. SATURDAY. [148-217]</p>
<p>Rainy morning. Hitched up waggon & took 24 rails to build gap burned by fire in fallow. Willie Went to gang plough & I went to blacksmiths shop with Fan got 36 c worth of pine lumber from him for a gate. Afternoon making gate Willie dunged out calves Evening he was gang ploughing turnip land. We have had a splendid rain last night & today so everything is greatly refreshed.</p>
<p>29. SUNDAY. A after Ascension [149-216]</p>
<p>Attended Divine Service in the Presbyterian Church Keady the Pastor Rev. H. Currie preached from the text Thus saith the Lord Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom neither let the mighty man glory in his might let not the rich man glory in his riches Jeremiah 9th & 23rd.</p>
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<p>30. MONDAY. [150-215]</p>
<p>Willie gang ploughed all the remainder of turnip land today & I gathered all the stones in forenoon with Fan. Afternoon made gate awhile then clipped 2 sheep before supper & 4 after. Very pleasant day cool & dry</p>
<p>31. TUESDAY. [151-214]</p>
<p>Harrowing turnip land I finished clipping sheep 4. Afternoon ploughed knolls alongside board fence then scraped them into hollows & made it level, which inproves the appearance greatly & will facilitate the putting on of the boards likewise. Pleasant day with few drops of rain. Got a load of hay for Owen Sound tomorrow.</p>
<p>1. JUNE-WEDNESDAY. [152-213]</p>
<p>Drew out load of hay out of barn & finished it as barn door is too low to let out a full load. Got away a 7oclock. had fine cool day. but no demand for hay. Gave it to W. Watson @ $7 per ton had on 21.00 = 7.35 market fees 20 c 1 lb pressed nails & a few copper rivits 10 c 30 c</p>
<p>2. THURSDAY. [153-212]</p>
<p>Clearing the potato land of stumps, weeds, & stones. Afternoon plough it. Evening Willie was harrowing I was scraping & leveling alongside of board fence got finished Father & Ann have been cutting seed potatoes to day It was pretty cool last night but is warm tonight & looks as though we would have a shower.</p>
<p>3. FRIDAY. [154-211]</p>
<p>Finished ploughing potato land harrowed it & took off stones also opened two first furrows for potatoes. Afternoon had slight shower wrought awhile at a gate. then started to draw out dung for potatoes. Got out 8 loads by night.</p>
<p>4. SATURDAY. [155-210] Easter Term ends.</p>
<p>Planting potatoes 23 drills & 4 for carrots. We required 1 1/2 loads more manure. Got through at suppertime. Then harrowing & gathering stones, on turnip land</p>
<p>5. WHIT-SUNDAY. [156-209] Pentecost.</p>
<p>The Rev Mr. Blain of Tara assisted Mr Currie to dispence the Sacrament at Peabody on the forenoon of today & preached for us in the evening at 6:30 Text for I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation unto every one that beleiveth, to the Jew first & also to the Greek. Romans 1st & 16th.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE.-6th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>6. MONDAY. [157-208]</p>
<p>We had a very severe frost last night. The potatoes & beans & tomatoes are badly blackened & the clover hangs its head. We here at board fence to day got on all the boards we had & lack about 30 six inch boards, however it is cattle & pig proof, which is a great matter in the meantime. Evening drew the rails which board fence set free & put them on old rail fence between here & Keady which makes it a better fence than it has been since we saw it. This was a big days work</p>
<p>7. TUESDAY. [158-207]</p>
<p>Took off weeds off one land then ploughed & drilled it. Manured 14 drills 4 loads manure & covered in at night. This is to be sown with Mangold Wurzel tomorrow if all's well. They are alongside potatoes. Father sowed 3 drills Carrots today. That we drilled today is good soil & splendid mould & I hope we will have some good mangolds. Like rain.</p>
<p>8. WEDNESDAY. [159-206]</p>
<p>Got out roller on turnip sow machine rather and rolled & ground drills Father Ann & Willie droped seed so we had the mangels sown by 10 oclock. Then I was ploughing Afternoon at Bill Scarrow's raising a 50 x 60 barn. Willie was gathering stones. No rain cold & dry.</p>
<p>9. THURSDAY. [160-205]</p>
<p>Willie was at O.S. with Prince & light waggon had the wool along. 4 fleeces 34 lbs. 29 c for 26 lbs. I was ploughing with Fan & Brisk stoning and stumping afternoon Ploughing evening No rain yet cold & dry</p>
<p>10. FRIDAY. [161-204]</p>
<p>Ploughing forenoon. Father & Willie digging stumps & stones I was taking them off afternoon Evening ploughing with mare as Willie was away to Mill with 2 bags grist & staying at Uncle Haverson's all night. Looks to be dry & we had frost again last night Its dark</p>
<p>11. SATURDAY. [162-203]</p>
<p>Harrowing forenoon pretty good mould about 1/4 acre lody which I went over with planker. Afternoon ploughing got a good piece turned over & harrowed. There is now more than 2/3 of the land ready to drill when a few stones are picked off. Willie got home with grist right bought dung fork $1. Warm to day & I hope it will bring thunder</p>
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<p>13. MONDAY. [164-201]</p>
<p>Took off some stones & started to drill Dug some stones at noon then drilling till suppertime. Had a very high wind yesterday & today it was higher Dust blowing of turnips fields in clouds. So it was disagreeable working. Evening went a few rounds when it came on a severe thunderstorm & hurracane sweeping down trees & fence by rods. We had to build fences till dark to keep out own cattle out of crop & some at cow. There are 28 rods to build yet</p>
<p>14. TUESDAY. [165-200]</p>
<p>Opened 14 drills more; there are 65 now then drew out 2 loads dung before dinner & 9 after which manured 27 drills. Father & Annie spreading Willie drew some rails to low parts of fences in the morning Breezy day & cool.</p>
<p>15. WEDNESDAY. [166-199]</p>
<p>Drawing out manure 16 loads and there are now 63 drills manured spread & ready to cover in. Fine cool day but dry. Mare has not colted yet 3 weeks past her time (or 11 months) & 3 weeks today.</p>
<p>16. THURSDAY. [167-198] Corpus Christi.</p>
<p>Started to cover in with the one furrow rather wide land but 1/2 being along the side of knoll I can turn the furrow down on dung instead of up. Got the 63 drills finished in forenoon which kept me busy. Afternoon sowing got them finished alittle after supper. Had slight shower as we were finishing & looks like more & I hope it will come Good night</p>
<p>17. FRIDAY. [168-197]</p>
<p>Opened 40 drills with one furrow the first I have ever tried. They are pretty straight but I have 2 drills in the middle a little wider than the rest However that is of little moment when the speed is considered. I had them opened at 10 oclock, then put out 14 loads of manure before night 2 1/2 drills to manure tomorrow. We had a splendid nights rain last night which will do a great amount of good. as the ground was very dry</p>
<p>18. SATURDAY. [169-196] Battle of Waterloo.</p>
<p>Put out 2 1/2 loads manure & got the drills covered in by dinnertime. Afternoon sowing the 39 drills Evening harrowed potatoes and took off stumps & stones off the piece that is to plough for turnips.</p>
<p>19. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. [170-195]</p>
<p>David Carr & I went to 12th Con. School House and opened a Sabbath school. We had 14 scholars which is encouraging, to say the least. We meet at 10 oclock. Afternoon at Church Mr Currie preached from the text Now if any man have not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his Romans 8th & 9th</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE.-6th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>20. MONDAY. [171-194] Accession of Queen Victoria 1837.</p>
<p>Cross ploughing for turnips, had Fan afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop Got it all ploughed & part of it harrowed. Evening took fat sheep up to Wards corner to King who bought her on Monday 6th at $5</p>
<p>21. TUESDAY. [172-193] Proclamation of Queeen Victoria.</p>
<p>Willie got Jacksons light rig & took Annie to town (on her way to Uxbridge) with Prince I had Fan & Brisk harrowing & planking till alittle after dinner then raised 41 drills with one furrow & came out splendid just right so I will be more able to try again. Willie got home all right. Rather cool tonight I suppose it will freeze.</p>
<p>22. WEDNESDAY. [173-192]</p>
<p>Put out 11 loads manure before 1 oclock which did 23 drills. Then at D. Gilchrists raising a barn 40 x 60 got finished at dusk all right. Father & Willie finished spreading 23 drills. Mare has not colted yet & it will be a year on saturday first. I believe I will have to sit up tonight & keep her company now & again. Uncle W. raise his building tomorrow so we will not get turnips finished. 25 minutes to 12 oclock oh sweet sleep.</p>
<p>23. THURSDAY. [174-191]</p>
<p>Drew out 8 loads manure which finished the turnips manuring for a season. Afternoon at Uncle Williams raising a building for hay & straw with stone stable under. 30 x 60 got it up well it is a first rate building & fitted to give great accomodation. Father & Willie were spreading manure Mare has not colted yet. It has been very cold all day & is still cold.</p>
<p>24. FRIDAY. [175-190] St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day.</p>
<p>Covered in 41 drills this forenoon & afternoon sowed them ^ (143 drills all together) so we have got the turnips sowing finished for another year. We finished on the 8th July last year 14 days earlier this year. Evening Willie and I cut bushes at creekside at foot of garden as we are to summer fallow all round the house & make it clean & level & seed down. the soil is too stif for garden no colt yet - such an old lady</p>
<p>25. SATURDAY. [176-189]</p>
<p>At road work on Con. Willie drove horses & I filled in gravel pit so that put it all in (4 days) After noon came on rain & rained till 6 oclock so we did not get road work finished. I went to bed & had a good day A year today since mare was at Tara & no colt yet.</p>
<p>26. SUNDAY. [177-188]</p>
<p>Forenoon at Sabbath School on 12th Con had 23 scholars, we will soon need 4 teachers. Afternoon attended our own church Mr. Currie preached from the text If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. John 13th. & 8th.</p>
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<p>20. MONDAY. [171-194]</p>
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<pre>afternoon as Prince was at blacksmiths shop. Get it all ploaghed +
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<p>After noon on rain + rained till 6 oclock so we did</p>
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<p>27. MONDAY. [178-187]</p>
<p>Finished road work on Con. in forenoon Afternoon rained till 6 oclock good heavy rain. We turned to the making of gate for roadside got it all dressed with plane & put together so far. The braces & pins are not put on yet. The 2 year old heifer bought of R. Campbell calved tonight in bush. We gave it a good suck & milked some from her & left them there.</p>
<p>28. TUESDAY. [179]</p>
<p>Drew all the logs out of creek below garden & made a large heap of them but they will take awhile to dry before they burn. Afternoon took home heifer & calf. & fixed gap in bush fence. Then draw off stone pile in garden & put the stones at creek banks to prevent water from fretting them away. also started to build a covenient place to dip water no colt as yet.</p>
<p>29. WEDNESDAY. [180-185]</p>
<p>At road work on townline we had four days so we got done tonight. Willie lost his thumb nail last night by a pinch from a stone but he got on to watch gaps & I had horses & waggon. At gate awhile in the evening A fine comet appreared unanounced on Thursday (23rd) of last week It is the first comet I ever saw & is said to be the comet of 1812</p>
<p>30. THURSDAY. [181-184]</p>
<p>Fenced new watering place with poles which we took out of bush in spring. Shifted piece of fence raised stones and threw down old log shantie at the end of log house The frost & dry weather has so damaged the hay crop that hay is now selling at $13 per ton. 4 weeks ago at $18.</p>
<p>1. JULY-FRIDAY. [182-183] Long Vacation Begins - Dominion Day - Bank Holiday</p>
<p>Shifted fence from west side of old orchard to east side & build it 4 rails high. At 3 oclock I left for Picnick in John Smiths bush held under the auspices of Keady Marmian & 12th Con Schools. They had a lengthy programme of which I heard 1/2. Uncle Haverson Aunt & Jack were down with buggy. Warm day.</p>
<p>2. SATURDAY. [183-182]</p>
<p>Started off with Rosie this morning to Cochrane's Bull a long walk & it was very warm, got back at 11 oclock Afternoon taking off remainder of stones off garden & orchard got steps built down to creek so as to get water as the creek rises & falls Hamilton was niggering in fallow & the fire is into the piece that was not burned & the wind gets up tomorrow we may get trouble. Hope the best.</p>
<p>3. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. [184-181]</p>
<p>Went Sabbath school had a good attendance some being new scholars. Afternoon at our own Church Mr. Currie preached from the text Take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand Eph. 6th & 13th & following verses.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY.-7th MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<p>4. MONDAY. [185-180]</p>
<p>Getting away old log shed gathering stones and stumps. An hour or two will make it ready for the plough now. Evening put on a load of hay for Owen Sound. This has been a very warm day</p>
<p>5. TUESDAY. [186-179]</p>
<p>At O.S. with load of hay got $11 per ton had 1960 lbs $10.753 Bought $1 oatmeal. Paid 1.40 Ballance crosscut saw. 2 harvest rakes 25 c 2 hats $1. Books & Stationary 1.25. Weighing 10 c Got home all right No cold yet.</p>
<p>6. WEDNESDAY. [187-178]</p>
<p>Took off some stones & rubbish & got started to plough. Got part in front of house ploughed. Evening at Uncle W. raising sheep house. Willie Harrowed the piece I ploughed.</p>
<p>7. THURSDAY. [188-177]</p>
<p>Went to Thomson's as they want to hire did not bargain wants $23 per month. Came on rain & rained till night. Got gate for road finished. & the other made for calves park to let horses down to water. This rain has done a great amount of good turnips will soon be ready for hoe. 9 oclock Mare foaled horse colt all night.</p>
<p>8. FRIDAY. [189-176]</p>
<p>Ploughing all day very warm Got 1/2 turned over. Mare & colt doing well. the latter a little weak on pasterns but will soon straighten up. Father & Willie wwere hoing potatoes they will soon need furring up. Turnips growing fast will need hoe in a day or two.</p>
<p>9. SATURDAY. [190-175]</p>
<p>Ploughing all day 2 or 3 hours will finish it now. The heapss of logs & bush are all burned but 2 One at creek side & small one on ploughing. Breezy day but very warm. Colt still doing well Father & Willie finished potatoes & hoed turnips afternoon.</p>
<p>10. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. [191-174]</p>
<p>At our Sabbath School in the forenoon had 19 scholars As the Sacrament was dispensed at Desboro today our service was in the evening at 6 oclock. Mr. Currie had for his text But exhort one another daily least any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></h2>
<p>11. MONDAY. [192-173] Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow frea field. He finished it aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (& will have him for a week at $1. per day) mowing in stumpy field next Keady. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing along with Thomson. Father & Willie hoeing turnips.</p>
<p><br />12. TUESDAY. [193-172] Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a strip on 3 sides & got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower which lasted 10 minutes. Put tops on cocks & mowing till night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop that in many places the timothy has not headed outt at all. & where we had heavy hay last year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty.</p>
<p><br />13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171] Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was lying at Keady. I raked remainder of field with it; was throagh at suppertime Then took over a small load to Mr. Currie & one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments.</p>
<p>14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin. Finished field at Keady at 10 oclock Caught horses & got on & off one load before dinner. Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day</p>
<p>15. FRIDAY. [196-169] Willie & I put off load I then put braces to catches on handles of horserake which will keep them fast now Raking up till dinnertime, then drawing in 6 loads in stable loft. Had Jas. Atchison helping afternoon. Very warm it took a pailfull of water to put off every load.</p>
<p>16. SATURDAY. [197-168] Slight thunder shower at 6 oclock this morning. Took Mare to Waddles horse at Saugeen Road. $3 for insurance Afternoon Raking hay Evening took it all at 2 loads in stable. So we have 15 alls off about 12 acres. We have had 20 of 6 acres. But we will have enough to put us through the winter Paid John Thompson $5 balance 50¢ 5 1/2 days work at 1 per day Quite a strong breeze tonight.</p>
<p>. SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity [198-167]</p>
<p>We were over at our Sabbath School I had 3 boys in my class today. Some of the scholars have Scarlet FEver just now Afternoon at our own church Mr Currie preached from the text Thou art weighed in the balance and art found wanting. Daniel 5th & 27.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18._MONDAY._.5B199-166.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">18. MONDAY. [199-166]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19._TUESDAY._.5B200-165.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">19. TUESDAY. [200-165]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20._WEDNESDAY._.5B201-164.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21._THURSDAY._.5B202-163.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">21. THURSDAY. [202-163]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22._FRIDAY._.5B203-162.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">22. FRIDAY. [203-162]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23._SATURDAY._.5B204-161.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">23. SATURDAY. [204-161]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24._SUNDAY._6_after_Trinity._.5B205-160.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY. - 7TH MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18. MONDAY. [199-166]</span></h3>
<p>Built all the fences around the hay field that is cleared to let the cattle in. I got them in at noon. Afternoon cut thistles among potatoes then finished summer fallow. Cleaned up grist & moulded up potatoes got through at dark. George Morden is coming to mow tomorrow at 1 per day. Cool evening been very windy for some days back.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19. TUESDAY. [200-165]</span></h3>
<p>Father and Willie went away to Tara Mill G.M. & I ground scythe & started in newest field 8 acres new land.. Put up 9 cocks of it at night. Had cow in pound this morning but got her away before noon & I was glad Old Joe vr.McGrath Bravo. ---</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20. WEDNESDAY. [201-164]</span></h3>
<p>Thunderstorm this morning but little rain, it went away round south. Cleaned out driving shed floor & ground scythe. Mowed 3 or 4 swaths before dinner. Afternoon cocking up 13 cocks & mowed 6 swaths before sun set. G. Morden was in afternoon.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">21. THURSDAY. [202-163]</span></h3>
<p>Mowed till supper time got finished but have some fence corners yet. Evening cocking up 11 cocks. It takes a great amount of raking to get a cock, this year. There is nearly 3 acres of the field that we have not mowed it being so I shortened by frost.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22. FRIDAY. [203-162]</span></h3>
<p>Raking up what we cut yesterday & mowed some in the bush where the fire burned. It was the best grass we cut this year. Afternoon drew in 5 loads 4 unloaded in stable one on barn for the night. Cloudy morning but cleared off before noon.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23. SATURDAY. [204-161]</span></h3>
<p>St. James.</p>
<p>Cut Orchard & fence corners then hoeing turnips till dinnertime. Afternoon raked & gathered hay out of bush & fence corners. Caught hoses took load round to stalble and loaded it then draw in 1/2 load out of bush & out of orchard. So we have got through haying for another year. 17 loads in stable loft & 4 in log barn. 21 in all. G Morden for 4 days $4.50. Cost of haying $12 probably. The hay is well saved this year better than last. We had 38 loads last year.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. [205-160]</span></h3>
<p>Our Sabbath School had to be given up for a few weeks on account of a fever being prevalent in the district. Father was requested to conduct service at the funeral of J. Chalmer's daughter to day at North Derby. I was along with team attended our on Church afternoon. Rev H Currie preached from the text But rejoice in as much as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings;</p>
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<li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1881._31_DAYS._JULY."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></a>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25._MONDAY._.5B206-159.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">25. MONDAY. [206-159]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26._TUESDAY._.5B207-158.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">26. TUESDAY. [207-158]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27._WEDNESDAY._.5B208-157.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28._THURSDAY._.5B209-156.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">28. THURSDAY. [209-156]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29._FRIDAY._.5B210-155.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">29. FRIDAY. [210-155]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30._SATURDAY_.5B211-154.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">30. SATURDAY [211-154]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31._SUNDAY._7_after_Trinity._.5B212-153.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.</span></h2>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25. MONDAY. [206-159]</span></h3>
<p>Fixed up log barn doors cleaned ott pig pen for young pigs. Got 7 caught and put in. Then hoeing turnips.</p>
<p>Some of the hard clay spots have lost the turnips by the long continued drought, but some took remarkably well and on the whole they have a good appearance.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26. TUESDAY. [207-158]</span></h3>
<p>Cool day, & cloudy, with slight drizzly showers wind north west. There had been a slight shower during the might so the turnips were freshened up quite a bit.</p>
<p>We were hoeing all day over 2 acr finished 36 drills to hoe. Got little pigs all in pen to might. Cloudy still I hope it may rain. (Rest for the weary)</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27. WEDNESDAY. [208-157]</span></h3>
<p>At O.S. meeting, Annie Had 3 passengers along & 2 pigs for W. Ingils. Cascade Mills sold at $1 per head - $2. Annie Arrived with 4 oclock train all night. Expesnes Boots & watch key $2.15.</p>
<p>Plesant evening coming home.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">28. THURSDAY. [209-156]</span></h3>
<p>Hoeing turnips till 11 oclock. Jas Corbett O.S. called with buggy and took me to see a Kirby Reaper working in barley field. He is agent would sell at 115. First payment 1883 with 3 succeeding payments. We have decided to hire a reaper for this year till we see what turns up. Afternoon got W. Olivers scuffled & scuffled turnips till sun down then took it home. Called on J. McInnis he will reap for us on Saturday.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29. FRIDAY. [210-155]</span></h3>
<p>Ground cradle blade and cut 20 stooks of 10 sheaves fall wheat & road round barley, for reaper. Very warm. Evening had to take Sally to Cochran's started off at 1 & got back at 11. 8 Miles. Rather long evening walk.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30. SATURDAY [211-154]</span></h3>
<p>Had Toronto Reaper cutting barley. It did not make very good work.</p>
<p>Got it all worked up by supper time. Heavy thunder shower passed round south ground here very dry.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">31. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. [212-153]</span></h3>
<p>Attended Keady Sabbath School & service afterwards our Pastor had for too his text Isaiah 33rd & 16th. He shall dwell on high his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks bread shall be given him, his waters shall be sure.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2._TUESDAY._.5B214-151.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2. TUESDAY. [214-151]</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5._FRIDAY._.5B217-148.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">5. FRIDAY. [217-148]</span></a></li>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7._SUNDAY._.5B219-146.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">7. SUNDAY. [219-146]</span></a></li>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST. -8TH MONTH. 1881.</span></h2>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1. MONDAY. [213-152]</span></h3>
<p>Took off stones & stumps off summer fallow and took down old root house.</p>
<p>Afternoon harrowing. Evening Ploughing. The sods are cut in squale blocks rather rough tooking. Very warm & plough hard to hold. Called on John Duncan. we are to have his oxen & driver on Thursday if all well.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2. TUESDAY. [214-151]</span></h3>
<p>Ploughing S. F. all day. very very hot; burned heap of rails that came but of old root house. Father & Willie finished mangolds & Carols.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3. WEDNESDAY. [215-150]</span></h3>
<p>Finished ploughing then harrowing till suppertime. Then made 3 hand spikes for tomorrow. Willie was pulling peas.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4. THURSDAY. [216-149]</span></h3>
<p>Logging all day got up 24 or 25 heaps and over 1 1/2 acres. We had G. Duncan with oxen G. Morden & Wesley Oliver's hired man. We intend the land we have logged for fall wheat if possible to got it in.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5. FRIDAY. [217-148]</span></h3>
<p>Pulling peas till 4 oclock then caught horses & put on the rack.</p>
<p>Got supper & in one load barley when a squall proceeding a thunderstorm came up but it brought no rain. Got in another load & left 16 stooks they only got a few drops of rain so we took it all in also the fall wheat.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">6.SATURDAY. [218-147]</span></h3>
<p>Morning the wind blowing from north east upper portion of clouds drifting in opposite direction. Thunder in south west which has now brought us an hours rain & is still raining Began to clean out barn at 10 oclock & was busy till 4. Put out old straw & chaff & down scaffold. Made it ready for crop Willie had Prince at shope 2 shoes set. Mr Currie is taking him to Desboro to morrow as his mare lost sight of one eye. It appeared to be pierced by some sharp snag</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7. SUNDAY. [219-146]</span></h3>
<p>Attended Sabbath School Keady & service afterwards Mr Currie had his text There were giants in the earth in those days Genesis 6th 4th. Notes Giants here ment desperadoes or men who fell with a blow. Giants of the present day The spirit of worldliness. It has been in the world from the beginning & age has not impaired its strength. 2nd the Giant of worldly pleasure the young its chief devotees The Giant Intemperance one of the greatest. 3rd Church fairs & entertainments leaves for opening the purses of the people. Very questionable mades &c &c</p>
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<p>8. MONDAY. [220-145]</p>
<p>Put off load of fall wheat then pulling peas. They will keep us pulling till noon on Wednesday I guess. Crop clean & evenly ripened but do^not appear to be very richly poded. Peas small being so hurriedly ripened. Cool day with signs of more rain. The 8th of August Well, Well &</p>
<p><br />9. TUESDAY. [221-144]</p>
<p>Pulling peas all day except an hour in the morning when it was raining. Cleared up a fine day & every thing is dry again.</p>
<p><br />10. WEDNESDAY. [222-143]</p>
<p>Pulling peas forenoon afternoon took in four loads of peas & put off last one as I will need waggon to Mr. Duncan's thrashing tomorrow.</p>
<p><br />11. THURSDAY. [223-142]</p>
<p>Thrashing at John Duncan's barley & fall wheat. Had horses on machine. Willie was at J. McInnis he is coming to reap on Friday afternoon. He then finished pulling peas. Cool day & cloudy</p>
<p><br />12. FRIDAY. [224-141]</p>
<p>Took gate for road side to Jackson's shop then we cut rouds round fields for reaper. Reaper did not come & as we had James Atchison we went & cut part of the new land wheat I was scuffling turnips Reaper came alittle after supper & we got down a large piece of field across creek</p>
<p><br />13. SATURDAY. [225-140]</p>
<p>Put our team on raper they went well got wheat across creek & 2 acres beside barley. He then went to Bains & came back & cut the oats before 5 oclock. We had a hand from John Duncan tying so we got it all up in stook by night. Reaping clear land 40¢ per acre</p>
<p><br />14. SUNDAY. [226-139]</p>
<p>Rev Mr. Currie preached from Luke XIII-16. Christ the first to raise woman from the degradation entailed by being the first in the transgression. Elevated more in the birth of Christ than she lost in the fall. She a child of God = a daughter of Abraham. Labouring under deep affliction. God never promised freedom from affliction nor from the bitter fruit of sin in this life. Jesus attributed her affliction to Satan. A wrong idea of the present age attributing to Providence the calamities & disease of life which should be attributed to Satan. The case of Job. God permits evil but does not originate it. Permits & overrules it for his glory. She frequented God's house her heart was there. The blessing came in the use of means ––.</p>
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<p>15. MONDAY. [227-138]</p>
<p>Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. 7 on top of granery. Very pleasant day for working cool clear& dry.</p>
<p><br />16. TUESDAY. [228-137]</p>
<p>Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through alittle after dinner. Hitched up & drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk</p>
<p><br />17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136] Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods but the most of them are dead now Father & Willie were at the hoe. We have had little dew for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry.</p>
<p><br />18. THURSDAY. [230-135]</p>
<p>Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got hitched up. Had in two loads be fore dinner & 4 after from across creek which finished it. Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stabble left 32 stooks. & 36 of White Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock & is still cloudy but may not rain tonight Good night old friend lale no tells go to school</p>
<p><br />19. FRIDAY. [231-134]</p>
<p>Hoeing turnips second time all day got 49 done & left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry</p>
<p>20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends.</p>
<p>Finished howing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, & it did not get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence that was blown down to let cattle & pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls for reaper on Monday</p>
<p><br />21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132]</p>
<p>We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever. Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st & 2nd When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the cirrcumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied.</p>
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<p>22. MONDAY. [234-131] Reaper did not come but will be tomorrow Put off load of Oats hitched up & took home Mr Duncans scuffler & brought down his horse rake. Willie raked till night we then drew in rakings. He broke a tooth of the rake I was picking up in follow afternoon Evening cut round Oats at Barn then rakings August nearly gone</p>
<p><br />23. TUESDAY. [235-130] Took home horserake. Reaper came & cut knolls & afternoon piece beside barn. Oats on knolls all tied & 49 stooks set. Ann & Willie once round piece beside barn Reaper wiill back on Friday to cut across creek</p>
<p><br />24. WEDNESDAY. [236-129] Got 16 bag & 16 lbs seed wheat from J Duncan at 1.20 per bus very dear it being rusted & far from first quality However it will do for seed & it was near by. I was then ploughing S.F. Sowing it afternoon Evening ploughing. Ann & Willie finished tying Oats & Father finished stooking.</p>
<p><br />25. THURSDAY. [237-128] Ploughing all day Willie turned part of dung heap. Father lit log heap we took out of creek at dark so we had a scene fit for an artist The two green trees on each side the fence & all lighted up so brilliantly. So closed the 25th of August 1881</p>
<p><br />26. FRIDAY. [238-127] Finished S.F forenoon if it had some levelling done in front of the house it would be ready for seed. Cut swath for reaper before dinner & reaper had one round cut also Looking like rain we hurried up & got it finished by 6 oclock 106 stooks quick work. Rained a few drops but is still cloudy.</p>
<p><br />27. SATURDAY. [239-126] Rained a few drops this morning. Started to cradle stumpy part of oat field at 9 oclock cut a large piece & road for reaper round clear piece Oats pretty good. Sold 1 lamb to Dolphin today for 2.75. Last night wonderful to relate Ready was the scene of a great conflagration. Old Joe McFarland's log tavern & frame shed were destroyed by fire. No other damage was done (damage a good clearance)</p>
<p><br />28. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity [240-125] Very warm day. We were at Sabbath School had 8 scholars. Mr Curries text today Isaiah 9th & 6th The Wonderful. IN the first place Wonderful in respect to his person. United to a sinful & poluted nature & his own nature & purity still maintained {illegible} W-- In respect to the offices which he assumed Pro. Pit. & King W-- in his attributes. Wonderful in his works. Creation & Atonement the masterpiece The works by which perishing man was redeemed. We In is love fallen man his special love. In his suffering the great humiliation of the cross. Lastly Wonderful in his triumphs.</p>
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<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1._SEPTEMBER_--THURSDAY._.5B244-121.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">1. SEPTEMBER --THURSDAY. [244-121]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_._FRIDAY._.5B245-120.5D"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]</span></a></li>
<li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_._SATURDAY._.5B246-119.5D_Trinity_Term_ends"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">3 . SATURDAY. [246-119] Trinity Term ends</span></a></li>
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<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29. MONDAY. [241-124]</span></h3>
<p>Finished cutting Oats on stumpy land, and hour after dinner. Then we drew in the Oats on knolls 4 good loads. They were cut on Tuesday last.</p>
<p>This has been a very hot day. I think the hottest we have had this year. John Bravender got sunstruck & had Doctor attending him. Bleeding with ice water applied to the head are some of the remedies used.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30. TUESDAY. [242-123]</span></h3>
<p>Reaper came this morning about 8 oclock, & finished and hour after dinner. This is a very good piece of oats the sheaves are strewn very thickly we have not got them all bnd & scarcely 1/4 stooked up but it may be dry tomorrow This has been another hot day the earth as an oven & the heavens as brass. The turnips are weather in great need of rain . Hope</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">31. WEDNESDAY. [243-122]</span></h3>
<p>Finished tying up & had it all stooked except 3 lands by dinnertime. This morning we had a fine breeze which freshened up so that stooking was difficult. & has so fanned the fires through the country that we cannot see 1/2 a mile & so thick that our eyes are sore. The air is hot like the breath of a furnace even though in motion. We drew in Oats between barn & creek 4 loads. Father finished stooking Uncle William was fighting fire to day Dolphin's swamp all on fire. Crossway burning.</p>
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<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1. SEPTEMBER --THURSDAY. [244-121]</span></h3>
<p>Put off load then cradling oats across creek & a few drops fell before dinner. Stooked up what we had cut & came home to dinner. Afternoon had a slight shower. Cleaned up barn floor & started to thras oats for horses. Suppertime we had a very heavy shower water standing in pools. I had to got after cows tonight - had another heavy shower, the turnips look better already. & the fires will be fixed up. Cleand up oats - 5 or 6 bus. Rain, hope realined.</p>
<h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 . FRIDAY. [245-120]</span></h3>
<p>Started to plough pea stubble it is a little better of the rain (about 3 in in. ) Ploughing till 10:30 oclock when J.McInnis came with a new center cut reaper made by Toronto Co. to let us see it working. Grain to wet so he will be back tomorrow. Afternoon Ploughing got a big piece turned over.</p>
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<p>Ploughing till the grain was dry, then finished cradling across creek. Afternoon had reaper finishing oats. The new reaper works well knife driven on the old plow; rakes or by shaft. R. Coulter was in the field and offers the machine for $95 with 3 years to pay first payment Jan. 1883. Finished tying by moon light.</p>
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<p>At Sabbath School had 6 in class to day 14 altogether. Mr Currie's text today Romans 5 & 9 Adam a type of the Saviour 1st Adam came directly from Gods hand the same true of the Messiah. 2nd Adam perfect in the beginning Made in the likeness of God. The Son was the express image of his Fathers person. 3rd The relation between Adam & his wife the same as between Christ & his Church. 4th Adam the federal head of human race All sinned & fell in him Christ fulfilled the law for his people. In Adam all die --- Every type falls short of to antitype. The first Adam of the earthly earthy, the second the Lord from heaven. Paradise lost - Paradise regained No choice in our relation to the one. Believe & live. We can choose another federal head. ----</p>
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<p>5. MONDAY. [ 248 - 117] Drawing in Oats three loads from across creak and four from stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bush fires. The high wind today has drawn them on we can scarcely see Duncan's barns for smoke and our eyes are painful . At 4 oclock it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dance smoke many have been fighting fire today we have no doubt the fire about Keady</p>
<p><br />6. TUESDAY. [ 249 - 116 ] Drawing in all day 7 loads off 3 acres big acres of course. but it was a good crop. The wind was not quite so high today or the smoke so dense. We expected to hear of yesterday and so we have Aunt Mary's barn was burned and the contents.They came thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from sparks. The swamp close by was burning furiously Barn insured for $250 contents at $500. I left for there tonight on horseback.</p>
<p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [ 250 - 115 ] At Uncle Haverson's. What a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down and partly burned The swamp nearly all burned down. Aunt Mary's place looks bare nothing but ashes for a full barn. The house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved. Today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out. I helped them to raise a new crib for well (as the are to {illegible} it) before I left plenty of water a comfort and necissity in their present state the contents of barn were Uncle Hs. They got two cattle killed on Monday by falling tree</p>
<p><br />8. THURSDAY. [ 250- 114 ] Ploughing pea stubble all day cooler today. Ground hard and flies bad on horses. Can my inference be drawn.</p>
<p>Willie hd mare shod. Got the scraper here from McKees gate & started to level S.F. in front of house.</p>
<p>I have got a severe cold by some cause or other</p>
<p><br />9. FRIDAY. [ 251 - 113 ] Ploughing forenoon through offload then drawing in afternoon from across creek 4 good loads so the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn. Seed time & harvest shall not cease. We have had a very pleasant harvest dry weather and the labour rendered lighter by the reaper we have succeeded well without a hired man. On the hole we have had a good crop. Cost of reaping 22 Acres $9.50</p>
<p><br />10. SATURDAY. [ 252 - 112 ] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now. I don't remember of the flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bot & black flies. Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south. Willie and Father went picking up in fallow. I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land</p>
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<p>We were at the S.S. today again had 12 Scholars 4 in my class Mr Currie had for his text today II Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper. Learn 1st might and fruition do not exempt us from the ills of life. 2nd Great & important events often rise from trivial causes. 3rd The importance of the religious training of children. 4th True religion will make the possessor blessing wherever his lot may be cast. 5h We should not despise information from inferiors. 6th knowledge to be useful must be reduced to practice. Be ye doers of the word and not hearers only</p>
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<p>5. MONDAY. [248 - 117 ] Drawing in Oats three loads from across Creek & four from Stumpy part of other oat field. 7 loads today Such a day as this we have never seen since we came to Canada with smoke from bushfires the high wind today has drawn them on we can scarcely see Duncan's Barns for smoke and our eyes are painful at 4 it was almost dark the sun being clouded with the dance smoke many have been fighting fire today we have no doubt the fire about Keady</p>
<p><br />6. TUESDAY. [ 249- 116 ] Drawing in all day seven loads off three acres big Acres of course but it was a good crop the wind was not quite so high today or the smoke so dance we expected to hear of yesterday and so we have Aunt Mary's barn was burned and the contents they came thrashing in the barn forenoon had to take machine away just in time for it caught fire a few minutes after from Sparks the swamp close by was burning furiously Barn insured for $250 contents at $500 I left for there tonight on Horseback</p>
<p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [250 -115 ] At Uncle Haverson's what a desolation the fire has made their fences thrown down and fully burned the swamp nearly all burned down Aunt Mary's place looks bear nothing but ashes for a full Barn the house is lonely without it but it is well that it was saved today the fire is quieter being in a sense burned out I helped them to raise a new crib for well as the are two legible it before I left plenty of water a comfort and {illegible} in their present State the contents of barn were uncle ho they got two cattle killed on Monday by falling tree</p>
<p><br />8. THURSDAY. [251 -114 ] Ploughing forenoon through offload then drawing in afternoon from across Creek for good loads so the Harvest of 1881 is in the barn seed time and harvest shall not cease we have had a very pleasant Harvest dry weather and the labor rendered lightly by the reaper we have succeeded well without a Hired Man on the whole we have had a good crop cost of reaping 22 Acres $9.50</p>
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<p>10. SATURDAY. [ 253- 112] Ploughing all day a day will finish it now I don't remember of the Flies ever being so bad on the horses as this afternoon bought and black flies Cloudy with a stiff breeze from the south Willie and father went picking up in follow I wonder if we will get in wheat in time in new land</p>
<p><br />11. SUNDAY. 13 after Trinity [ 254-111 ]</p>
<p>We were at the SS today again had 12 Scholars for in my class Mr Currie had for his text today 2 Kings 5th 1st to 14th Naaman the leper learn first might and fruition do not exempt us from the ills of Life second Great and important events often rise from trivial causes third the importance of the religious training of children fourth True Religion will make the processor blessing wherever his lot may be cast fifth we shall not despise information from inferiors sex knowledge to be useful must be {illegible} to practice be ye doers of the word and not hears only</p>
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<p>12. MONDAY. [255 - 110] Finished the field at dark tonight. Father sowed 2 bags and got over 2/3 of it. This is thiner than our usual seeding so we will see how it will do. Willie was picking up this forenoon & coming home found the ewe we call Blackleg dead in the fence corner. We plucked off the wool and put her beneath the sod at noon. Her breathing has been laborious for more than a year & I suppose grub in the head also -- Cloudy and slight showers just like fall</p>
<p><br />13. TUESDAY. [256 - 109 ] I was harrowing until Father finished swwing then Willie harrowed till night. I was scraping in Garden got it pretty level now but it has taken quite a while. Evening I hung gate at barnyard to open into calves field to let horses to water.</p>
<p>Bright blue sky today with big white clouds floating on a cool northern breeze</p>
<p><br />14. WEDNESDAY. [ 257-108 ] Willie harrowing all day. I and father were digging stones and leveling in front of house. Afternoon had more picking stones off orchard scraping and removed parliament building to the shade of plum tree at the end of log house. Evening picked up a little in follow and lit f4 log heaps</p>
<p><br />15. THURSDAY. [258 -107 ] Willie finished field at half past 10. Father & I lighted a lot more heaps & picked up. The wind got up very high from South East so the fence caught three or four times but we put it out. Got Orchard at back of house sown at dinner time & I ganged it in. I was at fire evening. Willie harrowing ganging. The wind is still high but we have got a fine shower so I think we can go to bed</p>
<p><br />16. FRIDAY. [259 -106 ] I was up looking at fire between 12 & 1 as we have the equinoxial gale. The spark were being whirled along with every gust, but I thought nothing fresh had caught so I went to bed till 5. Still a very strong gale. Fire spread a little among old logs but fence did not catch. Logged up piece to keep fire from spreading among logs. Then took off 4 big stones at creekbed. Picking up all afternoon and finished it heavy rain at supper time and is still raining. Threw off last load of harvest tonight</p>
<p><br />17. SATURDAY. [ 260-105 ] Rained last night & off & on all day today. Cleaned up barn floor had 1 1/2 bushel oats from drawing in. We were to cut up in follow but rain put us home. Thrashed 6 bus peas cleaned them up and put them in bin. Papers report terrible fires in Michigan sweeping towns & villages and everything for miles. people taking refuge in the lake. Disastrous gale on Saturday last to shiping on our lakes.</p>
<p><br />18. SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity [ 261 -104 ] We were at our S.S. 9 Scholars and all 4 in my class. The service in our church was conducted by Mr James Duncan from the Northwest. Text 11th Ch of Matt at the 28th 29th and 30th verse. Come unto me all ye that labor and our heavy laden and I will give you rest.</p>
<p>The Church was full Mr Duncan being a general favourite before he left for the N.W. 9 years ago. He has since he left qualified himself for the ministry & he's held appointments there but is home on account of sickness and is now so far restored.</p>
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<p>19. MONDAY. [262 - 103 ] Got remainder of S.F. round house sown and ganged in. Grass seed sown over as far as back of house and harrowed in. Called on C. Duncan he is give us half days logging tomorrow. Got bag flour from Uncle George this afternoon. Father and Willie fired all the log heaps. I cut up some evening & fixed up little heaps. Warm day.</p>
<p><br />20. TUESDAY. [263 - 102 ] Rolled in log heaps they had burned well, then we cut up with saw. 3 sawlogs & a good few rail cuts. A. McFarland threshing peas afternoon he was logging with us We got a great amount of work done and well done. I think I will get plough started tomorrow if all well We have got a clear piece at this side of fallow -- Cool and cloudy.</p>
<p><br />21. WEDNESDAY. [264 -101 ] Branded up a piece of fallow at this side and a long lower and then ploughing it ploughs well and appears to be fine rich soil & the greater part of it has no stones. Father and Willie were picking up Had nine heaps burning tonight We had to take down 2 loads pea straw to log barn which is a great break just now. Quite a breeze tonight.</p>
<p><br />22. THURSDAY. [265 - 100 ] Took down small load peastraw then at the plough. We rolled in heaps this morning the burned well many of them clean out. Arthur & Willie cleaned up peas afternoon he had 34 bus I was plowing at C, Duncans for 1/2 day logging</p>
<p>Warm sunny afternoon</p>
<p>23. FRIDAY. [266 - 99] We had a great rain last night which will make things grow The grass is getting greener and the wheat is up. I had plow at shop got coulter laid & set & started to plough 1/2 past 8 & t I ploughed till dark. Got a good piece turned over. Lighted 3 heaps tonight Father and Willie (Aunt Anne is here tonight) finished picking up tonight</p>
<p><br />24. SATURDAY. [ 267- 98] Ploughing, rolling up heaps made one brand heap drew off some rail cuts. Willie had mare hitched up drawing small brands and roots. We had quite a rain last night again the heaps 3 in number & some smaller ones looked rather damp but Father lighted them all & they burned first rate. We heard tonight that our dear friend Frank Cathrae died of 4 day illness of yellow fever at Ber{illegible} He was here before he left 13th Spt so he has been there a year and has found a grave far from home and kindred Poor Frank</p>
<p><br />25. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity [268 - 97] We were at 12 Con. School house as usual. Mr Curries text today Gal 3rd & 1st Notice first the great and important privilege of the Galatians. Not that they had actually witnessed the crucifixion but they had a crucified Saviour preached to them. They had not all the Gospels but they had some and one was sufficed & they had the Gospel faithfully preached to them. They had also the Gospel set forth to them by the consistent walk of professors. The celebration of the Lord's Supper. The Galatians had all these yet they turned round to the elements of the law & rejected the Gospel & this is what called forth the expression foolish Gals.The same is true still.Believing in theory but not in practice. Hearers but not doers of the Word --</p>
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<p>26. MONDAY. [269 -96 ] Branded up fallow one heap the last & skidded 7 saw logs then ploughing till night. Willie picking roots with Fan afternoon thrashed a few oats.</p>
<p>Had shower after dinner today. Ordered a pair of everyday boots from R.Thompson Keady $4.</p>
<p><br />27. TUESDAY. [ 270-95 ] At Aunt Mary's bee Ploughing for fall wheat and drawing out dung. Cousin George is to work the farm now and this is the start. Rather a showery forenoon but turned out fine day.</p>
<p>Arthur split 100 rails this afternoon for line fences between us and Ronald McLeod</p>
<p><br />28. WEDNESDAY. [271 -94 ] Ploughing got through at 4 oclock Willie thrashed some oats this forenoon. Father sowed oats stubble with timothy as the spring sowing failed to catch owing to the dry season. Willie harrowed it in one stroke. g</p>
<p>Got down load pea straw Arthur was thrashing this afternoon</p>
<p><br />29. THURSDAY. [ 272- 93] Sowing new land got over it all by night double stroke which is all it will get. Father has more than 1/2 sown with timothy. Took down load straw at noon. Arthur finished all the peas on top of granary tonight There is a load of straw outside on wagon but it will be dry I think.</p>
<p><br />30. FRIDAY. [273 - 92 ] Took down straw then shifted fence with wagon got nearly through 3 loads will finish afternoon Father fired stumps this forenoon & the fire began to run from as there was a very high wind. We kept it from fence & fired a stump to stump lot more to wind ward. Arthur cleaned up peas & put them in bags for O.S. Market 28 1/2 bus. 62 1/2 bus all together Arthur has 6 bus one pck for his work</p>
<p><br />1. OCTOBER -- SATURDAY. [ 274- 91] Drew remainder of rails for fence loged up a corner to let fence down to bush fence Afternoon Father sowed the other 1/2 of new land with Timothy also some of Oats stubble across creek. Got fence all built by night and horses shod.</p>
<p><br />2. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity [275 - 90 ] We were at our Sabbath school had fair attendance. Mr Currie's text today Romans 5th & 20th. The Offence here mentioned Adam's sin the design of the introduction of the law in the economy of grace -- that the offence might abound {illegible} that it might bring out sin that it might be seen and known Law does not cause sin but rather reveals it to the character. Grace abounded: Triumphed over sin More powerful. Sin in provision by nature Grace the Victor -- More than sufficient. Also in regard to its fruits Sin robs of earthly blessing Grace bestows heavenly God & humanity united in one person the fruit of Grace can sing a song to their deliverer in which the angels cannot join -----</p>
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<p>3. MONDAY. [276 - 89 ] At O.S. market had 32 02/60 bus peas sold @ 74c $23.70 house 12.50 Miss B.5.00 Plough paid 50 Poke grass seed 80c Sundries 45 ==1.75 Balance on hand 4.44 That how the money goes Barley No 1 sells today at 80c wheat 1.25 oats 40c. Very warm day</p>
<p><br />4. TUESDAY. [277 -88 ] Thrashing, did not do much forenoon horse power lost small key which had to be replaced. Afternoon thrashed well. I think there are about 60 bus spring wheat 130 oats & 60 barley. Got through before sunset. Father finished grass seed sowing across creek. Very cold day</p>
<p><br />5. WEDNESDAY. [278 -87 ] I was thrashing at Charlie Duncan's Willie was harrowing across Creek all day Father was burning stumps. Cold day</p>
<p><br />6. THURSDAY. [279 -86 ] Hitched up wagon & dug & drew 5 loads sand for stone root house. It is splendid sand and easily got besides farthest knoll. Afternoon demolished part of old root house & helped Father to fire stumps got them all going by night quite a line of fire. Willie was at Riley {illegible} show today evening at Uncle W's arranging about root house</p>
<p><br />7. FRIDAY. [ 280-85 ] Taking down old root house. Willy finished harrowing across creek. We then drew away 3 loads manure that was round root house & by 4 oclock afternoon we had it all down. We then cleared barn floor of barley chaff and cleaned up 4 bags chop 3 grist 8 bags S.W. for market got through at 9 P.M.</p>
<p><br />8. SATURDAY. [281 - 84 ] We had thunder last night & this morning with a rainy day clearing up about 3 oclock afternoon. Took over lime from driving shed to cow stable for grout. Got out remainder of sawdust grout by taking off outside board between cladding. Nailed it up and threw water and got 1/4 of the side of stable grouted.</p>
<p><br />9. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity [282 - 83 ]</p>
<p>We were at our SS again had very good attendance & pleasant day. Mr Currie's text today Luke 15th & 17th The Prodigal Son had a pleasant home and kind Father but here we find him in a far country and in want. He makes a great discovery. I perish with hunger next plenty in his Father's house. He makes the resolution of which there are two kinds one caused by remorse the other by true repentence. {illegible} the spirit in which it was carried out turning to his Father. He left all behind. Hearty confession of sin. A deep sense of his own unworthiness True humility Make me as one -- still thy son. He arose and went to his Father The glorious results his Father was watching His father ran and kissed him did not allow him to finish his speech Clothed him Fed him. His father with him at the table.------</p>
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<p>10. MONDAY. [283 - 82 ] Cold stormy day with a few flakes of snow. Started for O.S. with 11 bags S.W. {illegible} to grind & 4 bags chop. Sold 8 bags at Mill @ 1.25 per bus Had 19 08/60 = 23.91. Bought 25 lbs 3 in nails 75c 12 lb Shingle nails 45c = 1.20. Beef 1.00 B. salt 80c Dinner 25 in all 3.25 Got home all right Clear frosty night</p>
<p><br />11. TUESDAY. [284 - 81 ] Finished digging out foundation of root house forenoon Afternoon shifted lane to let us a long back of old barn straight down to gate. Then drew some stones for root house from old fence bottom at Orchard, & some more from stonepiles in field. Paid boots to R Thompson $4. Had very hard frost this morning ground had quite a crust.</p>
<p><br />12. WEDNESDAY. [285 -80 ] Rainy morning started to groute we have the half of one side done now. Afternoon about 3 oclock went to Uncle W's got his tools & load of lime 20 bus @ 15c I was dark before we got home threw off load & covered part of it for later use with sand.</p>
<p><br />13. THURSDAY. [ 286-79 ] Took out all the sawdust soured some lime & started to cut out boards along the end of stable just below beam so that roof may get in below.</p>
<p>Uncle came afternoon and got a good piece done by night. Clear and cold .Barley down to 65c it was 80c a week ago</p>
<p><br />14. FRIDAY. [ 287-78 ] Fine morning building the order of the day Mixing mortar drawing water wheeling stones. Willy was ploughing this afternoon learning by experience how to turn the stuborn gl{illegible} This has been a very pleasant day but is now raining</p>
<p><br />15. SATURDAY. [288 -77 ] Rainy morning & rained till 2 oclock Grouting stable afternoon drawing stone for building Evening hunting a lad to ploough but was not successful we should have looked out sooner Procrasting Too busy So on Go to bed</p>
<p><br />16. SUNDAY. [ 289 - 76 ] We were at our SS fine day and good afternoon. The text today Jer. 9:23rd & 24th with special reference to the last verse. Man worships something either the true or false gods. The Triune God of this world Wisdom, Might, Riches, we are to avoid glorying in these but rather (24 verse) to glory in understanding and knowing the true God. Notice first understanding that is hearing with the ear and having intellectual knowledge of the letter of Salvation will be to our condemnation if we do not know him practically experimentally spectacularly. The latter killeth Instance Columbus Theory of a western continent gave him no rest the fact underlying the theory convinced him of success. many accented to Col {illegible} but it did not move them. We must be moved to action. This is the knowledge to be gloried in. We have also to know him in a particular way. Not as the Creator but as he that exercises loving kindness towards man as manifested by his saving grace. And judgment His children rejoice in this Leaving the Judgment of their persecutors to him. Righteousness. Righteous in his loving kindness. With his stripes we are healed. Righteous in judgment always right. He delights in all these. Reasons why we should Glory Its intrinsic value, no knowledge like it, God's delightful character. It will never leave us The possessors supremely happy.---</p>
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<p>17. MONDAY. [290 - 75 ] Rainy morning mended some of the harness then grouting till night. It has rained all day & this afternoon it rained very heavy thunder showers.</p>
<p>Our root house floor is not very wet & I hope it may not.</p>
<p><br />18. TUESDAY. [291 - 74 ] Drizzly morning. Grouting till noon we have an end & a 1/2 to do now. The north end will have the grout between inside boards and stonewall of root house. Afternoon shifted some oats and took 20 stooks to Mr Currie. We then drew 3 loads sand & 2 loads gravel for grouting north end. Dry afternoon</p>
<p><br />19. WEDNESDAY. [292 -73 ] Got up early & fixed up for killing pig. Got him hung up by 9 oclock then ploughing till dinnertime. Uncle was here in the morning Wilie was ploughing for turnips next year in the afternoon Father and I with mason. Fine Dry day</p>
<p><br />20. THURSDAY. [293 - 72 ] Had some rain early this morning but has cleared off and we had a dry day. Willy was ploughing all day. I & Father were tending the mason. Breaking stone drawing Stone getting as many in as will keep him going tomorrow Had Thanksgiving service this evening in our Church The text was in Psalm 63rd & 7th</p>
<p><br />21. FRIDAY. [294 - 71] Dry Frosty morning got half of potatoes ploughed out Willie was plowing Got home a load of potatoes into pit Uncle has got up a good piece today. We had preparitory service to Communion in our church today Text Exodus 32nd & 26th who is on the Lord's side.</p>
<p>Beautiful day with bright prospects for tomorrow</p>
<p><br />22. SATURDAY. [ 295-70 ] The promise of a fine day as we thought brought a rainy morning. It cleared a little and ploughing & building were started but were soon stopped by rain. I then started to mend travis in cow stable. At church at 1/2 past 10. Mr Mackenzie Kilsyth preached from Acts 26th & 29th a good plain and simple sermon rained all afternoon finished travis & got in one box of groute.</p>
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<p>Rainy day. This being our communion Sabbath we were not at our S.S. We had Mr Currie this year Text Job 19 & 25 Notice first Job's Redeemer. Jesus a living Redeemer He had not the knowledge of the facts connected with his life as we have but his faith took all the faster hold of his person. 2nd consider the redemption here implied. Job felt that he had been in bondage but was now redeemed and not with corruptible things the price of redemption the life of Gods dear Son to whom was the price paid. To Satan no we were never his by right but to eternal justice. Notice next what was he redeemed from First from the guilt and power of sin Can one break off from the sin he loves No He is helpless but trusting in Jesus he can. Redeemed from the demands of the law. The second Adam took the place of the first & kept the law which we had broken. Also from the power of Satan. Next Job's profession My Redeemer his own Second I know No false assurance There is fully awareness & there is full assurance & affliction often brings out and shows on what we are leaning. He knew also that his Redeemer liveth now and forever & although worms consumed his body yet in his flesh he would see God Glorious hope --</p>
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<p>24. MONDAY. [297 - 68] Wet raining. Shifted stove up to front kitchen Willie at plow all day. We were all at Thanksgiving service Mr Currie preached from the text I Cor. 15th & 57th. Notice first the victory next the giver of that victory Jesus Christ the victor. 2nd What are we victors over Death & sin Reasons for gratitude The greatness of the gift to us & us so unworthy. The greatness of the law if he had not given us the victory Eternal death. also worse than helpless. Afternoon uncle building & drew small stones and put them beside wall then {illegible} in the banking up over them.</p>
<p><br />25. TUESDAY. [298 -67 ] Breaking and drawing Stones evening brought home 8 bus more lime & 3 tressels of scaffold from Uncle's. Uncle was building and Father mortar man. Willie was at Chesley with Mr Murray's cow I think we will get to the potatoes tomorrow if all well</p>
<p>Cold & clear at bedtime</p>
<p><br />26. WEDNESDAY. [299 -66 ] Hard frost this morning I ploughed awhile then turned out potatoes Got them up & harrowed & all home into the pit & covered with earth at night Uncle has north wall all the height now. It has been very frosty in the shade all day the mortar freezing on the wall. Willie was home here at 4 oclock full of Chesley & surroundings The new railway has a splendid iron bridge there now Frosty to night.</p>
<p><br />27. THURSDAY. [300 - 65 ] Got up scaffold then drawing stones & grouting between stonewall and stable. Ann pulled mangolds got them into pit on field 5 loads & covered with straw. Uncle got a great piece done. Evening had waggon at Uncle's and got end rafters for roothouse Willie was ploughing A great amount of work has been done today & it has been a beautiful day.</p>
<p><br />28. FRIDAY. [ 301- 64 ] Ploughed furrow away from the carrots as Ann and {illegible} are to pull them Brought home a load of sand drew stones got rafter on east end Afternoon got load of gravel for grout put in one boxfull then home carrots into pit and covered with straw. East end & 2 sides of root house are finished now so we will finish stone work tomorrow if dry & all well. Been a fine day but looks like rain.</p>
<p><br />29. SATURDAY. [ 302 - 63] Rainy morning. Cleared off at 9 oclock Uncle finished building & all the pointing except an hours work Willie was ploughing afternoon. I was tending mason. Took him home evening.</p>
<p><br />30. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity [ 301- 62] We were at S.S. again had few Scholars dry day. The text today Gal 5 & 16th The spirit here spoken of the third person of the Trinity Spoken of in God's word as Spirit of God. The spirit of Christ he came to do Christ's work. The comforter (beautiful title) who will bring all things to your remembrance & surround mysterys with a halo of light & glory The Acts of the Apostles known by the early Church as the Acts of the Holy Ghost. The author of regeneration in the {illegible} He convinces of sin of righteousness & of judgment The Author of Sanctification The sin against the Holy Ghost Instance the Jew said Jesus was under the influence of the Prince of Devils when he cast out devils Thus they rejected the Holy Spirit so they had no Spirit to strive with them therefore left to their fate</p>
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<p>== 1881. == 31 & 30 Days OCTOBER & NOVEMBER</p>
<p>31. MONDAY. [ 304-61 ] Went to bush and skidded 2 logs 13 ft and length for rafters to roothouse. Got Duncan's trucks & took them to Kilsyth sawmill brought home 9 bunches shingles & feet lumber for sheeting Ann and Willie pulled 12 drills of turnips & cleaned 14 bags barley.</p>
<p>Very fine day.</p>
<p>1. NOVEMBER -- TUESDAY. [ 305-60 ] At O.S. market had 14 bags barley 35 34/48 bus @ 85c $30.35 Good price. Bought oil 25c rope 45c Got meal 1.00 Sundries 70 $2.40 in all Brought home load sawdust for root house from Kilsyth. Beautiful day & roads pretty dry. 20 drills turnips pulled today. Mr Currie was presented tonight with a Buffalo Robe by members of the Y.P.C.A.</p>
<p><br />2. WEDNESDAY. 306[ -59 ] Opened pit with plough. Had Jack Sinclair filling & little Bob so we got in 12 loads into pit in field 1 in stable 4 in pit beside barn 17 in all. Ann, Willie and Father have pulled the 1/2 of the field. This has been a very fine day the turnips were dry & clean & I am glad we were able to take the good of it</p>
<p><br />3. THURSDAY. [ 307- 58] Showery morning. Finished the grouting of cow stable & cleaned it all out & fixed ropes. Threw off the 17th load into pit. Afternoon hung new gate at road. then helping W. Oliver to kill a big pig Evening tied in the two heifers we are to sell at Xmas & the cows as we have had some showers of snow today</p>
<p><br />4. FRIDAY. [ 308- 57 ] Ground white with 5 in snow Got in cattle sheep & pigs Snowing thickly all forenoon. Got pigs into old hen house we have three to fatten. Pork is selling at 7.50 for {illegible} & peas at 73c per bus</p>
<p>Afternoon covered mangold pits with earth. Quite a wintery aspect today</p>
<p><br />5. SATURDAY. [309 -56 ] Feeding cattle has begun again & we will have it for 6 months. Covering pits was the order of the day Shoveled off snow put on pea straw & earth Wraught hard & got 17 loads covered by night I suppose about 12 loads of pit. We made them shallow in pit so as to prevent heating which accounts fro the great length. I rained & snowed all day so we were pretty wet, but it is something to have them covered.</p>
<p><br />6. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity [310 -55 ] We have given up our S.S. for winter months. Our text today Heb 1st & 14th Notice that there are other intelligent beings in God's universe beside us We may believe in angels but do not realize the fact as we ought. 1st There nature and character. God's messengers & as such before the Scriptures were given to man were seen in bodily form. They are spirits not encumbered with flesh and blood. Spirits pure & simple Full of knowledge yet it is limited They excel in strength Egypts first born. Sernacheribs army Removing the stone from the sepulcher Peter in prison. Swiftness probably with the victory of thought. They possess moral excellency exalted goodness. Thy will be done -- They rejoice when will be done they rejoice when one sinner returns. Innumerable. They are of different ranks. They never reason why. Ministering spirits of God's appointment sure of their appointment no doubts. Our duty what falls to our hand do it for Gods glory The {illegible} of their service Objects of their service He is of salvation what is the nature of their administrations. Instructors, Deliverers, Comforters They will be busy on the great day They attend the Death bed of The Heirs of Salvation.</p>
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<p>7. MONDAY. [ 311- 54] Finished grouting between stonewall & stable Willie covered carrot pit. Got home a load of sand and another load of turnips into stable. Afternoon went to Kilsyth for a load of sawdust. Ann & Willie were at turnips pulled 12 drills The snow has gone very fast today nearly all gone. & I hope it will be long or it comes back. Hurray for turnips</p>
<p>8. TUESDAY. [ 312-53 ] Fine morning got pit ready & Bob & I brought home 10 loads. Part of roes were put into furrows which I opened in the morning & closed in evening. I think they contain 5 loads. Went twice round the furrow when coming in we will see how they keep. The pullers have left 22 drills to night so they will finish tomorrow if all well.</p>
<p>9. WEDNESDAY. [ 313-52 ] Fixed up pit at home & got home 6 loads forenoon had Jack Sinclair with us. Afternoon made pit on top of knoll and another on the end of potato land. Got in 10 loads in them & one home at night. We will take these pits into roothouse when we have it roofed. The pullers finished at 4 oclock. Cold wind today had a great amount of rain last night. Good days work done today</p>
<p>10. THURSDAY. [314 - 51 ] Had several Showers of snow this morning but cleared up a fine day but cold. Took straw to pits then drew the remainder of turnips into pit. 9 loads & one load home into stable. Afternoon took in load into stable then covering pits. Father trimmed up & covered with straw three long pits today & Willie & I covered the north side of these three with earth Great days work --</p>
<p><br />11. FRIDAY. [315 -50 ] Willie covered pits & I ploughed a piece more for turnips & 3 lands afternoon of barley stubble for oats next year. Took home a load of turnips off field into driving shed as there are signs of a storm. This has been a very fine day. Probably "The last Rose of Summer."</p>
<p><br />12. SATURDAY. [316 -49 ] Rainy morning & rain till noon. I made two halters of rope for mare and Prince. Afternoon fixing church chimneys. Evening at Kilsyth about rafters they will be cut on Wednesday. Blustery evening with showers of hail. Paid Gilles for boots 2.50 Harvest gloves 75c Ws Stone 10 3.35 Thomson for Willie boots 4.00 Jameson for two coats paint for gate 50c</p>
<p><br />13. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. [317 - 48] Mr Currie's text today Gal 5th & 16th. First what is implied by walking in or by the Spirit. Walking implies life but it also implies more. Conscious activity the Seas motion unconscious yet very active. We must also walk in the right direction. It must be progressive activity. There is a tendency to a certain routine of duties but no progress which cannot be walking in the spirit. How are we to walk in the spirit by walking according to the written word Also by yielding to the striving of God's Spirit Notice next the Grand results Free from fulfiling the lust of the flesh. --</p>
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<p>14. MONDAY. [ 318- 47] Snowy morning. Cleaned up grist 3 bags wheat 4 1/2 chop. Then took in 13 pills of potatoes & covered up pit for winter. Afternoon finished pit & built cedar fence beside fall wheat which was blown down. Finished grouting by putting on board higher than stone wall to let grout up to top under beam. Snow all gone at noon but we have had more showers this evening</p>
<p><br />15. TUESDAY. [319 -46 ] Last night was very stormy we have 5 in snow & cold. Shifted oats off peas & thrashed 4 small floorfulls. This has been more of a winters day than we have had yet but I hope it may go away yet so that we may get root house fixed off. This world is full of care & trouble whither you get it single or double</p>
<p><br />16. WEDNESDAY. [320 -45 ] Went to Kilsyth sawmill for rafters had 10 of them 2 X 9 two scantling 3x4 & some boards beside in all 300 feet which cost 75c Paid the Shingles and lumber I got before 2000 1/4 3.94 1.75 per 1000 180 ft lumber 1.06 in all 5.75 Had fair roads snow soft & going a little Afternoon framed rafters in barn we had a few drops rain. I hope it will be soft tomorrow</p>
<p><br />17. THURSDAY. [321 -44 ] Fine soft morning snow all gone. Got rafters on the walls. Scaffold down and drain dug round the floor & gravel hauled and filled into it. Home load of turnips out of field. Afternoon placed rafters and put outside sheeting on 3 feet up & inside sheeting to carry sawdust 4 feet. Then cut plank & lumber for spout to take in turnips. Evening made spout in back kitchen & a couplative conjunction</p>
<p><br />18. FRIDAY. [322 -43 ] Rainy night but dry day. Got spout up & into position. Finished under sheeting at 3 oclock then got sawdust grout in all over roof 5 in deep in sawdust over that again 1/3 of roof is ready for shingles. Uncle was here and finished pointing & beam filling so we have been very fortunate in having such a day & in being able to get the good of it. We have the roof all covered with boards laped over each other in case of rain, but I think it will be dry.</p>
<p><br />19. SATURDAY. [ 323-42 ] Had a few flakes of snow this morning. Went to Uncle Williams for a piece of pine to put under shingles at spout. Brought home load of sawdust with me from Maxwell's. Afternoon got in sawdust & on sheeting 5 feet of 1/2 of roof to do yet with sawdust Had on 4 courses of shingles at night then took in 1 load turnips which was the first load for the new house.</p>
<p><br />20. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. [324 - 41 ] Mr Currie text Gal 4th, 4th & 5th Notice first the time the Savior came into the world The fullness of time. Why did he not come sooner why so many dark ages. Had he come immediately after the fall man would not have had time to see sin and it's bitter fruit No time to foretell the event No expecting longing, looking, praying and hoping for and believing in the promised Messiah There was a regular fitness in the world at this time the Temple of Jannis at Rome was closed there being no war in the world The Jews in their wanderings carried their Bibles with them & spread the knowledge of the true God. Paul went where he found Jews and then he found a synagogue & people ready to hear. The world was sick of itself and finding its own power against sin and ignorance unavailing. The {illegible} expected him. Next the manner in which he came Sent forth from heaven presupposes his previous existence before he was sent Made or born of a woman stated at the time of the fall. Having existed previously he had to come in some manner. Under the law. All creatures & the universe under law. The Son of God above law, but placed himself under the law for a definite reason. To redeem them which were under the law so that his Father might receive us as sons.</p>
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<p>21. MONDAY. [ 325- 40] Went for another load of Sawdust Afternoon finished sawdust and sheeting & had the half shingled by night</p>
<p>Snowy and cold.</p>
<p><br />22. TUESDAY. [326 -39 ] Shingling all day had it finished except the 3 last courses which will go under the beam & will be laid in mortar. Uncle Haverson & Mr Thom came here today. Mr Thom will leave on Thursday for Annan.</p>
<p><br />23. WEDNESDAY. [327 -38 ] Took in 3 loads turnips into roothouse Afternoon thrashing at R. McLeod's Willie thrashing peas & feeding.</p>
<p>Very cold day and thick showers of snow</p>
<p><br />24. THURSDAY. [328 - 37 ] Threshing at R. McLeod's all day Very cold day Mr Thom left today.</p>
<p><br />25. FRIDAY. [ 329- 36] At Tara Mills 3 bags grist 4 1/2 chopp. Paid Bruce for Clover turnip and other seeds 4.43 & 7c for glycerin A. Kerr for 28 bus lime @ 25c per bus 4.20 3 lbs Rope 40c Had sleigh out very storm day sleighing rather rough Hem steeples replaced 40c</p>
<p><br />26. SATURDAY. [ 330 - 35 ] A little soft to day so we were filling the root house Got the pit on the hill into the root house 11 loads. We think there was about 2 loads in before & now it is about 1/2 full.</p>
<p><br />27. SUNDAY. 1st in Advent [331 - 34 ] Mr Currie's text today I Kings 18th & 21st To whom was this addressed to the Heathen No they were decided. To {illegible} No for they professed to be decided. But to these who knew the true God yet {illegible} sin kept them from deciding. Notice how condescending God is The text expressed in the spirit of Come let us reason together. I forgot my pencil today</p>
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<p>28. MONDAY. [ 332 - 33] At Uncle Williams thrashing. The thrashing went well, ran steady all day. Beautiful winters day and good sleighing</p>
<p><br />29. TUESDAY. [333 - 32 ] Thawing so our sleighing is going. Drawing in turnips and a very pleasant day for the work. Got in remainder of largest pit in Orchard 10 loads so there will be about 22 loads in it now & it would hold more yet.</p>
<p>I hope we will now have some rest as far as drawing in turnips is concerned The rest of the laboring man is sweet --</p>
<p><br />30. WEDNESDAY. [334 -31 ] Snow all gone & quite a mess this morning. We were fixing root house roof putting shingles on under beam of stable. Filled space with mortar then drove the shingles up amongst it. We put on 3 courses shingled top of spout & put zinc on each side of it This has been a fine mild day & suited our work well.</p>
<p><br />1. DECEMBER -- THURSDAY. [335 - 30 ] The first day of the last month. Time's ever on the wing. Gather up lumber round root house ( & making order where chaos was before then) banked up both ends and a little alongside with the earth which came out of foundation Afternoon shut up the top of mangold pit put sawdust in spout of root house cleaned 3 bus peas Willie thrashed today & plastered some cracks in the horse stable to use up some left mortar. Evening mended ceiling of kitchen which came down. Father made plaster today {illegible} two</p>
<p><br />2. FRIDAY. [336 - 29 ] Plastered up some more cracks in stable had one bucket full of mortar. Took in potatoes one barrel and roothouse 8 pails in garrett. Afternoon took home some balsam trees Father & Willie lifted at beavermeadow to plant at roadside. Then put 5 loads manure on garden patch and ploughed it in. Father planted the balsams</p>
<p>Fine Fresh day</p>
<p><br />3. SATURDAY. [337 - 28] Ploughed land of sod as garden was too smal then drew stones for watering place 5 loads which will make it all right I think. Afternoon split wood & banked up house wheeling the earth from the old barn. Fine fresh day Willie was thrashing peas.</p>
<p><br />4. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. [338 -27 ] Mr Currie's text to day Romans 5th & 8th The last thing you can get the natural man to believe is That God loves him. Notice first the objects of God's love Unworthy you unworthy me. God loved us in our sin not on account of it but notwithstanding. Found impatient sinners waiting & willing to pardon & provided a Saviour. Notice next the proof God has given of his love The gift of his dear Son . Men will never get another & this is sufficient. The text says he died for us willingly died in our room & stead. None of God's creatures could have taken our place, nor manifested his great love. God himself sacrificed for us</p>
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<p>5. MONDAY. [ 339-26 ] Ploughing spring wheat stubble all day had Fan & Prince as Brisk is lame but I think will soon be all right Got a good piece turned over. I can finish it tomorrow forenoon health and weather permitting. Willie was thrashing peas.</p>
<p><br />6. TUESDAY. [340 -25 ] Ploughing all day. Got stubble finished at noon. I had to fix cattle at noon alone as Willie was at school today. Ploughing afternoon stumpy part of oat stubble it ploughs pretty well. I think we will sow it with oats & grass seeds & leave it or stumps come out. I measured our 2 Xmas cattle 1 6 ft the other Dotty 5 ft 10 in. $70 Time will tell</p>
<p><br />7. WEDNESDAY. [341 -24 ] At S. Carr's thrashing very stormy He has got up a good new house this year & is nearly finished</p>
<p><br />8. THURSDAY. [ 342- 23] Thrashing peas all day 5 bushels also some other chores & fixing cattle which is always under{illegible} Plastering evening</p>
<p><br />9. FRIDAY. [343 - 22] Started to put up two new stalls and cowstable got one nearly finished down part of pig pen which was in the way & tie poles home from bush.</p>
<p><br />10. SATURDAY. [ 344- 21] Forenoon at manger of two stalls made afternoon put up other stall finished tie ropes & poles Got calves tied in next roothouse & year olds into new stable very busy day. Tied cattle with lantern Sold our two fat heifers for $65 to Wilson. Chatsworth</p>
<p><br />11. SUNDAY. [345 -20 ] Our Minister being absent we had Mr D. Ross His subject was the different walks mention in Eph. First Eph 2 & 2 Walking according to the course of this world. 11 verse Walk in them good work 4th Ch 1st verse Walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called. 17th verse Walk not as other Gentiles Walk 5 Ch 2nd Walk in love & 15th verse Walk circumspectly not as fools but as wise</p>
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<p>== 1881. == 31 days DECEMBER.</p>
<p>12. MONDAY. [346 - 19] Took home Uncle W's trusels & returned bag of flour to Uncle G Afternoon got wheelbarrow repaired</p>
<p>Snow all gone once more</p>
<p><br />13. TUESDAY. [347 -18 ] At Chatsworth with heifers. Got there at noon. Weighed them one weighed 950 the other Dotty 840 they weighed more than I expected 1800 a@4c per lb $72. I wish we had weigh scales at Keady Rained all day had waterproof coat got ride home except 2 miles 10 minutes to 11 showers on the window pane.</p>
<p><br />14. WEDNESDAY. [ 348- 17] Got Mr. Duncan's kettle here set up started fire & carried water G.H. came down to give us a hand. We got on very well 3 pigs 2 very good pork & the other slightly poor We are to keep one of the best for summer pork.</p>
<p><br />15. THURSDAY. [ 349- 16] At O. Sound market had 8 bags of oats (cleaned up this morning) 2 pigs & 6 Ducks. Sold oats at 42c per bus pork at 7 per 100 ducks 1.30. 24 4/34 Oats $10.12 Pork 488 lbs $34.16 Oatmeal & sundries $2.28 House $10.00 Cochrane for 5 cows in calf 5.00 Devon's one saw in Pig 1.00 Father bought 2 steers at Alex Hall's sale $28 payable 12 months hence</p>
<p><br />16. FRIDAY. [350 -15 ] Threshing at Wesley Oliver's cold windy day</p>
<p><br />17. SATURDAY. [351 -14 ] Put up tie pole tied up new steers. Then payed Gillis 4.84 Thomson Shoemaker for a pair of calfskin boots 5.00 T Atkins for digging post holes 3.50 James McInnes for reaping 22 Acres 9.50 J. Thomson for 1/2 days work 50c Thats the way the money goes Let it go</p>
<p>Afternoon took home 2 loads wood with waggon (no snow) down load pea straw to log barn and small load to Miss Welch.</p>
<p><br />18. SUNDAY. 4th in Advent [352 -13 ] Isaiah 55 Ch. Ho everyone that thirsteth Etc Notice first the parties invited or rather one party under several names The thirsty Thirsty for riches worldly pleasures power & knowledge a curse, thirst for God and knowledge of him the right thirst & He that hath no money the poor in spirit The wretched & miserable & poor & blind & naked The hungry also To those who feel their need & them only. Next the fast Water Wine & Milk Water for the thirsty. This wine has in it and everlasting blessing. Milk spiritual food for young Christians what a glorious invitation to those who know their condition The terms First Come, leave all false Good 2nd Buy Christ bought it for you accept it. 3rd Eat, we must partake.</p>
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<p>19. MONDAY. [ 353- 12 ] Got Brisk shod 2 new shoes. & piece of old iron & plough beam straighened to fix up his manger with. Fixed manger with it when I came home.</p>
<p>Afternoon cleaned out pig pen & fixed roof</p>
<p>Evening paid Hamilton $12.75 Ballance on townline chopping</p>
<p>Very dark night frost coming out of ground. A brillian light seen to N.N.E. some building burning</p>
<p>20. TUESDAY. [354 - 11] Cleaned up 14 bags Oats for O.S. on Thursday as Miss Bella is coming home. Afternoon pulled 4 drills turnips which was left at fence side & took them home to roothouse 2 half loads Will do well with store cattle</p>
<p>Today has been a very fine day a day one could hardly expect in middle of a Canadian winter. Like the winter days of Auld Lang Syne</p>
<p><br />21. WEDNESDAY. [355 -10 ] Cleaned & oiled the turnip cutter then tried the plough in piece of new land went pretty well. Afternoon ploughed till G. Haverson came over to me. He came down for turnip Straw cutter. Got load on to waggon for tomorrow. Rain tonight</p>
<p><br />22. THURSDAY. [ 356-9 ] Very rainy morning waited a long time for day light then fed the cattle turnips. Faired a little started for O.S. Sold 2 bags on the way for 6 bus at 42c = 2.50. 12 bags on Market 36 bus 27/34 lbs @ 42c $15.45.= 17.95. Spent 1.26. Got Miss Bella at Station. The G. Trunk bought the narrow gauge road & has widened it & put on their rolling stocks powerful locomotives making Toronto in 6 hours. Turned out fine day but cloudy, roads soft.</p>
<p><br />23. FRIDAY. [357 - 8 ] Ploughing all day, stumpy piece beside turnip land. By night the frost was getting rather hard. Two or three hours will finish it now</p>
<p><br />24. SATURDAY. [358 - 7 ] Thrashing peas two floors with flail Afternoon 3 with horses. We had a lamb died to day has been sick for four days. I think the ram must have hurt it. Did not get the peas cleaned up</p>
<p><br />25. SUNDAY. Christmas Day. [359 - 6] Our text today I Sm. 12 & 24. Samuel here would have the people consider the past & it would well for us at the end of the year to look back. How much we have to be thankful for. The Bible in our hands. The Gospel preached Light all around & the support of Christians their help & encouragement to witness for Christ. Oh how much to be thankful for. Therefore let us fear the Lord. Filial fear, honour & obedience. The fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom. Then serve him in truth. Many would serve him but not in truth like Ananias & Sapphira. If not in truth it is no service. And we must serve with all our heart. Take our hearts Lord for we cannot give them to the keep them for we cannot keep them for Thee.</p>
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<p>Cleaned up some peas 10 bus I think Splitting wood & other chores. Afternoon at the Brown's he is getting better</p>
<p>Fine moon lit night and pleasant walking</p>
<p>27. TUESDAY. [ 361- 4 ]</p>
<p>Thrashing peas 4 floors took all day but they thrashed well & I think there will be a good four bushels.</p>
<p>28. WEDNESDAY. [362 -3 ] School meeting day. I was there till one oclock great wrangeling over $25 given to S,S, No 4. Bains on Jushe. Afternoon took Miss B. up to Marmion with waggon. Ground soft & no snow. Strange weather.</p>
<p>Paid James Atchion 75 cents for help in haying. Paid taxes $37.38</p>
<p><br />29. THURSDAY. [363 - 2] Went up to Uncle Havenson's on a visit. At their annual tea meeting at night had good time.</p>
<p>Splendid Music. Tame speeches Good cakes & tea but no sleighing. They realized between $60 - $70.</p>
<p><br />30. FRIDAY. [364 - 1] Came home forenoon ground white this morning with a little frost on the ground. Afternoon drew home 4 loads wood with sleigh. Snowing to night. I hope we may have sleighing for New Years day.</p>
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<p>Hitched up to draw wood for Mr. Currie but roads were very rough took loan loud of our own until the loads get little. We had quite a lit of snow this morning & has snowed more on less all day. Bob & Willie took in barrel potatoes & split lot of wood. I was thrashing peas afternoon. Made halter & tied colt into stall he was quiet. led him to water at night. I guess he will miss his mothers milk to night.</p>
<p>So we have reached the end of another year, & we feel that we have been in the hand of Him who does all things well. we cannot, therefore, but trust him for the untried future, for it is all in His hand.</p>
<p>During the past year all our work has gone smoothly we had no trouble with bush fires which are very prevelant. the harvest very pleasant and winter snow found us with a good store root house. As to health, I have not been a day in bed that I remembere. Thank goodness & mercy has followed us.-- --</p>
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1858
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1859
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1860
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1861
James Cameron Diary, 1862
James Cameron Diary, 1863
James Cameron Diary, 1864
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James Cameron Diary, 1866
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1867
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1868
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1869
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1870
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<p>James A Cameron 30th of Aug 1857</p>
<p>Sunday 31st Cutting oats Began the pease</p>
<p>1st of September 1857 Finished the cutting the pease</p>
<p>2nd Charlie Tupper here I went to Christies & Fraser Mary went to Thomas Munroe her And Ellen cutting oats</p>
<p>4th Ellen to BlackBerries cutting oats Mostly stack of Pease Tom sick</p>
<p>5th Finished the stack of pease</p>
<p>{overwritten in lighter writing, possibly different writer}</p>
<p>First {illegible} 4-5</p>
<p>Letter for And Paper 3</p>
<p>{illegible} 10 1/2</p>
<p>{illegible} Another</p>
<p>Paying for the ca{illegible) 1/3 Donald {illegible} got them</p>
<p>Postage on Letter & Ticket going away 10-</p>
<p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p>
<p>{illegible} March Bought of A Summers S D</p>
<p>{illegible} 1857 to PyCl of P {illegible}nting /10s 5/10 0 .. 5.. 10</p>
<p>{illegible} of {illegible}ay to 5 1/2 yds of Cloth St 9 1/2 5 5 1/2 ... 0... 3...5 1/2</p>
<p>{illegible} of May to 1 Coat 12/ or 12/6 -----12..6</p>
<p>{illegible} of June to {illegible} 1 1/2 8 1/2 --- {blotted out}</p>
<p>4th of June to 1 Coat 28/5 Paid this all 1..8..5</p>
<p>3 Dollars and Cash Paid all this 15-</p>
<p>5 lbs of Wool Paid this up to the 12th {illegible}</p>
<p>{illegible} th of September to 5 Dollars of September 1857 {illegible} 5</p>
<p>{illegible} lb of Shot {illegible} Paid</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron F of W</p>
<p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p>
<p>5th at night, arcy McDonald Scraped got {illegible} Canoe to can {illegible} Putting in oats</p>
<p>Sunday the 6th Hugh Ann & Big {illegible}il from Donald Farquhars here</p>
<p>7th cutting Oats Sandy here & Shields Christie & Suschere {illegible} went to Lancaster for Granys Bundle</p>
<p>8th August Ellen {illegible}ed to McDougalls {illegible} Cradling Wheat Putting in oats</p>
<p>10th Bound Wheat</p>
<p>11th at Wheat Mr Hillard the Light House men {illegible} for sticks the Wheat got Wet Suse here they were here tried the Double Barreled Gun a First {illegible}</p>
<p>12 Crofsed to Bakers Pold {illegible} Sun {illegible} hime up to this Date Gave him 5 Doll{cut off}</p>
<p>{illegible}pes of Carson 4 & 7 1/2 3/4 of Bread 4 1/2 Lard this A F {illegible}</p>
<p>Duncan Cameron & {illegible} took Dinner at s {illegible}</p>
<p>Sunday {illegible} the</p>
<p>14th Mowing Oats</p>
<p>15th at the Wheat Mr McDougall {illegible}ing oats</p>
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<p>1857</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron 1st of October Drawing Drags taking in Corn Old Mr Bovair here Angus came up in the Boquet From Lancaster Taking in the Apples</p>
<p>2nd of October Husking Corn Binding Corn stalks Bovair Thrashing Peas Fixing my Canoe Setting Traps</p>
<p>3rd Crofsed for Granny got my Trousers at Cate Scarbo's Ronald Angus & Batteauce Bovair Came Finished the Husking of the Corn Batteauce & Bravo Went off through the night had Thomas Munroe's Little Boat</p>
<p>4th Ronald Angus Crofsed the Bovairs Came</p>
<p>5th Taking in corn stalks I had a very sore Bak Making a stack of the Pease straw & stalks Andrew Summers took away his mare and Davids mare away too Traided Horses with Andrew the Bovairs Crofsed took a Bushel of Pease Fanning Pease 22 & Peck Busks Jacob Baker here to see Bovair about the Potash Work Began to Thrash the Wheat Wheat, 12 Bushels of Pease in the Box in the Barn The Bovairs Crofsed</p>
<p>7th Bad with a sore Back Putting in the Black Wheat a stack</p>
<p>8th Ploughing Behind the Barn with Andrew Summers mare & Tom Caught a Mink his Pelt Black Drawing Drags got a Muskrat</p>
<p>9th Went for Nuts to the other side got a Wacth got Paper from E C{illegible} & Co 85 Wallstreet Bravo on the spree Drawing Drag Commenced the Potatoes near the House</p>
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<p>1857</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron 23rd of October Went to Bakers with Ashes Got 1 lb of Shot From Andrew 7 1/2 Treat at Davids 1/3 Gave Secor 2/6 for Granny, Went to Lancaster E James McDougalls Trial in Cornwall Great Talk about Allen Cameron & Wife & John Cameron Carpenter or Captain Robert McDonell to pay L 150 Besides Cost for Jame McDougall</p>
<p>24th I went to Bakers at semos at Roses Bought of A Summers 2 lb of Shot 1/3 1/2 Quire of Paper 7 1/2 1/2 lb Powder 9D got the Paper Seen Tom Davis Fits Stephens Found some of the Stolen Rosin behind the Fence a Platefull Our Hugh's Birth Day</p>
<p>Sunday 25th My Birth Day</p>
<p>26th Mowing & Raining Shot a Goose</p>
<p>27th Went to Fort Covington to Mill with Wheat & Corn Bought 1/2 lb Crackers 1/2 worth of sweetys 5D Got the Loan of Albert Briggs Horse & Birch's Cart the River very high East Wind & Snow, stopt at Mr Luke Bowen seen a Black Muskrat that Luke had stuffed almost impossible to go up the Little River</p>
<p>28th Killed the little Hog Ellen Went to Carys</p>
<p>29th Drawing Drags Watching the Raftinor Went to Bakers M Baker Very Poorly the First Time I was in Bakers new house Bought of Andrew Baker 1/2 lb Powder 10D Sundries 4S Sundries 4D Mr Secor to 2/6 for Trousers at A Summers Treat at Davids 1/3 Paid David Bled Baker</p>
<p>30th Friday started for the Scotch River. Bought of A Summers Knife 1/2 Caps 4D stopt at 2 Concefsion {illegible}in at Duncans at night</p>
<p>31st at Duncans</p>
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<p>the 2nd 1857</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron</p>
<p>December 2nd Putting out Manure Ellen & Dan crofsed to Bakers with Ashes McInnes & Son & Mr Naughton & Alan here for the Horse. Steamers going up</p>
<p>3rd putting out manure</p>
<p>4th Angus crofsed for the Ram Bill Bill here about the Ram Went over to Nicholsons at night for the Ram got him at A Grants</p>
<p>5th Killed the Big Sow Shot her 9 or 10 small Pigs</p>
<p>Sunday 6th Got a Rast East Wind Steamers going yet</p>
<p>7th Putting out Manure Crofsed with the Sow to A Summer's Bought my Coat L 2...3...9 got for the Boshure Left A I an X {illegible} Throwing the Sice got 1 Bottle of Musk 5D 1 Pack of Cards 1 small Box gave to F Munroe Sold the Knife to Moses Blondeau 1/3 1 Pennysworth of sweety Gave Dan a Penny A treat to Wet the Coat 7 1/2D</p>
<p>8th Taking home Drags teamer and 2 Barges Went Down Light in Lighthouse yet</p>
<p>9th Putting out Compost Angus Went to S Colquhoun's</p>
<p>10th putting Manure on the Garden</p>
<p>11th Fixing the Cover on the Shed No Light in the Light House</p>
<p>12th Fixing around the Sheds Set My Traps Shot an ow High Wind</p>
<p>13th Preaching on the Front by M Watson \</p>
<p>14th Angus Went to Williamstown about the Skintail Horse Ellen & Dan Crofsed</p>
<p>15 Ellen & J crofsed I went Down with George Bosell to the Point stopt all night took Breakfast at Bosells.</p>
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<p>Dec 24th 1957</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis</p>
<p>Chopping Cord Wood Taking Home Wood Drew up the Big Canoe Christmas Eve</p>
<p>25th Christmas Day Charlie & Suse Here For Breakfast & Dinner Charlie took up the chairs James Hopkins & Buya here Looking for the Old Man. John Frasers Daughter Born sometimes about those Days</p>
<p>26th Angus crofsed James Guin came with him Chopping Looking around the Shore for Mr Hopkins got the Benefactor & the New York Times. A Ticket for John S Frasers N.Y. Bale cleaning the chimney.</p>
<p>St Stephens Day 27th Sunday got a Rat Trying for EEls</p>
<p>28th Chopping Cord Wood</p>
<p>29th Chopping</p>
<p>30th Chopping</p>
<p>31st Last day of the Year Angus Crofsed thrashing Oats 6 1/2 Granny & Angus at Nicholsons Crofsed Early on New Years Morning</p>
<p>1 Day of January 1858 Snowing Good Grofsing in Canoes</p>
<p>2nd Chopping Wood Nomination Day in Williamstown Angus Crofsed Drawing Drags</p>
<p>Sunday 3rd Allans Birth Day high Wind Quin and Thomas the Big Canoe could not crofs the Wind Being too high</p>
<p>4th Chopping Cut 3 Cords Town Meeting Day</p>
<p>5th Angus Came</p>
<p>6th Chopping The Ice Took in the night</p>
<p>7th Chopping and taking home Wood</p>
<p>8th Went acrofs to Francis Island Ice Good put out a Few Bushes</p>
<p>9th Election Day in Williamstown Angus Went Voted for Donald Ban Sandford Chopping put up 6 Cords got a Goose</p>
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1858
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1859
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1860
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1861
James Cameron Diary, 1862
James Cameron Diary, 1863
James Cameron Diary, 1864
James Cameron Diary, 1865
James Cameron Diary, 1866
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1867
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1868
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1869
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1870
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1871
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1876
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1877
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1878
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1879
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1880
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1881
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1882
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1883
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1884
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1885
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1886
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1887
James Cameron Diary, 1888
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1889
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1890
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1891
James Cameron Diary, 1892
James Cameron Diary, 1893
James Cameron Diary, 1894
James Cameron Diary, 1895
James Cameron Diary, 1896
James Cameron Diary, 1897
James Cameron Diary, 1898
James Cameron Diary, 1899
James Cameron Diary, 1900
James Cameron Diary, 1901
James Cameron Diary, 1902
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec 24th 1857</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis</p>
<p>Chopping Cord Wood Taking Home Wood Drew up theBig Canoe Christmas Eve</p>
<p>25th Christmas Day Charlie & Suse Here for Breakfast & Dinner Charlie took up the chairs James Hopkins & Buy a here Looking for the old Man. John Frasers Daughter Born sometime about those Days</p>
<p>26th Angus crossed James Guin came with {ink smudge blurs missing word} chopping Looking around the Shore for Mr Hopkins got the Benefactor & the New York Times A ticket for John S Frasers N. Y Bale cleaning the chimney St Stephens Day</p>
<p>27th Sunday got a Rat {trying?} for EEls</p>
<p>28th Chopping Cord Wood</p>
<p>29th Chopping</p>
<p>30th chopping</p>
<p>31st Last Day of the Old Year Angus crossed thrashing oats 6 1/2 Granny & Angus at Nicholsons crossed Early on New Years Morning</p>
<p>1st Day of January 1858 Snowing Good crossing in canoes</p>
<p>2nd Chopping Wood Nomination Day in Williamstown Angus crossed Drawing Drags</p>
<p>Sunday 3rd Allans {?} Birth Day high Wind Quin and I turned the Big Canoe could not cross the Wind Being too high</p>
<p>4th chopping cut 3 Cords Town Meeting Day</p>
<p>5th Angus Came</p>
<p>6th Chopping Thin {?} Ice took in the night</p>
<p>7th Chopping and taking home Wood</p>
<p>8th Went across to Francis Island Ice Good put out a few Bushes</p>
<p>9th Election Day in Williamstown Angus Went voted for Donald Ban Sandfied {?} Chopping put up 6 cords, got a Goose</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January the 10th, 1858</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis</p>
<p>Preaching on the Front By Mr Watson, a year ago to Day Dan Went for the First time to church, Went after a Gander on the Ice Did not Get him</p>
<p>11th Chopping</p>
<p>12th Chopping Ellen to the Dancing school put the squirrel in a hole in the Beech Tree Mr Quin & I</p>
<p>13th Mr Campbell the Weaver here School Metting on the front Mrs Baker very Poorly had the Doctor 14th. Mary crossed to see. Mrs Baker stopt all Night.</p>
<p>15th came home. Bad crossing at sumners's</p>
<p>16th Raining Quinn crossed over to Bakers HughAnn Came Cannot cross at sumners's</p>
<p>17th Sunday James Cameron & Francis & another {Indian?} trying to get across Angus & Quinn & I went up to Hopkins with him then turned Back crossed over at McRae's Creek Going across to see Mrs Baker Tom the Horse Broke in got him out got in again and drowned Charles & Suse here.</p>
<p>18th Charles here trying to skin Tom Went home</p>
<p>19th Charles & Suse here skinning the Horse</p>
<p>20th put out Poison down at the Hay Island</p>
<p>21st the Custom House officer of Lancaster seizing about this time at Bakers & Sumners's, Tobacco & Boot</p>
<p>22nd hard Frost Angus at Williamstown</p>
<p>23 Chopping Ice Pretty Good</p>
<p>24th Sunday Went to Church to Williamstown with Walter Baker, D Sandy here took away his scates Suse here</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">January 1858</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Monday the 25 of</p>
<p>Chopping 26th the Ice Beginning to get Bad Dan & Ellen crossed. Dan Went for Kennedy the Blacksmith Foggy Weather put in the 2 geese to Fatten</p>
<p>27th Ice not safe</p>
<p>28th Cutting the Black Oak at the North Side</p>
<p>29th trying the Ice crossed Down near Captain Frasers Ellen came across</p>
<p>30th I crossed to Tom Kennedys Seen Angus Bethune at Bakers with a Summons from Young David, put 3 Letters in the P.O got a Delaware Paper Francis Snider very Sick Seen McMartin the Pedlar Ice open at Sumners crossing at Lancaster Angus to Finch</p>
<p>Sunday the 31st of January Freezing hard.</p>
<p>Monday the 1st of February Chopping crossed with Ellen to the Dancing. No Foxes Thrashing Oats</p>
<p>2nd Stormy East Wind & snow & hail James Quinn crossed to the Post Office.</p>
<p>3rd Mr Quinn Sick Angus came home.</p>
<p>4th School Meeting Quinn crossed had a Row with Mr Bruce the Teacher (The Widow Burton child departed on the 3rd) Got the Lend of Henerys Sleigh to take home the Flour, Christees here went out to see Francis. Watch the Dog went with christee {inserted} the school house Burnt on the night of the meeting the 4th</p>
<p>5th Quinn Went off Thrashing oats.</p>
<p>6th Crossed to get the Mare Shod took Down the Irons to McLean got the neck yoke. I got the 10 Dollars from A Sumners put a Letter in the office stopt at {Sernows?} coming home got astray crossing a foot at Davids Seen Big at Cameron for the first time</p>
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<p>Mr. James Cameron Sunday the 7th of February 1858 7th Mr Watson Preaching in Finch Lewis Boseley here.</p>
<p>8th Monday Sandy came gave him 10 Dollars him & I crofsed to Baker's took over a Botte of Wiskey got a Paper From David Summners, Granny & Ellen crofsed Went to see Bovair. Catherine Grant the Widows Daughter very Poorly</p>
<p>9th Thrashing Oats Sandy Went Off Stormy East Wind Fanning Oats 15 Bushels</p>
<p>10th Blary{?} had her calf. Bushing the Road up to Hamiltons Hamiltons a Bee. Good crofsing to Salmon River. Got the constitutional from Donald S McDonald, Suple of Title, Stormy Weather Wind From the West Killed the Grey Gauder Gander</p>
<p>11th Donald Suple had his Bee a Dance in A. Grants house Thrasing Oats Frosty Weather Frosty. {smudged writing that possibly says Killed the ?}</p>
<p>12th Ellen came. Nicholsons here for the Rain toom him home Thrasing the Great Ball at Lancaster in Celebration of St Valentines Day</p>
<p>13th Taking home woof with {illegible} put Poison in the Mouse. Angust Crofsed. Heard Old Mr Cattanach Departed this Life the 2nd Concefsion{?}. Fanning Oats 11 bushels, Got the new Horse got Lost on the Ice coming home to Snider Caisce part of the Road Home. Found at Frasers Point</p>
<p>14th Sunday st Valentines Day.</p>
<p>15th Thrashing August went to the Funeral John Cameron had his Bee Ellen crofsed Drawing Wood Broke the Road to the Upper Point Lost the Cleevis Bolt took home te Birch Runner</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Ash Wednesday 1858</span></h2>
<p>James Cameron Big Island 17th {smudged word, illegible} Angus went to see his Father out at Kin-Loch Garry</p>
<p>18th James Hugh's Birth Day William Lavelette had his Bee Angus MacKory here Old Mr William Chisholm in the Gore Departed this Life Dan Thrashing. Drawing Wood. Bossy had her calf</p>
<p>19th Dawing hay From Francis Island</p>
<p>20th Drawin hay Old Bosell came to Buy the Bottom of the Stack</p>
<p>21st Sunday Charlee & Suse here Hughann here Angus crofsed to see Bovair</p>
<p>22nd Began to thrash the Wheat fanned 5 Bushels of of Oats Mr Pitts From Cornwall here took Dinner</p>
<p>23rd thrashing & fanning Wheat 5 1/2 Bushels Angus crofsed for a Tongue for the sleigh to Bakers Granny came Hughann crofsed.</p>
<p>24th Went to Mill to Williamstown 5 1/2 of Wheat 6 oz Buckwheat 3 of Corn Grist not Done to Day,, I went to the Ket. Ket Island & to Charlies Suse came up Got 3 Mats From Charlie & the London Paper. Dan Went to Bakers took home a Load of Wood. Got Musk From Charlie</p>
<p>25th Went for the Grist to Williamstown Cutting Firewood in the Bush The Lamb Dead Bought Dans Muskats at 4 / 2 = 13 for the Lot. Mrs Baker Poorly</p>
<p>26th Chistee here Going Out to Kenyon Left the Spear & Trunk & plate Mr Charlebois here Fishing eels Suse here, Taking home Firewood Dan & I cut 4 holes for Eels got 1 Ice About 2 Feet Thick Ellen came home Angus went to Lancaster David Sumners wanting my Double spring {illegible} Old Mr Alexander Cameron here Came From {last sentence is heavily faded and illegible}</p>
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<p>February 26th 1838</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Frances Lancaster with Angus had a bottle full Slept all night</p>
<p>27th Charlbois fishing got 4 eels from him Croped with Mr Cameron went to to Kennedys the Blacksmithe with the sleigh to fix, Sorry to see Mrs Baker funeral of Duncan Mr Lincans child going to Lancaster, Ellen Went to Lancaster to the Dancing school Bright Tea shoes seen the Eclipse on the Moon on the southern ilimb quite Plain Went at night to fish eels got 4.</p>
<p>Sunday the 28th Went to Hamiltons, Dan to Mrs Bakers, The Last of February</p>
<p>March the 1st The three men came to fish Before Daylight another gang came caught a good many Olshing Moon for a Bee The first time we went the upper point road with a horse went with Ellen and 6 harlebois train as for as the soft Maple tree on Davids Island</p>
<p>2nd the Men went away I showed them he Place down at the Hay Island Frank Snider Came at night</p>
<p>3rd Frank Snider and I went to Thomas Munroe then over to {illegible} got a Pint of Whisky, The Men Whom came to the B__ David Summers William Spink Rusell Walter Baker Frank Gardiner Donald McGregor James McDougall John Angus McLaughlin Donald McGreew Sanely Grant Cooper George & Lewis Bosell Moses Blondeow Thomas Munroe. Aiken Peter Tobin & Jos Man Landry Roy the Dancing Master, {illegible words}</p>
<p>4th Drawing out on the Ice Dan & J Angus, went to Williamstown,</p>
<p>5th Friday the EELs fishers here took up 2 loads to the stand</p>
<p>6th took 1 of corn & 5 of ashers to A Bakers, Angus went to the Depot for Andrew summers for a load of got none.</p>
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<p>March 7th, 1836 Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake Saint Francis 7th Sunday.</p>
<p>8th Drawing to Davids Island gave Ellen a ride up to Peters Andrew Baker went to Cornwall for the Doctor a great Day playing cards at Summerstown.</p>
<p>9th Drawing wood Dan went to the Dancing School Clarissa came home with them</p>
<p>10th Drawing wood</p>
<p>11th Drawing</p>
<p>12th the Sacrement in WilliamsTown for the first time in the winter drawing wood Went with Tomas {Monroe?} to John Summers for the pig the Thrashing Mill at David</p>
<p>13th took up a load of wood at Hamiltons for Johns. John and folk where with The Mill Thrashed. 14 busheles of wheat Franci here got the load of my Coat at night went home</p>
<p>14th Sunday Angus crossed Mr. Thomas Davis fits Stephens here The Sniders & Mcf Mullin quarrelling at Davids</p>
<p>15th Tohon V York Came Drew a load of fire wood to the house Tom & Clarissa & the Girls went of Duncan Mc Lennan & Barrett here done of the wheat 4 Bushels</p>
<p>16th Began the oats William Hamilton {from?} York crossed Raining Angus (illegible} crossed to the done</p>
<p>17th St Patricks Andrew Summers a Bee William Hamilton here {inbetween the lines is written "a great day at secors house"} the mill went of Thrashed, {?} the oats 48 written over top is 50+ bushles} Ducks covering thawing & raining Hamiltons & the Mill Went off</p>
<p>18th farnning {ilegable} bushles of Oats grab 1/2 Bushle of wheat what was under the Mill Dan thrashing oats angus went to WilliamsTown to see The house, Drawing firewood to the house</p>
<p>19th Drawing wood wild geese came & Black Birds, Went to the Little Island south side Young Angus here for Ash to Make Whippletrees</p>
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<p>1858</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island March 20th</p>
<p>First day of spring. Angus came and went to Lancaster Ice Getting Bad Drawing {Alders & Chips?} Drew the Basswod to the end of the house Took the wood of the ice First laying of the hens Mullng the {soaps taft?} 3 {illegoble?} Running Well Dan Making troughs 3'2 cordor wood on Davis Island</p>
<p>Sunday the 21st Raining</p>
<p>22nd Angus Came Drawing Wood to the Bank. Crossing to Salmon River Yet Frank Guardmen wandering the new house</p>
<p>23 Ellen crossed for granny then crossed to the Dancing school</p>
<p>24th Mary Crossed settled the {illegable} at Andrew Summers up to this Date The Last night of the dancing school a Ball.got a Ruster at {Ballers?}</p>
<p>25th Ellen came Home, gathering cottons found the fox Drawing Wood to the Bank Charlie & (Suse?) here for sticks for Brooms</p>
<p>26th Drawing wood</p>
<p>27th Drawing to the Bank The ice opened Making Molasses</p>
<p>28th Sunday of the sugar bush</p>
<p>29th drawing to the bank about 4 cords in the bush Put in the {illegible}</p>
<p>30th Angus crossed & {Home?} got 4 eels Drawing wood from the end of the house</p>
<p>31st finished drawing just about now 23 cords on the Bank now. A Row about the Dancing Boys to Lancaster John Cary & Sandy Grant. Fishing eels got 8 at the head of the Island 3 Indians wanting to Buy the White Mule Lent them my spear Good Sugar Weather Making vinegar</p>
<p>1st of April, All Fools Day. Jo Snnider here about the House Sniders got their Warning Angus got 6 eels Indians fishing</p>
<p>2nd Angus of Ellen Crossed to Donald McLennans Good Friday Drawing Stones & Steaks set 4 Traps Indian got straw</p>
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<p>Mr. James Cameron Big {illegible: Stand?} April the 3rd. Went over to Bakery to meet Ellen took Dinner at {illegible: secors} seen Hughy Ranllin & Angus the Ice clearing away. A talk of Lane MrDougals being {illegible: married?} & Charlies Here. 4th Ronald Angus here. 5th Angus L Dan croped. Ronald here. 6th Andrew {illegible: Summers?} here at the Timber. Ronald croped with them 7th splitting Rails Angus & Dan croped. hard frost sap Running 8th Thrashing Done Farming 13 1/2 Bushes. Young Angus here for house, got the Boston Paper. Swallows came. 5th Angus croped to see Bruce at the {illegible: LimeKiln?} with Cambell stopt at Donald suple's all night found an Oar in the Bay and the Wheels. 10th Went to Lancaster with Corn 3 3/4 & eggs. Charles Tupper Went along with them took his corn. Brought the {illegible: Decanters?} 6,, 2 pails. I teapot {illegible}. Shot a duck with a ball with the long gun a great distance off. Jack and I at the Upper Point. Sunday the 11th of April, Mr. Watson preaching on the front. Ice going down got 4 rats. Sap running yet. 12th Went to Bakers with 4 Bushels of ashes got 3 spy. 53 Pitchers at Andrew Dunners 2/6 to {illegible: Bopard?}. Took over the chain gathering stones 13 gathering stones. 14th I croped to Bakers for bags got 3 Donald McGorgor came with me for Kennedy Canoe. Mary & Dan went to Lancaster too 3 1/4 of corn. Angus came got the {illegible: Ricemans?} from the Pffrcler that was {illegible: deruting?} men croped over to see Bruce get the clothe got the Loan of a copper from Sarah seen pigeons.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1858</span></h2>
<p>Mr. James Cameron Lake St. Francis 15th of April. Fast ploughing done, the ground very wet. Angus croped got the {illegible: Decanters?} got the fish from Francis. Lence an the Ritt Point. 16th Drawer stones 17 setting the Ritr Point on Fire and the Lower Marsh fishing the calf pasture fence. Lewis Bosell came with {Hughsna stopall?} night. Angus went to finch.18th, Sunday Duncans Birth Day Lewis Bosell went home. 15th Monday croped with Hugh Ame left the Boot at Decory 2/4 to be paid, 20th Went to {illegible} River took 16 bushels of oats to S. Sticker at 30 cents. John Anugs boots 4/2 Allens 2/6 James Hugh 1/3. Bought the {illegible: tumblers?} 6 1/3 fray 1/10 the curtauy. {Tea?} kettle duty. 1 1/2 g wheat to mill raining. 21st Ploughing a little. Dan & Ellen croped with the par for Hughesma. Boots found a ducks nest 5 eggs in it. Measuring the grain for salmon river for 22nd mill 3 g wheat of 6 of oats to streeter. Bought 2 spoony 1/8, tea 1/10 {illegible: Duty? up?} 1/2 tabacco {ileggible} duty 2 1/2. Spent a 1 1/2 at John Allens the first tn'up for the streamer. Bought into salmon river. Bought dry boots from {illegible: Tleeter?} 17/6 to cash 10 / c to 10 /. Due cut the Points at the mouth 9 salmon river going and coming. Henry & Daleh school here for the timber for a summer helped them with the horses shooting at {illegible: because of smug} seen Cucke Dower sold my rats to streeting my mirk & black squirrels the river very high. 23rd ploughing a little. st. Georges Dat. Merrie England . {illegible} Plenty high wind.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">M James Cameron F of W 1858</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake of Francis, April 24. Angus came home. {illegible} a Ducks nest. Wrot {they mispelled 'wrote'} a {illegible}. The steamer St. Helens went down the {lillegile: light lit?} in Johnstons light house on the island. Snowing hard. Lots of snow on the mountains. Sunday 25th The chieftain staft at Daniels island took some wood. 26th Mr Hills Light house lit. Andrew Summer here for the stocks seinow, Francis & Moses {illegible: rtong? strong?} with him Francis got the Pikepole. Granny Dan & Ellen croped ploughing hacking some of the things got the turkey eggs. Old Mr Peter Ferguson departed this life & old Mr Craig departed. 27th {illegible: Ciram? Liram?} came the red mare got a bad kick. 28th Andrew Summers bee high north wind spreading manure on the Ritt Point croped over with hiram & the big bore at Lewis Blondeas house for Francis gave the pikehole to a Summer. Came down to Bodell. The The boy came a crop with us. Old Bodell very down, got the shot {illegible}. A baker {illegible: older?} Craig buried. 29th Semon & Francis came, {illegible: cull?} went to William Stown. Ellen & Jack stopt at home. Jack & I to see about the heard Christes's wife here with the big {illegible: f.latter} to sell. Took home the spear & trunk. 1st Of Mary Dun went to William Stown. I went as far as Barretts with him on Alex Groints new Road. Came back stopt at Francis {illegible: bland?} old bosell set his line ploughing a little Jack & I got a hat. Bovair & Pete here. {illegible: Sema?} here & his 2 boys wanting a canoe gave Sema the little ore. 4th {illegible because of smugging: Charlie?} came up for {illegible} to got to William Stowns stock {illegible}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis May 3 1858.</span></h2>
<p>Ploughing Jack & I Fixing the Gate and the Fence {Ellen?} got 3 perch Charlie Here from Williamstown. Had a Hooker 4 Tuesday. Ploughing . 5th Angus Came From Williamstown Lambs {Lambs in superscript} After Bossy 6th {Donak?} Suppe Charlie Rose & Pete Bovair here with the {scor?} had hard work with hen, Got Her home that night 7th Ellen & I crossed to Bakers Gave {2?} Rate to A.I. Baker Left back at Home seen morning {Pedlaz?} Dunlop & McMartin Ploughing a Little came Down to {Semoros?} to see the Boy Left my Boots with {secor?} to stretch Bigger 1/2 the Tea (illegible} shot sent of a Letter to E.C. Cooper 85 {Mill?} Street new york {Jersey?} City with 1 Dollar {E?} losed paid the Postage Had a {Rourid?} of 2 From Davy 8th Ploughing Broke the Point Sowed 2 1/2 of Rease James Stuch & Dan Came Bargaine for 3 Dollars a Month Dan Went off took the Mop George Bosell going out with Dan. got a Letter &sent one Back Old Bovair Came went to Lancaster for Lines for his hooks him and Pete Had Bakers Came took 1 Bundle of straw to their shanty at the h{letter e over a}d of the {Planed?} 9th Sunday Mr Ferguson Preached on the Front John Cameron got his girl christened. Ellen to Church the Boys & I went up to see Bovairs shanty Thunder & LIghtening Ellen stopt at Bakers all night 10th Ellen came home Francis & Henrys Girl came with her Bovair crossed took home my Boots from Secors Bovair set his Line Francis here with his hog Christee here Ploughed the Garden Ploughing Back of the Barn Cut backs {Frausen?} More Chickens 7 of them 11th Ploughing {surcring?} {Peahe?} some Finished them about 3 Bushel</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May the 12th 1858 Mr James Cameron</span></h2>
<p>Bog Island small pigs 5 of them More hands 12th planting the Garden with 3 kinds of Potatoes Bovair got a sturgeon for the first Bovair crossed over came Back high wind had a small {smeather?} got Last going to his shanty Bought 2 needles over at Bakers. Shelling corn for the hog {Sniders?} Moved to {Leives Blondeau?} 13th Bovair here for his Breakfast him & Pete Got 2 sturgeon Ploughing Back of the Barn The Collar Hurting the Mare Henery, George & Francis {illegible} here Holy Thursday; Friday the 14th Finished sowing the Pease about 4 1/2 Bushels sowed altogether. 15th Ploughing a Little set the stake for the Lina Bovair crossed seen Angus at the Front sent a Letter home Ellen at the Garden 1 Bed of Onions planted the Mare sore with the Collar hurting her 16th Bovair Came had the Plough {Point?} not the right kind {Clrickey?} with him {Batteuce?} going to be married or was married on the 6th of May Francis here some Beans {Thomas?} Davis Fits Stepehns here caught a Lamb after the Little Pigs trying to get them home 17th Monday Killed the Hog Tom got a sturgeon From Bovair Lewis & George Bosell here William Hamilton & Sandy here got a sturgeon From Bovair got 3 1/2 of Wheat & 2 of Oats some Beans & pumpkins seed 18th Moses Blondeaus Raphael at A Grants Ellen there Lews Bosell here for her Went with Bovair to the Line {illegible} Farming the Wheat {Coshing?} the Line at the River 19th A Simmons here for sticks a Fight after the Raphael {illegible} {Darndy? Mrs Spinks Wife Daughter paid Brauas 1/4 to Andrew</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Francis May the 20th 1858</span></h2>
<p>Hugh Ann came Lewis & George put Heracrops Went to Bakers Old Bovair & Pete and I Bought of A {Summers?} Salts H {Saleratens?}{Suling?} Seedles {illegible} 1/2 paid Heard of Mr Spinks Wife. Came home seen to Sniders. {Watter?} talking about his {coft?} no points Went to Charlie about going to Williamstown Jack & I {Hooker?} to Charlie & a price of Pork La Perch & Tom Cotters here to see {Boavo?} for sturgeon The Indians in St Regis getting their Water money Friday Morning the 21st Charlie Here Raining all Day 22nd Charlie & {Jack?} Went off took the Pork and Wheat & Basket Ellen & Hugham crossed with Bovair took a Paddle to the Basin & Salt to Bovair {Clucky?} Back with Bovair young Goshins 6 or 7 trimming the Hickory Trees Let out the Horses to Graz 23rd Charlie came Heard of {illegible} A Baker & A McInnis here for sturgeon from Bovair Russell A {Calve?} 24th {illegible} Day {Birth?} {illegible} the Black Mare to Work {"Jim of Copkins here" written above} alone planted Nigger Toes or Cow Horns as come call them Christee here Lent him 1/4 of a Dollar to Buy sturgeon from Bovair to 1 Basket From Christee paid Bovair a crops with clucky Moved his shanty for the 3rd time the {Arabran?} went up Full Steam Ploughing & Harrowing the Potatoes {illegible} at the Back of the House put 25 planting Potatoes Bouvair croped Bought {Tan?} of A Sniders 6 {cent symbol} 3 {cent symbol} to Be paid Nicholsons here with Bouvair for the Canoe to take the {storing?} the J {Slasch?} as then said Chickens 26th Fixing the Red Canoe Christee here with 1/3 paid {text cut off} Bouquet Aground out before the {Door?} {after?} Boards at Christees Began to plough some {Ellen?} & Ellen Came & Henerys Girl Bovair Crossed no candles</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Big Island May the 27th 1858</span></h2>
<p>Henerys Girl went Home. I went to Nicholsons for the Canoe John & George Came Home with it 2 Men Here of a Barge for Sturgeon sold one of Bovaris to them 28th Ellen & the Bovairs went to Salmon River Sent a Letter to E.C. Cooper & Co 85 Wall Street N.Y. {P.B or P.D..?} Got Jimmys Pants {"Tea" written below} & Cotton Ploughed the piece of Corn Below the Butternut Tree, Began Before the Door to Plough put in the sheep, Let The Horses out at night, Mosquitoes getting Bad, The Ground pretty Hard to plough 29th Ploughing Before the Door Put out the Calves to their Pasture. Turkey Chickens {now?} Bovair Crossed 30th Went to Christees Jimmy & I Got the Boards at {na?} Howta's Island Thomas Monroe here Mary {Yon?} & Duncan & {Dany?} Charlie Rose & {Annie Jo?} Snider & {illegible} Rob Summers & George Bosell here Henerys 2 children and {Semas?} 2 Boys Butchered the Sturgeon for Thomas 31st I crossed to Bakers for the {P Rout or P Point 2/6 Ln?} Black 6{cent or shilling symbol} 3 p A Treat From David Took the Crackers from Bought of A Summers 2 yrs of Cotton 1/6 1 Cap 1/3 {Comle?} 6 Buttons Thread {1?} (3/4 {illegible} Planted some Before the Door Sent David Summers his 2 Bushels of Oats with Bovair seen A McRory on the Front Andrew J Baker away on the Bouquet By Mistake Gave {illegible} Goat to Bosells to {Fise?} to make small {Arewettra?} for Milk</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron I St Francis 1st June 1858</span></h2>
<p>Bovair sowed about a Bushel of Wheat for the first Wheat sowed Planting Beans & Pumpkins at the Butternut Tree more Wheat in Corn Grown Blow the Butternut Tree Put Poles to the {Hope?} Saved about 2 of Oats Back of the Barn cut the Ears of the Lambs 2nd of June Plough at the Lower Point Bosell home with the Goat 7 1/2 Price went to Fish Perch 3rd Ploughing Lower {illegible} for {illegible} rows Potatoes out the Line at the {Hoop?} {illegible} "{sowed 2 of oats Below the Barn" written above} Bovair 22 Semons Wife here about the {Graines?} shelled the corn 4th of June Went to {Sahron?} River Bought of {illegible} 3 1/4 of{Rowder?} 6 {Copper?} 1/2 lbs 4 1/2 Bought of J Cameron & Co 1/2 lbs Tea {illegible} 1 Line 7 1/2 1/2 lbs Tobacco 7 1/2 Bought of B. Baker 2 1/2 {illegible} 1/6 per yd. {3/9?} 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 {Elastie of Fuset?} yd 1 1/2 {illegible} pipes of candles 3 {cent symbol} Handkerchief 6 {cent symbol} Bought George 3 Dishes 1/3 {illegible} here Planting Potatoes & Pumpkins Henerys Girl here all night Jimmy Staving 5th Ploughing on the Lower Point Jimmy sick Henerys Girl croped with Bovair Dan came Covair went off Left his Line Plate Bowel {Turnbler?} Planting Potatoes & Beans Before the Door Farming Wheat 6th Sunday Went to Charlies Tom Davis Came got 2 sturgeons one on Bovairs Line 7th Ploughing Dan Went off with Charlie in the Canoe took the Barrel of Crackers & Plants Thomas gave me a Hair Line gave me 11 {cent symbol} after the 1/4 I gave to Bovair Tom {illegible} his hooks</p>
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<p>List of Books By James Cameron Goldsmiths Animated Nature in 5 Vol Byrons Works Against the Fears of Death or Christian Consolation The Fulfillings of the Scriptatures "The History of England History of Scotland History of the United States I Dictionaries {diarist crossed out writing} 2 in English 1 in Galic 1 in French Parley's Universal History Charles 12th of Sweden, Shipwrecks of Disasters at sea Bonnapart Gacirlun, {diarist wrote "Lent" above last word} Book {diarist wrote Lent above last word} of Fate The Pirates {diarist wrote "notes" above last word} Book. the Indian B Letter Book, Book of {diarist wrote the word "fixing" above last word} of 1000 songs. Burns Poems. T Champions of Church Testaments, alfred 1 vol. 3 cooking Books. Lord Broughham Popular Geography schole geography + atlas Mathematicks Geometry T Grammars {diarist wrote "2 or 3" above last word} Latin French + English Note Books 5 Cyphering Books Copy Plates The Hospital Book Water Cure Mrs Parlingtons Carpet Bag of Fun Tales of a Granfather (Life of Robert Bruce Peter B has got this) got it)</p>
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<p>June the 7th a New Boat goin Down the name {author leaves a blank},, High wind killed a sturgeon</p>
<p>Tuesday the 8th M Donald + Wife here shearing the sheep for Captain Fraser Point Lorant sheared our sheep Rankin here sowed W Rest Before the Door planted corn Tom set his Line with the Buoy to it Charles Tefferes here from Williamstown took 2 Bags of the Tennet Jimmys Boots stopt all night 9th Marys Birth Day Ploughing Looking for Toms Line. Tom went off to {illegible} another, went to semos to came {illegilbe} potatoes semo on the Boshure</p>
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<p>James Cameron. B.T.L. St 4 June 14th 1858 The Indians Down about the Drowned Man Gave them 40 on {?} of Rent snow Plant the Rest of the Potatoes 11 Bushels in all I went to Nicholsons for a Bolt for the Point of the Ploughgot 2 the {illegible from mould on page} stole. {?} Dish and a Paddle gave 5 lbs of {illegible from mould on page} to Semos to Be Niturned. {illegible ink blotting} Back of Garden finished it. very wt. Luns Bosele here stopt all night 16th Christee here got Tolaeao Ploughing A Na ee the Montreal & he Boston the Boston ahead us far aas I could see; 17th SOwed wheat 1 Bushel, PLough McInnish here with the Mare & Colt. set a fire Occt{?} for Ashes {diarist doodles with ink on page} Mr P Baker Dn To James Cameron June 10th Lent a I. Baker 2 " 7 1/2 1st of July lent a I. Baker 3/5 {?}0.6.4 1/2 June 10th to 1 muskrat 11 January 17th to 1/3 tea I. Baker {illegible small text} 0.2.3 {illegible text ink blotting/scratched out} ashes 4 Buy 40 1/3/up oak 2/y 1/2 5/ 1/2 3' Douglas to to 2 /12 Ashes 2{?} 2"1 November 5th to 2 bushles 1 peck {diarist writes vertically within line} 5 5 4 40 ______ 5 2 {diarist resumes writing normally on lines} 1-5 {diarist begins writing vertically at bottom of the page forming a list} Potatoes 12 Dollars 2 {illegible ink blot} Neapay {?} 3 Dollars {illegible ink blotting on next 3 lines in his list} cutting the Peaes I {?} Day morning Paid 2/6 Huron a {?} 1/2 6 Dollars Corn & Potatoes sew & Paid {?} Potatoes {diarist makes naother equation further down} James Cameron {illegible} {diairst makes another vertical list closer to the bottom of the page} Thrashed 4 of Pease Huey got 1 1/2 {?} Lashey 11 {?} 51 of oats {?} 15 of Thrashed Wheat 3 1/2 I thrashed</p>
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<p>{top of page limited visibility from molding} Mr James Cameron The Steamer America Went Down Began snowing the other Piece Oats Behind the Garden hoeing 19th Went to salmon River with Wheat & {illegible from mold} Bovain with stingeon sowed the rest if the {illegible from mold} Bonight of I. Cameron & Co 4 yds stinting 2/ 1 lbs tea {illegible from mold} 1 Thumble 1, Bought of Johnson 1 Thumble P. Got 1 Dish from Grange 8 cents, Bought of B. Baker 1 Jackkife 1/~ 1 lb sugar 6 2 caudles 3 2 yds of Cloth 3/~ 1/2 yd Cotton 3 Button Thred 4: Matches 1 paper 3 {?} P 1 Luart. Wheats Dan 2/6. Cash swapt fats Gave 7 1/2 to Boot Gave Helen {illegible from mold} Patrick Glackan or Lankin & C Frankie here Had a {illegible from mold} 20th Sunday {?} on 2{?} Victoria Pat{illegible from mold} here Pat Gave me a 1lB for stingeon 21st Bought {illegible from mold} 2 from Bosele for the 1/3 and I stood in the {illegible from mold} Pat took Breakfast Walter. Frank & John {illegible from mold} here with their Eatine{?} Horses Pilots {illegible from mold} from the Gateau 5g then Ellen croped {illegible from mold} Plants, & A Loaf of Bread to 6 luckey {illegible from mold} Pike & Perch trouting 22nd Our {?} Birth Day Ploughing for Buckwheat Hoeing Potatoes Making the Fire & the Fences Frances Dog came {illegible from mold} here Bosells here with linnings Pants paid {illegible from mold} for them 1/~ cash gave hem my Pants to {illegible from mold} 23rd Hoeing Beans Potatoes fulling Cotton Cutting {illegible from mold} Painted the stearn g the Big canoe Rob Jack {illegible from mold} Hamilton here for stingeon 24th set the Big [illegible from mold} fire Harrowing sowed Hay seed Lost my Knife {illegible from mold} up at the Fire steamming the corn at the upper {illegible from mold} Peet the calve out of the barn. Banshed {illegible from mold} a race 25th Ellen croped with Brans to the {illegible from mold} Bosells here with my trousers told them {illegible from mold} stand in the hay 2/` sowed {illegible from mold} Place of Buckwheat. 26th {illegible from mold} from Williamstown Allen went with them {illegible from mold}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island June the 2{7} 18{58}</p>
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<p>Sunday the 27th Bravo here for flour 3½ lb lot salt Francis here Semow here Charlie here Sent 4 B of Oats with Charlie to Williamstown John & Jim Nicholsons here.</p>
<p>28th Semow & his crew here at the Potatoes Bovair Raising his Line Stephen Tyo here & Peter Baker Ellen Came home to 3d from Semow for Butter putting the Calves on the Pitt Point taking home Ashes Put in the Little Pigs cleaning out the Barn Gave Semow a Little Pig Going to Work in the Hay for a Day or so Ji{?}y stuck crossed with Semow A strange Man Going about in a Little Boat The Horses hurted the Dog.</p>
<p>29th St Pete & St Pauls Day Charlie come from Williamst{likely Williamstown} Brought 1 Box of Matches and the 2 Bags Back Smallman here Fishing. Jack and I went roun{d} the Island Hoeing some rain E & West Wind took home some Ashes</p>
<p>30th E & W Wind A Ra{illegible} Out Before the Door The Last Day of June The Coteau Pelots here stopt all night had Breakfast Tom here for Ellen to go the Banshee Passed the Sallabarey at the Pitt Point.</p>
<p>1st of July the Pilots Went off Tom & Ellen went off Andrew Cameron</p>
<p>2nd Conga Bel{off page} Raising a Barn a Dance to Be gott{H}icory the Pilots, at the Corn Hoeing Mr McDougal here Left his Bo{se} & Bag Bosells took it Over</p>
<p>July 2nd Went to Bakers with Ashes Jack and I pu{t} {black obscuring writing at left edge of page} to my accompt Bought a pair of Shoes {possibly for} {3/?/2} from McLeods Man Tom came with Ellen home the Jar to Be returned the Red{off page} Horse Drowned at Bakers Wharf. Took J{illegible}s {writing at bottom obscured by mould}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron B T L St F July 3rd 185{8}</p>
<p>Went to Fort Covington or French Mills holding American Independence the Fashion Went to Beauharnois with about 80 couple at 2 Dollars a Peice took 1 Bushel of Wheat 1 Bushel of Buckwheat 1/2 Bushell of Corn Bout 1½ lbs of Tea Or 3½ lbs. 1/B. 2 pc " 2/6 " Soda 4D Bottle to be returned 1 Glass of Soda 3 cents Stopt at Lukes had Dinner Stopt at Moviles seen to 2 plugs of Tobacco 3D Took Old D Cameron up the Ra{off page} Mrs Laplante in Salmon River and second seen Rankin Suse supposed to Be Drowned Ellen Hughann Jack and I went Down to Charlie's after Dark no one there But Ponto Came Back Sunday the 4th of July American Independence A Great Storm of Wind and Rain John Cary Walter Baker Sandy Grant {A} J. Baker & Sarah and Amdea Laplante George Bosell & Lewis. Moses Blondeau after Being Down with John Rankin.</p>
<p>5 of July</p>
<p>Our Johns Birth Day. the Americans Keeping it for the 4th of July Charlie here took Dinner Jack and I Looking for stic{k} in the Bush for the Cart Francis here got 1 Trace of Corn bot the Barrel from him 2/6, Semow here at his Potatoes</p>
<p>6th Bosells taking up their Lines Lewis here Ellen & HughAnn Crossed working at the cart Howing the corn at the upper End of the House</p>
<p>7th Found an oak stick, Frances wife found one Charlie here at the Ashes Arrawettra here going to Christees.</p>
<p>8th Charlie & I at the Potatoes</p>
<p>9th Finished the Potatoes at the End of the House</p>
<p>{Writing at bottom by different writer and not clear.} {illegible ta{blacked out} I {illegible} McDougall {illegible}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron 10t{h} {July}</p>
<p>HughAnn went off Charlie went off Arrewetra here Granny came Bought and eel from Henerys Girl 3½D Cash Raining Very Hard Save your Life here Old Lablaw & Boy Thunder & Lightling S Acrament in Lancaster those Days</p>
<p>11 Sunday Raining very hard high Wind.</p>
<p>12th Orangemans Day Raining Making Trenches to let the Water Run of the Wheat & Oats</p>
<p>13th Lablaw's Boy went with Francis to the Raft Lablaw went off. Left his axe Francis here about the Oak Grey & Son in Law here got sticks for Padd{off page} got Milk 4½ D cash gave Jack 1/2 penney {E}llen on impudence took 4 Cash Began the other car for the Cart</p>
<p>14th Dan Came took Henerys Dog. Went to Williamstown Charlie and Dan & I took 4½ Bushels of Wheat 4? 4 Bushels of Oats 1/2 Bushel of Salt the Jars Stone Churn & Knife Basket Stopt at the Lancaster Bridge gave Dan 2D for crackers 4D to Charlie for pint of Whiskey the River very high going to Williamstown</p>
<p>15 Coming home stopt at John McPherso{n} Rapids to Fish Smoke & Read seen Greer took Angus McGilles across the Ri{off page} stopt at Charlies seen Francis at his corn Left 3 Bags with the Wheat in to be Returned Seen Johns Letter concerning the ___.</p>
<p>16th Semow at his Potatoes Granny crossed with Semow Ellen & Jack to Bosells to get his cloths made Sent the Broad Axe to Nicholsons with {word obscured with mould but could be Semow} Shows in cornwall</p>
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<p>July the 17th 18{remainder hidden by black mould}</p>
<p>Mr. James Cameron on B.T.L St Fra{black mould - likely Frances}</p>
<p>The Shows in Lancaster - Cleaning up Stairs Black birds Beginning to Flock A {R}aft out Before the Door Very Sick heard the music from Lancaster. Making soap</p>
<p>Sunday the 18th Christee here Walter & Sarah Baker here Charlie here</p>
<p>19th Went to Salmon River Charlie & I Bought 1 scythe 4p 2 rakesDS 1/6 1 pair of shoes 6/3 1 lb of Tea 1/3? 1/10½ 22/1½ Tobacco 3D Powder 1/2 lb 1/2 Shot /4 Starch /6 Candles /3D Whiskey 7½ 1/2 lb crackers 14 ) to 6 yds of shirting @ 10D per yd 5/- Thread & Buton 1 lb sugar 6) Angus Moses Allen McInnis Andrew Sum{o} here Old Angus Grant for the Mare I got 2 Eels From Henery at the Upper Point Bosells a Bee cutting Francis Island</p>
<p>20th sent Word with Henery to George Semo Cutting Hay at Christees Island D Baker's Men Working at the cart Put the Bell on Russel.</p>
<p>21st George Semow Came at 2, o,clock Fixing the cart Grinding scyths Henery got the Gaff hook. Found an oak stave</p>
<p>22nd Mowing the Grove Raining</p>
<p>23rd Went for chips cut a Hicory took ha{mould - could be half} the Bark Raining</p>
<p>24th Arrewetra here wi{mould} Grannys Basket</p>
<p>? Mowing Back of the Garden {J}enny Lind & Passport a Race</p>
<p>25th St James Day. Went to Charlie's Tucked against the East Wind Took Dennis there had a Round & Sugar Mr Thomas Davis Fits Stevens here George Went over Christees here George Bosell here & McIntosh took Char{mould}</p>
<p>the 12th From Charlies, Left the Hospital A Man Drowned Buried on Thomas Isl{and} All the Little Pigs Dead 12 of them</p>
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<p>Semow here to Mow, Got a Basket from Francis Wife. Made 6 coils of hay Tom Fishing Gave Semow a Stave to make a Paddle for {turning} Semow wanting George to pay for the Canoe</p>
<p>27th Mowing Tom here.</p>
<p>28th Tom Went off Mrs Gray Jacop and His Family here Gave Jacop Padde to make Gave Grays Son in Law Axe handles and paddles got a Paddle From Mrs Gray Got a Sturgeon From Lashey at the Upper Poi{nt} The Mare had her Colt on the (27th) Tried McInniss Mare to Work Tried our own</p>
<p>29th Mowing some after chips Went to Cachintoga Isla{nd}</p>
<p>{written between the lines} The Colt Dead</p>
<p>30th Mowing</p>
<p>31st Mowing & gathering Making Coils Francis children here.</p>
<p>1st of August or Lammas Day. Charles here {written above the line} Shoes 7/6 got the Loan of my short Gun. Shot a Mink. George Went to Williamstown for the horse Andrew & David Summers here Lewis Bosell here Christees here George & Jim Nichols here A Great Hurra about Paget Sound.</p>
<p>2nd Au{g} Semow came across with George got 1/3 {off page - might be in} Williamstown Fixing the cart Mo{off page} Thistles in the Evening</p>
<p>3rd Went to Bakers 2½ of Ashes to my accompt 2/1 1 scythe stone /4 got Walters Mare & Collar got the Lottery Letter from A Summers by Paying 1 Postage and giving a Recipt got the scow Fro{m} Mrs Summers got 1 Coarse Comb from Andrew Summers 1 Quiat of Wh{off page} 1½ Returned the Jar to A Summers Got A. Summers Johns son to come across with the scow Ellen Crossed gave her 4 {mould covering words} in the first Hay</p>
<p>4th George Sick, Ellen ca{off page} {mould covering word on left}th here from Chatuaguay</p>
<p>5 putting in & Mowing {mould} Handle in the fork Allen came</p>
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<p>the 6th 1858</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island, Augst</p>
<p>Angus & Jack Went off Putting in Hay</p>
<p>7th Putting in Hay Mowing</p>
<p>8th Sunday Preaching on the Front By Mr Ferguson. Ellen & George crossed a very warm Day. the Squire very low at Careys.</p>
<p>9th Mowing & Putting in Shot 2 Chucks Bosells then About the Peak George crossed for Cap & Shot /11D Paid</p>
<p>10th Mowing the thistles Drawing up the 10 Peices of Timber. Put them Behind the Barn Making coils</p>
<p>11th {Charles} here for Dinner Running I caught a Pike & Perch) Begin to Mow the Oak Field in the Swamp George & I Then Worked getting {too light to read properly.}</p>
<p>12th put in a Load {of} hay Turning the hay Went to Semows got A pig From Semow</p>
<p>13th Went to Salmon River George & I Bought J. Cameron 1 lb Tea 1/10½ Cash 1 Paper Tobacco Bought of Winkler 1 Bunch of hair Pins 4D Bought of Congdon 1 oz of acid /3D Bought of Baker 1 Quart Whiskey 7½ 2 lb sugar 1 p 2 combs /8{?} sweetys 2D yeast /4D crackers /1D 1/2 lb Candles /6 1 Handkerchief /6 for George) stopt a While at the Custom House. Led George over withe the Doctor to the Squires Came Home alone Left his Gun with Whitney The Squire Poorly</p>
<p>14th put in 2 Loads of Hay Cutting in the Swamp Ellen & George crossed Old Lablaw here got his axe had his Fiddle Ellen going to Kirk with Bakers George Broke a Paddle</p>
<p>15th Sha{illegible}Died Raining at night East Wind Gray Son in Law took the Axe handles got milk Allen & George & I for Long B Berries</p>
<p>16 Went to Bosells for Ellen</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron 16th August 1858</p>
<p>Went to the Kit Kit Island for Eels Went to Christees for Charlie not at Home Got Eels at the Kit Kit Bosells Began the Pease 4 of them Went to the Upper Po{off page} Traded Knives with Henery got 2 Eels to Boot Got 4 Minnow Hooks from Henery Found one of the sheep dead</p>
<p>17th Bosells here at the Pease Mowing Put in 5 Loads of Pease Charlie here. Bosells Bad with the Measels</p>
<p>18th Began the Stack of Pease put 3 Loads in it. {written above line - Squire Cameron departed} put another Load in the Barn up on the sticks put 3 Loads in the East end of the Barn Bosells Finished the Pea{se} Some rain Henery & Boy here fixed the Paddl{e} High Wind Rafts going {illegible}</p>
<p>19th Put in the Last of the Pease 14 Loads Making coils in the bak feild Fixing the Fence the Horses bad shot at Luck</p>
<p>20th Took one Load out of the Oak field Running put one Load in the East End of the Barn</p>
<p>21st Dan came. Mowing some Down at the Pond {illegible} put more thistles on the {illegible} Found {?}est in the Weeds Got 2 Eels From the Indians got a Paddle From Jacop Sundey the</p>
<p>22n Raining high Wind New Corn</p>
<p>23rd Crossed with Dan. Gave Ellen 6 pence Took home the Apples From Suples. Bought of A. Summers 1/2 lb Powder - & 1/2 lb Shot Plate paid Thrashing Pease</p>
<p>24th Thrashing Put in a Load of Hay Fanning.</p>
<p>25th put up the Hogs Semow Began to thrash him & Be{off page} Went to Salmon River Bought of D Cam{off page} Combs 5D Cloth 2/6 Tea 1/10½ Matches 6 penc{e} Bought 1 lb of tea 1/3 & 1/2) 1/11½ 1/2 for George Bought Blonde 1/8 Whiskey 1/3 Tar 1/6 Rosin 8</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Augst 25th 1858</p>
<p>Bought Lead Pencel 5C 1 lb Shot /6 Thread 3{?} sweety 1/2</p>
<p>26th of August Went to the Kit Kit from Eels Went to Charlies got {illegible} & A Hook Ellen crossed gave her 1/3 for Eels at Henerys Got 5 Shooting at the Black Birds.</p>
<p>27th Semow Fanning the Pease 25 Bushels Semow 2½ of Pease Semow Went home. Rainng some</p>
<p>28th Bosells here for the pay of Cutting the Pease got 5 Bushels George Crossed at 11 o clock</p>
<p>29th Sunday Walter Baker Charlie Mose Rob Summers Moses Isacc Blondea & Lewis Bosell all here up From the Long - Black Berries Allen got hurted in the Forehead</p>
<p>30th Granny Came. George here Sick with the Measles got Vinegar & a Bottle The Indian Charles Cook & his son-in Law here got Potatoes, Paddle Stuff some tobacco & Milk.</p>
<p>31st Ellen came from the Raffle, only 6 days gone. {written above line}Allen McDonell Dance (Giving out Jobs on the Road on the 30th) Drawing 6 hips put in 2 Loads of Hay out of the swamp The Black Birds very Bad.</p>
<p>Wednesday 1st of September</p>
<p>The Indians making an oar & 2 paddles got 1/2 Bushell of Potatoes to Get Eels for them got a stick for to round the Edge of There Canoe for making the oar Lent them the Gimlet</p>
<p>2nd Moses Blondeau & Julia & Sarah Baker here Fixing the Red Canoe</p>
<p>3rd McLean theBlacksmith here Got 6 Square peices 1 Elm 2 pines, 3 Hemlocks. Went to Munroes for shingles Raining</p>
<p>4th Ellen Granny & Allan Charlie all went to Lancaster 6 Dozen of Eggs got Sugar gave Charlie 2 pence for 4 Eels & 1 Pickerell from the Indians got the Gimlet from them cutting some of the oats Back of the B{page corner cut off}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron September the 5th Sunday high Wind,</p>
<p>6th Nicholsons here for the Big Canoe to go to Salmon River had the news of John Duncan being in Sail. Put the Hogs in the Pen Before the Door. Henery here to Dinner shot a Duck a Saw Beak</p>
<p>7th Jacop here Arrewetra here Jacop wanting to Make Brooms Allen Roy here got the Loan of the Canoe to go to Salmon River took Dinner</p>
<p>8th Henery & Boy here took Dinner & Supper Wind High Francis Came home some things stole at Francis house & at Frasers Henery sued for the Road Work gathering Oats Black Cherries Ripe</p>
<p>9th George Came Put in a Load of Oats Cut 5 sheaves of Wheat got Sick and Went home Jim Nicholson home with the Canoe put in another Load of Oats. Bought 3 Basket of the Indians.</p>
<p>10th Friday McInnes took away his horses Christee here got the Loan of the Spear & Jack got a Cupfull of salt Brought a Knife here that they took in mistake from Williamstown Allen & I a Fishing Raining tonight</p>
<p>11th Cutting Oats The Indians Left their Fat Hens here</p>
<p>12th Sunday Preaching on the Front Caty & Dan came From Williamstown Sent the 2½ Dollars with them.</p>
<p>13th Began to Reap the Wheat Francis here Went to Francis Got 12 lbs of Pork on accounts of What he owed m{e} Ellen & Dan Went to Fras{k}ers {?} Sandy Came Charlie here Got some Eells From Charlie</p>
<p>14th Put in 2 Loads of Oats Francis Semo here for an Order, the Black Birds Bad</p>
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<p>the 14th 1858</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron September</p>
<p>Went to Salmon River Sandy & I Bought of David Baker 1 lb candles 1p Quart H Wines 1/3 1/2 lb Powder 1p 2 lb Shot 1p 1 Bunch Cotton yarn 7/6 I owe 2/6 on the Cotton yarn yet 1 pipe {1/2} Bought of Dan Cameron 1 lb Tea 1/10½ 1 paper of Pins /4½D pence 1/2 lb Tobacco 7½D Made a Bargain with Old Mr Buchannan for the Oak stick Mr Luke to take it up 86 lb q Pease 5 york shilling a Bushel took Back the Pease Seen John Ferguson & Peggy in Fort Covington Stopt at Lukes coming home Gave Grindell Streete{s} 5p in Cash towards what I owed him</p>
<p>15th Binding wheat put in 13 stooks of Wheat for the First.</p>
<p>16th Raining all the Indians here from the Kit Kit Got 2 axe helves & 2 Paddles Gave Gray 1/2 Bushel of Potatoes Bought From Gray's Son an Umbrella 2/6 Birds Bad.</p>
<p>17th Dan Sandy & Caty Went off put them to Peters B. Door The St Lawrence aground above the Light House the Whitby Propeller tried her Broke the Line & Left the Charlevoix came Down. Hitched to her and towed her up to Cornwall Firing at the Blackbirds Spreading the Sheaves</p>
<p>18th Raising Potatoes to take to Williamstown Cut Broom sticks.</p>
<p>19th Arrewetra here with 1 Broom. I went to Charl{ie} took Dinner there got some caps from him Allen McInnis & Isacc Blondeau here about the Squirrel hunt took home Charlies shir{off page} Looking at Flags of All nations on Handkerchief)</p>
<p>Monday the 20th The Squirrel hunt I & John Carey & Duncan Grant here shooting at them my Powder too coarse Ellen Crossed to t{he} Dance The Lower End Won Bakers Sale</p>
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<p>A Man in the Wilderness asked of Me how many red Berries their Grew in the sea. I gave him an answer as quick as I could As many red herrings as Grew in the Wood</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Sept the {written above this line} 21st 1858</p>
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<p>{J}acop here swapt hickory for Paddle Bought {illegible} Brooms 1 Basket put in 5 stooks of Wheat Before the Rain Thunder & Lighting the Birds very Bad</p>
<p>22nd Granny came John Nicholson put her across Gave me some Caps Gave John a hen Chicken Ellen came from the Squirel Dance.</p>
<p>23rd put in some Wheat</p>
<p>24th Mowing some Wheat Went to Nicholsons for John to Reap John came across with me took his Rifle</p>
<p>25th Reaping John & I Christee home with the spear & Jack Grinding his axe I crossed with Ellen to go to the sacrament in Williamstown. Stopt at Francis Bought Pork of Them</p>
<p>26th George & Mat here Charlie here all night going to Salmon River Gave 7½ to Charlie for Whiskey George Semow here got a 1/3 for his Wages</p>
<p>27th putting in Wheat John Nicholson came cutting Oats him & I Walter Baker & John Carey took away their Horses Ellen & Caty came from Williamstown George Nicholson here sent 1 Dollar on acc of the Cotton Yarn 1/2 Dollar to come yet</p>
<p>28th Caty Reaping John & I. Finished the oats Behind the Garden Tried Jess to the Cart Went well put in some of the Oats & Whe{at} Bill here Tom Davis came</p>
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<p>29th putting in Caty Reaping Began to Rain</p>
<p>30th Tom & Granny John Went off Angus came Allen went off</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron 30th a Sept 1858</p>
<p>Bought the Stove of Walter Baker took out 2 Bags of Potatoes 3 Brooms 4 Axe handles. Wheel Allen & Mrs {K}imb{?} Got 1/3 cash Treat at Davids & Quart at A Sum{mers} Got the Loan of a Bottle From A Summers Went Down to the New House got the Key at Peters Came home</p>
<p>1st of October the Barge at the Lower end of the Island Bill & John Came Went to Salmon River Bought of G Streeter 1 pair of Boots 4 Dollars paid 2/6 on them Gave him 1 Dollar on the old accompt all clear for that Bought Allen's Boots 6/3 paid for them I owe him 3½ Dollars on m{illegible}yet Bought of Baker 1 lb shot 6D 1 Thimbl{e} 1½</p>
<p>2nd Cutting the Last Oats Green Broke the scythe Mowing the Hay in the Back marsh Brought home the Load Broken slates From Bovairs Shanty</p>
<p>3rd Leurs hence Bosell her{e}</p>
<p>4th Semow at the Potatoes George Nich{off page} cutting hay Marsh Before the Door. Put in some Wheat. Cutting & B{n}ding the Corn stalks took up a Load of Pumkins 83 Semow Raised 17½ Potatoes Caty Reaping</p>
<p>5th George mowing the Back Marsh stopt all night</p>
<p>6th George Went home Ellen & Caty we{nt} to Williamstown called for Charl{ie} {part of page torn on left side} Semow Done of the Potatoes 56 Bushels altogether took them up in the Cano{e}</p>
<p>7th put in 2 Loads of Wheat Bega{n} to Rain. Ther{off page} Going up E{ast} Wind</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Oct {written above this line} the 7th {covered}</p>
<p>Taking the Rest of the Pumkins up Ellen HughAnn James Hugh Came</p>
<p>8th Taking the Potatoes up From the River</p>
<p>9th Thrashing Pease 2 Bushel Gave Francis Gi{v}(off page} 7½D for Pork</p>
<p>10th Preaching on the Front Ellen & HughAnn crossed to hamiltons James Hugh & I to the head of the Island Big Bi{off page} here for a Chain and Coat to go to Williamsto{wn} Ellen came</p>
<p>11th Court in Williamstown Sandy came. Squirrel hunt in Lancaster Taking in Wheat & oats Drawing chunks of Boards</p>
<p>12th Nicholsons here making their Stack of Marsh hay took home my coat Thrashing Pease</p>
<p>13th Went to Salmon River stopt at Luk{es} the Fair Day in Dundee Bought of Louis Christe{e} 1 Axe handle 2D Bought of James Camero 1 lb tea 1/6 1 Box of Fair Pins 3 seen Mrs Hopk{off page} and James a treat From Luks Wife to be Paid talking to Luke about the stick a Dog Fight in Dundee</p>
<p>14th Windy Set a Traps for the First Time Semo & George here to thrash Pease</p>
<p>15th Angus came James Hugh went {off page} took 1 Bushel Pease 3 Bushels Potatoes Apples & Nuts 1 axe handle Semow Done Thrashing</p>
<p>16th Fanning 19½ Bushels Ellen crossed George Nich{ol}son here Wild Geese came Ducks Begin to Hock in the channel Sandy Went to Williamstown with 19 Bushels Potatoes 12 or 15 Pumkins 2 Chest{illegible} 1 Bank Box Gave him 3 Traps to Get Fire{e}d Gave him my Watch I went to Andrew Summers to see if there was a Letter from Mr Luke. The Steamer Caroline sunk on the 14th)</p>
<p>17th Sunday all alone Ellen & me</p>
<p>18th Shot a Du{illegible} Charlie came fixing my Traps</p>
<p>19th the Games in William{stown} went to Salmon River with Charlie.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Lake St Joseph</p>
<p>{B}ought of Baker 2 Box Cap 16 cents 1/2 lb Rounds {off page} lb Shot 1p 1 Quart Whiskey 1½ bought {off page} & J & J Cameron 1 lb Tea 1/3 1 box of Matches {off page}Lowe 5 {fi?} pence to the Said Firm {off page}lie Bought his Boots stopt all night</p>
<p>{21}st Banking the House Christee here on {off page} 20th Brought a Basket of PumKins got a {couple Loads of Powder 1 Load shot Lent {off page} Traps to him the Water Falling very Lo{off page} the Marsh took home a Load of Chips</p>
<p>{2}2nd Came for the Cows got my shirts from Williamst{own} {A}ll alone now</p>
<p>23rd Semow & Lewis Bondeau setti{ng} lines stopt all night high East Wind</p>
<p>24th Wen{t} {off page} took the Red Canoe me putting the stick {off page} of the Marsh as the Water was high {off page}gh's Birth Day</p>
<p>25th My Birth Day {off page} 2 Rats. Banking some</p>
<p>26th Christee home with {off page}y Traps {outlined in a box - Jack}</p>
<p>27th Charlie here for Salt {off page}hy McDonell Fisherman here for the sheep {off page}enrey & Semows Boy home with the Canoe The {off page}opeller. Indian, Went up</p>
<p>28th Chopping some</p>
<p>{2}9th Drawing Drags</p>
<p>30th Went to Charlies {words off page on both edges} Morning tied the geese & TurKies G" & "{off page} {Ch}arlie came went to Williamstown 1 Bushel of Pease {off page} Bushel of Nuts took 3 Basins took Back the Chi{off page on both edges} the Canoe at David Ross's</p>
<p>31st Holy Eve {left side words covered with black mould to the bottom of page} home stopt at Greers stopt at the Lancaster {illegible}dge Charlie to Frasers 9D came home took Dinner Cha{off page} {illegible}ouse Killed a snake Charlie</p>
<p>1st of November {illegible} Lasky here swapt 10 Traps for his G{off page} {illegible} Island</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Big Island Nov 5th of 1858</p>
<p>Charlie here Killing the Hogs John McGillis Ellen & Caty Semows Boys taking up the line Jim Nicholson home with the chain got the Sicle & Paddle</p>
<p>6th Went off with the Pork high Wind</p>
<p>7th Charlie went off Hunters at Charlies gave him a peice of Pork</p>
<p>8th Chopping</p>
<p>9th Went for Semow & Went to Bosell's for Charlies Pants</p>
<p>10th Went to Bakers with 2 Bushels 1 peck of Ashes 7{?} per Bushel 1/7 Hamiltons had a Ploughing Bee Tom Kennedy A letter from his Father I took the colt from the Mare</p>
<p>11th Chopping</p>
<p>12th Went Down with Charlies pants Met him coming up with his ashes turned Back gave me some Buck Shot & Leds Went with him to Bakers. Bought of A Summers Powder 6D Pipes 1½ 1 sheet paper & 2 pens 1D which comes to 8½ paid this Had a Treat at Davids 7½ Paid Archy Grant & Walter settling about there Wood Witness me. Took home the Big Canoe in McInnis house for the first time 2 Frenchmen here Fishing Eels stopt all night</p>
<p>13th Fishing Eels in the forenoon and showed them the Places Snowing and raining</p>
<p>14th Went off got 1/2 Doz Cap from them Gave them a hicory {pole and helve}</p>
<p>15th St Batte niece here with a note from Charl{ton} concerning going to mill Stole my Lines Feeding the Cattle Shot a Black Duck the Hawk Killing the hens</p>
<p>16th Thrashing Wheat cleaning the Big Pipes</p>
<p>17th Thrashing</p>
<p>18th Fanning 1½ of Wheat Plucking Ducks</p>
<p>19th Chopping</p>
<p>20th Dan came Put fire out at the Lower Point Gildersleeve runing here now Andrew Summers got his goods</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island St Francis. Nov 21st {above line} 1858</p>
<p>Semow & Henery here taking up their Line 12 years to Day since Donald McMuster Departed this Life got 4 hooks from Semow to get 3 yet</p>
<p>22nd Dan & Killed the Sheep Dan Went off took file scates Wool Eels Apples</p>
<p>23rd Snowing taking home Wood</p>
<p>24th Made candles for the first A Race Between the Ranger & the Whitby the men that had the Pine came Brought my Plain Spearing Eels in the Mud got 2</p>
<p>25th The men went off</p>
<p>{written between the lines} mowing some Light house</p>
<p>26th Mr hill here about the sheep</p>
<p>27th Mr Key, Peter & Solomon here for the Sheep All Day Running for them got 3/5 from Key</p>
<p>28th Big Bill here Christee here got a Br{illegible}</p>
<p>29th Charlie here Grinding his axe no Light in hills Light house I went to Baker Bought of A J Ba{off page - could be Baker} 1/2 Quire of Paper 4½ 1 Plug Tobacco 7½ Poison 1/3 1 pipe 1/2 soap 4D 2/7½ paid this Captain Fraser Lost got Charlies 4 coppers Bought of A Summers 1D hoar hound Candy Got candle Wick & Bottle milk 1 Plug of Tobacco at Nickolsons</p>
<p>30 St Andrews Day a Raffle at Lancaster Set My Traps in the Upper Point</p>
<p>1st of December Drawing Hay & Wood</p>
<p>2nd Went Down to Charles took up his Bea{ns} 1/2 Bushel and his Dog</p>
<p>3rd Went to Bakers 1/2 Bushel Pease & the Beans Bought a A Baker 1 Quart Syrup 11½ Got 1/3 & 6 Gave Back 2½D Bought of A Summers 1 Quart Whiskey 7½ 1 lb Sugar 6½D 1D worth sweetys 1 plug Tobacco 2D sent of a Letter 6D paid Came home Fishing Eels got 2</p>
<p>4th Charlie went hom East Wind Drawing Wood Began to Sno{w}</p>
<p>5th Stormy</p>
<p>6 Chopping</p>
<p>7th Chopping the Little Bu{off page} {illegible}swelled The Hawk & {?}rot playing the Devil on the {edge of page torn off}</p>
<p>{figuring on bottom of page}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis December 8th 1858</p>
<p>9th Thrashing Wheat</p>
<p>10th Thrashing & Fanning 1½ Bushel of Wheat</p>
<p>11th Drawing Drags Windy Weather setting Fire in the Marsh Behind the Barn set 4 Traps</p>
<p>12th Sunday a Fine Day</p>
<p>13th Went around the Island Shot a Duck did not Get him cutting hurl{s}</p>
<p>14th Drawing Drags a very fine Day Wild Geese come again</p>
<p>15th Went across Bought of A Summers 1 Quart Syrup 1/4 lb Ginger 2D 2 oz salts 4D pipes 1D Hoar hound Candy 5D Granny at McInniss house</p>
<p>16th chopping stove Wood, Around Looking at canoes</p>
<p>17th not very Well cleaning the Big Pipes pretty cold cutting Drags Fixing the Pistol This Evening the Ice has a Notion to take But That Wind is {writing changes} Beginning which hinders it From taking</p>
<p>18th Freezing Pretty Keen taking considerable in the North East End of the Island Drawing a Few Drags Ducks plenty Flying about a Cold night The Cattle Harty and Smart</p>
<p>19th Frosty and cold E Wind Flurries of snow 1 hen Froze by stopping out of her house.</p>
<p>20th A very Fine Day Drew some Drags Tried the Colt with a Rope to lead to the Water Thinking of crossing Left it till tommorow The Full moon came in Fine.</p>
<p>21st East Wind The White owl came to visit again set a Trap for him at the Lower End Began to snow. Its a Blowing Hells Gates Through a Ministers Wig Drifting & Snowing. chopping. Put the Calves in the Barn</p>
<p>22nd Went to the Upper point to turn my Canoe took home a couple of Drags North Wind the Ice not taking much except the Bays</p>
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<p>December the 23rd 1858</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island Lake St Francis</p>
<p>23rd Of any time this Fall the Ice had not such a notion as this Morning as the Anchor Ice partly Jam'ed between here and Christees I went to the Upper Point to Fix my Canoe Drew home a Drag Fixed the Canoe at the Lower Point Fixed and Drew the Big Canoe & Red Canoe the Boat and the other Canoe all in a Block on the Stocks. Before the Door. 3 & Boat Before the Door & at the Upper Point and 1 at the Lower Point making in all 5 Canoes & 1 Boat Freezing hard ice not taken yet and its night 1 hen Froze</p>
<p>24th The Ice taken Between us and Christees {written between the lines} Count Day in Williamstown. But the Air hole is Before the Door Took in the afternoon. Between us and Francis Isla {probably Island} crows Flying about</p>
<p>25 Christmas Day all alone crossed the Ice in the afternoon met henery & Jim Nicholson on North side of Francis Island Went to Henerys no Christimas came Home ice not very Good Jim HopKins crossed at Davids Heard of Lewis Bosell got his Foot Hurted Shot at a Gull and Killed her as I supposed put out my Canoe and She Began to Flutter and Went off</p>
<p>26th Sunday Charlie came up I went to meet him Henery Lashy and Jim Nicholson came to Fish Eels</p>
<p>27th Charles went to the Store for me 1 Quart of Whiskey 7½ Bushing the Road on the Ice. Snowing & Thawing Some of The Ice Thin at the Little Island</p>
<p>28th Charlie went home Gave him a)</p>
<p>29th Charlie went to Lancaster Came up here to Tell me about the Baker had Molasses & Bakers Bread Bushing the Road to Hamiltons</p>
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<p>the 29th 1858</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island Dec</p>
<p>East Wind The Coldest night this Winter As yet. Set 2 Traps for the Mink at the Upper Point</p>
<p>30th Charlie here a Cold Day and night Potatoes Froze some</p>
<p>31st Charlie Went off The Last Day of the Old Year Went to Lancaster Got 5 Loaves 2p Firing the Old Year away Went Down to meet Charlie Making Candles The Owl Flying around The Ball in Williamstown to night.</p>
<p>1st Day January 1859 Charles here Nicholsons taking away their Stack of hay got the Loan of a Rope Charlie Went home</p>
<p>2nd Sunday All Alone went to the head of the Island</p>
<p>3rd Allens Birth Day Council in Williamstown I went to Bakers Bought of A Summers 1D worth of sweetys got a Paper From Davy Andrew Baker got the Molases out of the Barrell 5 went Across 2 of Nicholsons & 3 Bosells to hunt Rats got the Coat at Bakers pipes {written above line - almanack 4?} Went the Upper Point Road Came Back by Francis Island in at Nich{off page} at Semows Dan {T}renon Departed in Williamstown the Road not Bushed at Summer's's but good crossing</p>
<p>4th at home cutting Wood Set out poison 3 Bates for the Fox the Water commencing to Rise on the ice</p>
<p>5th Drawing Drags Angus Came had a Basket of varieties took Back a Broom & BasKet of & history of England for Ellen Horse Rug & an Almanack a roman paper Writing the Song the California Boys Eel Fishers Down on the Ice</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">December the 23rd 1858</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Jim John's Island Lake St Francis</p>
<p>23rd Of any time this Fall the fee paid not such a notion as this Morning at the anchor fee partly {?} between there and {?} finished I went to the upper Point to fire my ganet drew {too faded to make out} a drag fixed the ganet at the Lower Point fixed and Drew the Big Canoe {can't make out word} Canoe the Boat and the other canoe all in a Block on the stocks Before the Door. 34 Boat Before the Door at the Upper Point and 1 at the Lower Point making in all 5 canoes + 1 Boat freezing hard ice not taken yet and its night then froze</p>
<p>24th The fel laken Between us and ChusteesBut the cut hole is Before the Door took {line written above} count Day in Williamstown in the afternoon. Between us and Frances{something is written after Frances but it is difficult to read} crows flying about 25 Christmas Day all alone crossed the Ice in the afternon met henery + Jim Nicholson on North Side of Francis Island Went to Henerys no Christmascame home ice not very good Jim Hopkins crossed at Davids Heard of Lewis Bosell gather foot Hunted shot at a gull and killed her as I supposed put out my Canoe and she Began to flutter and went off</p>
<p>26th Sunday charlie came up I went to meet him Henchy Lashy and dim Nicholson came to fish eels</p>
<p>27th charles went to the store for and 12quart of Whiskey 71/2 Bushing the road on the Ice. snowing + Thawing some in the Ice shin a the Little Island</p>
<p>28th charles went home save him a 25th charlie went to Lancaster came up here to tell me about the Baker had Molasses + Bakers bread Bushing the Road to Hamilton</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">the 25th 1858</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Sir John's Island Dec East Wind the coldest night this winter as yet, set 2 traps for the Mink at the Upper Point 30th charlie here a Cold Day and night Potatoes frozen some 31st charlie Went to Lancaster Got 5 Loaves 2/1 Firing the old {granary?} Went Down to {?} Charlie Making Candles The {?} Flying around The Ball in Williamstown tonight 1st Day January 1859 Charles here Nicholson's taking away their stack of hay got the Loan of a {Bothe?} charlie went home 2nd Sunday all alone went to the head of the Island 3rd Allens Birth Day council in Williamstown I Went to Bakery Bought of A {Summer?} 1 D worth of sweetys got a paper from Davy Andrew Baker got the molasses out of the Barrell 5c went across 2 q Nicholsons 3 {?} to hunt Rats got the Coat at Bakers {?} {written above line " almanack 4"} Went the upper Point Road Came Back By Francis Island in at Nich at Semours Dan {?} Departed in Williamstown the Road not Bushed at Summer's's but good croping 4th at home cutting wood set out poison 3 Bates for the {?} the Water commencing to Rise on the ice 5th Drawing Drags Angus Came had a Basket of varieties took Back a Broom {?} Baskets of varieties took Back a Broom + Baskets of be history of England for Ellm{?} Horse Rug + an almanack a Roman paper Writing the song of California Bays Ell fishers Down on the Ice</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">January the 6th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Camero Sir Johns Island Drawing Drags from the Pitt Point Went to the fish Ells cut 2 Hooles got one 7th chopping Looking for Broom Sticks 8th Went to m{?}amstor heneries Dog here heavy Wind Last night middling frosty after the rain Sunday the 9t{cut off} preaching on the front a very cold frosty Day and the night the frostiest on record with no wind angus came as far as Bosell{cut off} with the horse got 4/4 1/2 in cash from him for the ginger and soap got the cloth got a Basker the Dog met uson the Road near the Roman church She {?}ed Boy wanting the Pistol the Broach to the fixed the Cattle all right 10th a cold Day something wrong with the small Bull, choppig stove Wood 11th very Cold & Wing fit{?} seen a fox night Back of the house the calf Bull Died Skinned him almost impossible clawed Part of the pipes and the top of the Big stove 2 Mack suns in the West before th sun went Down v i Right over her She out holebefore the Door shutting up wonderful 12th Drew home 2 Drages very Cold 13th took my trousers to Bosells Daid for them 2/{too small to make out} George & I went to Fort Covington Bought 2 pipes at a luimmas 10{?} a treated Davids 71/2 David gave us a Ride over to hopkins got my Catalogue from Evans&co {can't make out word} The Dog followed us gave Lukes wife the Clear met John York on the ice Bought {ink blot}amen ginger 6D soap 1/3 Bought of J. Jean sugar 10 1/2 serting 4/7 3/4 Braces 7 1/2 Bought m{too small letters}n mak{cut off} 1/3 sweet 4D got the Broach fixed 7 1/2</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">January the 13th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Frances Kenneth Mr Donell taking a Load of tea across got a Ride home from him stopt at Kenneths for the first time I was in his new house got a treat came Down to Bosells made supper for gorge & I came home 14th seen the Fox around the Barn 15th charlie here 2 trained up fishing Eels at the Door {the marriage of Laplant Girls, squished above the sentence} Charlie got the Loan of World Commadore and one boy age Round the The Ice with the Rain freezing on the trees coming Down making a have in the Bush 16th Sunday all along slippery walking for the Cattle to the River 17th cast wind + stormy in the forenoon Charles Rose + george Bosellherd took home my trousers had a game of cards 18th Braking the Road to Draw drags the crust about {written above the current line} Walter Bakers Bee a Danel at a gran{can't make out last word} an I 1/4 inches thick 15th Drew some Drgs {a, written above} Went to Nicholsons for a Rope got it took home their Bottle charles to Williamstown John McDonalds wife departed in the glen on the {left blank} of January 1855 20th Old Bull + going Bull Smithehern trading horses gest event of Grey stopt in his Place took out the wheat 3 bushels &ce on and the nest {?} bery fence Day a Raffle to bee at Williamstown to night Lent my Dream Book to Billmuth 21st St Agnes night the faster + stocking night 22 chopping John Nicholton for the Mill The traps stole on george Bosell & him Nicholson 23 Sunday alone 24th tried grey draw well</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">January the 24th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron opposite Charlotlender Went to Bakers Bought got J Baker {can't make out word} sugar 7 1/2 paid bought of a summers 1 Quart of syrup 10 paid 25th Burnss Birth Day drawing for 2 Drags paid went to nicholsons for their cutter {written above nicholsons} Clucky here gave 3 pence of salt stopt all night Tehy in salmon River about the traps 26th not very well got ready to go to Williamstown got there about Dusk 27th went to Dundas Street got what I went for stopt at L Smiths chained the Bull Dog 2 came home by Lancaster met Robert McKillop after coming from Montreal came home then went home with nicholsons cutter 28th chopping 25th Dan came Brought my shirt sent him to Bakers for 1 Quart of molasses 71/2 1lli sugar 71/2 Paid Drawing Drags set Poison in the Bush: 30th Watch came home after being away since the 13th of January Dan went of gave him 1 pair a bore katechsm{?} 31st Monday Began to thrash wheat Ihiashs about 2 Bushels</p>
<p>1st of February went to Bakers. Nicholsons came home with the mill Bought of a Summery hint 14 got a paper frome J Munroe John Carey very poorly in to see Campbell the weaver 2nd fanning 2 bushels of wheat Thomas Munroe here for fur 14 Rats 10/6 1e Mink - Jessema, a Bee to Day Drawing 3rd very stormy & wind 4th Went to Charles Supper for his ashes gave him 1/10 1/2 cash for them charles came up with me I went to Bakers 6 Bushels of ashes 5p and 5p Cash to be put to my account which Leaves me in Dept 3/</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Feb 4th Bought of a summers 1 Quart syrup + whiskey which came to 1/3 paid seen Horatio at Bakers 5th Semo came to thrash I sent his Boy after nicholsons cutter did not get it gave the Boy /3 Breakfast charles went home I went to Williamstonw stopt at Bosells got a Ricles from the RailRoad crossing from Mr Gregor Meads a Barbain with Gudgeon Sunday 6th Got a Ride to Framcis Island expecting Semo tomorrow 7th Semow Did not come went to Semows chopping for Walter Baker 8th James Ranald Married I went to Williamstown Brought 2 Bushels of Wheat 5 carpet Balls woold 1 Sheep pelt 1 calf skin asee spy slaps to get fixed Left the far Quart took Home Bread towel 9th came home Before Daylight semow did not come 10th Semow and son Francis came sent Francis to a se{letters too faded, could be m's}urs for Whiskey 7 1/2 paid jant Denee + Big Bill here for the new House treated them 11th Francis went home George came in his place 12th Tanning wheat 4 and near a 1/2 Semow got the Loan of a Bag of 1 Bushel of Wheat sent for the Load of Nicholsons cutter did not get it Went to Williamstown Meet 5 rear on the Ice coming for straw sent Gudgeon got 2, over at Earls got 3 coppers from Dan Je Laplants child Died + another on Sunday take in Williamstown {ink bleed}ront out 1 1/2 Bushels Wheat 2 Baskets 1 Cook Book 13th Came home got 3 loans came up the Glen Road in at Campbells for the Books he was away came Down. By Hamilton on the Ice 14th the St Valentine Celebration at Summerstown Williamstown Lancaster & {ink bleed or mark too thick to make out final word}</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">14th of Feb 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Went to Lemows Lemow Lick could not Trash B {symbol above B that I can't quite make out} I went to Bakers Bought of a Baner half gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 Paid deen Donald Summers Raining. 16th Drawing{?} Drags at Semow put out poison chopping. 17th Charlie here looking for cranberries {words are written over a couple times, hard to make out what exactly Cameron is trying to say. First would could be 'he' and the second could be 'nathan'} sant a nee in the new House 18th i went {sentence squish above says 'James Hughs Birth Day'} to Lemow & nicholsons at the {word is too squished to make out} he cut my hair. 15th went to Fort Cowg{?} Bought o{letters are faded and disjointed, finding it hard to put together} Cmeron 1 Bunch Cotton yarn 6/3 1 lbs sugar 5 cents 1 pennys worth Candy Put my letter in the box 1 down & 18 cents paper{?} all for Mrs Partingtons Carpet Bag of t{?}n mcfses{not sure if this is a name} Evans & co 677 Broadway new York got a Ride over with Dug Rose Henery and Dan De nee on 2 Baywood Logs got a Ride Back from Patrick Buchanan stopt at Lukes had 3 grapes not paid came to Bakers then home got Ready for Williamstown started at 5 oClock sp{this line is written over multiple times so the words are difficult to decipher} Seen Mr pudgeon got the Watch paid 12/6 a Man filled at the RailRoad crossing Seen Thomas V Sandry Mr Donell in 7 rench Mills James Hopkins married some time the fore part of this week to Mrs Jaraux{?} 20th come home Sunday from William Raining some High Wind snow melting on the Ice shawy weather. 21st went to Lemow at night ice slippery Lemow chopping for Peter B Grant Walter Bakers Big Horses came home very Poor from the shoentry 22nd Watch came home the Dog and only stopt one night 22nd went of Thrashed 1 bushel of oats</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">the 23rd 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Febry 23rd Looking at the poison nothing at it but mice mice {?} eating mice Went to Lancaster{?} Bought 1 plug Johaneeap 1 Cake cheese 1/5 19 and tape /2 from a J Baker which comes to 2/ Paid thes Bought of a Summers 1/2 lbs Candles /6 meat{faded} /4 envelope 1/2 comes to /4 1/2 & Paid at Davids 2 Treats 1/7 not paid a Seen wat Glacken Left a Letter for John Canery Seen James Davidson a Quere Lad summers a Bee putting over Logs Left my mits at Bakers Seen clary, very bad with a Cold a Dance in the new House 24th East Wind chopping going the bee at Frashers to Lancaster filling{?} a Waterhole 25th 26 East Wind Stormy Drifting and snowing some cold gathering Rags & Paper Rags found a Mouse or Rats nest in the hay a Tin Barn fall at clea {written above this line is the sentence 'Williamstown Francis Laplante'} 27th I mistook it for Saturday it was Sunday I went to Williamstown stopt at Thomas got a Treat in the P.O got to Williamstown Daster DAvck as usual 28th Came home Lost My Watch either in the House or Raising up the cutter Shaft shingling of Lembow here before me Came home went to Lemows came home began to thrash Oats 1/2 Bushell</p>
<p>1st of March thrashing Wheat 1 Bushel an Indian here. 2nd of March thrashing 1 Bushel Went to the Post Office got a Letter 1 Book of a catalogue 10 {'D' above 10} here to be Paid the soirle{?} in Williamstown Sold Locket came down to Lemoeux my mits Last I Bought a Pair frane to Pay for them 1/3 3rd Court Day in Williamstown I went to Salmon River Paid Luke 6 pence I owe 4 pence Bought of Knichall 4th ginger 2/0 Bought at Baker 1/2 lbs Tea /10 8 got an alm made for nothing</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">March the 3rd 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis In Mr Huttons Shop came across to Summers Bought of a Summers 1/2 lb candles 0/6 paid got Phillip Lalonde to come and thrash Bought 1 plug Tobacco /1 {?}ullies commenced the Oats 4th I went to a Summers Bought 1 Quart Whiskey 7 1/3 1 Quart syrup 10 1/2 paid Philli[ went off thrashed 3 1/2 Bushels gave him 1/3 cash Chucky here wanting Tea & salt got it wanting to see if Lemows father might come and Thrash put the straw out of the Barn in the shed 5th i went to Williamstown gave Andrew Summers the catalogue of Books seen A Mckary gave him a hide Brought out the Locket the Book Mrs P{resot fo the word and the next are too faded to make out} Br{faded} fun the Beg Pot and 2 Bushels of Oats Quart of vinegar and 4 lb of ginger 6th Came home went to Simors for to see the old man went to Charlies Charlie came up the old man came Lemow Boy a Drawn oc Tea 9th the Old man thrashing at wheat charlie went home Tom Davies here Brought Cabbage plants 8th stormy The old man and I tannin 2 /ack stroke measure Tom here 9th ash Wednesday Tom crossed I gave him 2 ragons{?} to fire I went to Salmon River Bought 1/2 lbs Tobacco 7 1/2 Twisted Ball 5 cents Paid grange 2/6 {ink blot}ught 250 crackers 6/3 paid Luke 4 Bought of Buchannan 1/2 lbs powder 7 1/3 came hom went to Williamstown Brought out the Beaver skin Tom Kingsmill took out the cabbage Plants got my watch glass Broke</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">10th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis March the</p>
<p>came from Williamstown Semows Wife for straw for Hats Wild geese in the airhole before the Door for the first that came 14 or 15 of them crows plenty ice good yet Went to Salmon River Bought of Mcinkley 3p worth of crackers about 12 lbs Bought of dad{?} Cameron 9 Balls of leverett{?} yarn in Balls at 3 per ball 45 cents Bought of David Baker 1/2 gallon syrup 11 per Quart 1/10 1 pint Whiskey 4P{?} the Loan of a Bottle to be returned helping Allen N {symbol, could be &} Finn's with his Load of Logs the Little River getting Bad but Prople travelling on it yet 11th Fine Day Taerament in Williamstown Black Burds came poisoning crows 12th tanning Wheat 5 1/2 Wheat stroke measure. Went to Williamstown took out 2 Bushles of Wheat took the cotton Balls 8 and 1 Before Ice good get in the channel The Big barn Begin Sunday the 13th came home seen my mumae there Bomen came 14th went to a Summers a foot Bought 1/4 16 candles 3d 1 1/4lbs of nails 4th a seisure at Kennehts Barn of Tea Tobacco Mike Anderson + Bruce up from Lancaster helped Derby with his Boxes{?} to get away Drawing Brick for the school house Archy Grant in a rage about his Bush got the Tablet Paper got a Tose{?} skimer him me and the old man chistel Here meat the store 15th the Ice not good I went to the Little Island Sturgeon Island South Side crows dying with the poison.</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">March the 16th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Sir Johns Island Lake St Francis One cutter came Down the Ice I went over to See to the Little Island Ice opened at Francis Ice opened Before the Door Down to the Sturgeon Island Fixing Irons on the Boxes up stairs 19 Panes of Big glass 2 of small glass 2 Big ones Broke 17th St Patricks Day in the flaming{?} tanning Wheat 6 1/2 Bushels thats 14 Bushels the old man Thrashed, not a going to stand for Lemo. Began the oats a fox on the Island laying for Eels got none 1 Catfish Ice moving very slow Robins came cutting the Traverses and Drawing them in one place christee or some one crossed over at the foot of the island 18th Raining Bonum. Mending his Maggasens {written above Maggasens "-or Moccasins"} East Wind Ice moving slow I Shooting commenced Ducks in abundance Lots of Hay and straw pease Wheat oats some corn stalks 15th Thrashing Bonum Ice going Down 20th He and commenced to Lay the first Day of Spring and it Sunday Went to the Head of the Island 21st Shot a squirrel Ice going slowly 22nd shot a Duck 23rd Launched the canoe at the Lower end shot a Duck Charlies here brought 4 Quarts corn I went to Bakers Bought &{?} a. 1 Bar{?} 4 lbs cod fish 8D paid Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/6 1 plug tobacco 6 for Bonum 1/2 for matches paid. sheets at Bakers 24th went to the Bush for Trader{?} forks for Bonum 25th Raining the Ice not away from the shore yet Bell here for the Ride Canoe to Be returned monday 26th done thrashing Began to tan the oats 16 1/2 Bushels Bonum crossed to Lenow I went up to the store stopt at Sidney's</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">Lake St Francis</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron March the 26th 1859 Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/5 + 1 plug of Tobacco /6 which comes to 2/3 on credit and the Loan of the Jar to be returned 27th Sunday at home all alone 28th Bonum here for his grain got 1 Bushel + a peck of wheat got 1 Bushel + a peck of Oats the next stood for the Tobacco I Bought him took1 of Lemows flaits home East Wind set 5 traps{?} the marsh Went to the head Island 25th swallows came stormy south Wind the Big White owl here got a muskrat 2 Indian canoes to Charlies spear {ink blot covering word, could be 'fishing'} in the mud got 1 eel the Ice loose from the oak stick the wind too high to fix it ice going Down mabundance 30th up road the Island 31st set traps in Backmarsh Putting oil on the colt hens wanting to hatch 1st of April got 2 Rats windy weather all fools Day fishing eels got 1 2nd Charles here fishing eels {faded} from came went to F. Carington Bought of Walter Buchannan 5 11 crackers 2/6 shot 1 Quart Whiskey 1/2 gallon mollasses Bought of D Baker 1/2 lbs Tea 1 Box of caps 1/2 canister Powder took gallacher across 2/6 a treat at Davids gave charlie 7 1/2 gave hiram 7 1/2, 2 Charlie + Hiram here. 4th Windy charlie + hiram here seen a canoe Leaving Charlies Laplants here Peter Bosell and Henerys Boy came to see the Place Looking at the Bulls to wanting one thinking of coming this week. 5th 6th charlies went home hiram shot a squirrel fishing eels a {faded, looks like 'Bail' but could be bleed through} Passed the Head of the Island to Lancaster got part of the square shek at the Lower Point Hiram + Rowed{?} + Drawed I {bleed through at the bottom corner of the page says 'September'}</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">April the 6th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Hiram tapt trees 7th Went to Lancaster Bought of nicholson the Baker Gloaves of Bread 3/5 1 Box of matches stopt at Battenace trapps found a Baswa{?} stick of Timber flatted. fed it to the Light House Making vinegar Hiram went off shot a crow got some potatoes from Charlie made a taste of Mollasses 8th a great storm of snow through the night wounded 2 Ducks did not get them traping for eels fent{?} Tobacco luece on the colt 9th fired a shot at the Big Owl Broke the minute hand of my watch thinking to cross ddi not Sunday the 10th of April Semows 3 Boys here wanting Hay tried there short gun gave them 2 small Bundles Richard nicholson Left Beroes cellar after being almost paid for it 11th Monday alone Let out the Pig for the first time ever he was out since the 12th of august put him in again Snowing and Raining great shooting at Charlies the Ice not gone out of the Bays here yet 12th The Laplants came took their cow dog mare + colt + furniture and part of their seed no hay 4 pugs 4 Hens. 13th I went to Summerstown took 1 fore 7/6 4 Rats 88 cents 11/8 1/2 sold to Thomas Monroe Bought of a Baker 1 Bunch Matches 1/2 Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/9 1/2 lbs candles /6 Tobacco -11 caps- 5 powder /4 1/2 shot -/6 soap -/5 which comes to 4/4 1/2 Returned the Jar to Davy</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">the 12th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis April Went up to Senors{?} told David Summers he might take the Basswood stick at the Light house nicholsons sent home the canoe Charlie here 13 windy 14th Raining got a Duck 15th got 4 Bats gave Motly 1 plound{?} of Tobacco Motly Drawing the slabs on the Pitt Point Holns not Laying very well Motly got a Ducks nest george Semoir here for the Pickaxe got its got all the Rigging for the Horses Traces{?} Wipple Trees claives Hamefs{?} got 2 Hooks with the Big chain to Draw the slabs on the Pitt Point 16th got 2 Rats wind high george Bosell + Francis Laplante here stopt all night Duncan Rofs poorly 17th Palm Sunday Motty + his wife crossed to Bosells got 2 Rats killed them Dog Me on clay{? could be a name, McOnclay?} 18th Duncans Birthday I went to Salmon River with 8 Rats to streeler 1 Dollar in cash 22 cents for Rats which come to 9/19 + 5/- in cash 13/9 I paid took another pair at 4 Dollars now I owe him for /11 3"9 Bought of Munkler 3 Loaves a /5 per Loaf 1/3 Bought /3 pence worth of cracker Bought of B Buchannan 1/4 lbs Sugar 1 1/2 had a treat at Lukes for 3 of us /6 not Paid Donald Summers crossed over sum old Ranken{?} and Peter Grant slutach{?} after coming out of Jail Left my old Boots at Streeters to Be fixed Walter + {?}gas came in Thomas Boat had a Round of Whiskey Light in the Light House Welland + Geldercle{can't see the last letter as it's off the page} went Down</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">April the 15th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Angus + Walter crossed over forgot his handkerchief george nicholson here for a canoe did not get one St Lawrence went Down Went Down to Charlies in the Evening Stopt all night took the 2 Bushels of Wheat to Allen Roys on the Morning of 20th got Mr McLean {beneath the 'C' of McLean is a small character that looks like a small 'n' and the 'C' sits atop it} to make a Bolt for the Point of the PLough he paid Bought of the Baker 3 Loaves 1/3 gave Charlie /2 for a treat got cabbage or Ruter Baga seeds from Charlie got peppermint from him Mrs Laplante + Frances came the Bouquet went into Salmon River for the first time got 2 Rats the gildersleve went up with a tow found a Ducks nest Charlie and me 21st got a Ducks nest 4 Eggs Went to Baker's with ashes 1/6 got my accamfet from a Summers 15/- in it gave Thomas 4 Rats 4/4 got a Dollar from Thomas gave Andrew Summers 5p toward my account Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon syrup 1/6 lbs shot /6 matches /7{faded?} 1/2 lbs sugar /3 got Robert Bruce from Peter Grant got 2 Papers from him Working on the Roads putting on stones Mc{another little 'n' below 'c'}Donell McDougalls son in Law Dead Francis + Motty to Lancaster for flour I stopt at Hamiltons them working at their cellar The falleberry came out of Salmon River the Boston Went Down a schooner anchored at the foot of Hamilton Island</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday the 22nd 1859</span></h3>
<p>James Cameron Sir Johns Island April the Got 4 Rats. piked in the marsh bus Wild Bittern came High Easy Wind 23 Snowing + Raining High high East Wind the Water high cannot go to my Traps charlevoine{?} went up with 4 vessels in Tow salaberry in to the fort The Bouquet in to Salmon River. Schooner at anchor at the Foot of Hamiltons Island yet the Boys getting. Ducks nests Hailstones 24th Easter Sunday Plenty Eggs 25th Went to the Little Island North Side charlie came up Went to Salmon River with ashes Bought of the Baker 6 Loaves 2/6 Bought of Buchannan 1 Watch guard 7 1/2 Treat 2 Went up to Hopkins a Race Bettwen the Ranger + Whitby. 26th Went to Bakers paid out Baker for the administration{tion is written above the rest of the word as it extents off the page} 3/1 1/2 gave a Summers 5p Walter gave e 7/6 sold my Rats to Thomas Munroe 7 Rats 7/6 took home Peters Papers archy grant mortgaging his Farm to the Brockullt{? end of the word is faded} Loan companys agent archy Fraser. 27th Henery + George here I went to Hunt with them to Movile Island shooting at Black Birds set 4 traps the fashion went in to Salmon River 28th got 12 or 13 Rats Went to stuards Point took Drummes{?} on the Island stopt on Courvelle Island 29th got 8 Rats searching for the Big Trap a Long time came Home Rafts going down fine Weather got 6 Rats for my shane John Nicholson there got some Hay Planting corn Making garden Broke the Plough got Bosells</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">April 30th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Went to Bakers Bought of a Summers{second 'm' written above 'summer'} 1 Bushel of Barley 4/4 1/2 signed for the News of the Week paid a Summers 3/4 all clear now up to thes Date sold 1 Rats at 10 a peice 5p Molty went to Salmon River for shoes Francis up as Pilot for the Raft got his cant hook 2 time has + George Bosell here set some traps 1st of May got 1 Rat John nicholson + Allen McInmes{?} here for hay 2nd John + George here for hay I went to Salmon River with 1 of Wheat to mill sold 1 Rat 7 1/2 got 1/3 {word is hard to tell since half of it is beyond the page} and Baker Bought of L Cameron {over written word and off the page} 2p) 1p 1 pair of Braces 7 1/2 5 glasses at John Fergusons /10 1 range /2 3 pence worth of Candy at smallmans Bought of Buchannan 1/2 gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 I owe 10 1/2 to Peter a Treat at Plumadoes a Treat at Lukes not paid I Lost or Left my purse or Bag of money seen Jim Fergusons Wife {faded letters or bleed through letters} son George my Bag trap stole I found it 3rd I went to Williamstown met Pat + Charlie speaking to Loney gave clucky a 1/2 took out the Handkerchief + seeds 4th came home Bought of McEdward salts + matches george Bosell + Dug came home in the canoe to Bosells took over for Boy + Dog got a Rat 1 pike a Great smoke gave frass a paddle Bosell + William set another {scribbled word, can't tell what it says} Jo Laplante here</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">May 3th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis Went to Summerstown Brought amelia across 3 Rats to T Munroe 22/3 Bought of A L Baka{?} soap Bar 7 1/2 1 pint Whiskey 4 to 1 Hat a fight Between Francis Tyo{?} + lacop{?} L George Bosell on the Boswre Bosell got Sturgeon for the first san one of the Chiefs talking about a cow John Cameron in a Summers store card playing going on 6th court lay in Williamstown sowing Wheat 2 1/2 of Black Tea + 2 Bushels + not Quite a 1/2 of scotch wheat Thomas Munroe here in the night a Load for .....{words either faded or spot was left blank} Lancaster came up aside shore took a nap at Thomasses Breakfast + Dinner Bought 20g of salts at Lancaster my Paper did not come Bought of William Poppoe Indoan 1 Hat 2 1/2 Bargained for a Butter nut Pank 12 Length 18 inches Breadth 1 pipe 1/2 a Treat 4 {'D' is written after 4, could be bleed through or just faded} got the Loan of nicholsons canoe gave me 2 Rusters 1/2 lbs candles swapt Hats with John Francis + Motly crossed seen old Mrrs Wright nut{?} Hamilton Poorly came home 8th Sunday 9th {ink is very faded the rest of this page} went to Salmon River got my Raise frank Bought Hooks Bought Quart Whiskey 7 1/2 Sugar /6 a treat at Normans 7 1/2 Lukes house on fire 10th went home with nicholsons canoe stopt at lukes{? faded and off the page} on all night 11th at William Lavelletley Raising the House helping the Hone with archy</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline">May the 12th 1859</span></h3>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis {this page is extremely faded} came across got Lemows canoe launch{?} a canoe sowing peas 2 Bushels {"6 of pease" is written below Bushels} 1 of ours Walter Baker here with his horse Francis + I crossed Bought a Summers{off the page} 1 lbs{?} Butter 1p got the Loan of the Bowl Bought 1 1/2 worth of sta{?} 13th making ashes making the Harrow Francis and me set out {"Bought 3 Bushels of potatoes" is written above this line} the line for Francis 14th amelia crossed +Jaua{?} with the Hat sowed 1 Bushel of our pease 1/2 Bushel of motly a Summers sent to Torotno for the Paper got a Paper from a Summers 15th Sunday Jo Laplante here {very faded again} + Motly's Brother Bosells here met a place to crossed wit Jo 16th fishing Perch got a good man got a Hen con{?} on then Lens for the first The Ticks Bod from the carpet stuffing Bag 15lbs allowing a Pound to the Bag 17th Jo came with the Line the Experiment Began the south 18th I crossed for Tom came home put the Hooks on the Line 64, 17 of nine 19th Sowed Wheat 7 15 PLanting the corn over planting some potatoes Jo Laplante here and motlys Brother fishing with the light got a good many Tom spinning strings on the Barn 20th Went for Mrs Laplante to Bosells got a Book from George High Wind no sturgeon yet sowing Oats 6 of ours Went to Williamstown stopt at Charlies Tom + F Left the Bag at allen Roys</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">May the 21st 1859</span></h2>
<p>Mr. James Cameron Lake St. Francis Came to Lancaster from Williamstown met Thomas Munroe down here sailed Hom Fits Stephens & I fishing Perch sowed 2 more Bushels of our Oats 8 all together Done Ploughing sent Home Io's Mare 2 canoes Tom crafted with them for the Paper Batted the Lane got my Overalls stuff in Williamstown 2 Mace Between the {can't make out } 22nd Tuesday after {?} & Wife Fishing Perch & {?} all hight 23rd secor Went home The Watchmake f Birch here on the Upper Point going to the {confefin?} up The Front. 24th Queens Birth Day {fow?} came Went off to Camerons {?} Perch A Party on The Banquet. Stopt at Hamilton Wharf did not get the Right Paper it was the 12th go nay I got Buya & Wife here fishing 23th They went to Salmon River Buga {?} in my canoe Left it at Henerys Bought of A J Baker 2 lbs Butter 2/c Credit John Hamilton on the Experiment took home senior us Canoe no Potatoes 26th Fishing Perch Measuring oats for Salmon River 2 bushels 27 I went to Mill 1 Bushel of Wheat Brought of D Baker- 2 Bushels of Potatoes for 2 of Oats, Ao 1/3 for perch Bought Barley 1 pound 3 1/2 Saleratus 3 to 3 coppers From Mrs Laplante for saleratus 2lb sugar 1/2 crackers 3 Brought of Luke Baven 1 Auger 3/5</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">lake france 1835</span></h2>
<p>James Cameron 27th of may found the milking man of the {team?} {illegible} & got hooks 43' {diggerent?} kinds make and large paid {buchaman?} what owed 18 cents {mort?} at lukes with the Horn took {lupper?} tom v {tuoht?} all night angus on the front the bougnet a ground the experinment look her {off?} 28 came from lukes {faded word} windy 25 sunday mothy brother here morty v wife croped 30th morty to salmon ruien went to Bakers got no {paher?} yet great playing cards in the ashery brousht over walters bottle to not {illegible} 31st went to salmon river 30 oats got 3 Bushels of potatoes good measure 1st day of june got 1 rickerel on the lume planting potatoes chanue here burning brush {illegible} Bolele here {illegible} went to {illegible} {chustel?} Bought 1 broom v Basket hard broom to give him a {illegible}for the Basket game 34 bucks to {chuler?} for brooms 2nd frank croped with {Amelua?} got 1st {tungeon?} for the {illegible}the reaher indian here for basket v broom {stuf?} 8 {bucks?} on the harvey basket to on 1/3 {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} raining wet the ashes tom v to the bush Baking 3 got {really faded} in the bush the boys went dig {illegible} cella charlie here 4 rent to bakery tom foil bought of a {humen?} 3 {illegible} butter {illegible} 2/9 {illegible}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">june the 3rd 1835</span></h2>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2>
<p>Sunday went to Charliestop {tall?} day 6th at charlies came home got his from to {lele?} for him 76 {illegible} 7th at the when the cattle spolied then {bailing?}, the line 8th {illegible} at the oshes Williams wife for straw 9th {moar?} birthday 10th George, William v Pete here with the wind Frank & Morty came playing ball wrote a letter to William {illegible} at night forgot about the basket {illegible} the knife the letter 11th mitty Frank & Philomen went to Churd to {willamdtown?} taking home wood for firs to the male tree very cold taking {ticks?} of the {noft?} from came Bailed {illegible} lime this {huk?} Nancy Ronald Buried {Durian?} {illegible} {illegible} {lele} this week school commience on the front v at Ashleys the week {illegible} on the from 12th preaching on the the front {pot?} 2/{read?} sugar 13th 3{illegible}/nut their Moare here raining {franeld cronoe?} v Meotty v big Frank Join and {fat?} Ashley in the Bush bought of Mrs Laplante 1/6 butter 0/10 baking save a {illegible} to these paid the Butto- 14th {fishing?} caught a pickel went to Lucke line Hooking taking {thus?} Butt home brought the {hingion?} to Luke for the anger {Bivent?} to salmon river brought the from kags rashes of my {illegible} ushes 8 {illegible}6/8 from 60eu 1/6 chance 76 lbs 2/- Mrs Laplante 3 2 cent raggings from 3/- corn 2/6 bought for chance 1 fin kettle 1/10 mug /4 1 tea hot ker {illegible} 2/ Bought.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">june the 13th 1835</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron sir his island luke st {franciy?} bought of David baker 1/2 Lia /10 {illegible} 1/- all/rice/1 1/2 salt 1/3 {sofreed?} crackers /4 came home the custom provise of {feer?} {illegible} poorly im {luenroot?} Mrs Henery june avery homy 16th Henery wife got {illegible} went the ashes 11th at the what 18th Francis went to William town lent out a basket to granny finished to the maple tree usher the Indians got the {loxing?} the big Lance to go to their raft save torn 1/3 got a aloy Butter from Mrs Laplante on aceompry the 11/1 1/2 to be luking and get wheel is Duem from reciving 2 chairs for one iced 2pm them while washing and reciving this week 19th came with the lance gave some biscuits pork raft went off ronald ms lanelis {illegible} Dehailed this life at {illegible} storm 20th tom focusing the big chair gathering the reshes 21st charlie here him and fishing loft a {illegible} forn went gave charlie his kettle & mug to the fron went to red mans raft {illegible} all night with the boy 22nd came 1/2 home got 2/3 boards home the {maft?} {illegible} & mat crashed {gun?} Duns Birth day broke my hook at the kit kit hand fishing at night caught a pickel or an louce to {rals?} it wale eyed pike 23 corphey charlie looking for the Heiphen most pant of the fore moon fishing hat 40 hooks on the line again and {illegible} the one cooking the last of my frozen {bear?} 6 leaves got a {lungen?}.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">The 24th 1835</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron lake it {illegible} June went down to Charlies. Charlie came {illegible} 23rd went to salmon river with wheat & ashes gave chormand boy a little bought of D baker {illegible} Butter /10 1 bun of {joah?} 1/3 starch 3 her paher 8 cash 1 luant whiskey 1 1/2 crackers 4 went down with Charlie Amelia Donell here 26th all day at Charlies came home Walter here 27th got an {illegible} & {illegible} got bot {illegible} form Henery & Ashley 28th focusing the Big canoe flushing {illegible} took Home a load of wood in the canoe fishing perch got 2 {illegible} went with to charlie tom came from Lancaster 29th crossed north forn gave the watch maker D Ashley his {Hanunez?} stoke on {illegible} island mat george there went to francies island ottawa went down for his rivet trees down wonder thunder shower windy gave tom hu bag brought {illegible} 17 hiring & 1 bottle mk drew with the canoe {illegible} going down king tone chace towing a raft charleuse coming u/2 salary coming u/2 30th fishing perch for bait niotty came home 1st july dan came & {illegible} here fishing {illegible} the big Shin 2nd {illegible} went to william town brought 2 stugeon & 2 {eely?} bought jacoye 1 {illegible} 3 save charlie a stugeon bought whiskey Laucarter 6 high south west wind cleaned the stugeon angus took how from Lancaster.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July the 3rd 1835</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Lake it Francie Charles {illegible} and from William town sailed down the river and sailed home took brakefast on wednesday and above Laucater to 2/6 for cotton balls 4th july went ot bakery bought on credit sugar of whiskey for Lemo hot paid 7 1/2 bunch match 1 & 1 leach pencil 1 1/2 bought a summers {key?} 1/3 credit 1/2 lb {illegible} 3 had the postage of newly of the week for the year 1/4 the saila fighting fill 3th giving our oh {illegible} birth day bot 11 {illegible} killed him 6th ploa June {illegible} on. Brand the saladay got an {ill?} a knee the ottawa chirl & new sea new era a head the log away all day tishing making Ashy 7th a race the wellard papshort boys hoeing & drawing potatoes 8th went to charlie {illegible} & got a stugeon rashevier began tonight very warm day {illegible} Laneuler 9th george for the poker to summer bought of as Baker {ill?} knee 4th hi he & crackers 1 paid bargained about the boat 4 1/2 the tailor left the front a knee the welland & banshee frank went to {illegible} to William came home late town Bakers 10th sunday {illegible} Warm weather the safe hut in the canoe 11th went to bakery with at hes 4 bushels 2/6 to my account 12 night as baker 1 boule pown killen 7 1/2 1lb sugar 6 1/2 cash 1/3 left Hamilton the Beg canoe for sauce 12th of {gug?} went to salmon bought D {illegible} 4 vally 1/6 at mary {illegible} Hint.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">July 12th 1859</span></h2>
<p>James Cameron {illegible} got my boots from streeter bought {illegible} sugar 3 1/2 1/4 candles 6 bakes 1/6 to gaced 4 1/2 hold to luke bowen 1/3 had a treat at lukes charlie here hold the grindstone 4/6 to francie hold the joy the math to mothy 2/6 save charlie a Heat for starled for william town got over with bosells 13th fixing 2 hosts at Duncans grave at the tailors {in a drawn bubble, it has written $10 1/2 take each} seen a summers out at the prayer meeting seen landy cooper letting 14th came home Bought of a summers 3 1/3 {illegible} 2/11 {illegible} 2 shoot % buttons bought a baker {ill?} sugar 6 1/2 {illegible} 1/2 got lemon canoe yandy Hamilton {hates?} me aero Lemon went to chicken hisehold to william town friday 13th mowing 16th went to william town august on the front took over when v {jured?} Hugh the round took {illegible} out Charlie went with one out had the red canoe 17th to laplante here {illegible} king {illegible} baying Bale 18th went to Bakery with ashey 2 bushels 1/3 Bought a baker 1/2 gallon {illegible} 1/10 1/2 account whiskey 7 1/2 marine -/1 got the loan of a bottle when comes to 2/6 got credit for ashey 1/3 bought a summer 1lb sugar 6 1/2 lining for {trouan?} Brought the wool to a {hummery?} {hand/hard?} thyeat new potatoes 15th mowing in the calve last time hut in first hay ouston the south west half of the bank old hay N whale Boys & me gathering when grey for the bank indians down.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron {lar?} July the 20th 1839 cutting the barely Luke {Bouen?} & {sommer field?} here had a round gave luke a paddle luke gave me 22 cents new coin & to laces gave luke the chunk of oak Having Brought the low here francie 4 dollars {maung?} the lower field Back of the garden 21st gathering some hay in the afternoon Began to cut the {wilher?} field 22 mowing the upper field some rain for the fruit this long time join came to fine his came 23 amelia croped {honest?} to basket with ashes 3 bushels 1/10 Bought boker 1 luart of {japrule?} 11 1/2 1/6 crackers 7 1/2 lieguorie & penny paid 24th tim hoop Kind here a begginning and the bush rule of ale kinds 23th harled for {illegible} and tim allen & James hough shooting crows came to charlie save him new coin 1 cent moht at lancaster 4 liveety shooting coming uh the river took dougale gillis a peice up pipe 1/2 26th came down stoft at hough kays working at hay stoft at ms donele shanty above lancaster bride came to charlies stoft all night 27th came home tom {tuemg?} chairs henery here got the earning to fire left my gun rowder caps shots there {illegible} charlies rags 7 1/2 28th went to salmon river with 1 1/2 of wheat 6 1/2 rags gave D mon rae 3/- towards what sowed him to the water maker /10 1/2 bought of J.Cameron 2 lb sugar /10 Bought Baker 1lb sugar 3 1 1/2 crackers 1/4lb candles 3 treat from luke the row of seeing montrey the {shipment?} mrs.lahlante made my overalls {mashly?} Barley 7 Bushells.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Lake torine</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island Lake at francis july the 29th 1835 fincing torn canoe crophed for the payer peace to smider at home got an {illegible} from henery 30th fom wont off lemos canoe {slote?} fanning Barley francis to carlels a pie nie luke & a party 13- from dundre over on the pitt point took forms line left 2/6 cash with me for tom bought of {Incofas?} wife 2 eels gone one to at the little island north side fishing at night sunday the 31st went to charlies stoft all day august the 1st Lammres day henerys wife here boys croped on 2nd {josuah?} crophed lemo here for the big canoe to go to christeey railing and went to Baker bought of a {Ba?} sugar 6 1/2 Bought of a {lemmon?} {illegible} sugar 6 {illegible} came to 1/9 Bosell Bee the {hutley?} went off got 2 oak stoves {huntery?} at Bosells august 3rd chritee here for the {illegible} the pleasure {illegible} of the salalery hours salmon river went to williams town 2 bushels of Barley to them 1 kept for {illegible} the men came for the oak {luck?} save me 1" 3" on 34 raining heavy sunday the 7th 8th at the hay at Duncavy {illegible} 9th at the hay 10th allen got hurted by james bush horse 10 allen we had {note placed coving bottom left of the paper saying croped of grain Bailey 7th Bushel {illegible} august {illegible}wheat 4 bushels to them 38 fraces of corn 19 fraces got 2 barrels of loose short corn 36 bushels rease 1 pumpkin}.</p>
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<p>Mr James cameron {illegible} july the 20th 1839 cutting the barley luke {bouen?} sommer feild here had a round gave luke a paddle luke gave me 22 cents new coin & tolaceo goue luke the chunk of oak having brought the low here francie 4 dollars making the lower feild back of the garden 21st gathering some hay in the afternoon began to cut the willer feild 22 mowing the upper feild some rain for the {illegible} this long time join came to fine his canoe 23rd amelia cropsed honent for baket with ashes 3 bushels 1/10 bought boker 1 luart of {illegible} 11 1/2 {ill?} crackers 7 1/2 the bush rule of ale kinds 23th harled for the {illegible}allen & james hough shooting crows came to charlie save him new coin 1 cent {mopt?} out lancaster 4 sweetys shooting coming uh the river took doug ale {gillis?} a {puce?} uh pipe 1/2 26th came down {mopt?} at hough kay working at hay {mopt?} at {n im?} donele shanty above lacaster bridge came to charlies stoft all night 27th came home tom {tuemg?} chairs henery here got the ear wigs to fire left my gun rowder caps shot there bot charlies rags.</p>
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<p>Mr james cameron island lake at francis july the 29 1839 {ficing?} {jenis?} came croped for the payer peace to mider at home got an eel from henery 30th form wont off {lemos?} canoe slole fanning barley francis to carlels a pie nie luke & a party of 13 from dundre over on the pitt point look toms line left 2/6 cash with me for tom bought of {Jacohs?} wife 2 eels gave one to at the little and north side. fishing at night sundays the 31st went to charlies stoft all day august the 1st lammers day henerys wife here boys croped one 2nd {josuah?} croped lemo here for the big canoe to go to christey railing and went to bakers bought of a ba sugar 6 1/2 bought of lummers {ill?} sugar 6 {illegible} came to 1/9 bosells bee the hurtly went off got 2 oak stoves huntery at bosells august 3rd christee here for the joy the pleasure of the salaery & hours salmon river weny to williams town 2 bushels barley to them kept for {mystery?} the men came for the oak {luck?} gave me 1" 3" on 34 raining heavy sunday the 7 8 at the hay at {illegible} 9th at the hay 10th allen got hurted by james bush horse 10 allen {very?} bad 11th 12 13 14 13 16 17 18 19 20 in william where making out accounts 2 lutherlan came with me hut him acrol patheu & charlie went down with them got 1/2 dollars from {lwoy?} blonds hots ale night. 22nd came home from charlies went to bakery bought of a baker 3 sugar 1/6 &2 lle at a lummers for Mrs Laheamte.</p>
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<p>22nd August, 1859</p>
<p>Settled up to this date with A. Sumers gave him an order on L. Blands & 3/10 in cash & putting in sonic Pease the Experiment Bastec[unclear] some of her works 24th went to Flovengh Bought of D. Cameron 2 1/2 yards of cloth</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Francis August 27th 1839</span></h2>
<p>Mr James Cameron {fire Johns?} island lake & went to bakers settled with {illegible} baker to this date got a recipt bought of al baker 3/4 {yog?} collon 4 1/2 paid got an order from lewis blonde au ona lummery bought order 2 {u?} butter 1/6 1 haur bacices 1/3 {Lli?} sugar 1/2 lurant whiskey 7 1/2 1 lb shot 7 1/2 of powder 10 two {shellungs to get yet on the order a storm of hale money shor a hak mitty francis & and pid to bleleles high {winei?} 1 bore meatchey {oat?} and sunday the 28th walter baker & amelia {lanchute?} home 29th helping francis with the rease & wheat all the {havie?} done now morty & the dog came 20th went to bakers bought of a baker {ili?} sugar /6 1/2 worth crackers bought of a land pile changed the {illegible} returned the plate bought for {framly?} 1/3 salt 2 1/2 lb sugar the tauler on the {bosune?} donald {illegible} started for william town left the canoe at {illegible} late getting in to williams town 31 at williams town till the 13th came home donald {lushles?} {mapple?} 1st of september in william town francie lahlante then went nuchery gim home with him bought of {redlour?} 1 needle 1/n bottle of essence of peppermint bougt a bible for {hughann?} the highland game in montreal alot the 6" or 7th of the month.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">settle this all island</span></h2>
<p>18 {went?} {illegible} 1/3 from {us?} Baker 21st {aprit?} from {wine?} 3/- 30th here {kee?} 3/- from {illegible} for the {illegible} 23rd may bought of a baker 2lb butts 2/- 4th of {dune?} bought of a {illegible} 3 lb {butter?} at {illegible} 2/9 4th july bought of a {luminers?} 1 {jack?} knife 1/3 bought of a baker luart {illegible} 7 1/2 11th of {illegible} and baker {ill?} sugar 6 1/2 rain killen 7 1/2 cash 1/3 to ashes 2/6 credit to me 18th 2 ashes 1/3 to {an pace?} 1/2 gal {syrup?} 1 luart whiskey 7 1/2 bottle lent to be {relivned?} 23 {relume?} the bottle 3 bushels ashes 1/10 1/2 luart {syrup?} 11 1/2 crackers 7 1/2 {selled?} the above with baker & lummers James Cameron 13th sept 1839 13th taking in corn came a crop from {nicholsone?} {rock?} {illegible} there stormy weather {illegible} got my 2 {illegible} at the off ice 14th the 2 amelia here with the wind 13 croped over taking in pumkin 4 {rart?} load paid {trout?} a few grains of {low?} on the 14th {now?} 16th went to salmon river save streeter 7/6 cash towards my {delet/older?} bought {illegible} Cameron {llu?} sugar 2 1/2 a {haniged?} 3 dollary at dan 6 {oumerony?} left my {patol?} with {wale?} the toritor to give to the {walcracker?} bought of brother 1/2lb tea 1/1 1/2 1/2lb crackers -/3 1lb sugar 4 1/2 {illegible} bought david baker {ill?}of butter 1/- stoft at lukes the {macesin?} corn ale went to {williay?} town at night brought 3 new eggs {illegible} fork 3 bottles of vinegar got there in the morning 19 18 19 20 the games im {illegible} town in williams town till 29 started for home bought the baker loaves 1/8 stoft at charlies all night 30 came a book to new {illegible} sent a letter to duek at {nicholen?}.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron 30th sept 1839 big {flame?}</span></h2>
<p>gave Henery {north?} 1 {dolen?} of reunite oct 1st motty left here to go to {liams?} rivened back 2nd thunder lighting croped with the {lanelias?} to bosell {cut?} the bear {pig?} for the 1st over cut the boys thrashing treat return my {trales?} nailing lana /2 in one {illegible} 3 in the other 4 got 2 rats walter & {smeler?} here had a bottle went salmon river as far as lukes {illegible} all had a hound 7 1/2 3rd treated old cavier keiths cavern bought Dan Cameron {ill?} cent bought {cong don?} {ill?} shot 10 cents sweety 3rd bought cameron 1 buck of cotton yarn 1/6 to be paid bought bakers candles /6 {speaking?} to elli lean about the wood a treat at lukes /9 had diner at lukes my watches {illegible} at the water save him 3/ cash took home my {butt?} weny to salmon river brought luke 3 pumkins bought of {grinds?} streeter 1 pair of fine boots 18/5 bought {mimkler?} - 1 loaf of bread bought the paher from walter bushel 1/2 june -/6 {illegible} to a {cellan glavs?} {seen?} in lean matter the barge glen shee {land?} he would come for wood had a treat at {plumader?} got a {told?} from the {echeume?} behind me lean beat as far heapkins {clukeys?} boy drowned on sunday the 2nd games cameron {illegible} in coming to the Boys thrashing rease the charveys ground yet {illegible} {drumking?} hand owel in 10.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron sir johns island {illegible} october the 7th 1859 got 1 rat shot a crow and a hook the boys finished thrashing the rease stacking the thaw on the {illegible} shot a 2 men here a raft from the racket one of them a {robidoure?} grinding their axe the chain {illegible} tug went down seen a plover at the foot of the island 8" east wind began to fan the rease 34 1/2 bushels fanning 1 bushel of oats hut in the stack of oats in the barn motty went off paid me my pack of {piase?} the kattmen not the {illegible} my canoe to go to boselle the captain of the barge {lueere?} {belonging?} to evan he {illegible} for to see the hood 9th sunday francie crosed to bosells to lahlunte & wife amelia here jim me {holson?} and henery boy here got a loaf of bread from for my {love?} got the remander of the butter the sugar east wind ice froge in the canoes {tust?} ice {meaching?} on the front line but cool woke the {glall?} my watchgot a rat {taking?} of going to {brockelle?} 10th monday the barge began to load drawing 3 1/2 cords out of the bush save {from w?} 3/9 for drawing left the {culls?} {whale stucks?} paid me 23 1/2 for the wood josuah got hurted {huyh?} ann on the front after {muts?} old {illegible} my donald here with bodelle went to charlie charlie came uh {fucing?} the pack 11 cattle {fan?} in william town charlie and I went a heavy load for the canoe locked very bad.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron lake {france?} oct 11 1859 took 7 bushells of {peace?} 12 fraces of corn 19 pumkings the bunch of cotton yarn the {slep?} of hops muts apples 2 sleps for killer left the beech block at charlies brought 23 dollars cash gave charlie a /7 1/2 bought at lancaster 1 put /4 let 3 traps {wh?} the river found a stone & feather mrs m dougale on chip wife dud got my {broge?} 4 {butiony?} no book called at the lancaster rost off got 2 {mine?} Lking 7/6 12 came home took my {gun?} from charlie got a bag from charlie took 3 from williams town bosells took their male away 4 {months?} nut 1 day francie took his horse here went to lemmers for my papers bought {undigo?} & candles brought wattery bottle home serving lummons on on the {lashoot?} folks bill mil {liod?} {illegible} charlie the the & maith took a load of culls with lime 13th runting out manue cutting pumking 14th shelling corn 1 1/2 bushels marked the bags a {mapple?} 13th at santa mees of a clock high wind shot a crow morning amelia bosell lere 13th {santanee?} bee on jacoph {plane?} crossed to bakers bought of {oil?} baker 1 luart of whisky & bottle 7 1/2 1/2 {eli?} rowder /9 bought of a lummers 2lb sugar {ill?} shat -/6 sent a letter to D. W.evans new york city broadway paid 3 cents a roffle in williams town on the night of the 14th of a gun seen me {phunk?} at the stone jacop baker down the {challenge?} going down with a raft wild geese.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron b.f st home mr {jhoundas?} davis here gave here 2/6 for to get at a lummers went to charlies stoft at charlies all night jacop got 2 eel in the mud 17th came up from charlies began the potatoes had 2 bags from charlies 2 from francis 3 of my own measured 13 1/2 in the bags 3 4/2 on the floor of the house whieh makes 20 bushels to take out 4 bushels they hut in the cook house {fucing?} my canoe began to rough before the door 18th 2 bags form nicholsons 1 from {leino?} stoft on francis island all day & all night 19th came home got a plate of butter from mrs laplante for being at the potatoes francis came had his over coat 7 1/2 cut a tree of {hieory?} that was cut down at the head of the island went dwn for charlie {wmd?} could not come with the wind 20th at charlies taking in corn at charlies began to snow took up ale the potatoes at home at charlies tile sunday the 23rd charlie and come up brought the carrots thrashing 4 wheat oats george bosele here 24th hugh birth bay charlie and S to william town with 20 bushels of potatoes bought at lancaster crackers & whiskey 7 1/2 23rd {lacy?} birth day came from william town shot a 3 miles found a bottle stoft at the bakers bought 3 loans 2/1 1 candle 4 1 1/2 about 90 bushels of potatoes am to hay for motty 1/3 to bosele came up from charlies began the 23 bushels of potatoes put 16 busheles in this heap book of the cook house took home thedonald {tinman?} in donald departed on 21st.</p>
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<p>James Cameron oct 23rd 1859 James Cameron my birth day in williams 26th out 3 1/2 bushels in the heals at the hog pin so that only makes 21 1/2 bushels in the {hiah?} and 20 that went to williams town to then must lie a--- something some place that would only we 8303 of patotes covered pretty weee measuring the wheat 4 bushels got 1 bushels of it thats 7 bushels for them of wheat 3 1/2 bushels of oats thrashed this time marked this on the 23 of oct francis got hustove on the 23rd here 13 banking the house feeding the pumking to the bills francis brought a sheep yesterday forgot my candles at charlies 27th went to salmon river with my francis {wrist?} high wind wheat oats rashes my boots not finished bought of {bnehands?} & brother 1 lb candles / 7 1/2 perli 2 lb sugar at /5 -/10 2 piped 1/3 paid all this 1 cake of cheese 12 3/4 lb 3 1/- not paid bought of normel men donald 1/2 lb crackers 3 1/2 came to hop kind seen mags me on there came home wind very high coming home francis could not crops to the contraet 28th to laplant & william & pete after {francis?} to crops drawing wood amelia here 29th croped over stoft at {lemoy?} with the bags & at micholions bought of a lummers 2 1/2 butter at -/11 her {u?} 2/3 brought home the rick once took {lemouy?} gun let 2 in and francis went to williams town came home told me about the book rease way got my newpaper playing {cheequnt?} at the stove.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Lake Francis oct the 30th</span></h2>
<p>sunday shot an one got 2 rats or bail here {fincing?} one ground on the potatoes francis amelia croped stoft at {mehorland?} all night cracking nuts {holy?} eve {illegible} child dies buried to day holiery on the {boy lemons?} to corn & all with horns 1st of november all {paints?} day {illegible} from {illegible} stoft at bosells for francis 2 {sandians?} reshing eels at the little hand philomen & franics & josuah crissed burning some of the mash 2nd francis came amelia got a large rat the ice thining to take in salmon river to night jim meholson & henery on fergusons island captain frasers raft at lancaster francis went home with bosells making a door for the pig pen 1/2 bushels of pease to soak for the 1st rease gave him platering the house no boats in to the salmon to boats running in the salmon 4th taking home the fence to cave the sheds {diuing?} the floor big frank here going to {beaulornous?} got a rat east wind some snow went to bakery bought of watter 1 butter plate /3 1/2 {u?} shot -/6 bought of julia summery 2 lb butter 2/- 1/2 lb candles returnedandrew bakery bottle got on 13 of october & mattery but 3rd killed the sheep frank croped george bosele and frank came shearned a lueker thunder & lightning houl & rain 6th captain fraser here and his wife john rudholson here wedding crossed snasing a squirrel coming out of salmon river.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Nov 7th 1859</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Island</span></h2>
<p>ellens birthday francis laplante married and motty croped took 2 canoes for the wedding stoft and while the might motty brothers here and {lester?} 8th croped to m" Doneles with walter baker took home his horse gave me 2nd cash went to see lemo went out to nichlson bush came house went to charlies. Charlies came up boats running gave charlie 1/2 bushel corn to be returned 9th went to salmon river took the gun traded the long gun with dashney got boot {fucuing?} my french water 7/6 for gave me a powder from kam kod treated to a liantcider a treat at lukes gotering nails put a slash in my watch 7 1/2 bought of baker sugar 2 lb 16 cents 1 lb buckshot 7 1/2 spent 2/3 1/2 got yellow were from lukes came home luis {mal?} mathieson came home charlie stoft all night 10th charlie here {horwy?} wind 11th taking home wood charlie went home gave him a squirrel for the first time cleaning out the canoes splitting a {lick?} for an once halve gave another 1/2 bushel of pease to the hog thats 1 1/2 bushels gave him the magnet went down yesterday 12th stormy snowing raining put a handle in one of our old {ouces fucing?} the colys place some wild geese {heping?} went to the head of the island draw up the canoes 13th sunday raining heavy 14th went to williams town bought of in & a baker 1 bottle rouson 1/3 {ill?} shot /6 1/2 not got my paper a {reminder?} in montreal nicholson left there canoe {wok?} home {lemous?} jame n dougale.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November 13th {monday?}</span></h2>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Lake {francis?}</span></h2>
<p>duncan tangular sale council day in william town 16th came home tom came to butchers killed the brown bule 8 ball in him late at work got thomas {manovu?} boat some of {u?} lemmers goods came in the gallary got charlies shirt heard {land?} {shartune?} being married 17th killed the white bule sain edward & angus went off sent 2 trash we pain 1 hand {kinchney?} 1 book gramer french 7 hair of love to left 1 luarter of the brown bule with no {salted?} it mottys wife & emilea here francis croped to {benot?} bush fine day took home joy dog 1/2 busher pease to the hog 18th charlie here gave him his shirt gave him the {hiad?} francis killed his 2 hogs lewis bosele came frank and to a lummers candles 1/- {soap?} 1/6 {syrup?} -/9 knife 1/3 salt 1/1 1/2 {stard?} -/6 a bet on the coat {bittle?} of rorter 7 1/2 hand this another treat 7 1/2 paid this gave lewis christee -/3 borrowed from a baker paid this to walter speaking to francis for an once francis & girl going to get married 19th wet weather {kaiming?} hord old country vessels going up to the lakes seen {wetras?} christee at the head of the island sunday the 20th some snow windy {tala very?} going up a race the {charlevoue?} & a {proheven?} chails bet 21st this day of the month donald {men?} master depairte this life francis croped east wind {salavery?} came out of salmon river taking home wood down up this {barge?} cedan bun 22nd {jane?} m" dougale {mowied?} 23rd bosele and francis come making {plater?} for the cows in the herd maker sick.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">1859</span></h2>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron lake {francis?} nov 24th</span></h2>
<p>francis & reggy croped josuah & went to charlies took dinner jacop & family & crew came there to up a bag of charlies ashes got a 1/2 bushels of corn for what gave him going to slamon river francis & george bosele {tools?} over amelia cow boats running yet chickens dying off with the cold got a rat ducks in the {channel?} new moon and in to day friday the 23rd st.catherines day killed the pig francis came home from {benos?} bush henery girl came home from below she last {yauh?} down for the holiday 26th high wind she huron ground at the {low?} light house cutting brush on the {ritt?} francis thrashing wheat 1 bushel trying to break taking home wood harles out at night 27th {hercules?} took the huron off a race the {herca?} the {hwon?} and the st lawerence emelia baker & william rose here a a bottle of good stuff 2 cutting on the {ritt?} point frank to mile got my borts from {theeter?} 29th {jerose?} met the men at the head of the {illegible} ellm came 4 men bought of ummery 1 coat 7 1/2 once 6/3 1 luart of my {rut?} -/10 1 {bore of pills?} 1/3 once 0/0 my canoe went of 30th bought a {bag?} 3/4 cotton -/3 1 fine come -/6 {standrew?} {avkapple?} at davids stoft at {fed?} all night came home ellen went the lance lewis bosele {hair?} thomas moses blondease here put {passenger?} to frasher {gemow?} a bee {chopp?} sent a letter yeaterday to francis ducked chatuaguay {illegible} 1/2 sweetroy got 2 paper a treat baker -/5.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec the 1st 1859</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron lake at francis</span></h2>
<p>Sandy luiden & lewis bosele here from the donee and amelia laplante drawing drougt 2nd opened a ritt of potatoes that shut 6 1/2 bushels ale pattern but about 3 1/2 bushels of good put some ground around the front of the house 3rd angus came and sheilds took {flown?} - 1 bag motty & crew came from the front 1 {potatoes?} 1/6 from a lummers for the men and angus sent {lli?} by mrs laplante 3/- sunday the 4th snowing & stormy the sheep came home the night at storm began to feed the cattle 3 motty went of measuring the men {chophed?} the first 1 man {hopped?} 7 1/2 cords 3 others 17 cords 6th croped over ellen anf took charlies ashes 1 1/2 bushel took a duek got of a baker 3/9 cash bought a {yicket?} and he was to put in the dollar 3/- that 8/9 got from him gave ellen 2/6 cash a treat at davids 7 1/2 bought of a lummers 23 {u?} pork gallon {syrup?} 1/10 1/2 ell butter {ele?} saleratus {ill?} tea 1/10 1/2 broom -/3 {envdoper?}/2 1/2/paid candy {illegible} {u?} -/3 paid 4th the {men?} chopping 8th francis & ellotty came holy day motty thrashing at night {histians?} francis tried his {roft?} took home wood the men broke the wedge 10th measuring their - wood cordy took them acros in the canoe high wind gave them a black 7 bushels got 6 motty 1 morgan {bon?} 78 white horse new jersey.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">10th 1859</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island</span></h2>
<p>bought of a lummers 1 coat {lin?} once 6/3 handle -/6 for {hira?} 1 h put brandy 1/3 one {hay?} worth of hoar hound candy brought hiran seen key at the store alex ice and wife dies on the on the 6th of dec ellen took my letter book hiram lewis came with me bought the once for hira in me to payfor it and him to pay me in cutting wood at 1/3 her cord 11th sunday fine day east wind 12th stormy day and cold hira in began to {chop?} up on the south west of the bay 18th taking home wood 14th francis croped very cold weather these days 13th choping with hiram sort each 16th chopping mrs laplante and hiram croped a fine day hiram stoft at {hamil stones?} all night my paper it came home cording the wood what we cut between us 3 1/2 all {the/that?} 1 3/4 for each of us he has 3 3/4 cut week francis got {ill?} of tea on my account at a lummers 2/{?} a stormy night ice took remark {ice?} well with the e wind sunday the 18th storm and cold ice took acrop to the kit kit and little island 19th turned soft ice opened again looking for a sleigh-crook for cutting firewood on the bank to him wood owls plenty 20th francis chopping maple tree 1 1/4 me chopping and cleaning 1/2 cord seen a mink up at where we chopping hiram shot a squirrel.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Dec the 21st 1859</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron sir Johns island lake st Francis</span></h2>
<p>to day the {moutual?} benefit is to be drawn in new jersey to day chopping 22nd hiram & amelia & francis croped hiram brought {ill?} candles from a lummers 1/- let my trap for the mink to 1 rain of {mut?} for hiram at bakers 2/6 23rd chopping 3/4 wood stormy day of 24th {freezing?} very hard see take very well not all shut at dary hitam the house all day taking home wood in the {forenow?} chooped /4 cord in the {culer?} moon sunday the 23rd christmas day croped the ice went put of the way hiram and {tranel?} croped 26th hiram went to williams town 27th wnt to charlies {tupper?} bsuhed the road henery fishing eels 28th croped over took my trousers to henery's wife to make bought of a lummers cap 13/9 to 3/4 cheese /3 1/2 per {u?} seen angus on the front {Brug?} bakers -1 dogen of buttony -/2 came home lent henery my traps 3 of them gave francis laplante an order on a lummers for 10/- went to williams town on the william town on friday the 30th {cstairled?} for home stoft at charlies olders in the 2nd {concetiwn?} took breakfast ad treated me well came to the front bought of a lummers {ill?} sugar got my trousers from henery wool 1 dogen of pumkings in that croped the horses.</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">New Years day {jan?} 1860</span></h2>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Sunday lake at francis</span></h2>
<p>January 1st 1860 sunday new years george {sapper?} burning ham {heneage?} to laplante big frank motty & wife {piggy?} & lewis bosele william & henery william {sue?} {philly?} lalonele charles {illegible} wife {illegible} all to {dimer?} monday 2nd council day in williams town the new years ball to be to night frank thrashing wheat 3 allen birthday crosed to lummers bought of a lum 1/2 lb tea -/10 rory {m9?} dougele lost his horse in the crack saved the {sleigh?} a great may at the ball francis to williams town to mile sent a bushel good measure in the {flowr?} council to darp in williams town darp 4th hiram came henery fishing eels with henery & george 3rd hiram chopping drawing wood to the 6th drawing wood holy day hiram chopping turning soft 7th gave an order to hiram on lummers for 3/3 1/2 in goods hiram went off crosed over bought of a lummers 1 rint of H wines 7 1/2 2 lb 14 og of butter at in peril bought a lottery ticket no 1" 25" 51" M B {lole?} Drawn on the 31st of janaury 1860 a ball to be at david lummers to {tolerate?} the boys bound for {raliforma?} on the 12th of janaury 1860 broght of hiram 1 book 2 bottles of ink 1 flute 1 donele bauel pistol 8th sunday at home 9th chopping a thaw 10th chooping the wisha crosed with horse for francis motty & wife came 11th thrashing oats a cold raining.</p>
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<p>Dec the 21st 18?? Mr James Cameron Sir Johns Island Lake St Francis To Day the Mutual Benefit is to Be Drawn in New Jersey to Day chopping 22nd Hiram & Amelia & Francis crossed Hiram Broughs 1 lb candles from A Summers 1/c set my trap for the mink To 1 pair of {illegible}for Hiram at Bakers 2/6 23rd chopping 3/4 of Wood Stormy Day of snow 24th Freezing very hard ice take very well not all shut at Dark Hiram in the house all Day Taking home Wood in the forenor Chopped 1/4 cord in the Afternoon Sunday the 25th Christimas Day crossed the Ice I went Part of the Way Hiram and Frances crossed 26th Hiram Went to Williamstown 27th Went to Charles Tupper Bushed the Road Henery Fishing Eels 28th crossed over Took my Trousers to Henerys Wife to make Boughs of a summer cap 13/9 to 3/4 of Cheese to 31/2 {illegible} lb Seen Angus on the Front Boug Bakers 1 Dozen of Buttons /2 Came home lent Henery my Traps 5 of them gave Francis Laplante an order on a summers for 10/ Went to Williamstown on Thurs In Williamstown on Friday the 30th {illegible} started for home stopt at Charles Alders in the 2nd Concession took Breakfast and treated me well came to the Front Bought of A Summers 2 lb sugar / got my trousers from Henery 1 lb Wool 1 Dozen of Pumkins {illegible}that crossed the Horses</p>
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<p>New Years Day Day 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Sunday Lake St Frances</p>
<p>January 1st 1860 Sunday, New Years George Tupper Birmingham Heneage Street Jo Laplante Big Frank Motty & Wife Peggy & Lewis Bosele William & Henerys & William {Gere?} Phillip Lalonde Charles Tupper & Wife & children all to Dinner</p>
<p>Monday 2nd</p>
<p>Council Day in Williamstown the New Years Ball to Be to night Frank Thrashing Wheat</p>
<p>3rd Allen Birthday</p>
<p>I crosed to Summers Bought of A Sum 1/2 lb Tea -/10 Rory McDougall Lost his horses in the crack saved the sleigh A great many at the Ball Frances to Williamstown to mill I sent a Bushel good measur in the Flour Council to Day in William {Williamstown} 2 Days</p>
<p>4th</p>
<p>Hiram came Henery Fishing Eels with Henery & George</p>
<p>5th</p>
<p>Hiram chopping Drawing wood to the H</p>
<p>6th</p>
<p>Drawing Wood Holy Day Hiram chopping Turning soft</p>
<p>7th</p>
<p>Gave an order to Hiram on A Summers for 3/5 1/2 in Goods Hiram went off I crossed over Bought of a Summers 1 Pint of H Wines 7 1/2 2 lb 14 oz of Butter at -/11 per lb Bought A Lottery Ticket No 1..25..51 Mo B To be Drawn on the 31st of January 1860 A Ball To Be at David Summers to Celebrate the Boys Bound for California on the 12th of January 1860 Bought of Hiram 1 Book 2 Bottles of ink 1 Flute 1 Double Barrel Pistol</p>
<p>8th</p>
<p>Sunday at Home</p>
<p>9th</p>
<p>chopped a Thaw</p>
<p>10th</p>
<p>chopping the Wisha crops with Horse for Francis Matty & Wife came</p>
<p>11th</p>
<p>Thrashing oats a cold Raining</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Lake St Francis January 12th 1860</p>
<p>Fanning Oats 27 Bushels A Ball at David Summers to night for the Lads going to california</p>
<p>13th</p>
<p>Thrashing Oats</p>
<p>14</p>
<p>Fanning Oats 32 1/2 Going to Thrash Wheat to Day. Fanned {large space}I started for Williamstown Went to the P.O got my Paper Bid Farewell with David Summers & Sandy Grant Edward Santinee a Bee Moving Davids Barn to Jacobs Island</p>
<p>15th Sunday</p>
<p>Me in Williamstown Seen McF Death in the Paper Died on the 2nd of January D Mc D (F)</p>
<p>16</p>
<p>Writing Some</p>
<p>17th</p>
<p>came Home Gave her {looks like symbol for British pounds followed by end bracket} on the 16th the Lads started for California Davy Summers Sandy Grant Donald M Gregg Bill McLeod turned Back {Simon Derushi?} a Bee stopt at Henerys all night</p>
<p>18th</p>
<p>came Home took my Trap Burned it in the Fire</p>
<p>19th</p>
<p>Drawing Wood Went to for my Paper Gave A Summers 5/- cash for to send to the Lottery Bought of A Summers 2 silk Handkerchief 2/3 a peice 4/6 of a Dollar Bought of a Baker 1/2 lb candles -/6 lb sugar -/6 Went up the ice to Hamiltons for the first time</p>
<p>20th Drawing Wood</p>
<p>21st Fishing eels with Henery got 22 eels & 1 catfish Agness night</p>
<p>Sunday 22nd</p>
<p>Bill here Mrs Bosele here Evan F brother Lost his horse some say Donald M Donald is married</p>
<p>23</p>
<p>Farming 1 1/2 of Black sea Francis got not quite the measure taking home Wood {last line on page most words obscured by damage} Laplante</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island January 23rd 1860</p>
<p>24th I crossed to Summers Bought of A Summers 1/2 Gallon Syrup 1/9 got the Loan of the Jar to Be Returned Returned the Bottle to Roby no mail came at Nicholsons got nuts chopping a soft maple came home Raining took up my trap</p>
<p>25 Burns Birth Day at home</p>
<p>26" chopping a Little went to store Bought of A Summers 3 lb 6 oz of Butter Almanac which comes to 4/- Bought of A J Baker 1 Bar of soap 1/6 1 lb candles 1/- 2/6 paid for treat 1/3 {and at?} Lancaster Amelia crossed {Wisha?} to Jas</p>
<p>27th</p>
<p>Henerys Boy got the Loan of the axe</p>
<p>28th Shot an Owl Went to Williamstown got a ride from Jim Angun in the Glen a treat at Bakers</p>
<p>29th Sunday</p>
<p>in Williamstown</p>
<p>30th</p>
<p>in Williamstown Andrew Baker & Mac MGreggor there</p>
<p>31st Donald Roach getting Married to Day came home stormy nothing at the Poison the Lottery comes off to Day Found a Horseshoe</p>
<p>1st of February</p>
<p>Frosty</p>
<p>2nd</p>
<p>Went to Williamstown got Bosells harness & cutter got my Papers - Left it in Williamstown stopt at Spinks seen Amelia LaPlante</p>
<p>3rd</p>
<p>Came home Bakers a Bee Went to Nicholsons John came my Wheat 1 & 3 pecks stopt there all night</p>
<p>4th</p>
<p>Went to Mill Found Walters cap & Buffaloe on the Ice Went to Groves Mill got my watch from the Watchmaker & he charges me a Dollar not Paid gave me a Glass for my watch carried my Bags home from the middle of the Ice</p>
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<p>Mr. James Cameron Island Lake St Francis Feb the 5th</p>
<p>Sunday Frank & Amelia went to church in Williamstown the Sheep Dead 2 strange French Boys here named Laflesh Antoine Bosell here</p>
<p>6th</p>
<p>skinned the sheep Put Poison in it on the Little Island Angus & Johnny McIntyre came Drew 4 Loads for a Beginning Good Deal of Water on the Ice Went to A Summers Bought of 1 Quart of Whiskey 7 1/2 Saleratus -/{6?} 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/2 lb candles -/6 not paid (1 pipe 1/2 matches 1/2) paid). Sent out the newspapers A Culdnagon Dead</p>
<p>7th</p>
<p>Duncan Smith came Drawing</p>
<p>8th</p>
<p>Angus came Went to Summers Bought Candles & Potatoes Handsome Weather John McIntyre Broke his Big Whippletree Ice cracking Wishaw Began to go to School at Frashers</p>
<p>9th</p>
<p>Fine Day Drawing Wood Big Frank's child Died Francis came from Jo's Drawing since Monday Waggons going on the Ice Open at the Lower Point</p>
<p>10th</p>
<p>Cold & Stormy Drawing Frank Began to Draw for -/10 per cord Johnny McIntyre Broke his sleigh Started for home in the Evening To 3 Bag of of Oats 1 Brought Down this Morning hard on 40 Cords out now keeping the Maple & Birch apart from the Beech Hens Laying in the House</p>
<p>11th Cutting Roads & Piling on the Bank Frashers Boys here for Sand Francis Drawing 7 I crossed Got a Letter about the Mutual Benefit Bought 1 lb of Poison 1/3 got my Papers Seen John Cameron From California Got 7/6 Cash From Walter Baker Gave Thomas Munroe 5/- I owed him came home Slept all {2 or 3 words obscured due to damage} A Very sore hand Henery</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island Feb the 12th</p>
<p>Sunday Jo Laplante here and crew drawing out the Boat Dog went off Bosell sold his mare to Jo</p>
<p>Monday 13th</p>
<p>John McIntyre & Bill Smith came to Draw Went to Summers Bought of A. Summers 1 Quart {H.W 1/5?}</p>
<p>14 St Valentines Day</p>
<p>A Ball at Spinks? a Dinner at Rannald for Chisholm</p>
<p>15th</p>
<p>Went to A Summers to {illegible text} 1/2 Gallon Whisky 1/3 got from Mrs Summers 1 lb Sugar Finished Drawing the Wood They Went Tom Dan's came attorney E Ward</p>
<p>16</p>
<p>Tom Went of</p>
<p>17th</p>
<p>I went to A Summers Bought 1 Watch Key -/3 got my Paper slept at Nicholsons came to Bosells got my 1 pound in cash came home</p>
<p>18th</p>
<p>James Hughs Birth Day Went to Salmon River Paid Y {Cam...?} 6/13 on Cotton yarn Paid {Dush...?} the Watchmaker at Buchanans 3/9 Paid Walter Buchanan 5/- Bought 1 pair of Mits 1/6 at Buchanan on credit got on the {Bosure?} came to Lukes Stormy Slept all night</p>
<p>19th Sunday</p>
<p>took Breakfast at Lukes 1 treat not Paid Lost my Napkin started and came home</p>
<p>20th</p>
<p>chopping fire wood stormy {word obscured by mold} Frank got his new Horse on the 18th Left my watch to get a Hand on with Dashny Bill Nicholson here for the Broadaxe Frank crosed henerys wifes Brother up water Raising on the Ice</p>
<p>21nd</p>
<p>I went to Nicholsons to score timber John came home with me Muskrats plenty coming out of their holes Frank away with the Horse</p>
<p>22 Ash Wednesday</p>
<p>at Home</p>
<p>23</p>
<p>Jo Laplante here for Motty's hay & oats old Bodell here {Quilting Bee written between the lines} here gave him a h{rest of word obscured by damage} got 2 Bushels of Oats From Motty to pay Bosells 1/{second number illegible} for Motty me Bosells Worthing the {last word on page obscured by mold}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island Feb 23rd</span></h2>
<p>I went for my Paper got a Ride to Williamston from Hugh McGruer a treat at A Summers (not paid) Bought Liquorice 3 cents worth Paid this) Great Lot of Water on the Ice Frank chopping for Arch McDonell Took a letter out to George Ferguson for A Summers</p>
<p>24th in Williamston</p>
<p>25th in Williamston the Dancing School {illegible word}</p>
<p>26th Sunday Sandy gave me a Ride home to the Island got a Bunch of Matches. {2 or 3 illegible words written between the 25th and 26th}</p>
<p>27th The {Daugerian?} Beginning to Day Mr M Martin Frank crossed with the Horse I went to the Little Island south side, Drawing Wood thawing</p>
<p>28th I went to Nicholsons Norman there going to Lancaster. Frances Drawing for William {Laricolette?} Henery at Nicholsons I stopt all night Great going to Salmon River up the Ice Malcolm Dingwalls horses got in the {illegible word}</p>
<p>29th I came home from Nicholsons Frances chopping for Archy McDonell Raining set 2 traps Last day of the month</p>
<p>1st Day March crows plenty Frances crossed Whisha crossed Frances crossed I crossed to Bakers Bought of A W Baker 1 lb Butter 1/{-?} 1 lb Sugar -/6 {illegible} 1/2 lb crackers -/4 got my Prize Gold Stone Valu 2 Dollar at Thomas Munroes Christies at Bakers</p>
<p>2nd Nicholsons here for Staves Frank over the Horse running about with the Bosells got milk from Amelia Lent the Gimlet to George Nicholson Flour came by Frank got 2 eggs from Amelia the Ice got his Boots</p>
<p>3rd Frances & I croped on at Bakers at 4 1/4 I went to Williamstown Raining hard</p>
<p>4th Sunday at night Angus went to Cornwall</p>
<p>5th Court on in Williamstown me in Williamstown</p>
<p>6th I started for home Frances at the Bosells</p>
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<p>{written at top of page above title} Feby 18th {omits?} Memory Island 1860</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron March 6th</span></h2>
<p>Bought of {illegible} W Baker 1/2 lb candles -/6 1 Quart Whiskey 7 1/2 1/2 lb Powder -/9 1/2 lb Shot 3 1/4 1 lb Nails -/3 Broke the Bowl Phillip help A Summers with Oats in a Waggon Took Bob home Thrashed the Last of the Wheat yesterday Charlie was here Christies Went to Keynon on the {word cut off}</p>
<p>7th Laplantes left here Robins came Black birds, going the Ice yet Gave Mrs Laplante an order on Baker for 4/- in goods Frances one of my Bags with Flour his it in) got 7 Bushels Some Thunder & Rain & Rainbows all alone</p>
<p>8th I went to Charlies took Dinner got an old {word cut off} from him</p>
<p>9th Friday of the Sacrament in Williamstown McDrawing {word cut off} and some rails for the Fence going to Ice yet</p>
<p>10th Piled about a cord of Birch Started to go for my Paper turned Back crossed at Henerys went to the store (got 5 Dollars from A Summers to be Paid in 3 months concerning the Lottery Bought a Teapot 1/3 (Bought a Pint paid this) got my Paper Bought a pint in the Tea Pot not Paid /4 came to Nicholsons all sound asleep Went to Henery's</p>
<p>11th came from Henerys took Breakfast left the Remains of the Tea Pot Charlie came gave him some R{rest of word illegible} for 2 Rats I {word cut off} From him Sacrament in Williamstown to Day Ice Busted close to shore Had a Hooker for Charlie took a Bite crossing to Salmon River yet Freezing</p>
<p>12th {illegible word} snowing piling Birch at the Lower R{rest of word cut off}</p>
<p>13 Drawing some Basswood for {illegible word} on Ritt Point went to Little Island South side in the {word obscured by damage}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">March 14 1860</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island</span></h3>
<p>Took the Grey Horse to get the Canoe at the Upper Point Big Bill here for a Dung fork got it I went across with him for the Rooster Set my Traps 5 of them 2 for the Mink Henery fishing eels horses going the Ice yet Nicholsons hunting at Point {illegible word} Walter after sand at {illegible word} Jim McDougall Broke in at Roses this week</p>
<p>15th I crossed to the P.O Sent George Sniders Boy to Careys for the Basket Bottle got it gave the Boy 3 coppers for going {illegible name}raising his barn David Baker {illegible word} I went to Secors Bought of AW Baker 1/2 lb candles -/6 1 pint of Whiskey & Bottle -/4 lock -/7 1/2 1/2 gallon Mollases 1/3 which comes to 2/8 1/2 gave a poor man a penny Pheney by name the writing master left the Front for Williamstown</p>
<p>16th Bill here for the canoe took it over for him on the other side of Francis Island drawing drags Shot a Rat Ice Bad Tapt 3 trees good sugar W{rest of word cut off}</p>
<p>17th St Patricks The Channel open in a strip up above Both sides, took a canoe to the Lower Point with Grey Cording some of the Birch & Maple, seen a weasel very white, went to the Upper Point, got a Rat Wild geese came on the 16th) Ducks plenty fine weather to stand</p>
<p>Long Sunday 18th alone got a Rat Ice jamming at the Door</p>
<p>19th Turning the Red canoe, Ice moving slowly Tapt one or 2 trees the Cows going to the Bush Found a nest with 6 eggs and another with 5 Shot a Rat did not get him</p>
<p>20th First Day of Spring horses doing nothing Doing nothing myself Raining moved the Bed to the Room nailing {word obscured by mold damage} partition wall Went to the Upper Point {1 or 2 words obscured by mold} chance at Ducks had {could be more words at bottom of page, but obscured by mold and damage}</p>
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<p>== 21st 1860 Island Mr James Cameron March ==</p>
<p>Took up my trap snowing hard a great dam at the Water Log chopping stovewood cattle is hearty and well Seen a Boat going over the Way of Chustees with Messenger I think it is Thomas to {Moses?}Wind high</p>
<p>22 went to the Upper Point took home a Drag of Black Oak</p>
<p>23rd took home 2 ash stocks for oars. Straw Done the {Weasal?} on the Island Ice firm around shore Home Dreams</p>
<p>24th A Fox on the Island seen his tracks this morning Hart Road Blowing about 2 oclock this morning Eggs Plenty crossed the Ice in the Bay to the Pitt Point</p>
<p>25th Sunday Alone all well snowing Drifting & Blowing & Freezing wind Nor-West By South a Little Reading Sleeping</p>
<p>26th at the head of the Island</p>
<p>27th Drew a couple of Drags lost the H{rest of word cut off}</p>
<p>28th Found it the cow Heifer calved</p>
<p>29th Henery & Francis Laplant fishing eels got 80 George {Semo?} here wanting to hire for 7 Dollars a month Brought home the Churn Dasher Brought a Bag but not the right one shot a squirrel cutting down some stuff for fence got an eel from Henery Heard that Cluckey Died Frank Laplantes horse died Wild Geese plenty Ducks plenty</p>
<p>30th Went across for the 1st time this spring Bought of A Summers 1 pail 1/4 Strainer -/10 2 lb {illegible word} 1/3 1/2 lb tea 1/3 2 lb 2 oz 1/{10 1/2?} which comes to 6/6 1/2 (got my Prizes 5 of them {symbol for British pound}1.5) Bought of a I Baker 1/2 powder -/10 2 lbs shot 1/-{illegible word} Sugar 2 lb 1/2 candles 1/2 Whiskey 7 1/2 5/8 1/2 Thomas cross to Salmon River {rest of page obscured by damage}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 1st 1860</span></h2>
<p>Sunday went to Little Island south side</p>
<p>2nd a sail went from Salmon River to Lancaster Cutting some Rails Drew some from the Marsh Fence</p>
<p>3rd Went to Bakers Bought of WI Baker 1 pint HW 7 1/2 Mrs Laplante took up the Order for 4/- Bought of A Summers 2 lb crackers 1/3 notPaid {word illegible}) 1 lb {illegible}File -/6 paid)</p>
<p>Jim Hopkins here had Dinner</p>
<p>4th Fixing a place for the sail in small canoe Bought in to Salmon River</p>
<p>5th Angus came</p>
<p>6th Angus & I crossed Good Friday went to the store Dan came Bought of A Summers 1 lb crackers paid got an almanack from A Summers Bought 1 penny worth of {Rens?} paid rainy on the front Sick Donald Ruple in his new Shop now last night shot a Rat Dan and I hunting</p>
<p>7th Charlie here Fishing eels got 1 Broke the spear Wild Geese plenty henery's Boy wanting a Gun Dan making Syrup Fanning the Wheat 4 Bushel just 1 of corn Hired George Semo on Good Friday for 6 Dollars to come on the 9th of this month to Begin his month</p>
<p>8th Sunday Easter Waster Sunday Dan & I alone went Round the Island</p>
<p>9th Monday Dan & I Began to open the Pitt of Potatoes Charlie came I went to Mill 6 Bushels of Wheat 1 of Corn Gave Streeter 3 Rats at 15 cents apeice which comes to 17/3 1 Sheep pelt 3/9 2 Mink at 2/6 - 5/- in all. I gave him {symbol for British pound} 1-6. I {2 illegible words} 7/{11?} yet got my watch a treat at Briggs</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron April 9th 1860</span></h2>
<p>George Semo came here and Dan took in the Potatoes 16 Bushel Bought of Buchanan & Brother 1 lb candles -/9 1 Quart syrup /11 1/2 5 yds cotton 2/ which comes to 3/9 Bought of Norman McDonald 1/2 lb crackers 3 1/2 stopt at Lukes old Lafleur's wife Died</p>
<p>10th killed the Calf Charlie sick Dan went off gave him a Gold stone Pin valued at 15/- Charlie went home Shot a Rat</p>
<p>11th cutting trees on the Pitt Point George & I Semo here got 1/2 bushel of {illegible word} on Georges account at 4/ per Bushel thats 2/-</p>
<p>12th Brought AI Bakers Bottle home George crossed Brought the chain to Kennedy Norman Abrams got the canoe at {symbol for British pound} 1"2"6 to Pay for it the 1st of June cording the last of the wood 1st ploughing Done before the Door setting out Fire Burning the marsh 2 minks on the Island</p>
<p>13th snowing Fixing Whippletrees & harness Ice in the Bay & Marsh</p>
<p>14th Ploughing some the horses Bockey</p>
<p>15th Sunday alone George and I</p>
<p>16th Drawing on the Pitt Point cutting stakes & Withs for the fence Setting fire to the Grass and Brush Fence Got a fox Shot a Rat</p>
<p>17th Skinning the Fox Spreading manure going to plough on Lower Point Cutting the eyes of {illegible word}</p>
<p>18th HughAnn came at Henerys gone Monday with the Wind Pete Antoine & Frank here got a bundle of Hay to 1 Bush of potatoes George got 1/6</p>
<p>19th George crossed for my paper Bought of AI Baker 1/2 lb Powder -/9 1/2 lb Horse shoe nails -/- stops along chasing a wild Goose {several words obscured by damage}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 21st</span></h2>
<p>Came from Williamstown. Met Charlie at Suses Island cleaning Perch Henerys Gert went Home with George Salaberry came up went in to Salmon River Welland went Down the St Helene first Boat went Down this year from above</p>
<p>22nd Sunday all alone HughAnn & I</p>
<p>23rd George and 2 Boys came for Potatoes 1 Bushel 1/6 Bought an Auger 2/3 putting out Dung on the peice at the End of the House</p>
<p>24th Went to Henerys at Nicholsons for the Plough got it</p>
<p>25 at the fence on the Pitt Point George Ploughing</p>
<p>26th</p>
<p>Went to look for eggs got 6 Wild Duck Eggs Found a nest in the Barn with 19 eggs in it at the Fences Setting Fire to the marsh again The Boats a Going Down Some snow hard frost at nights now Ducks Plenty cold air curious Weather not much Ploughed The ice in the Marsh yet in Places</p>
<p>27th Went to Bakers Bought of A.I. Baker 1 pair Boots 8/9 1/2 lb tea 1/3 1/4 lb pepper -/3 needles & thread -/3 Bought of A Summers 1/2 Gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 1/4 of Starch -/4 Porter 7 1/2 Knife 1/3 1 lb Butter -/9 sent A Summers 12 Rats & 1 Fox {illegible word} Dan came George took the Harrowteeth 17 of them Got my account from A Summers {symbol for British pound}9"11"10 before to Day what I got to Day some too along with that</p>
<p>Saturday 28thDan went of Charlie came fishing for Purch no bite Fishing for eels Charlie got 5 gave me 2 Brought me the Scythe William Laflet set his line for sturgeon Found 22 eggs in one nest George crossed.</p>
<p>29th Sunday Watson {word obscured by damage} boat</p>
<p>30th George came Ploughing</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Island May 1</span></h2>
<p>George ploughing Semos Boys here for George to go to the Priest Charlie here to Dinner</p>
<p>2nd George to Williamstown to Court for McLaughlin</p>
<p>3rd Fixing the Fence on the Pitt Point George came John Craig son here about a Horse Took up my Traps</p>
<p>4th Hugh Ann crossed with Henery Plough on the Lower Point Charlie here Got my Gun Brought me seed corn to plant gave him {illegible word or words} some cups going to set the Line to Day</p>
<p>5th Ploughing on the Lower Point Angus Rankin here George put him across George crossed Finished the Lower Point ploughing. {Written in brackets between the lines} (I got a Sturgeon)</p>
<p>6th Sunday Charlie home with my Gun Gave me 2 {load?} of Shot</p>
<p>Monday 7th George came Fixing the Gate George ploughing Hugh Ann came</p>
<p>8th Sowed 2 oz Pease William Lavelette here taking up his George Harrowing the pease. George to the Raffle</p>
<p>9th I Finished ploughing the Pease Ground George away this Day Began above the Lane Raining some</p>
<p>10th Went to Bakers Bought of A Summers 1/2 lb {word obscured by damage}1/3 Sugar 2 lb 1/3 Bought of A.I Baker 1 Quart of Whiskey 7 1/2 Hat -/6 George Broke the Plough</p>
<p>11th sowed the rest of the Pease which makes 5 in that peice Planted Potatoes in the cucumbers & onions Harrowing the Lower Point Planted the East Peice on the Lower Point with Potatoes about a good {Bushel? plus another word obscured by damage}</p>
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<p>Mr. {illegible} {Curion?} {illegible} hay plowed Barley on PittPoint planted about 30 tills of potatoes Baited the line caught a {rich?} 5 catfish Fixing the lane fence George cropped {illegible} Gave him an order for a {illegible} on Bakers Sunday 13th Fishing perch caught a good many {type of fish?} and to the line got 2 flingeon went to the little Island 14th George came sowed the rest of the Peas in a bushel or thereabouts Taking Stones from Before the door harrowing before the door Gave George a Sturgeon 1/3 Went to Charlies George went to Williamstown killed a Sturgeon sent out a 1/2 to them with George drawing sticks from the bust for the fence 15 {Big?} Bell here took some Beans Sandy Grears getting married Gave some corn to Bill Sowed oats 4 1/2 Bushels on the Lower Point 16th sowed 4 Bushels above the Potatoes planted the Potatoes above the House 17th {illegible} Day sowed 2 1/2 Bushels next the Hay {illegible}. Brought the Plough of 3 points took Breakfast told {illegible} to get the Brogdance at {Michaels?} Ploughing some. George {illegible} fixing the fence Sold my watch {for?} 5 1/4 dollars 8 {illegible} Plough {illegible} Powder. Hask shot bag if he raffles it a throw at the {illegible} George ploughing above the {illegible} before the door 19th George getting {illegible} for the {illegible}</p>
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<p>{illegible} Island cold day snowing + freezing {illegible} night hard frost Hiram came 21st ploughing Hiram back of the barn got a Sturgeon killed him. George did not come 22 Hiram Ploughing Planting Corn Before the Door about 2 {illegible} George did not come 23 George came Hiram to the salmon river Bought of Buchanion + Brother 5. plates 1 quart molasses 16 1/2 lb tea 11 1/2 soap. 1 lb shot 16 2 hoed one 2/6 the other 3/3 lb of old iron to my credit 1/6 took 1 Bushel of Wheat to Mill got 1 bolt 1 1/2 Bushel of ashes 1/ 10 1/2 bought 2 lb tea Bought of M Street, 1 pair of Boots for Hugh 6/3 left my {illegible} gave 1 calfskin to my account 3/5 {illegible} 3 hence paid George took the wrap bought a plug of tobacco for Tom. 24th Queens Birth Day Sowed {illegible} of oats back of the barn ploughed and {illegible} Back of the garden plough the {illegible} at the East end of the House Pleasure trip on the {illegible} Nicholsons took home the canoe Training in Williamstown {illegible} here Hiram went for my {illegible} got 2 of them 25th Ploughing Williamstown George {illegible} Pat came 26th came from Williamstown Charles all {illegible} George off 27th Hiram went home with {page crumpled} 28th {illegible} fishing sturgeon Hiram {page crumpled} 3 1/2 bushels bought 2 {page crumpled}</p>
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<p>I'll slot the {lil?} sugar 1/- to love David Lyo. 4" to 2 1/2 U Butter o/ll/url. nov 4th 2U Butter 1/2 U rapidly -4" 18th 1/2 bus salt 1/1 1/2 lil candy 1/- syrup -/5 kile 1/3 foot 1/6 3"8 1/2 18 starch -/6 (25) 1 goat 37/6 once 6/3 pillo 1/3 L 2"3".0 Pyary -/10 Dec(10) coat 28/5 noce 6/3 halve -/6 /3 randy 1/3 1"17"7 To Francis {lil?} tea 2/5 1 gallon syrup 3/6 i'll to Hirane candles for me. 1/- (28) to 16 ap 13/5 to an order of 10/- to Francis lakeland 10"0 to 7 3/4 of cheese 3 1/2 (31et) to Lil sugar 16 Hary The 3rd 1860 to 1/2 At Sea at 1/8/vell "10 to order to Hinul 3/5 1/2 butter 2lb-14kg 2/5HW 7"1/215 to 2 {filk Haud Kerchief?} at 2/6-3/e 24th to 1/2 gallon syrup/1/5 1/2 at sea 1/3 26 to 3lb 60kg of Butter -/11 her at {aliana?} K/6-4/- 6th 1 Luant Mhuky / 7 1/2 Candles/ 6 at sea 4/32 for Bollug Poison 1/3 (13) to H-wines 1/3 (15) to 1/2 gallon wi/3 sugar the 10th to (L1"3in rash pay in 3 months) sea pot 1/3 run -/4 4"3 30th haut 1/4 Traumen -/10 sea 1/3 crackery 1/3 LU2310 1/10 2 2 6"6 1/2 {porge Llino?} to 1/2 Bilshefs Krale On 2nd to Bughel Rotatocs 1/6 (23)to Bughel Rotatocs 1/6 4th to augst 2/3 (27) to Boots 18/5 Knife 1/3L 2"3 May to an order For Love on Bassea 1/3 14th tungern 1/2'6 water Lt 6"3.</p>
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<p>Mr. James Cameron May 29th 1860</p>
<p>Ploughing at the Butternut tree and Potatoes around Birch {illegible} Path Charlie here 30th Ploughing Flower took up his {illegible} 31st Sowed 3 Bushels of oats between the garden Sowed wheat below 1 and a {illegible}. 1st Harrow up above the Barn Pat came Charlie went with him to Bakers Brought me the {Paddle?} sowed wheat better than a Bushel above the lane. {illegible} 2nd {Angus?} + {illegible} came {illegible} man + Wife here hiram took home the oats 7 Bushels sowed 3 1/2 of oats 13 1/2 in the {illegible}. Nicholsons came here 3rd Sunday 4th the Walters horse came {illegible} planting 5 quarts of {illegible, maybe type of corn?} corn Potatoes {illegible} and some beans thats 3 bushels on the set of potatoes. 5th Walters horse came Stewart from the Ottawa here I went to Williamstown trying to take the Bull. {illegible} of {lime?} the {illegible} wife died. 6th took over the {illegible} sowed about {illegible} Bushels of Wheat {illegible} George {crossed?} 7th I {illegible} Hugh, Ann went to Williamstown Ploughing on the lower row 9th Raining 10th Sunday Hugh came Hiram {illegible} Mr. Lerman here I went to {illegible} 2 of wheat 1 pack of salt 7 1/2 1/2 {illegible} of paper/ 6 Gallon Molasses {illegible} east 2 {illegible} 2 1/2 yds cloth {illegible} 7/10 thread 7 1/2 beer</p>
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<p>James Cameron Island June 11 1860</p>
<p>Bought of Grindell {illegible} 1 Pair of Boots</p>
<p>17/6 Got the loan of Leeked Fishing {spoon?} to be returned speaking to Duncan McRae about the word {court?} day in Dundee came home Tom came. 12th ploughing got a sturgeon treks bad bought of Charlie Mr Donell 1 bottle of good stuff/10 and the bottle to be returned to Buchanand. Both 13th/ Plough sowing wheat 14th sowed oats 15th Charlie here had an Australia {illegible} 16th Making ashes {illegible} took up there {illegible} 16th I gave my trousers to Reggy to make. Got a sturgeon 17th Sunday the {illegible} went for the Bouquet 18th Charlie + I {" a calve" written above} to Salmon River Bought of {illegible} soap -/6 {illegible} -/6 crackers + cheese + sugar I paid for Potatoes 1/6 Bought of Charlie 1 bottle of stuff 1 1/2 to Be Paid Bought of David Baker 1/2 lb tea 1/2 cash gave him 1 + 3 pecks of ashes got the {illegible} of paper from Morris to Dr. {illegible} 1 sturgeon 19th Charlie went off hoeing corn + potatoes 20th hoeing 21st Tom went to A. Camerons 22nd I went to Williamstown Charlie + I stopt at grears Tom Munroe catching a Dog Fish as we passed 23rd Came home Charlie and I Grammy here 24th Sunday Francis here to Breakfast I went to Charlies took Dinner there David Summers here + {illegible} 25th Monday {illegible} cleaning his corn for the {illegible} Francis here hoeing corn and Potatoes rafts going down Berries plenty Strawberries, Hiram and I to fish at night at the little Island</p>
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<p>1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island June 26th</p>
<p>Raining some croped to Bakers Granny</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island July the 21st left Williamstown took the 2 Boys with us stopt at Fergusons Island with the storm. Took Dinner on the Island sailed home Raining some. Hiram {illegible} in the Apples Field. 22 Sunday I went Orange Picking Berries here Charlie went home gave him 2 chickens {illegible} came from Salmon river Lea {illegible} got the {illegible} for {illegible}. 23rd Mowing on the apple field Hiram raking 24th Finished mowing the {apple?} field Went to Lewis Chusters to get him to lake Baskets {illegible} mowing some Below {Lemows?} corn 25th Dog Days Begin St. James Day Put in 3 loads of hay. Found an old canoe took up one of the lines 50 hooks on it flowing Down at the Lower Point Boats {illegible} to Day Mosquitoes Bad ticks Done cleaning up stairs 26th Raining went for a Load of Blocks to the Upper Point mowing on the Lower Point Raspberries plenty yet {illegible} old axe to {illegible} 27th went to Bakers Bought {illegible} 3 lb of sugar / 10 1/2 1 tea Pot 1/3 Bought a summer 1/2 lb tea 1/4 1 {illegible} (Pens + {illegible}{illegible} this). Put some of the Hay in the {illegible} 28th just in 2 loads of Hay Pat came gave me a Bottle Lashey to Salmon River got a Large {illegible} on {illegible} line {illegible} to Pat gave Pat the canoe and mug of salt 29 Sunday got an ESL and a sturgeon Lasheys Line Hiram roped 30th Began to mow the oat field Pat + Charlie came Charlie stopt {illegible} and handle to lewes {illegible} to make mosquitoes bad</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island 31st 1860</p>
<p>Went to salmon River Charlie {illegible} to Busher Wheat {illegible} {Poile?} to {grind?} Bought a {eletenth?}. Pain of Boots per human 13/- to men doing my {illegible} 7/6 or 6/3) form the {illegible} at a york farm the {sacperinuet Chaud nuent?} horne {illegible} plenty {ougiltat/et?} went to {Leure Cloud Lees?} got 4 Brooms Leurs. Can we with 2 once {illegible} gathering in the {uphen feild?} 2" {Ruthin?} hay got all The served hay in one Load. {out of?} the oakfeild that a crow cut {some?} a Chirvy for the Bouyo Making some {colesin makfeilers?} Huntery came the {hundred?} even {illegible} the Kut Kut of a {illegible} {Leuls 3 of august?} went to Kut Kut {for?} Boards got a sood Load {making could?} got 1/3 from {larshey?} 2 1/2 for {concern?} {illegible} bird hervies Bikeand choke {cheurue Kipe?} Long Black {Bennied?} gentling Bike. {illegible} Black kevin 1st august 4th done {illegible} making Covid im the {illegible} 6 began the stack. 4th {yenchea?} the stack at the mash hay euthing 8th at the hay some 5th cuting lime {illegible} a funeral at {johnahcgeneee?} {illegible} Died Hiram to the store Boys livent off and Hugham to {illegible} Deers plenty sent at once handle Bought the {kle?} cheap chauntee on the 8th augst.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island Augst</p>
<p>Bought of a Baker 1 lb of Tea 2/6 1 Bunch of {illegible} 16 to {illegible} 3 yds of striped cotton {illegible} 2/3 to 2 1/4 yds of cloth {illegible} 6/9 thread which comes to 9/5 Bought of a Summers 1/2 gallon of Whiskey {illegible} this all the {Tales?} of the Prince of Wales Tom at Captain {illegible} fishing Hamiltons cutting their oats 10th Francis wife here all alone wind high. Hugh Anne + Hiram come from Williamstown stopt at Nicholsons all night 11th came home {illegible} took away his {illegible} of {illegible} to Salmon River the {Pease?} ripe Looks like rain thought it was sunday 12th Hiram to Summers I went to Bosells to get them to cut the {pease?} Andrew Summers here the Captain of Hamiltons {illegible} sold the Wood to Summers. $100 for the lot of Wood gave Andrew Summers 4 dollar {illegible} I got from Norman Bought of a Summers 1/2 Gallon Whisky 4 1/4 of butter 2/5 Plate 1/2 lb powder Shot 16 {illegible} Bought of a Baker 1 quart of syrup 1 fish to be returned.Tom gave a keg of {illegible} to me 12th Sunday Breaching on the front Hugh Ann went seen Ellen at {illegible} Charlie here Francis {illegible} away to day A summer {illegible} Ferguson here {illegible} of the {crossed out} Hiram + George {illegible} traded coats</p>
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<p>Aug the 13th 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Raining hiram cropped {illegible} to get his trousers made making a Door for the room 14th Making coils 15th cutting Pease {illegible} Boy 16th Henry finished the Pease. Big {illegible} stock {illegible} hay put on 3 Loads of Pease 17th Went to Summers Bought of Summers 1/2 gallon whiskey 1/3 got 3 1/2 Dollars from him. What I got of {Norman?} just a Load of Hay in the stack. put on 6 loads of {illegible} covered the stack 18 Raining cutting some of the oats Behind the Barn cut some above the house. Lost Tom {Grappling?} looking for the line. Hiram went for his trousers Sunday the 19th above {illegible} 20th {Lashey?} from Salmon River I calling for Charlie to go to Williamstown Charlie came {illegible} 22 ear of corn 1/2 Bushel of Potatoes cherries nuts apples {illegible} 1 Broom + Basket 21st came home Hugh Anna at Charlies Charlie stopt to help me at the Pease put some in. 22nd cut some Oats put on the first oats and some pease all the pease in 23 at the oats cutting Behind the Barn the {illegible} aground at the foot of the Island Henry here {illegible} to 1/2 Bushel Potatoes + Milk for the {shear?} 24th Raining cut some of the oats at the {illegible} 25 Went to Bakers Bought of a Summers quart whisky 7 1/2 lb candles -/6 1/6 cotton weak -/4 got my coat</p>
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<p>Aug 25th 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Went to Dundee Charlie {vet?} Bought 1 {illegible} of {slot?}. Rye -/6 crackers -/ 1 1/2 Paid This Bought of the Baker 13/ 1 1/2 of flour Paid it 1 1/2 worth of crackers got the loan of a Bottle to be Returned got some shat from Charlie {illegible} Donald and {illegible} stopt at {Dikes?} got some caps from Luke came home Hugh Ann Lost the Keys alone. Rain Black {illegible} Bad The Prince of Wales arrival in Montreal Charlie with me all this week Sunday 26th Charlie went home gave him the {illegible} gun 27th Raining Tuesday the Prince of Wales went Down on the Steamer Kingston firing 28th Putting in Oats 2 loads good alone {illegible} went to {Christel?} to cock hay Hugh Ann for nuts to {nicholas?} and plums horses Bad 29th Cutting Oats cut 2 sheaves of wheat a Basket from {illegible} took Back the boots 30 Shot a Duck 31 Put in 2 loads of oats 1st of September I went to {illegible} Bought of a Summers 6 yrds {illegible} 1/2 lb powder -/9 3 quarts of Whisky 1/10 1/2 shot tea 1/3 (starch needles paid) Returned all Bakers Tin kettle ,,,, Tom went off gave 6/3 for the {illegible} {illegible} here cutting oats wheat 2 Paddles from Lewis {christee?} 2nd Sunday Went to {illegible} for nuts Promised to come Charlie came Lewis {christee?} here</p>
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<p>Sept the 3rd 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Charlie + me to Summers Bought of Summers 1 1/2 Quart of whiskey -/11 1/2 Bought of Baker 1/2 gallon syrup 1/10 1/2 fine {illegible} -/10 1 cake of cheese. 7 lb at 14 per lb 2/4 {buat?} night reaping wheat Bill Jim Henry George {illegible} Lashey Charlie 4th Hugh Ann and Charlie to Lancaster 1/2 gallon Whiskey 2/3 to cash to Hugh Ann for sugar 1/5 expecting the Reapers to night did not come put in some Wheat for the first 5th putting in oats they came to reap 3 of Henrys 2 of {illegible} 2 of {hicks?} George Bosell Lashey Charlie Isacc Blondeau. 6th putting the 7th stack together 7th putting 8th in wheat + Binding. Lashey Reaping Sunday 9th Rankin here Jacob here went to the Upper point Charlie {illegible} + Henry here 10th Putting in one load of wheat putting marsh {illegible} in one of the sheds Lashey came from Salmon River some corn ripe Butternuts Beginning to fall grapes turning some chilly nights water falling some 1 basket from Lewis wife gave her some salt 11th Charlie went home Went to Henrys for the canoes Charlie Hugh Ann + Charlie to Cornwall at night 12th Raining {illegible} in Cornwall 13th {illegible} here pulling beans 14th put in a Load of Wheat upper field 15th Hugh Ann croped with Lewis. 16 Dan came cutting cornstalks taking in corn some beans ripe {illegible}</p>
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<p>the 16th 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island {illegible}</p>
<p>Dan here Charlie here horses bad Lashey fishing Pickere; gave Dan Latin grammar Browers Grammar {illegible} Book covers Steamers going plenty Indians plenty Indians at the {muskrats?} choke Cherries yet hazelnuts yet Grapes turning cranberries {illegible} Black cherries good Big hickory nut tree the nuts got a touch of the frost in the Spring no nut on the big {buller?}nut tree at the head of the island. 17th Charlie here hugh Ann came with {illegible} 18th Charlie went home 19th I went to Summers the Barge came Queen Captain Lafave for the wood Henry threshing pease 3 Bushels to get 1 Bushel yet Bought of a Summers 1 lb candles 1/ 1 Bone caps 7 1/2 2 lb shat 1/ 2 lb Butter 1 lb sugar 1 1/2 quarts Whisky -/11 got the Note 50 Dollars settled up to this date got my account Summers here 20th the {illegible} in Williamstown Went to Charlies got 2 {illegible} Jacopo brother Peter + {illegible} Henry here Watson here slept in the Barn 21st Working till the afternoon at the logs got 2 Dollars from the Captain to pay the men for a {summer?} Husking some corn Pete Bosell here at night took in some Butternuts Apples taking a hard one {illegible} croping the line high wind the barge here yet</p>
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<p>Sept the 23 1868</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island Sunday the Captain went to A. Summers to Buy the wood Bought it for {illegible} 31,,10 the {illegible} went off Hugh Ann to Charlies went to {illegible} Island for nuts Granny here 24th Picking {illegible} took up some of the apples 3 Bags. Put in on load of oats cutting oats 25th Lashey came {illegible} the corn 5 traces 16 traces of Corn Thunder + Lightning {illegible} {+ Ron?} shot 2 squirrels Water high just now 26th high wind threshed 1 Bushel of Wheat. 27th Cut the oats + wheat on the Lower Point 28th Raining 29th Put on a Load of Oats took home Wood made a {dead fall?} for mink hard frost took in the squashes + pumpkins Before the storm. 29th Went to Charlies took Dinner there Nicholsons trying to catch there. Have got some {illegible} first setting of traps for one 30th Went for George {illegible} to go to Salmon River Brought Luke Trowling {illegible} home some squashes 1/2 Bushels of Apples 1st of Oct Bought of Walter 1/2 lb Powder /5 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/2 gal Whisky 1/ Soap 1/3</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Oct 1st 1860 to Walter Buchanan 55 lb of Oats at 1/6 {illegible} to 5/. cash Wheat {illegible} square Bought of the Baker 5/ Worth of Loaves 13 to the {illegible} Bought of Buchanan 1/2 {illegible} paid. Bought of Norman lb of Rum 2 Bales to be returned 7 1/2 to pay {illegible} Carey bought of Charlie 1 hat 2 1/2 came home. 2nd went to Williamstown George + S Brought 1 Bag of Apples 2 Bags of Bran 1 Bag of Corn {illegible} Bushels {illegible} 1 Basket. 3rd Came home Sam at his corn taking in some of the {illegible} Lewis {illegible} a Bag Charlie here in the morn got the Preserves Wild geese came seen {illegible} Geese going West {illegible} at the {illegible} Bee 4th Raining Mary Ann + Brother + Sister here 5 Began the Potatoes on the {illegible} + at the front of the House George + I to Summers. Bought of Summers 1/2 lb tea 1/6 1 {illegible} of Essence of Allspice /4 1/2 lb Powder 19 Butter 2/10 Sugar 2 lb 1/1 1 lb nails for the new house {illegible} the Potatoes Mary Ann + George Croped. 6th at the Potatoes me + Margaret {illegible} in about 4 Bushels took home a load of wood {illegible}. Wife Uncle + {illegible} Brother here got a Pick of Potatoes + milk some {illegible}</p>
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<p>7th 1860 {illegible}</p>
<p>Sunday Nanald augst {illegible} here moms meet {clip pepsi?} 8th hoilday George {illegible} a lout Reter Bulell Bell is owned went acroly to look for Reter Bought of a {illegible} 5/5 1 Luant Bout 1/3 the cancle can we the ice Reter Came on the Bill {(meet hot?)} Duek 5th her {illegible} at the Potatoes took {an?} the fast of the Wheat oats leo {illegible} 10th {illegible} day {illegible} head ache the Rotala about 63 Beauties of good measure emma at the {illegible} took them all uh {drauzers} {illegible} to day of lemon Rotatoes 15 {illegible} the cook house 8 lemon. Began Bankers the house with the {illegible} when they 3 1/2 days the girl of heruerys worked {illegible} lay a clock george lent them a oat v blanket 4 1/2 {illegible} he arrives 11th focusing the Big Coanoe high wind 12th {illegible} the meat a hes Rotatoes helping us Ban Kung the House 13th {hot a mink?} went to Willian Matthew George {illegible} /80 Rotatoes {illegible} Duek heard of cleuy M Bouncell being {murdered?} about the 1 on 10th of the month</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Sunday George + I came home George cropped or here Bought 1/2 Bushel hunt for Potatoes {palol?} {illegible} for cutting oats 1 Bushel potatoe 15th George V Bill Nicholson here George went home 16th {Bamhue?} the house some 17th went for {illegible} at night 18th went to Williams with 20 Bushels Potatoes took the Deers {horses?} out of Lord Byron works {wuts/nuts/muts?} v {illegible} for the Boy Bought at {Lanicauter?} put /3 1/2 {U?} hot /3 the thrashing mile at there place that mat coming home it {lufce?} Day 15th charlie went home cause him {had?} 1/2 Bushel potatoes 20th that a {Dueky va?} Water him on the Little {flame?} {illegible} Petting {illegible} to the Morish before the Door to all wind high 21st sunday ruining {hand change?} in the moon 22nd monday {shelling?} 23rd went to {illegible} Bought of a Baker {hlug?} potatoe 1/2 to cracker /4 Bought of a {illegible} a {summary?} settled 11/2 to the {dat?} rec cash 8/</p>
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<p>1860</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James {illegible} oct 23rd</span></h2>
<p>Bought of a {illegible} 20 sugar 1/- 1/2 U tea 1/6 begun the {amount?} at ton {kennede?} for {illegible} at {George?} Left my {measure} for {illegible} Booth to Be paid for them got 2 wine {illegible} from a {lummer?} to be returned killing hogs {illegible} Walter fighting {promise?} 10m Kennedy the {fron?} Bolt {recon?} to take anything George {Lemon?} {chop lung?} for evan thrasher Cause House 24th Hugh Butt Day 23th My {Bith?} Day {shot?} a Duek {shot?} a Rat a Very Fine Day {suppose tumry?} Birth Day Wild {george?} Plenty {Captain thrashen?} moving his house rutting out {illegible} on the banking the house {look/took?} home a load of wood {illegible} Hunters around shooting {Bargar?} {illegible} in {alundance?} 26th running {to vilile?} net weather {illegible} this is the 40 days rain 27th went to {Lanicaute?} - called for charlie tookhis {sheer?} to get {tuned?} Bought the Baker 16lb Flour 2/10 1/2 1/2 {U cracker?} 14 Charlie came {uh?} Bought {illegible} {whiskey?} 14 Sunday 28 charlie a sin the {Bushatter} that charlie went home {illegible} 1 Bakset of potatoes {illegible}.</p>
<p>{on the left of this Diary page image is writing of the previous Diary page}</p>
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<p>Oct {25/29th?} 1860</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island</span></h2>
<p>{thrashing?} a Bushel of potatoes {illegible} {Bother?} ruining {rolling?} the {loole?} {illegible} the channel 30th Salmon Falkner after a {fun fiseing?} the Fanning mile 31st holy Eve Charlie went to Salmon {river/rivet?} with his gun sold to Luke apples 4/ a treat at Luke's -/3 to Pete's {Bucha?} 1/2 of Bushel of rease -35 that {centall?} to 2 Bus corn 1/6 1 1/4 of Butter {milk?} 1/6 put 2/6 to my account Bought {Bucha?} 1/4 g tea 3/5 cash -/5 rowdy 1/2 -/5 {pew?}/1 1/2 {ca/v?} -/4 got my dail Bought Horman need key 4=/1 {pims?} 3-/ 1/2 shot -/3 {soal?} -/10 Buck shot -/4 Paud Horman Bought {Dan?} Cameron Eli tea -1/3 Bought of sweeter /1 {Paug?} Boots /1 for {movy?} {illegible} got hw. Rease Bushel {or?} Rease/ all {Poud/Pouid?} now cat my watch {tneed?} for nothing my my {Hoatton?} a Ballat {Dance?} {illegible} Baker here Granny {illegible} went to {illegible} Bought of a {illegible} 3/10 20of Ballet 16 cents a {lle v Rlater?} {illegible} {shot?} to got my {lraperl?} a {illegible} Bile {illegible} the {Luartat?} Bakery a treat at David's.</p>
<p>{on the right side, can see part of the next diary piece to James Cameron Diary.}</p>
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<p>1st 1860</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2>
<p>Mary {ann?} Henery came over {about?} {illegible} to {illegible} to come to {thanks} 2" all {souls?} Day Mary {ann?} making {houses?} and {illegible} Taking out of the {cellar rotten?} potatoes the rocheter towing here now with the charlie {levine?} 3 saturday drawing {dragon v log?} some {clouds?} from the pit {rom?} {Bricks nuts runty?} the {countine?} {illegible} move a draw {Mun phy?} {huple?} {illegible} the Day 3 years ago in {1837/1857?} 4th sunday the steamer west ground {illegible} the foot of the {illegible} 3th Lewis Hutee here gave him 3/5 for to get an once at Bakery to {giving?} him 3/6 a corel for chopping and Board him thy {heek?}. {illegible} Day {crop seed?} over save {Hormery?} wife 2 Bushel a apple v /2 pumking went to {ferry?} got my Boots save him 1/2 dollars cash 2/6 owe him 3 1/2 yet 6th {antome Bolell?} for pumking {illegible} v Henery girl croped to the {stove?} sent 3 bags to Walter Baker v 7th Henery Maggie {crossed out word replaced with here} {illegible} 13 {illegible} 8th chance came uh to go to Mile 9th went to Mile for wheat {illegible} come {illegible} corn to {Buehaman?} got paid for it took nothing on credit the time.</p>
<p>{on the left is previous to James Cameron's Diary}</p>
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<p>the 9th 1860</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2>
<p>Bought of {Buchaiman?} v Brother {illegible}/6 1/2 gallon {wheskey?} 1/- candles 1/2 U -/5 {laleratres?} -/3 paid this Bought of 6. an {canuron Banoah?} 8 cents 1/2 {ll?} tea/7 1/2 paid to 3 cent to Whitney Bought of {Coug?} Don 1/4 {Hoanhound?} -/3 1/2 Paid found a {milk at?} as we was going save Lukes 2 {squashes?} Bought {alinkles?} a mach -/7 1/2 form {illegible} Down the river with us 10th Charlie here east wind cutting wheat holes 11th went home with Henery's {girl?} Henery got a Mink Charlie went home 12th {flushing elly?} got 15 took home {illegible} {Bounds?} from the little {poland?} 13th fishing got 2 {elly?} 14th {focusing?} the {statute?} making hale {falling?} Cameron here for my {mat?} set 20 add from me {salve?} me 13/1 1/2 for then Henery went to Salmon never {13/ / 137?} {hug hunn} went to {willamite?} {illegible} {illegible} v {illegible} here going to {coteau?} 16th Henery v {illegible} fishing 5 {kill help of/or?} potatoes at whatever {nice/rice?} giving 17th went to {le covy?} 1 1/2 of apples 3/5 3 of potatoes oct 1/3 3/5 thats 10 {flullens?} gave {illegible} now look {illegible} thomas {illegible} got my account {illegible} Bakery xx10"82 came down with george {bottle?}.</p>
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<p>the 18th 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island {illegible}</p>
<p>Sunday Jacob + {Mckay?} here gave them their breakfast. Lent him the spear taking the corn in {illegible}. Monday 19th alone drawing {illegible} 20th {illegible} Put in the Horses Hugh Ann + {illegible} came because I {illegible} them. Monday the 19th 21st 14 {illegible} today since Donald {illegible} Departed this life chopping stove wood Lashey to Salmon River. Threshing some {illegible} for {illegible}. Horse Ducks + {pigs?} plenty {illegible} going plenty 22nd Went to Summers Andrew in Montreal. Bought {illegible} 14 lb of {illegible} at 10 5/10 Candles / nails /6 butter 3 lb 2/6. Robert Donell + Phillip fighting. Charlie here at Bosells with his {illegible} + {illegible} stopt all night (1 1/2 stout Paid) {illegible} Martin down the Mont seen Clary. 23rd Charlie's here grinding the seeds Charlie went Down home to 3 {illegible} some wood Came up the same night to go to Salmon River 24th High wind and cold 25th St Catherine Day Sunday cold Charlie Trowned the {illegible} 26th Threshing some high wind 27th Freezing + cold 28th Snowing some + thawing 28th A very fine day Charlie got his pants Hugh Ann croped Charlie + I to Salmon River {crossed out} to Summers helped Andrew {crossed out}</p>
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<p>Nov 28th 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron island</p>
<p>bought of a Summers 1/2 bushel of salt 1/3 1/2 Gallon molasses 1/3 1 quart of Rum 1/5 1 lb candles 1/c 1 lb shot-16 1/4 of tea -/8 1/s Charlie Bought sugar candles Whiskey 14 cash sold his corn + rat Boats Running Ottawa wernt up Traveller went up. 29th Charlie went home St Helene went down threshing some oats for grey all alone shot an owl tonight the Dance at Williamstown to celebrate St Andrews lights in the light House yet. Wild Geese plenty + Ducks 30th St Andrews Day Walter for his horse. William Rose Thomas Munroe {illegible} had a Barrle game Walter + Buster took some wood Raining + snowing Ottawa went down 1st of December threshing oats for Grey Travellers + {illegible} went up a {illegible}, St Henlen went up cattle hearty. 2nd 1st Sunday in Advent a Barge sail'd into Lancaster came down snowing + blowing Monday I don't know about Hills light very dim if there is any at all light {illegible} Johnson. 3rd Huron went up a Barge went down Lashey came killed his hog light on the Cherry Island Drawing Wood ducks + wild {illegible} Plenty allowing me {illegible} 10 for himself and the pig</p>
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<p>December 4th 1860</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Put Lashey to the North of Salmon River gave him 7 traps for 7/6 got 1/3 from him in cash. Threshing some oats for Grey 5th Hugh Ann came farming oats threshing {"light down on the cherry island" written above} Hamiltons Bridge going up to Day a Bee 6th I croped with Hugh Ann gave {illegible} Baker 1 1/2 of Ashes took the Bottle + {illegible} /6 for Sundries out What I owed him put {illegible} to my account + 1/8 + 1/2 ashes thats 3-5. Thats {illegible} I owe him Bought of a Summers {illegible} powder , candles 1/2 lb -/6. {illegible} at Davids 7/ 1/2 got my Bags from Walter + Brought Walters {illegible} home came home. East wind snowing to night told him {Roy?} to get the canoe at Nicholsons 7th at home 8th to Friday here for the sleigh for {illegible} Mr. Donell on his Right name w {illegible} or stone in English came here to thrash taking home drags 9th Sunday I alone 10th commenced to thresh the Wheat 11th thrashing 12th farming 5 1/2 I got of wheat the first farming 13th to farming 14th Thrashing {illegible} canoes hard frost 15th Farming Wheat 5 1/2 + 1/2 of 1/2 Bushel {illegible} peck {threshed?}</p>
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<p>Dec 16th 1860</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {role?}</span></h2>
<p>Sunday {to?} and alone the bay went {more?} the wind very {choug alle?} Ducks Plenty 17th {jo?} began the oats to thrash {Droughts?} the {canvy jo v?} to {Summerty?} heard a {summery?} way married to Catherine {lrait?} {illegible} last week Bought a lemons Butter 4 3/4 whiskey {gallon?} molasses {luant camelley liu?} to {accol?} tea 1/2 Bea 18th a sale of orchy {lrant?} things to day very cold salt wind drawing drags last wind very cold ice taking at the little {lunce?} north side to {ouis?} cold night 19th the ice taking {ucroks?} to {illegible} v from a owry to Charlie ohen at the head of this to {humanlitiy?} Juken to Charlie {illegible} the canoe at the head of the island to {tamug?} hey oats 20 Bushely Began to mow {Jee?} very thin {illegible} hole at the little {illegible} north hole a {neat?} mary male ones {illegible} the sea 20th begun to thrash the {rase?} {illegible} very hard 21st {illegible} a mink rack and the ice taking acrokagain Ducks Before the door 22nd {illegible} the {place?} 11 1/2 Bushel {illegible} came last night snowing sunday 23rd to v {wmung?} the canoe 24th thrashing oats got im 22 the him 3 out yet drawing drag ice taking to night frosty.</p>
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<p>23rd 1860</p>
<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron {illegible}</span></h2>
<p>christmas day shot a {lousie?} Water {roughing?} on the {illegible} clue to shore {illegible} led over the Ice very Bakery at Henerys went to see {lemo?} his feet very not christmas there heard {Donalel lichled?} {illegible} had the {L?} mall role look uh my {may?} 26th thrash Drawing the canoe charlie here gave him Posion look for one cake 2 bottles milk 1 {frog?} chicken & an {illegible} Duck shot 27th Bushing the road the ice very Bad let 2 raps & a Hook at the chock {cherries?} on the rutt point {oivl?} uh {im?} the new to thrashing 28th Began to fan the oats 31 Bushels 10 Bushels {illegible} the Bore {him?} the big barrel and the rest {illegible} the {loew?} v {illegible} Bags thats 31 bushels he thrased of oats the {see?} {opened?} to here {crolded?} {illegible} day {lauled?} to go {illegible} {illegible}Buck 29th washing let my thrash for the milk {sheauing?} the 30thth caught the milk on the Buck ice all open raining &moving 31st drawing drag to thrashing {rease?} skimming the milk last day the years shooting at night.</p>
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<p>January 1st 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island NY</p>
<p>New Years Day Ice open a Ball tonight at the Kintail house Went to the Bush for a crotch to Draw Drags with To thrashing Pease Snowing & Blowing Shot a Woodpecker</p>
<p>2nd I a Thrashing Soft Weather</p>
<p>3rd Done Thrashing Pease 29 & 3 pecks Is to get 2 1/2 & 1/2 a peck Allen's the Red Boys Birth Day Freezing East Wind Ice taking pretty well Began to thrash Wheat</p>
<p>4th I at Thrashing {Illegilbe} the Ice Went as far as Francis Island nights frost</p>
<p>5th I Went to Williamstown gave Jim a Quart & a Bottle Bought of A Summer 1 coat f in 10 10 candles -/6 Horse shoe nails -/6 Paper /6 envelops -/4 Cotton 10 Buttons /4 1 Pint -/6 got my Papers{illegible} then no one crofsed at Summers Turned stormy a good many air holes worth of {illegible} Paid</p>
<p>6th Sunday alone Storm commenced in the afternoon East Wind snowing and Drifting</p>
<p>7th Councillers in Williamstown</p>
<p>8th Is came from Henry thrashing Wheat</p>
<p>9th I went to Henery with my trousers to make</p>
<p>10th Went for my Paper Bought of A Summers Pair of Braces 1/6 sweetys -/3 got my trousers at Henerys</p>
<p>11th I went to Williamstown I a Done thrashing Wheat Brought my Shirts to make a {line illegible}</p>
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<p>January 12th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Came From Williamstown got a Ride Stopd at Summerston Bought of A Summers 1 pint of Whiskey -/4 Bought 1/2 lb Tobacco Paid at Davids in Treats 1/10 1/2 all Paid Angus {illegible} me to Henerys Door Crofsing on the ice to Salmon River. Old William Smith Departed on the 11th of January 86 {illegible} Buried on Sunday Small Pox in Williamstown</p>
<p>13th Sunday</p>
<p>14th I a & I Fanning Wheat 9 Bushels Fanned this time Cold Wheather now a days</p>
<p>15 Ia Went to Charlies Charlie & I came up Trying the cutter Broke the shafts Drawing Drags</p>
<p>16th Stormy</p>
<p>17th took the cutter from the Pitt Point</p>
<p>18th making shafts for the cutter Charlie I {illegible} Rough Weather</p>
<p>19th I Went to the store order for 1 Quart Whisky & lb Tobacco no axes Charlie and I at the shafts Charlie & I staving</p>
<p>Sunday 20th Charlie went home</p>
<p>21 {illegible} night Breaking Roads</p>
<p>22nd Went to the store Bought a {illegible} 1 lb candles 1/2 lb Tea Donald Roaches Wife a Daughter</p>
<p>23rd {illegible} to for Covington with Wheat Bought {illegible} camonmile Tea 17 1/2 took George Amos back to Whitney paid -/7 1/2 him</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Jany 23rd Went to Salmon River met Mr Streeter on the Ice gave him 2 Dollars in cash Bought of B Buchan Tobacco to 1 Quart Bottle First crofsing here with horse I Thrashing the Pease over again</p>
<p>24th Fanning Peas 1 Bushel</p>
<p>25th gave Ia 1/2 Bushel him going to Williamstown Lent Charlies Bag to him Robie Burns Birth Day Drawing Drags</p>
<p>26th Drawing Drags snow Deep in the Bush.</p>
<p>27th I. Came from Williamstown Fine Day</p>
<p>28th I. Began the Oats on the Upper side of the Barn Senios Boy for Peas Henery fishing Eels I caught 3 Before the Door Drawing Drags</p>
<p>29th Cutting Down Trees</p>
<p>30th Breaking Roads in the Bush</p>
<p>31st Fanning Oats 20 Bushels this time</p>
<p>1st of February Done Thrashing Oats Went to Williamstown got 2 paper Kenneth poorly Brought out 1 Bush of Pease Tobacco for Granny Stormy night East Wind</p>
<p>2nd came home Roads Bad candlemass Day Stormy</p>
<p>3rd Sunday I Ba{illegible}ing</p>
<p>4th Fanning Oats Last 17 1/2 Fanned</p>
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<p>Feby the 5th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Sold Io an axe 5/ - to cut wood for it Io commenced to chop soft Weather to Day Drawing Drags Water on the Ice and Plenty snow churning</p>
<p>6th Io Quit chopping a thrashing over the Pease stormy Day took Back the Axe from him got 4 Bushels of Oats from him for what he owed me Turning Stormy</p>
<p>7th Stormy I. Baking</p>
<p>8th Io to Williamstown Frosty Day Stormy Some Went to the Bush cut some Drags cut Down the Big Basswood Tree</p>
<p>9th Drawing some Drags a Beautiful fine morning the Islands Look close a sign of a storm Stormy from the East Change in the Moon Raining through the night</p>
<p>Sunday the 10th Raining & Freezing</p>
<p>11th Io came for the cow Went to Saburns near M Laughlins with him at Angus MDonells Raining some</p>
<p>12th A very fine Day Drawing Drags Fanning 1 pec of Pease Cleaning the Barn floor Let out the Hens to pick up the Grain in the yard and to get a Washing Warm sun and Raining some Shrove Tuesday</p>
<p>13 Ash Wednesday Freesing a little cutting stove Wood</p>
<p>14th {illegible} Day a Ball at David L{illegible}ers</p>
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<p>Valentine 14th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Feby Went to see Daily about the Hay Henerys wife cut my hair - a Ball at Summers tonight the Evening commencing with E Wind somthing stormy through the night</p>
<p>15th E Wind Snowing & hailing & raining fine in the Evening</p>
<p>16th Dra{illegible} some fine in the Evening Fine upstairs Fire{?}</p>
<p>17th Sunday Stormy snowing Henery Fishing Eels James McDougall here about the stack told me about Peter Finney House burnt Down & about Donald McLennan & Mary McNicol Being Married</p>
<p>18 James Hugh Birth Day snowing & Drifting Drew 2 Drags (2 Lambs) on Saturday night the 16th</p>
<p>19th Went to Summers Bought of A Summers 1 lb Candles 1/ Had a Treat paid the Treat 7 1/2 at Nicholsons the Dog there at night</p>
<p>20th I Promised Dr MGreggor to go to Williamstown & he would give me a Ride stormy in the morning in the Evening. I started Left the Basket Bottles at A Summers for Mollasses Roads Bad seen Campbell the Weaver at D Camerons Brought out the close Basket forks sox heads Bell Hugh Anns clothes {?}</p>
<p>21st in Williamstown Grey went to the Depot Urquhart & I Dingwalls Daughter married today</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Feb 22nd Washingtons Birth Day came From Williamstown went Lost on a Road Cattanach & George Farrel took coming through the Bush George got sick Turned Back home stopt at Donald Cameron's in 2nd Con Stopt at Summers had a Treat 16 Paid Bought of A Summers 1 Quart syrup/11 1/2 2 lbs of Butter 2/4 came home all night the small Pox in Williamston yet Joined A Summers Lottery 2/6 to Be a Week from Saturday that the 2nd of March</p>
<p>23rd East Wind Stormy Drifting & Blowing the Largest Flakes of Snow I ever seen falling fell for a while this afternoon 2 lambs this Morning one Dead Took the Sheep & the other Lamb in would not suck Dead in the Evening Hailing & Drifting to night chopping Stove Wood</p>
<p>Sunday 24th Blowing all alone Reading the Book of Martyrs Freezing Some</p>
<p>25th Monday Drew some drags not very well a very Bad Pain in my Breast knocking around for all that Drifting & Blowing circle around the sun Great Dreams Great Great</p>
<p>26th Fine Morning Charlie came Going to Cornwall Heard crows for the first Began to chop Beech in the Bush Drew a Drag made a Waterhole Charlie Left the Dog</p>
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<p>27th</p>
<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island Feby A very fine Day Greatest crosfing to and from Salmon River I witnefsed this some years put a halter on the colt the first ever was on him to say he would Lead Tap would run some to Day Drew 3 Drags snow Deep wind changed cut Down a Big Ash on the Bank oat the Lower End of the Pitt Point (This is Leander's Day him who crofsed the Hellespont, See Byrons Works) Ducks Flying up to the West very high in the air</p>
<p>28th Went acofs for my Papers sent Senios Boy for them Gave him 3 coppers for doing Heard Sandy Greass wife Died a few Days ago Bill to mi{illegible}</p>
<p>1st of March in the Morning some Drops of Rain a Little Snow then a very fine Day shelling some corn Drew some Drags setting the cocks a Fighting cutting a Trench to Let the Water Run at the Door and in the yard</p>
<p>2nd I crofsed to Summers Bought Pink & Senna /10 Paid this Andrew at Cornwall Seen Jim Bush at summers Charlie came from Cornwall By Rail the First ever he was on a Great many Valentines going Sem{illegible} Lancaster the Lottery to Be tonight</p>
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<p>March the 3 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Sunday Charlie here Raining wate on the Ice Ducks Flying about</p>
<p>4th Great Day in the states Charlie went home gave him some pease Put 2 Front shoes on Grey Very Windy in the afternoon not many Going the Ice Seen Blackbirds cut my Thumb</p>
<p>5th Did not see any one going Summer's Road Froze well Last night Good crust went to see the Redcanoe at the head of the Island High wind Last night chopping some in the Bush The cow wanting to go off or searching for the other one. First Eggs Laid by the hens to Day Put out some of the Rusters Freezing some Great Going of the Ice is Good</p>
<p>6th crofsed as far as Francis Island trying the Ice first rate Drew some Drags cutting the Trees in the marsh</p>
<p>7th Went to Senios got his Boy to fo for my Paper to the R{illegible} Gave him 3 coppers got the Shovel at Henerys the Dog followed me home Eating first Eggs very Frosty Weather. wind cold A Summers Drawing his wood from Tobins Senios got his Toes taking off this week Thinking that it is the Kings Evil that Kenneth has</p>
<p>8th Thinking of going to Williamstown Christee here for Straw Gave hime what he could drag home Started for Williamstown the Dog Went Brought 1 of corn Table Cloth Flour 3 pair son Sacrament in Williamstown</p>
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<p>8th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island March</p>
<p>Went to See James Ferguson Went By the Station going to Williamstown</p>
<p>9th Raining Started for home the Dog stopt Stopt at Davids Gave a Ride Down to John Duncan Wanting to Buya Gun Slippery on the Ice for Grey S Pinks got the stove & sleigh A Summers in Montreal Sacrament Time in Williamstown Some Sleighs going the Ice at Trashere to Lancaster</p>
<p>10th Sunday alone Freezing some Tooth Ache</p>
<p>11th Monday Angus came had 5 Bags I gave him 3 took 2 Bags of Pease 6 Bags of Oats The Ice very good 3 Teams crofsed at Lancaster From the Dundee Side in the Morning Christee Wile & Francis Girl here Gave them 1 Bushel of Oats part Payment for the Spear Fixing the cutter Box as I am thinking of going to Salmon River Tomorrow Lots of Feed cattle Hearty all well save myself.A touch of the Toothache near noon. To Day Sun Looks cloudy as if something was Brewing</p>
<p>12th This Day M MMaster frist came to the Island This Morning Stormy at 10 oClock Started for Salmon River Took 106 lbs of Pease to my Accompt to Buckman that a Dollar & 6 cents at a Cent a lb towards my account Sold my Wheat 90 lbs for 40 lbs Flour at 3 cents a lb & 10 cents cash Bought Walter 1 bag tobacco /7 1/2 Whisky {illegible} 1/3 cap & I gave him the cash Towards the {illegible} Stopped one arm Tavern 1/ at Lukes / got my Dinner. Left my Bag there Ice Good to Salmon River the mills all {illegible} with high Water Gave Lewy & George Boule a lift down from the store</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island {illegible} March 13th 1861</p>
<p>Stormy to Day East Wind Expecting them to come to Day for the Hay but it is too stormy I dont think the'll come 10 o clock now Drew some Drags Got a Binder for the Hay Hens not Laying very well Freezing some E Wind changed to the West</p>
<p>14th Some cold Angus & John McPherson came took a Load of Hay Took 4 Bags of Oats and 2 of Pease Took Dinner Had a Hooker Lundy came stops all night Going to Salmon River for Traps</p>
<p>Sundy I crofsed t Bake Gave A I Baker 1 1/2 of Pease at 3/ a Bushel 4/6 Toward my account gave Secor. I Bushel Wheat 5/ toward my accound Bought of Rob Dunnery 1 oz of hoarhound 2 cents Paid Sheets Leaving the Front</p>
<p>16th Went to Salmon River stopt at Lockes took the Bottle & Bag Sold Bucham 50 lbs of Wheat got Flour sold 1 1/2 of corn got 5/ cash 2 lb Butter 16 cetns a lb 1 lb candles 1/ 1 Quart high{illegible} up and a Due Bill for the rest Gave Mr Streeter 2 Mink 4 Dollars 1 Rat 14 cents to my accound Did not see Lundy Gave Mr Bowen a Basin of Flour Got som Papers From Mr Streeter not very well taking the Tamrack Gun in Liquor</p>
<p>17th St Patricks alone Very Cold Ice good Sandy came</p>
<p>18th Monday Sandy went off Charlie came Went to Charlies to Draw some Drags for him got 2 papers from him got the {illegible} of a Book from him came home 2 Boys here McDonalds from Beach River to Buy hay sold it to them for 9 Dollars the stack treated them</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Sir Johns Island Lake St Francis March 18th 1861</p>
<p>Fine day cold some Ice Good {illegible} Plenty Sandy going to come in a Day or 2 to chop</p>
<p>19th Last Day of Winter cold East Wind Thomas M{illegible} & {illegible} McDonald here for the stack The sheep a good deal spoiled took Dinner Treated them Made an allowance on the stack of a Dollar Put out the Rusters and 2 pullets Gave me {illegible} 5 Dollars Cornwall Bank</p>
<p>20th First Day of Spring the Boys for the rest of the stack 3 Dollars to pay yet Sandy came to chop I went to Williamstown Got 1/3 from Sandy for Whisky Charlie in Williamstown</p>
<p>21st Charlie came home with me got a Pt Stopt at Davids Treat /6 Bought of A Summers 1 Dozen Herrings 1/3 for Haddok 1 lb {illegible} /6 1 Box caps/4 1/10 1/2 for high Wines cash 2/6 I gave Charlie 1/3 cash got 3/9 From him for Table clothes Charlie here all Day Sandy went to the Bush</p>
<p>22nd I went to A Summers Brought 5 Bushels of Oats 6/3 some pounds tgo Wine /7 1/2 (to 2 oz H Candy/ 2 paid) Went to F Covington Bought of I & D Cameron 1 Tablecloth @ 25 cents 1 3/4 yards 44 cetns another at 16 cetns took 2 yds 32 cents to 1 lb Tea 1/3 got the Broach Fixed at Mr Huttons / 7 1/2 (Bought of P Buchanan 1 lb Butter paid this with Due Bill) got 1/2 Doz nails 2 pens Stopt at Lukes came to A Summers Played a game of chequers came home cutter all Done 25 charlie here Sandy Grinding his axe Fine Day Eel Fishers at the Big Bay</p>
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<p>James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Mar 24th Sandy here</p>
<p>25th Annunciation of Virgin Mary I went to Summers Bought of A Summers 1 lb Tobacco 1/3 for Sandy (sweetys) at A Grants for to sell the Hay good crofsing to Salmon River</p>
<p>26th Raining all Day making spoils</p>
<p>27th Richard Grears Wife Died at 2 o clock Dan came to tell Sandy (Raining some) Water on the Ice putting out the Frozen Potatoes Me thinking of going to Williamstown yesterday Wild Geese on the Ice Before the Door Ducks Flying High Ice good yet James Ferguson Bailiff Died on the 26th</p>
<p>27th I went to Williamstown changed 5 Dollars at A Summers got a Ride from I M & R{illegible}</p>
<p>28th Angus {illegible} the Funeral Folks stopt at Davids had a Round 1/3 Paid) Took Dinner at Thomas Murries got a Ride Down From Ivan Fraser his horses foot Bad Good crofsing to mill John Hamilton at Davids thrashing 29th Good Friday Grears Boy here, cleaning the pipes cut an Eel hole no Eels going up the channel with Teams Ice 3 feet thick Before the Door Great Dreaming</p>
<p>30th Robins came Horses crofsing at Summer W. Geese Plenty Grey Birds came Drew some Drags Found my Knife Sandy came</p>
<p>31st John York here & Thomas Munroe ice good</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>April 1st All Fools Day I went to Salmon River for 6 skins from Lashey @ 15 cents a peice {sic} 4/6 Gave Streeter 6 Rats at 16 cents 96 cents Fox 3/9 to my acc got 3/9 for Charlie Bought Buchanans, Fur 16 Rats 12/ -paid Bought Plumadoe mans fur 5 @ 15 cents 3/9 {illegible} took them home Bought of Norman MDonell 1 Bunch pin.-/6 1 {illegible} matches /6 Salts - /6 Treat -/6 paid) I pair mits on credit 2/6 A treat at Bakers -/7 1/2 1 lb sugar -/6 paid Bought of P. Buchanan Buttons 1/3 Lining 1/ Twist -/3 pens - 1 1/2 paid this) Bought of small sweetys -/3 Bout of Congdon Liquorice - /4 Pepper & -/4 got 4 Almanacks Jim Buchanan got in sunday ice getting Bad in Salmon River Bought of Kimball 1 {illegible} of Buckshot -/6</p>
<p>2nd Stormy Snowing Sandy in the Bush</p>
<p>3 cutting Eel holes, Drew some Drags</p>
<p>4th Went to Summers Bought of A Summers 4 lbs Butter 3/4 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 1 Dozen Herrings /10 (Bought Trace chain -/9 & 1 lb sugar /6 paid this) Charlie here gave him 2/6 cash for the Fox Making Troughs 14 Taps some Trees I went to Christies took the {illegible} over & cat no one at Christies</p>
<p>5th I went to Senios for the sleigh at Henerys Henery Boy came for hops Made 20 Troughs more Made a Taste of Molasses</p>
<p>6th Ice opened at Francis & Before Door Boiling in the Bush Fixing the Red Canoe at the head of the Island</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>April 6th Sunday Low Ice Jamming some Cold East Wind Frosty nights & Fine Days crust Good Firing commence</p>
<p>Sunday 7th Sandy & I alone Went to head of Island</p>
<p>8th Making Molasses</p>
<p>9th at Sugar Bush Drawing Drags</p>
<p>10th A Great Sap Day Running Well Made a Little Molasses Cow coming to the Bush Took home the Canoe From the Upper Point Sandy & I First canoeing Ice gone Down in Abundance</p>
<p>11th at the Bush shot 2 Squirrels Sandy Shaving at night</p>
<p>12th of April I Went to Salmon River for the first canoeing this Spring Brought 2 of Wheat to Mill Gave Lukes Wife some corn Brought the 21 Rats to Streeter gave me 15 cents cash for them 3 Dollars & 15 cents gave 1 Pair of Boots 17/6 & mended ones 6/3 Paid Norman McDonell 2/- for the mits got the Loan of a Bottle H Wines 7 1/2 candles /6 pens /1 - Paid all this Speaking to Morris about the Hay, John McLennan Shot Tyler Lincoln some time about the 6th of April had a hooker at Landing of the Canoe where they make Whiskey /7 1/2 came home Good Wind ice Going Down got a Letter from Mary York to Fetch to Thomas Wife Crofsed for My Paper Sandy took the Letter at Henerys at Senios Murphy Lost court in our House Kenneth Poorly</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>April 13th Raining Sandy shot a Duck I got 4 Eels shoet a Duck did not get him Putting Ice away from the Shore Seen a Crane for the First one Feed Plenty Cattle in Good Order hens Laying Well</p>
<p>14th Sunday seen a canoe going Down Taking Medicine</p>
<p>15th Began to Draw Wood with the Cart Drew about 2 cords for a Beginning</p>
<p>16th Drawing to the Bank got 1 Tier of 5 cords of Beech now shot a Rat Did not get him East Wind cold Fixing the Water Log</p>
<p>17th Stormy East Wind & Snow Sandy Began the Birds Eye Maple Stock for the Gun Baking Shot a Rat Put out the Gateneau Canoe Water high cold Day</p>
<p>18th at the stock</p>
<p>19th at the Canoe Fixing the Cart</p>
<p>20th Went to A Summers Bought of A Summer 2 Dozen Herring 1/8 1/2 lb Candles -/6 Hat -/5 (To Sugar /7 1/2 To pipes -/1 To Comb -/4 paid this) To 2 " 6 To Sandy Cash in at Sniders wanting straw came home Drawing Wood to the Bank Cow & Sheep Playing the Devil in the Sugar Bush Sandy Fixing the canoe</p>
<p>Sunday 21st Went to Christies Went to Charlies for a Tricker for the Gun</p>
<p>22nd Light Lit up the hills Light house a Boat went Down or it was the scow Light crosfing</p>
<p>23rd Drawing to the Bank 10 cords out Lashey here shot 2 Rats set 2 Traps Sandy chopping St Georges Day</p>
<p>24th Got a Rad Sandy crofsed to store with oats 90 lbs 1 Dozen Fish -/10 1 lb Tobacco 1/2 Gal Whiskey Bosells to Salmon River</p>
<p>25th Drawing Wood</p>
<p>26th I went to Bosells Charlie up with his ashes went to Lukes stopt all night</p>
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<p>April 27th 1861 Went from Lukes to F Covington with Ashes Gave Streeter 12 Rast he gave me Credit for 6 & the Money for the rest Bought of I & D Cameron 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/2 lb {illegible} -/4 Bought of Menkles 2 lbs Butter 1/6 Beer & snack -/7 1/2 Bought of Buchanan 1 1/2 Dozen of Herrings -1/6 1 Quart Whiskey /7 1/2 1 Glass -/4 1/2 sweetys 1/3 cash to 95 lbs of Oats all this Paid) Herrings 1/3 Paid Bought of Norman 1 Bottle of Stuff 1/ to be Paid) to treat /7 1/2 to Candles /6 To Bakers 1 Bushel of Potatoes 1/6 treat at Lukes - /4 1/2 Paid Promised Lukes wife a Ruster came home high East Wind Bought of Charlie 5 Rats 2/6 Paid at Morris's about the hay</p>
<p>Sunday 28th Jacob folks here with Eels got Corn Raining some Bad with Toothache Charlie here</p>
<p>29th Cleaning up stairs Sandy shot a duck</p>
<p>30th Raining set all my traps</p>
<p>1st of May Salabery coming up North wind cold cut Down the Maple Drawing Wood the colt hurted her leg</p>
<p>2 Drawing some Steamers going in abundance</p>
<p>3 Sandy caught the 1st Perch caught a Pike in the marsh</p>
<p>4th getting Rats in the Big Traps Charlie here gave me a /71/2 for Peas Fishing Eels Sandy went to the P.O for my Paper & 1 Quart of Whiskey working at the canoe Bosells set their Line got my account from A Summers</p>
<p>Sunday the 5th Looking for Eggs got 2 nests 20 Eggs</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>May 6th Pete Bosellhere East Wind Richard Greer here came to Lancaster With Sandy & I Raining & East Wind Walked to Williamstown the Rafts stopts us in the River</p>
<p>7th in Williamstown Black Sam there with the Pig stopt all Day with the Wind</p>
<p>8th came to Lancaster Bought W McEdward 1/2 lb Powder -/9 1/2 for matches 1 Quart of Whiskey 1/2 for Pipe came home got a Plank near shore</p>
<p>9th Ascencion Day or Holy Thursday Sandy chopping Frost in the Banking</p>
<p>10th Set the Line Sandy washing Bosell sowing Barley on Francis Island</p>
<p>11 Went to Salmon River Brought Lukes a Ruster took 6 Bottles 2/ to Buchanan to 1 Bushel Potatoes 1/6 Tea all paid took 2 Gallons from Bakers for Mrs Bowen) 1 lb sugar for myself Bought of Norman 1 Quart not Paid Bought of Mr Streeter - 1 Pair of Boots for Sandy 40 10 Rats at 110 4 Dollars Lent Sandy 7 1/2 for {illegible} to 1 Pencil -/3 got the Gun Fixed -/3 paid a Treat at Bou{illegible} not Paid 1/- sick coming home slept at the Hog Island Sold Dans sking got 6/3 Bought 1 of Fulton & Eastmans Bookeeping Single & Double Entry, 2/6 {illegible}</p>
<p>12th Sunday Charlie here Raft Went Down Set a hen to hatch</p>
<p>13th got a Sturgeon, Drawing Wood</p>
<p>14th Drawing Wood</p>
<p>15 Drawing Wood Went to Williamstown 6 of Oats 3 of Pease {illegible} 1 Sturgeon</p>
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<p>May 16th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Came from Williamstown Very High Wind got 2 Pigs Stopt at Io Collets hailstones & snow a Little Lewis Christie came to the Little Island here for Straw</p>
<p>17th Making to the Box Raining</p>
<p>18th Went to the stone Sandy & I Bought of A Summers 1 lb Tobacco 1/3 Butter 4 3/4 @10 4/ 1 Treat paid Raisins pipe pack Crofsed Oliver Gillespie's Wife to the Enterprise George Senio & I got 1/3 Andrew in Montreal</p>
<p>19th Sunday George Bosell here gave him a present of a Song Book Lost a sturgeon Thomas Munroe here & wife & A Summer Planted Potatoes</p>
<p>20th Fixing the Fence</p>
<p>21st Fixing the full Point Fence Sandy & I</p>
<p>22 I went to Summers Bought 1/2 lb pepper 1 Quart of Whiskey Paid this Thomas Munroe moving to {illegible} place the New York went Down to go to Guard the American Frontiers A Raft aground at the head on the</p>
<p>23 Drawing Rails</p>
<p>24th Drawing Cordwood at the Fence</p>
<p>25 Working at the Fence</p>
<p>26th Fishing at the Little Island</p>
<p>27 making chest Raining</p>
<p>28 Raining</p>
<p>29th Began to plough Before the Door</p>
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<p>30th May</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>30th of May Lashay here planted Potatoes</p>
<p>31st Sowed 1 1/2 of Wheat Before the Door Making the {illegible} Boats & Rafts in abundance</p>
<p>1st of June Went to Salmon River Brought to Mill 1 of {illegible} 2 of Provender 4 of Wheat Ashes 16 cents a Bushel 48 of D Baker 1/4 oz Tea 17 {illegible} 2 {illegible} Seeds Bought of Quart Whiskey Bought 1 1/4 A Rope 1/- paid for pencil got 4 Bags 12 1/2 {illegible} over Thomas Munroe with 13 Bushel of Potatoes came home Sandy staving The Steamer Saguanay Burnt at Montreal sometime Last Week</p>
<p>Sunday 3rd Lashay went to St Annes to Fish</p>
<p>4th Working at the Fence</p>
<p>5th Fishing & Working at the Fence</p>
<p>6th Planted Cucumbers & Melons in the garden 28 hills</p>
<p>7th Drawing sticks for the fence Drawing some cord Wood to the Bank Shearing the Sheep Sandy & I</p>
<p>8th Taking the Dung from the Front of the House {illegible}ing the Fence in the Oak feild {sic}</p>
<p>9th Marys Birth Day Sandy & I to Charlies took Dinner had a hooker Captain Frasher for Planks Traveling some Jacops house up</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>June 10th Monday the 10th Planted some hills of corn & Potatoes Before the Door some Pumpkins & melons & cucumbers next the Wheat Potatoes up in the Garden some White Round Beans at the Pig Pen and some hills of cucumbers & melons mixed cutting Thistles young chickens Hens all Shut up Tethering Grey in the Upper Peice Sandy chopping Eel Fishing Begins Young Ducks Plenty Ticks Plenty Mosquitoes Plenty Sandy at ashes in the new Peice Setting the Line Broke Twice Took it up</p>
<p>11th Drew the Last of the Wood what was chopped Took home from the Bush 20 of the Troughs so the Indians would not take them away this year cucumbers & Melons up in the garden pulling cotton and thistles out of the Wheat</p>
<p>12th Windy & some Rain Fixing the cucumbers & Melons Before the Door 15 hills Put in where semos had their Potatoes some Pumpkins cucumbers & Melons at the stone heap and a little Below that Dug a Dish of Baits Baking Sandy at the ashes heavy North Wind Mowing Weeds Went to A Summers The Great Dinner in Williamstown in Celebration of the School House Rob Summers there Andrew in Montreal</p>
<p>13th Went to Summers Bought of A Summers 1/2 Gall Syrup 1/9 1/2 lb candles -/6 Got From Jane Ann Andrew I Summers going to Salmon River with his ashes Secor accused of informing Went to Williamstown Sandy & I Fishers here at the shore Found a cork screw Brought out about 12 lbs of Wool Sugar Pot knives & Bottle got the Book from Dan to Be Returned</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>June 14th Came home from Williamstown High Wind Bought of the Baker in Lancaster sixpence Worth of Biscuit Fixing our ashes to go to Salmon River made a Few Hills in the Garden Allen Cameron talkng about Pasturing & I.Tobin</p>
<p>15th Raining 3 Tow Boats going Down With heavy Tows William Hamilton & Hamilton the Wood Merchant here to see the Wood no Bargain Making Pollock Pins for the canoe Planted some cucumber seeds a Propeller aground the Ottawa Gave her a pull or 2</p>
<p>16th the Ottawa a & Magnet a Race the Ottawa ahead Movile here said they found a Boat that some one was Drowned out of it Last night stormy wind Thunder & Lightning The White top Propeller - went Down Cate Secors Boat got off Ground in Salmon River</p>
<p>17th Went to Salmon River 45 lbs of Iron to B & Brother to Baker 4 & Peck of Ashes to Norman McDonnell 17 1/2 Cash for 1 Quart I got From him Returned the Book to Congdon got 2/6 Back of my Money Bought of Baker 1/2 lb Tea 1/10 1/2 1/2 lb Candles -/6 cash Bought of Buchanan 1/2 lb Tea 2/- 1 1/2 Potatoes 45 cents {illegible} 2/11 1 Paper of Starch /5 Sandy had 4 1/2 of Ashes stopt at Lukes & at Morris</p>
<p>18th Fixing the Canoes</p>
<p>19th at the canoe Went to A Summers Bought Lock 1/6 Butter 1/6 Rosin 1/- Cheese 2/9 Bought of A I Baker {illegible} 3 lbs -/9 I coppers worth of sweetys at A Grants Fixing the canoe</p>
<p>20th Went to Williamstown Sandy & I Longest Day in the Year</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>June 21st 21st First Day of Summer came from Williamstown stopt at Grears stopt at Lancaster Bridge Took Breakfast on the Monument Island came to Charlies had a smile Sandy staving East Wind some Rain</p>
<p>22 Chopping some Sandy</p>
<p>23 High Wind 4 men here wanting Sturgeon</p>
<p>24th Began the House Drawing the Timber David Summers & Thomas Munroe here Had a Bottle Left the contents of it with me 5 sticks David Wanted gave Thomas 2 Pickerel Tearing Down the cornhouse</p>
<p>25th Began to Lay the Foundation of the House Lashey & a Boy came (The Huron went Down on the 24 & was up on the morning of the 26th) Hens Laying Well</p>
<p>26th Huron gone up</p>
<p>27th at the House Pete Buchanan & Binch Hoskins Farlanger here</p>
<p>28th Hugh Am & Caty came</p>
<p>29 Sandy & I to Salmon River 1 1/2 of ashes 2 of Oats Bought of Buchanan 1/2 Gal of Molasses 1/- 2 lbs Sugar 1/- Bought of Chinkler 4 lbs Butter at -/7 1/s 2/6 Bought of Norman File -/6 Line /3 hoarhound /1 1/2 to a Bottle From Charlie screws exchanged fot a Paper from Mr Morris Training Day in Dundee Mr Sommerville the Member there came from Lukes in an hour Sailing good wind</p>
<p>30th Sunday Charlie up with Sandys Knife & Rifle Jim Nicholson here Berries Plenty Last Day of June</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>July 1st Working at the House went to the Bush to cut some sticks Hoeing the Potatoes Some a Great Many Boats sailing up with East Wind Girls Washing Baited the Line caught a Pickerel Ticks Bad Mosquitoes Bad commencing to Rain High Wind 3 or 4 Rainbows to South at Evening Dark about</p>
<p>2nd of July Stormy East Wind & Rain Sandy Filing the 2 Saws some cold Seen the comet HughAnn</p>
<p>3 I seen it Went to Salmon River Sandy and the Girls give them a Bushel of oats -/6 of money Drawing some sticks for the House Water high in the Lake</p>
<p>4th at the House American Independence great firing the night Before</p>
<p>5th Our John's Birth Day the Girls went off to Williamstown Big Frank here for the 5 peices of Timber for David Summers a Great Deal of Floating stuff coming Down the River Fount a Pont Dingwalls here Trying to take the cow away</p>
<p>6th The Bouquet here with 4 of Dingwalls Oxen, Put out Toms Line 55 Hoogs {hooks?} on it for Eels Found a Basswood Canoe got 2 Hemlock sawlogs Pulling Cotton out of the Wheat Hoeing some</p>
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<p>July the 7th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>S M Allman here stopt all night Sandy Trowling Charlie Boots here for Bread gave him some corn meal strawberries Plenty</p>
<p>8th Fixing the Red Canoe Peter Coal got 2 of the Pudding Dish of Flour Raining</p>
<p>9th Cole left his pine Jack spear & Barrle cording & Drawing the Last of the cord Wood Fishing Raining hoeing some of the Potatoes Thunder</p>
<p>10th hoeing Potatoes Charlie at A Summers for Hooks had a hooker gave him his gimlet & a peice of Line East Wind went acrofs with Long Johns canoe I stopt at semos got a Turtle on Francis Island Gave Sandy a Bushel of Oats for Tobacco at A Summers Mrs Summers at Rob for the cards Great playing at A Grants store for Beer The Passport Banshee New Era went up with Soldiers Welland went up Bands aboard Working at the Roads now Henery & the Nicholsons came home away to make Hay</p>
<p>11th Raining East Wind Black Birds commencing to Flock Working at the House Heard the house shake as an Earthquake Quite Plain after night a Little</p>
<p>12 Fishing some</p>
<p>13 Donald Suple here Fishing Francis here got 2 Hooks</p>
<p>14 Sunday a pen Plat out Before the Door going to Frasers at Christies did not know I wrote on the other side these dates</p>
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<p>Orangemens Day 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>12 to July Working at the house Charlie or Jacop got a canoe afloat a Propeller at the Light house</p>
<p>13th Donald Suple here Fishing Francis here got 2 Hooks</p>
<p>Sunday 14th Pen Platt going to Frasers showed them the way went to Christies</p>
<p>15th Francis here got some salt gave him some Pepper</p>
<p>16th Went to Williamstown for the Boys Brought 2 chips Angus in Salmon River Raspberries Begginning to Ripen and currants</p>
<p>17th came home working at the House Beams a party on the Salaberry from Dundee to Cornwall</p>
<p>18th at the House Lashey came with all his Fishing Utensils Fixing a place for the Beams</p>
<p>19th Went for the Boys to Williamstown Brought out a Sheep 1 Sturgeon eel</p>
<p>20th came to the Island with the Boys Hearing Rain Stopt on Suseys Island Got the Flour from the Indian Cole</p>
<p>21st Sunday George Semo got three Sickles for Bosells maggie Lafette John Nicholson here Lashey to Lukes Brown From St Regis here Raft crew Picking berries</p>
<p>22nd Beams all up Tom Davis came gave him Baddle Barrel Farmer Eel oil got the Line from Tom & Fortk</p>
<p>23rd Tom went off Put up a Stick Lasheys mand came set 2 Lines Began to mow around the House Sandy Fishing Mowing the Grove</p>
<p>24th Went to Salmon River 2 of Wheat 2 of Provender 1/2 lb Tea 1/10 1/2 1 of sugar at Kinchalls -/5</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>July 24th 1861</p>
<p>Bought of P Buchanan 1 scythe on credit 5/-) To 1/2 Gal Molasses 1/- Treat -/3 Candles 1/2 lb -/6 Brought a Turtle to Normans Boys stopt at Morris Lukes got Lasheys Tea at Lukes Mowing the Grove Fixing the Rack on the Cart</p>
<p>25th the Games in Williamstown to Day put in a load of Hay Mowing the Grove Dog Days St James Day Sandy Went to Williamstown</p>
<p>26th Sandy came got a stick of Elm Lashey to Salmon River put in a Load of hay & Pheney here & the Boys Mowing some at the East part of the Garden</p>
<p>27th at the House the 2 sticks above the Beams</p>
<p>28th Sunday a Raft out here Charlie Boots here all Day staving Went to the Upper Point</p>
<p>29th Raining all in the House Baking Change in the Moon to Day</p>
<p>30th Angus & Ellen Walter here James Hugh Went home</p>
<p>31st Berries Plenty Mowing some</p>
<p>August the 1st at home Hunters came to Shoot Ducks Put in some hay</p>
<p>2nd Putting in hay</p>
<p>3rd making Coils on the Pitt Point Jack Sandy & I 2 Indians there Went to Hamilton got 3 cats and there Bag Went to the Store Bought of A Summers 1 Bar Soap 1/3 2 lbs 2 oz of Butter 1/6 Whiskey -/7 1/2 Stone -/4 came home</p>
<p>Sunday the 4th Charlie here a Great many in the Berries Charlie stopt to go to Salmon River</p>
<p>5th Went to Salmon River with Ellen Bought of B Buchanan 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/- Bought of Charlie 1 Bottle Rum 1/- Pens oatmeal</p>
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<p>Mr James Camerson Island</p>
<p>August the 6th Charlie went home Sandy Mowing Pilots going Past Looking for Timber</p>
<p>7th Mowing shaking out hay</p>
<p>8th Putting up hay the Boys Sandy & I Went home with the Boys stopt at the cairn on Monument Island to show the Boys the Memory of Sir John Colbourn</p>
<p>9th Came home Dan very Poorly Ellen From St Regis Christie here grinding his scythe & Axe putting in hay 2 Loads Great going of Boats on the River Jacops Wife the small Pox</p>
<p>10th a great storm of Wind & Rain</p>
<p>11th Sunday Sandy Went to Williamstown Jacops Wife to St Regis</p>
<p>12th East Weind Sandy Granny & HughAnn Came from Williamstown Put in some hay</p>
<p>13th at the hay</p>
<p>14th Mowing in the Upper Feild {sic} and at the Lower Point</p>
<p>15th 3 men here for Fish Gathering and Going to put in Fine Day West Wind steamers in abundance</p>
<p>16th Putting in hay Went to A Summers with (Granny Wool 5 3/4 1/2 Gallon Wiskey 1 lb Sugar) (Bought of A Summers 1/2 cut Tobacco /5 needles -1/2 Matches 1/2 Paid) Brought A I Bakers Dish home & A Summers Traps Brought home Hamiltons Bag Mrs Hamilton unwell Putting in some hay</p>
<p>17th Puttin in hay Lashey to Salmon River Hugh Ann sent for 1 Quart of Mollasses</p>
<p>18 Sunday Lashey to St Anncet with Tom Brought Matches & Tea Tobacco Bread I in Topkins for Fish got 2/6 From Lashey cash</p>
<p>19th Monday Sandy went to get his Boots Fixed at Lancaster went to Lewis Christies with oars Paddles Broom's & Whippletrees to mMake</p>
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<p>the 19th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>August Rafts a Going Down in Abundance Keeping in the house Chokecherries Ripe Cap Berries Ripe Raspberries near Done The Water Beginning to Fall The small pox Raging around us By the Natives Ducks coming round now Mowing Behind the Barn Pat came I went down with him then to Lancaster came home got a small Bottle from Pat & Charlie full of Whiskey East wind</p>
<p>20th Mowing Lewis Christie Brought the Whippletrees A channel catfish from Lashey to Breakfast Mowing above the house Behind the house & Before the house</p>
<p>21st Sandy came from Lancaster Put in 2 Loads of hay Mowing above the Barn They Tom & Lashy went to fish at the squaw Island Raining</p>
<p>22nd Raining Tom & Lashey shooting Ducks in the Marsh thinking of going to Salmon River Killed a Ruster</p>
<p>23rd Went to Salmon River Brought 1 1/2 of Wheat 2 of Oats Bought of the Whiskey Man 1 Quart /6 Bought of the Baker1 lb candles -/6 paid (Bought of Norman McDonnell 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 not paid dishes Broke</p>
<p>24th Put in some out of the Upper Feild</p>
<p>25th Went to Charlies Lashey told us he was sure he was Drowned got a stick of Pine A Summers & Dingwall The Teacher here Long Black Berries Ripe now</p>
<p>26th Shot a Duck Sandy went off Mowing some put in 2 Loads Lashey Began to Fish Pickerel storm to the south</p>
<p>27th Shot A Duck Mowing some Toms Mother sent me Long B Berries Fixing his Eels</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Augst 28th The Shows in Lancaster Lashey went with 4 Barrels of Eels him & Tom Michael Goose Going Down to the Long B Berries Put in 4 small Loads of hay all alone The Salaberry to Cornwall with Pleasure Trip From Salmon River</p>
<p>29th Lashey & Tom Went to Montreal On the Salaberry I went to Lewis Christies Rafts a Going in abundance & Towing of steamers A Great Many a Great Many Going Down to the Long Black Berries</p>
<p>30th Mowing some & Putting in Lewis Christie here had a Bottle got 3 Paddles From him 1 Broom Found an oar of the Rafts</p>
<p>31st Went to Lewis Island Lewis away to St Regis Put in 2 Loads of Hay Lashey From Montreal took Back his Eels A Great Boat Load going Down to the Berries Dan Came had a paper & Trouser gave 2/6 for Coffe</p>
<p>1st of September Sunday Dan Went off at Bosell for my sickles got 3 Went to Semos & Nicholsons Mrs McLaurin there The Rest Down at the Berries John Cameron Santanee Henery & George Bosell Jim Hopkins I.Snider George Semo Isaac Blondeau called at Francis came home Grey in the Wheat</p>
<p>2nd Christie grinding his scythe Reaped 2 or 3 sheafs of Wheat & put 2 in the Barn Mowing where the hens Laid it Down Barge Queen went up Before the Door talking to them East Wind</p>
<p>3rd of September Dans Birth Day cutting some hay Raining Court Day in Williamstown high Wind all alone Went to the Upper Point Salting the Cattle</p>
<p>4th Began to Mow some of the Marsh Before the Door cutting some of the Wheat 3 canoes Passed up very Earley Fishers I think</p>
<p>5th John Angus Birth Day Charlie here & a Cooper From Salmon River I went to Charlies to turn the Bun</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Sept 6th 1861 Lashey Reaping Wheat I Binding & putting in Great high Wind</p>
<p>7th Lashey to Salmon River Mowing some of the Wheat & putting in some</p>
<p>8th Sunday Mr Morris & 2 of his Boys here gave hime a Ruster Pat here with a canoe here for Charlie McGregors Raft here</p>
<p>9th Mowing the Last of the Wheat put it all in the Barn a Great many Rafts a going Down all the Hens out now Great Dreams these nights</p>
<p>10th the Bargain with with Lewis for the {blank space} the Island Making Coils of Marsh hay Before the Door</p>
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<pre>1/2 for Lashey 1/- cr {illegible} Stopt at Mr Morris the Book & newspaper had a hooker got the Dog hunter the name Elvina Levina came to the Barge Left the Butter for Baker came home ground Charlies axe
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<p>18th Fixing my Powder the horns shooting squirrels got my shirt ready to got to Henerys but went to the Barge as they were Blowing all Day went to them & went to Dundee to Bakers stopt at Morris's for the scow got it woke up Emmanuel to come with us got to the Barge had a Bite to Eat took 2 scow Loads to the Island Loaded another</p>
<p>19th I came of got my Pay 7/6 From the Captain Began to Blow took Breakfast went to Bed & slept Went to the head of the Island shot a Ruster Shot a Duck Began to Rain some Bowmanville went up</p>
<p>20th Hen Hawks playing the Devil among the Hens watching as much as can but they come right to the Door The Tow Boat Traveller touring here now</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island St Francis</p>
<p>Sept the 11th 1861 Raining East Wind Filled a Bag of Wheat to be Ready to go to Mill Went to the Little lsland</p>
<p>12th took home an Oak stick 12 feet Long Drew the Elm out of the Water A Summers here A.I Baker & T Munroe here I went to Williamstown Charlie & me Brought some corn & cucumbers the Trunk to Dan</p>
<p>13 came as far as Charlies stopt all Day. with the wind, being too high</p>
<p>14th came home Charlie & me went to Summers Bought of A Summers 7 yrs of shirting at -/8 4/8 1 of Candles 1/- Whiskey 1/3 3 lbs Butter 1/10 1/2 shot /61/2 Matches -/6 Charlie here all night</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Sept the 15th 1861 Sunday Charlie here all Day gave him his sickle went home gave him some firewood to take home</p>
<p>16th Put some Marsh hay in the stable Loft 2 small Loads all alone Lashey came Charlie came for to got to Salmon River Charlie Brought me an Eel & some cucumbers</p>
<p>17th Received From Lashey 2/6 cash In part Payment of what he owes me 7 1/2 to get a Quart of Whiskey took 1 1/2 of Wheat to Mill took Mrs Moviles Plate home stopt at Lukes took 70 staves to the cooper got an order on Bakers for 3/6 sold 4 Bottles to Buchanan 1/3 sold Charlies Rags took some nails from the ashery Bought of Baker 3 lbs Butter 1/10 1/2 1 lb Powder 1/6 Salts 1/2 lb -/4 Bought of Buchanans 1/2 Gal Whiskey 1/2 for Lashey 1/- cloves -/2 Stopt at Mr Morris got the Book & Newspaper had a hooker got the</p>
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<p>35 70-25=45 Mr James Cameron</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Charlottenburgh March 19th 1861</p>
<p>For value received we Jointly and Severally Promis to Pay to the {illegible} or Bearer $4 1/2 ##$$$ 4 1/2 Dollars & 10 cent on {illegible} with Interest</p>
<p>Witnefs James Forsythe {illegible} March A Fairfield Marc March D McDougald</p>
<p>For {illegible} March Charlottenburgh March</p>
<p>Charlottenburgh March 20th 1861 For value Received we Jointly and Severally Promis to Pay to James Cameron or Bearer Three Dollars on Demand</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron</p>
<p>{considerable rough figures and notes)</p>
<p>23 May 6 -3 Boot</p>
<p>Calf skin 3-9</p>
<p>11 of June Boots 17-6</p>
<p>13th of July Calf 3-</p>
<p>31st Menting 6-3</p>
<p>& 1 pan -15 for hiram</p>
<p>31st Oct 5-7 1/2</p>
<p>12 april 6-3 & 17-6</p>
<p>Streeter</p>
<p>May 11th {illegible} Sandy</p>
<p>11 May 10 Rats -/10</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>September 21st 1861 Raining & Blowing East Wind took the canoes of the Land in the Marsh the House inside all wet More Shingles Blew of Salaberry went up the Bouquet went into Dundee Traveller came up 4 Barges in Tow Water very high with the East Wind st Matthews Day Took in some Butternuts cut a Hickory for axe handles Fixing Canoe Broke on 1 Package of Matches for a Begginning This is Something near the Equinoctial Gales</p>
<p>22nd Sunday Jim Nicholson got 6 Ballads Lashey came Autumn commences took salts Long Black Berries yet</p>
<p>23rd I crossed to Henerys with a Shirt to make the Cannon Firing at the Bishops Bones in Williamstown went to Nicholsons got a Bottle of Milk for my Tea Lent Jim the axe shot a Duck & a crow Squirrel mowing a swath in the Marsh Raining Took in some Potatoes</p>
<p>24th Fixing the Wheat in the Barn Fixing the Rafters at the Stones for the Cellar Drew some Blocks Took 2 more Rafters from the Bush Mowing in the Back Marsh Shot a Rat for the first put out the Hogs shot a squirrel on the Grindstone Huron went up</p>
<p>25th Lewis Christie Made an oar Left his canoe here put in some marsh hay</p>
<p>26th Bowmanville went Down Lashey went to Montreal put a Load of Marsh hay in the Barn Set the Line Fishing Bait Blackberries very good took home plank from Pitt Point a very fine Day</p>
<p>27th Baking 40 Eggs salted Raining cleaning the Guns got a cat Fish Making a Fish Pen</p>
<p>28th Heavy Wind through the night or Morning Went round shore found an oar took in 2 pails apples , 3 pails nuts picked 1 of Hops got a cat fish The Bouquet aground opposite Lower end of Island coming up</p>
<p>29 Michalmass Sunday alone Bouquet got off</p>
<p>30th got channel cat Fish Archy McDonnell wife a Son got My shirt at Henerys Lashey going to set his Line Lost the Fish</p>
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<p>1860</p>
<p>Antoine Deroshers</p>
<p>To J Cameron</p>
<p>Dec 17th 1860 to 1/2 Gallon Whiskey 1/3 Tobacco 1/3 3 lbs</p>
<p>January 5th 1861 To 1 Quart Whiskey 7 1/2 /7 1/2</p>
<p>Jany 18th To 1 pint H W /7 1/2 1 lb Tobacco {illegible} 1/10 1/2</p>
<p>25th to 1/2 Bus Pease</p>
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<p>T Henery Hence Dr To I Cameron</p>
<p>To 5 Bushels of Potatoes at 1/3 6"3</p>
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<p>8th of Aug got the Spear from Christie 1/2 Bushel of New Potatoes</p>
<p>23 of Aug To 1/2 Bushel of New Potatoes & some Milk</p>
<p>S Mark some straw 11th of March 1 Bushel of Oats</p>
<p>Sept 14 1861 To Mrs Henery To Making 2 Shirts 2/6</p>
<p>Dec 22nd to Making 2 Shirts 2/6</p>
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<p>17-6 A McDonald Grear Dr</p>
<p>To J Cameron</p>
<p>March 21st 1 Box of Caps /4(25) tobacco 1/3 {illegible}</p>
<p>April {illegible} Salts -/4 (Whiskey 1/2 Gallon a peice 7 1/2 {illegible}</p>
<p>April 20th To 2/6 Cash 24 To 1 Quart 7 1/2 1 lbs Tobacco 1/3</p>
<p>May 11th 1 Pair Fine Boots L 1")" Cash /7 1/2</p>
<p>1 Pencil -/3 {illegible} # 1 {illegible} 1" 3"</p>
<p>10th of July to 1 oz Oats 1/3 1"3</p>
<p>To 1 Canoe 5/ (to cash 1/3 ( {illegible} Tobacco) 1/3 2"6"</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Oct 1st 1861</p>
<p>I went to Summerstown some Treats at Davids Bought of A Summers 3 lbs Butter /10 1/2 1/2 Quart {illegible} -/6 1 peck of salt -/7 1/2 1/2 lb candles -/6 1 lb Shot -/6 1 Pint Whiskey & Bottle -/4 Bottle to Be returned come to Nicholsons stopt all night Drank the Bottle James Summers arrived from California {illegible} Laduke's Hunting concerns at Davids was Drowned by Trying to get a Tow From the Traveller Bought a Map of Glengarry Price 1/3 wanted 50 cents for it A Summers took it out to Williamstown</p>
<p>2nd Court Day in Williamstown Lifting the Potatoes after coming from Nicholsons Hawks plenty Lashey Came Left my Necker chief there at Nicholsons</p>
<p>3 high Wind Lashey Fixing his Paddles took up all the Potatoes a Great Dream when I Laid Down at 12 o clock about a Steamer going Down Before Peter B's Door or Hamiltons Bridge Flying Cloud or the White Cloud the name of 2 of them one sure</p>
<p>4th East Wind New Moon, commenced to Rain Lashey went off Looking at my Traps 2 men here about cord Wood Captain Dupee's From St Annicete Very Bad Weather Wild Geese came going West</p>
<p>5th East Wind a Barge - Mammoth - got her Mast Broke Laying at Anchor sailed up Shelling corn 1 Bushel of Last years corn Found an old Tom Hat went for a Load of Blocks cranberries getting good Found a Black Bottle with the neck Broke</p>
<p>6th Sunday Went to See the Barge Mammoth Laying at the head of the Island took Dinner aboard Went to Nicholsons & took home their Bottles got some good shot & caps from Henery</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Oct the 7th Monday set 8 Traps for the first setting 3 in the Back Marsh 5 Before the Door</p>
<p>The Hawk Playing the Devil with the Hens The Magnet & Welland went Down Took up a Pail of apples</p>
<p>8th got 3 Rat 1 foot out of 8 Traps Raining all night this House all wet The St Helene going up Went to Charlies Charlie came up Huron went Down</p>
<p>9th got Ready for Salmon River 1 1/2 of Wheat 1 of Corn 65 lbs of Iron /3 1/2 to Charlie for iron Brought Luke a few apples Brought Mr Morris's Paper & Book home got a paper from him Some Frost this Morning Bought of B.B 4 lbs 2 oz of Butter 5/7 1/2 2/8 1/2 Gal Whiskey 1/- Paid Norman McDonell 1/3 Towed him Bought of James & D Cameron Coffee -/9 stopt at Lukes had a Round or 2 Bought of the Baker Crackers -/7 1/2 Found a canoe Belonging to Stephens Charlie staving and me not some sober Found a Pont Let it go again got 2 Rats</p>
<p>10th got 3 Rats Charlie Baking Lent him a Bag gave him some Meal some pepper & some coriander Muskrats Wood Mast Board Fround his Knife Huron Went up Ottawa Went Down Northern Light The Games in Williamstown on Hugh Anns Birth Day Frances here Charlie went home</p>
<p>11th alone Raining Washing my shirt Hand Kerchiefs Towels got 2 Rats Took in all the apples very few</p>
<p>12th got 2 Rats not very well moving muskrats Roads in marsh went to Look for cranberries a new Boat went Down----</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>October the 13th Sunday Bill Nicholson (here got the Loan of 2 Hoes 3 small peices of Trace chains. I took salts, the rats none Last night the Water high Big Ottawa went up 3 o Clock</p>
<p>14th Wind high Went to Williamstown Charlie & I wind very high stops at Lancaster Bridge got a Pint Left the canoe opposite A McGillises got from granny to 8 lb of Wool Charlie Brought sage & some apple & Fish coffe</p>
<p>15th came home came to Henery got my shirt & a Bottle From Henery Henery got a Mink stopt at Francis I went Down with Charlie got some Pumpkins from him</p>
<p>16th got 3 Rats Boats going in abundance Brantford Ranger & Prince Albert going up Salabery Yamaska & Traveller going Down Taking in the Last of the hops</p>
<p>17th Went to Charlies helping him with his Potatoes Francis at Charlie Beams Lashey came Fine Day but raining got a Rat</p>
<p>18th Raining the Steamer Tug Lincoln went up Great Towing on the Lake got 2 Rat Found a Bottle Lashey went off Stormy East Wind</p>
<p>19th Captain Martin of the Steamer Enterprize here offered me 8 & 10 Dollars for the stick 15 I want for it crofsed over to Nicholsons at Henerys Henery went to I. Laplantes on the Bosure gave me a hooker Lashey came when I was away and took his Traps no Mink around here yet</p>
<p>Sunday the 20th Went to head of the Island Bouquet Towing a very Large Raft Farmer & Dubeck's I caught the Boat from the steamer went to the Raft the First Time I ever Rowed with 2 oars</p>
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<p>{illegible}th 1861</p>
<p>21st</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Oct the First Ice Last Night got a Rat the Bowmanville going Down the Huron went up on the 19th 2 Men here from the Raft to Potatoes 2/6 To Flour 3/5 Went to the Raft Exchanged a Little Better than 1/2 Bushel of Pease with them The Br{illegible} took them off</p>
<p>22nd East Wind Shaving Trying to catch Grey cutting some Brush Drew up the canoes fixing the shore Drew some Drags from the River Trimming the apple Tree at the Door Ottawa went up Grey in all night Baking the Bouquet aground in Lancaster the Raft at the Lighthouse The Walter Shanly went up no Rats</p>
<p>23rd Drawing with Grey got a Rat Lashey came Raining some cutting stove Wood Lashey went off Ground the axe & then spoiled it Broke up the Laplante Barge</p>
<p>24th Our Hugh's Birth Day. Something Wrong with Mr Hills Light never seen it this Late in the Day Lit, got a Rat fixing More Feathers in my Bed Began to nail Beam on the house a few Grains of snow Cold</p>
<p>25th My Birth Day and a fine Day it is supposing it is my Birth Day Went to Nicholsons got the Butter Lent Henerys Son in Law the canoe William Bers The Boston William Shanly Huron Brantford {blank space} going Down calling for Charlie wind changing all Day ice in the Marsh Last night took up some sand the Enterprize in to Dundee some of the Boat taking Down their Top Masts</p>
<p>26th Went to A Summers Bought 1 Quart of Highwines 1/3 Returned the Bottle stopt at Nicholsons all night Lost my Paddle</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Oct 27th Sunday came home Went to Charlies</p>
<p>28th Charlie came up to go to Mill Sandy came Went in the Evening stopt at Lukes all night</p>
<p>29th took the last of my Wheat to Mill 2 Bushels Charlie his corn & ashes my ashes 1 1/2 18c From 28 lb Wool 8 got 2 Dollars cash for the Wool Bought 1 lb candles 1/- of Baker 1/4 of Powder -/6 shot/6 caps -/3 Whiskey 1/- Tobacco -/7 1/2 at Buchanan) Bought of Norman George gave him 2/6 for what I owed Charlie 1 coppers worth of matches 1/2 for sweetys 1 Bottle of Rum 1 lb Buckshot -/8 Bought of Grindele Streeter I Pair for a Plan of Boots 15 York shillings got my accompt from Mr Streeter Left my Measure for a pair of Boot Came to Mr Morris's stopt a While seen Elvina Sandy staving stopt at Luke's Lost the 2 cats stopt at Lukes all night had supper came away fore morning Lashey here</p>
<p>30th a Man Looking for Timber From Beauhornois for the Locks Sandy went of with Lashey took his Things away Charlie went home got a Rat Laduke the Lockman & {illegible}ellen slept here all night</p>
<p>31st Last of the Month & Hallow Eve night Shot the hen that I could not Keep out of the Barn cut some Brush Measuring the Pine cracking nuts and Reading Burns's Halloween</p>
<p>November the 1st A Fine Day this is the Day 4 years ago Mr Baker Died Shot 2 Ducks Donald McDonald & 1 of Kenneths Boys here A Summers got his goods up & A Baker after his Goods</p>
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<p>the 2nd 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island Lake Francis</p>
<p>Nov Great East Wind a Race the Kingston & the Tug Traveller Down Lincoln & Salaberry going up A Schooner anchored opposite the Pitt Point Bay came too close in as she was sailing up Put in Grey Drew some Drags cut a Hicory at the head of the Island</p>
<p>Sunday the 3rd This Day 4 Years Granda Died The Experience went up & the schooner went off went around the Island Wind very high</p>
<p>4th Killed the Hog all alone went to the Little Island north side</p>
<p>5th Broke my Gun on the Dog for not going for the Duck The Steamer Experience here taking away A Summers's Wood This is Guy Fawkes Day A Fine Day Put in the other Pig to Fatten Captain Martin got Loaded went off sold some culls 2/6 for them</p>
<p>6th Went acrofs to Summerstown seen James Summers The court in Cornwall now a Days Got 5/- From David Summers at Treat at Davids 1/3 at Thomas Munroes took Breakfast there came home went to Charlies Charlie came up James Dingwall here Looking at the cattle</p>
<p>7th Ellens Birth Day Charlie & I to Salmon River took my Boots to Streeter to be Mended Bought of Congdon Poison -/7 1/2 Liquorice -/1 Pepperment -/4 Bought of P Buchanan 1 Gall Wiskey 1/- Bought of Norman 1 Quart of Whiskey -/7 1/2 the Bottle to Be{illegible} to 4 lb of Oatmeal -/7 1/2 Matches -/1 Seen Little M McMahon a Treat at Lukes -/7 1/2 Took Dinner at Morris's gave Morris a stick for axe helves Lent Luke my Paddle stopt at Moviles got the 2 cats</p>
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<p>the 8th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Nov Charlie & I to Williamstown the English man & Wife there {illegible} Brought Allens Boots out Gave Granny 5/- shillings</p>
<p>9th came home stopt at Lancaster Pint -/4 Charlie went home Dingwall Talking about the cow Rain & hail a Little</p>
<p>10th all alone Jacop & 2 Indians Fishing Eels in the Rushes got a good Many The Colt hurted a Bad cut on her Fixed the cut with Eel oil & sut {?} Fine Day East Wind in the afternoon Captain Martin went up and Blew his Whistle I suppose for the stick</p>
<p>11th Monday Raining wind changed very high Thunder a Great squall of Wind & Hail Made a Mink Fall at the Lower end of the Island</p>
<p>The 12th on this Day of the Month old John Summers Departed</p>
<p>13th I crossed to Nicholsons for the Ram put Francis on the Boat Bought of A Summers 1/2 lb Tea 2/3 2 lb sugar 1/1 1 pari of scates 1/10 1/2 thats 5/2 1/2 got a Dollar cash From D Summers to 3 Treats at Davids a Treats at Bakers & sweetys -/7 1/2 Angus came Bill came across</p>
<p>14th Killed the cow Let out the Ram gave Bill the Mole Buckshot caps & crossed with Bill to Francis Island Stopt at Lancaster sold the hide 14 1/2 cents 54 lbs 2"43) had 2 Rounds at Frasher's 2/6 Got Sandy McNaughton to Take the Beef up</p>
<p>15th I came home stopt at the Bakers 2 Loaves -/10 stopt at {illegible} Island stopt at squaw Island sail'd home at night thinking to snow snowing through the night cutting the Beef</p>
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<p>the 16th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Nov Snowing North West Wind {illegible} the horses took up my Traps</p>
<p>17th Sunday Mr David Summers Ronald Angus & {Blank space} the 3 here had 2 Bottles gave him the Bun at the Butternut Tree at the River Side to send Big Frank after the "Pine Left me a Bottle and it near Full</p>
<p>18th chopping stove Wood & sawing Fixed the saw A Boat Passed to Lancaster From Salmon River with 3 in it & Back again very quick</p>
<p>19th the Day 4 years agod old Mr Hamilton Departed this Life Looking for the Shovel Cleaning the Stove pipes Charlie to Lancaster with Sail the Gern going Down with Flags up East Wind Fishing Eels Pete Bosell here for wood him and peggy cutting Stove Wood Rendering a Bowl of Tallow Made candles</p>
<p>20th chopping Wood not Mink yet alone went to the Pitt Point Found the Shovel Salaberry into Salmon River out again Bakers Ba{illegible} sailed in East Wind cold some this Evening</p>
<p>21st Went to Summers's Found a Decoy Duck on the Water coming home</p>
<p>22nd Went Down for Charlie Kille the Pig Big Frank here for the stick Rendering the Lard</p>
<p>23rd Went to Salmon River Turned Back with the ice Salaberry went in started again Left the canoe at Mr Morris's Brought Lukes some apples & - - - Bought Mr Morris a cook & hen Bought of G Streeter 1 pair 17/6 & Tapt & Foxed 7/6 a present of Box Blacking My Watches fixed By Mr Halton 5/- Bought of Buchanan 1 Gallon of Whiskey 2/- Returned Normans Bottle Stopt at Morris at night</p>
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<p>24th 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Nove stopt at Mr Morris's till the Salaberry came Down so she would Break the Ice called at Lukes for my Bag Charlie & I came home Wind high Freesing some night a gale</p>
<p>25th St Catherine Day Charlie went home Lashey came Gave me 12/6 cash Towards what he owed me took his sturgeon to sell to Jim Hopkins Francis crofsed to Christies cleaning out the canoes of snow Prince Albert went Down Traveller went Down Put in the Fanning Mill Ducks Plenty Made some candles Washing gave Charlie 2 candles some pork & Beef Matches 1 Bunch.</p>
<p>26th Mr James Dingwall for the Oxen 5 of them with the Big scow not much Trouble in putting them in Gave Me a Dollar for my Trouble of looking at them and salting Drew 3 Drags with Grey Q ellen here From Frashery on the south side Going to Chop had a Bun that Belonged to Murray Donaldson Built it</p>
<p>27th Fixing the stable nail'd up som Boards chopping stove Wood Boats a going East Wind put 3 pairs of sox in the Boots Mr Hills Light a getting Dim</p>
<p>28th West Wind Baking & Washing cleaning canoes Mr Hill Light Much Dimmer than Johnstons (The Sir Charles Napier went up commonly called the sir colin & the Rochester, Tow Boat Went Down with a Handsome Tow the Ranger went Down Began Feeding Good Hay to the horses commenced Feeding the Hens Hawks Plenty all & Myself in Good Cheer</p>
<p>29th East Wind Blowing & Snowing Heavy about Daylight cleared off & commenced Rain St Lawrence going up Charlevous went up M Hill at Charlies Island Barge in Back Channel Christies Wind changed Drew Drags</p>
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<p>St Andrews Day</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Nov 30th 1861 The last Day of the Month I went to Summerstown David Summers to see his Sister Jim Camerson and Wife Bought of A Summers 1/2 Bushel of Salt 1/3 1/4 of Tea 1/3 1/2 lb Powder 1/- Shot -/6 1/2 Cotton -/4 Buttons -/4 Thread -/4 6 Links of Stovepipes 4/6 which comes to 9/6 1/2) got some Hicory nuts from Andrew (Bought of A I Baker 1 Ball of Candlewick -/4 1 Treat -/6 Paid this) old McMarten on the Front a Ball at Lancaster Last night to celebrate it Andrews Steamer going Light Lit up yet</p>
<p>1st of December East Wind Walter Baker went to be Married acrofs Francis & Wife here up From Charlies Sold a canoe to them for 15/- to pay part or all in Hens Gave them a peice of Beef Gave me a Basket Mr Hill to the Light House</p>
<p>2nd Thrashed a Bushel & a peck of Wheat West Wind pretty Frosty tonight Hills Light up & Johnsons I dont know about the scow light to night or not Traveller went up a 2 Master went down not very well</p>
<p>3rd a Barge went Down Fixing the stall for the hay Before the horses No Lights up tonight I thought I see a Light in Mr Hills this evening if there was he Let it out very very early at night</p>
<p>4th Drawing Drags Broke the Whippletree 2 Men came here in the Evening one J. Snider & Jones Married to a sister of Mayviles Wife stopt all night {illegible}</p>
<p>5th went to the Bush to cut some Wood till the wind would fall stole not so a peice of soap went off a very fine Day on the Water Humbuged one way or other Took up my Line Fishing Eels got 4 & 2 cat fish</p>
<p>6th chopping put straw in the Tick chopping Wood</p>
<p>7th Went to Summerstown Bought of A Summer 3 1/2 yds of shirting @ /8 2/4 3 1/2 @ 10 1/2 3/0 1/2 Buttons -/3 2 Quart Whiskey 1/3 1 Quart syrup 11/1/2 1 Bottle ink -/2 which comes to 8/1 1/2 A Treat or 2 at A Summers 1/3 paid Tom Kennedy for 6SSS 1/3 a Treat Baker -/4 sweetys /3</p>
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<p>Sunday 1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>December 8th Raining snow all gone not very well took Salts A very Fine Day on the Water set 7 Traps in the Front Marsh Wild Geese Plenty</p>
<p>9th got 4 Rats Handling the colt thinking they will come for her to Day did not come Went with 2 shirts to Henerys wife to Make Henery Poorly at Nicholsons for the Axe & Bag did not get them got a Bottle of Milk Henery sued by A Summers Raining tonight Mrs Henery very sick after I Left Had a Miscarriage</p>
<p>10th I went to Henerys in the morning with some cornmeal some pease meat & pork candles Potatoes came home Jim Hopkins for a peice of Ash to make a Hoop a stick for oars 6 Indians fishing Eels thinking of Going to Salmon River Fixed my canoe after Dark with a place for the sale Fired a shot it Looked very much like an eclipse this afternoon of the sun William Lafette Girl poorly</p>
<p>11th Drawing Drags Lost the iron on the end of the Whippletree could not fine it Lost the Hook of the small chain Began to Freese all Day High Wind I think Salmon River is Froze now a very Bright Star tonight</p>
<p>12th Cutting stove Wood Washed my shirt Greased the cook stove 6 Rusters 13 hens now I don't know how Long that number will stand for there is some gone Good Fires But a Dam Cold House warm in Bed Plenty to Eat & Drink But not very well no one on the Water Blowing</p>
<p>13th Friday Blowing West Wind cutting stove Wood put Oak handle in the axe Lashey came had the news that he was to Be Married N Years Day Shaving going tomorrow</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Dec 14th 1861 Lashey & Me to Salmon River took 1 1/2 of Wheat to Mill of this years Wheat called at Mayville's Lukes & Mr Morris's I suppose) stopped at Buchanan got a Quart as we was going up Forgot to take My Money Mr Streeter to 31 Skins at 11 cents Lent Me 2 Dollars and I was very much obliged to Mr Phillips for his offering me 3 or 4 Dollars when I told him my case Bought of Buchanan 7 Quarst {sic} of Whiskey 42 cents sold 1 Quart to Lashey 7 1/2 not paid to Giner -/4 Bought of Norman Starch -/3 saleratus -/4 Bought 1/2 Dozen Forks at 2/- I owe 15 cents on them yet calld at Morris's got 3 Papers From him Got the Paddle from Luke called at Mayvilles came home Lashy staving Lost his hat Wind high Bought of the Baker 3 Loaves 1/3</p>
<p>Sunday the 15 Lashey & Me alone High Wind</p>
<p>16th Gave an order to Lashey on A Summers for 15/- in Goods Grinding the axes Lashey went off Setting Fires to the Marsh & Lower Point no snow a few Drops of Rain very unwell Last night</p>
<p>17th Charlie here Fixing my Pipes & stove a very fine Day Fixed Boards in the Petition {?} at night</p>
<p>18th Drawing Drags Found the Hook Angus & Charlie Rose & Joseph Snider came for the colt Tried to go Wind too high stopt all night</p>
<p>19th Went with the scow & the colt Had 2 Treats at Davids got a ride out From Bill Smith to Williamstown got a Pork from Murphy gave Hugh Ann 1/3 on What Lashey gave her owed her</p>
<p>20th Court Day in Williamstown</p>
<p>21st Me in Williamstown Diddly Dum Irons there meeting about Raising Me for volunteers Wrote a Letter to D{illegible}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>Dec 22nd 1861 Came From Williamstown Sand here got Henerys canoe hens Dead all Night at Bosells Got my shirts at Henerys got ten Wil{illegible} & pair of sox Left my shirt & 1 pair of sox Great Hurra about Raising Volunteers</p>
<p>Monday 23 Sandy making an axe handle Great snow storm from the East Putting the Water of the Henerys canoe</p>
<p>24th West Wind Sand could not go acrofs Made 2 axe handles made a Great Baking took in the Plover hen swapt axes with Sandy pretty cold ice not taken yet Great Dreams about Summers cold night</p>
<p>25th Christmas Day ice took pretty well in the Bay cold Sold Sandy the canoe for to chop me 4 cords of Wood put a handle in the axe Gave him 1/3 cash Gave him an order for 1 lb of Tobacco on A Summers went off turned Back went up to see him off again took in all the hens 10 hens & 5 Rusters 5 Dead when I went to Williamstown</p>
<p>26th cold Morning East Wind very Foggy till the afternoon turned warm towards night Drawing home Drags cutting stove Wood Drew up the canoes the 2 Big ones & the Galerneau one at the Lower Point this is not the Right weather for the ice to take Ducks Flying about Raining to night soft</p>
<p>27th kind of Slippery walking cutting stove Wood cleaning out the canoes of ice & water & snow high wind Nor Nor West Turned cold towards night set 5 Traps in the Milk house cattle & Poultry all hearty ice all Broke up around shore the Water very Low now high Wind through the night Last night</p>
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<p>1861</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island</p>
<p>28th December Saturday the 28th cold this Day Freezing hard not making much ice with the North West wind sun Went Down under a cloud Drew a Drag went with the scow to the Bush Went around the Island slippery for Gray Washing my Slips washed my feet Dreaming of seeing a splash in the Water a Great Ways off Great Dreams every night about Summers Folks, Frosty tonight all well using oil for Light</p>
<p>Sunday the 29th The ice made a Little East Wind circle round the Sun Seen Charlie going to Rob's Island I suppose for Wood Went to the Pitt Point Made a Mus{illegible} of Whiskey Essence of Peppermint Molasses & water so I would have something for the New Year good canoeing yet a Pair of Sugar Birds around all this Fall here Seen the Blue cat I got a Hamiltons and I did not see her since We tooke her here which was the third of August</p>
<p>30th Snowed some Last night Nor West wind Began to thrash Wheat thrashed 2 of Loos & 2 of sheaves put the straw in the hen house Made candles My Favourite Watch out of order</p>
<p>31st Last Day of the Year East Wind Thrashed a Floor or 2 Fanning 1 & Peck my Measure cutting Stove Wood all Well all alone this night David Summers's Ball The cars {?} going to Day Hell to split very Little ice around the shores Set up to 10 clock Shooting</p>
<p>January the 1st 1862 Shooting away the old year or Should be Shooting in the New year put out the Bafswood canoe Went to the Little Island south side got some corn Went with the canoe to the Head of the Island turned it over so to have Ready wind changed Raining Began to Blow very hard took a sleep at night almost Blew the house Down mending my coat Blowed in the Plaster { line illegible}</p>
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James Cameron (1824-1912)
1867 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers
1st of January New Years Day 1867
{pages in this diary are badly worn and torn at the edges so that some words cannot be
distinguished}
Drawing Wood put out some Bushes Between this and Francis Island a Ball at Mr David
Summers to night a Great party at it too
2nd I crossed to Summerstown the upper Point Road 2 treats at Mr Harpers paid this Treat
at Davids not paid 2/6 {2 shillings, 6 pence} Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 lb Tea no paid 2 pence
worth of Pens {illegible quantity} Matches paid Andrew Baker on the Boshure skinning the
Ram put it out put Poison on it {written between the lines is the following } Allens Birth Day
the 3rd
4th Bushing the Road to Alexis Island put Few Bushes at upper Point Road
5th East Wind Storming Old christmas Day old style
Sunday Stormy some seen a Man crossing over the Way of christees
7th The council in Williamstown I went to Salmon River Took Dinner & supper and slept all
night at Hopkins got a Ride up and Down from Jim took 11 Rats to Mr Street {illegible
quantity} cents 2,,20 cents to my account Bought a pair of Boots 3=50 cents Bought of David
Baker 3 1/2 stripeed shirting 30 cents 1,,5 cents 4 yds Cotton 25 cents 1,, 2yds of 1 Kind 30
cents 60 2yds another Kind 30 cents 60 lb Tea cheapest 2/6 Treat 1/ cut Down 2 oak Trees
on the Bank ---ning {front part of word town off} Down Peter Buchannan and George Drew
and Luke --oked on the ice with horse and cutter
8th The baby Hughanns Birth Day a year old to Day came Down from {illegible word} cold
morning it is covering my mits with Leather
9th chopping Stove Wood
10th Drawing home wood
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11th Drawing Wood
== James Cameron Island== {Top line of this page molded away, likely the 12th}
Old New Years Day cutting stove wood not very {word torn off}
13th Sunday the White owl eating a Loon near the poi {likely point} I went to see it and Got
the Head he carried the Body of the Loon away when he seen me coming
14th Bushed the Road to Francis Island Down on the LIttle Island south side and on the Little
Island north side a very Frosty night to night
15th a Fortunate Day cutting Fire Wood in the Bush very Frosty Day not much Wind Livinia
Making Mary a Dress
16th East Wind Drawing Wood turned cold to night
17th East Wind Stormy Day Drifting and snowing some towards evening Grinding the axe
Fixing the Damper of the stove
18th cutting Hay in the Barn cutting stove wood made a handle for the Pitchfork very cold to
{Day?} the airhole Before the Door shutting up very much these cold Days
19th chopping stove Wood
20th Sunday a Fine Day East Wind turning cold towards evening cold night
21st St Agness East Wind cold stormy Drifting snow around the cattele shoveling snow Took
in the Beef Barrel to Thaw some Broke the Big carving Knife Reading the Most Noted Pirates
storm ceased at evening great snow Banks
22nd Breaking Roads in the Bush as Deep took 3 logs of Wood home West Wind snowing
some cutting hay on the mow shovelling snow all round stables and Barn
23rd Went to Williamstown Got ride out From James Summers Received a Letter from my
old Friend Charles Tupper and 2 newspapers
24th got a Ride Home from Angus the Races in Salmon Stopt at Henerys coming home
25th Braking the Roads took home a Load of Wood seen a Fox
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26th Stormy Ga-- {rest of word torn of, maybe Gave} Gordon and Mary a Ride
27th Sunday Stormy from the West
28th Semo came to thrash Thrashing the Buckwheat George & Luke came to thrash Left
Semo to thrash all the {word torn off}
29th Semo thrashing I went to Mr Harpers Bought 1 Box of Worm {page torn} 1/3 paid Treat /6 -/1 for Maple sugar -/1/2 for pipe storm {likely stormy}
James Cameron Island January 30 1867
Very Frosty Day Semo and I Fanning Buckwheat {19} Bushels commenced to thrash the
Pease
31st George gave Semo 2 of Buckwheat took what was coming to him home Semo Fanned
1/2 Bushel of Pease to take home to his children to night
1st of February Semo went to Mill 4 Bushels of Buckwheat for Me and 1 Bushel of Corn took
2 Bushels of Buckwheat for himself Gave him the Horse to take his Flour home this is the
First time for the Horse to cross as yet {means to cross on ice} Fanning the Pease gordon
and I put them once through the Mill soft Day to Day
2nd Semo and I put the pease through again 7.5 Bushels a very poor yeild the Pease all
thrashed cold East Wind Semo went home gave him some Boot Legs and some yarn Semo
here 5 Days this Week for George thats S/4 1/2 for Semos Board George to Pay for him
Commenced to snow Drift and Hail and Rain tonight high Wind Found 8 eggs in the Barn all
good
Sunday 3rd stormy Raining hailing
4th a Fine Day slippery walking crust Bad for Deers
5th Semo came commenced Wheat Thrashed 1 1/2 Fanned it went home 1/2 Day 1/3 for his
Board thats 10/7 1/2 for his Board Gave Semo some Tobacco a stormy Day East Wind and
snow
6th Tom Davis came from Hopkins
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7th I went to Mill with 1 1/2 of Wheat 2 Bushels of Buckwheat Bought of Congdon -/1 of
Licquorice Bought of Buchannan -/1/2 of sweetys paid Mr Briggs 25 cents in Minglers store
for carding of Wool Bought of Congdon 1/2 lb of soda 10 cents got 2 almanacks Bought
Bakers crackers 3 cents worth paid
8th Gordons Birth Day and a Fine Day it is Went to Dundee gave to my account to Baker 6
1/2 of ashes at -/10 5/5 15 Bottles at -/3 3/9 Bought 1/2 lb Tea Green 1/3 To Mr Streeter 1
hide and 2 pelts the hide 4 & 25 or 3 & 25 c am not sure 40 cents each for the pelts thats 80
cents to my accounts in at Bills at the Distillery 9th Raining broke the Road in the Bay took
home {word illegible} bags of wood and Broon {Scottish term for the colour brown} Cedar 1 of
the sheep sick
James Cameron Island Feby 10 1867
Some cold and Frosty
11th seen the Fox Back of wo {wood?} Hoase {Horse?} up through the Bush cut a Load of
Woods
12th one of Thomas Munroes sheep Died i skinned her wool to Mr Harpers Bought 5 yds of
Cotton Heard that Alexander McDonald Angus's son on the Point was Dead Kenneth got a
Letter to that effect A Summers in Ogdensburgh Duncan McDougall and I stopt at Peter
Grants took supper then Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gallon of Oil 1/3 paid this
13th Thawoing Raining I went to Mr Harpers with 105 lb of Pease 3/9 a Bushel comes to 6/6
3/4 {6 shillings 6 & 3/4 pence} Got a Treat of Rum
14th St Valentines Day a Ball to night at Mr David Summers a Fine Day it is thawing and
Freezing to night which will make good travelling seen Ducks in the air hole before the Door
15th Cold Day Molby had her calf
16th Raining soft
17th Sunday Windy Bill and Emmanuel here came on the Ice from Lancaster took Dinner
had a Team Heard from them that Murdoch McDonald was taken Prisoner to Montreal
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18th James Hugh's Birth Day Henery Bosell and antw—{illegible} Here going to Fish Eels
over at christees a cutter passed Down Lancaster and a Double cutter went up from
Lancaster the Door turned storms from the east
19th very w--{illegible} these Days put a Handle in my axe a job to take old one out
20th went to the Bush got very unwell chopped Load chopped some stove wood very very
soar my {illegible} Found an egg in the Barn East Wind very cold to Day d--{illegible} not very
well
22nd Washingtons Birth Day Luke Bower {last letter unclear} here for Georges Pease got his
2 Bushels Got some sticks for to make shafts Drawing Wood crust cutting the Mares feet
23rd cold some Fine Day
24th Sunday Raining in the Morning turned Fine
25th {fishing?} Henery up 2 Move Fishing Eels at Christees cutting stove wood Looking at
the Boison {Poison?}
James Cameron Island Feby
Went to Williamston stopt for Angus at the store got on the Boshure sent a Letter and 3
papers to Charlie in chester England 2 Treats at Davids seen Robert McKillop Bought of D
Munroe 1 Bottle of Poison 1/3 not paid Bought of Mr Harper 5 cents worth of sweetys called
at Francis Laplante about the Rent at Kenneths got a Cornwall paper Got a Witness from A
Summers wife seen Archy Fraser for the First time I seen him since a very long time
27th came from Williamstown Got a Ride From Andrew Sullivan Tinsmith to A Cameron had
a Treat -/6 Bought of Mr Harper 1 Gallon of Syrup not paid very unwell Got from Doctor
Shaver 1 viol of stuff 4 powders I am to take 1 Teaspoonfull before meals the powders to
Keep the Bowels in Order it works on the same system as the stuff in the viol
28th very very unwell put out Poison snap {snass?} went to it Gave her Milk and Molasses
Good Going on the ice getting some Eggs these warm days
1st of March St Davids Day the Festival of the Welsh strong East Wind Hail Rain & Fine Cold
comes in Like a Lion
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2nd Fanning some Hay seed a Fine Day {between this line and next is the following:} heard
a crow
Sunday 3rd a Find Day seen the Fox coming to the Island a strange {illegible}--ra or Hound
going all through the Island he is after the fox the Fox crossed Back the Dog did not get him
4th Monday very very unwell took in 3 eggs they Freeze cut {off/of little/cattle?} Wood
5th went to see the poison Srove {Shrove} Tuesday {today?} very Fine Day a Weather
Breeder I suppose {drew} 2 small Loads of Wood Broke on the stack of Marsh hay at the
East End of the Barn took in 3 eggs Ian Hopkins Drawing from alexes Island sleighs going
the ice to Lancaster
6th Ash Wednesday not very well
7th some stormy
8 a Fine Day drew some Wood
9th Went to Dundee a stormy Day Bought of D Baker 10 yds of calico 20 cents 10/- 1 lb Tea
2/6 {pot or bot?} an axe seen Lis and her young son
10th got a ride home From Bill Snap {Snass?} eat the Poison and kiclled {killed?}
{Title is molded and illegible}
Cut Some ash for Troughts Drew them home Went ot Henerys Semos a Fine Day Water on
the ice
12th On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster first came to the Island stor--{illegible} made
9 Troughs to Day Ground the axes
13th cut a Waterhole very unwell The Races in Salmon River commences to day Sand Burns
Sale to Day
14th not very well to day Races to Day took home a Load of Wood Gordon in the Bush
15th Made 3 Troughs split a Few Rails A Good many going the ice to Day the Races to Day
Mended the 2 sleighs for Gordon cutting stove Wood
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16th Drew 3 small Loads of Wood very unwell Cut my wrist cutting sugar the knife slipped
the sugar is the only thing that Relieves me of the {pain?} Looking at the Poison a Mink
crossed the Island
Sunday St Patrick's Day Stormy ugly Weather to Day very unwell
19th Henerys 2 Boys came to chop chopped and I Gave them an Order one Mr Harper for
3/9 took por--{illegible} of Limbs My sleigh Broke {In between this line and last was written:}
Kenneth a Fight Wild Geese c—{page torn}
20th First Day of Spring {page torn} Went to get Livinia Boots fixed Bought of Mr Harper 1
bo-- {page torn} 1/- Matches 5 cents paid this sent charlies Letter Back to {page torn}
postage -/7 1/2 got a paper from charlie with 3 songs in it 2 1/ {page torn} got a paper from
Mr Harper took Down a Frenchman na--{named?} Joulliaa with a Load of Flour put him on
the Road {page torn}
Robert Bruces Birth Day 22nd Livinia Birth Day {page torn} Went for her Boots to Isacc
Blondeaus paid 2/6 cold {page torn}
Wind 23rd Gordon and I Lifting the Troufs cut Down some trees at the ca-{illegible} Tapt 1
small Tree
24th a Fortunate Day Sunday Bill & Emmanuel M{page torn} Fishing Eels ice about 3 Feet
thick Before the Door Brought 2 Dz {Dozen?} Herring a Great many Fishing Eels at Alexis
Island Pat & Mr H-{page torn} went to St Regis {a native reserve}
25th Fixing the sleigh Went to Mr Harpers for Pot Bought 1/2 lb soda -/3 Treat -/3/ 1/2 for
sweetys paid this P{page torn} Tom Kennedy a Rod of iron Mr David Summers poorly the
Doctor att--{page torn} old Mr McLeod poorly annunciation of the virgin Mary to Day
26th some troufs to the Bush 12 new ones crust not good Fixed 100 spoils ta--{tapped?} 5
trees I went to Hopkins for the Pot im--{page torn} fetch {illegible} Bad with a Boil on his
hand.
{Headline and first line are illegible}
{left side of page is torn and other pages' edges are stuck to it so some words are illegible on
this whole left side of the page}
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Up around the trees {page torn} tapped {illegible} to see if could scate did not forget that yet
Fixing the Dipper and the Longhanded pan with Lead
28th Went {sac?} Mr Hopkins with the Handsleigh for the Pot a very fine Day Tapt over 50
trees a good sap Day Made a Fire in the Bush for the First
29th gathered and Tapt some putting out Troughs
30th got 22 pails in the Pots 11 pails in the Barrels to night a Great many going across the
ice to Day
31st the sap is running well to Day Gathering and Boiling a little about 60 pails gathered
altogether now eelfishers over at christees Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann {his wife and
children} all to the Bush this afternoon March Went out LIke Lamb
1st of April all Fools Day all of us in the Bush Began to Rain had to come home and sugar off
about 22 lbs emptied the Rain Water out of the Toughfs {page torn}-n a Horse and cutter
coming up the ice from Lancaster Great many eelfishers Down at the Big Bay
2nd Boiling in Bush Brought home to sugar off 9 lbs a small Jar of syrup Blackbrids Raining
Bad sugar Weather
3rd Gathering sap 45 {in between lines is written:} Killed a snake
4th Seen a hole coming in the ice south side Boiling {page torn}
Bush took it home to sugar off about 20 lbs {Raining?} the birds came and grass Birds Found
a Hen commencing to {word illegible} put her off of them Ducks and Wild Geese plenty Let
out {word illegible} Began to Wean the calve 7 Weeks old now snowing Raining
6th commencing to open the ice at Francis Island {word illegible}-es came swallows I thought
I seen them night hawks {word illegilbe}-d cleaning the Troughfs Tapt 6 Trees Gathered 27
pails and {page torn} not able to chop Wood to make a Fire I am so unwell cows playing the
Devil in the Bush at sap and spoils snakes plenty
7th Gathered 2 Barrels of sap Boiling in the Bush 38 Pails commenced to Rain
9th 5 years to day Married Boiling in the 26 pails
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10th Boiled 16 pails {illegible}—rd Loons Skinning the Black sheep of Mrs Munroes {word
missing} unwell Gathered 3 1/2 Pails the Fox on the Island seen a {word illegible} cross 1
Deer the Buck
13th all of us in the Bush
14th Gathered 2 Barrels
{in between lines is written:} Black sheep on 15th 15th Boiling in the Bush Lots of {words
blackened with mold}
16th Cleaning the Troughs our nannie a Lamb
18th our Duncans Birth Day 2 Lambs Dead out in the stack of oats Put out a canoe {words
missing} Lambs
Mr James Cameron Island April 20th
{Many single words are missing down the right hand edge of this page owing to mold}
Gordon and I Boiling 16 pails Grya on the {illegible} Laid out Easter Sunday the Sun Dont
{illegible} this morning all this month in the sugar {word illegible} I wrote the Days of the
month all I was doing on a sheet {?} and it got Blotted So I am at a loss of I S{rest of word
illegible}
28th First Steamer went Down
29th Gathered some {likely sap} for vinegar as Oscar and LIs here stopt all nigh
30th {word?} Potatoes St Helen {a steamer} and a Propeller went Down
1st of May Heavy snow On the {word illegible} went to Hopkins with the Pot { illegible } a pail
of c Wheat
8th - 9th Oscar and Lis to thrash Trashed 9 1/2 Bushels & I Gave him {illegible}
On the 15th Pat and Thomas Munroe here D--- {word missing, perhaps 'Down'} to Salmon
River Lashey me 100 lbs of B{rest of word illegible} P Buchannan to my account
21st {page folded}
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22nd Set a hen to hatch
23rd Shearing the {word illegible, likely sheep}
24th Queen's Birth Day
25th caught 21 Perch Planted pottatoes squashes and pumkins Bob and Ann here
27th Harrowing
28th {Fishing?} {illegible word} and I planted cucumbers
29th Fixing Lane Fr{rest of word blotted out with ink}se Sowe of Wheat
30th Oscar Ascension Day Renaud & Sallaberry went {word illegible}
31 William and Lashey fishing Perch took his canoe to Make
1st of June Gordon and I taking {page ripped} ashore
2nd of June Mr Harper Mr Spinks Munroe Pat Brought me a Letter from Dan Weth
3 put out manure
4th Ploughing Willian helping make a Round or 2 Planted 1 Bushel of seed
5th planted corn
6th sent a Letter to Dan to {word illegible}
7th Mr Laduke here sold him {piece/pine?} $3 Drawing Wood
5th Our Marys Birth Day
10th fixing in Bags
11th Washing some of the wool
12th Lasky {illegible}
13th hoeing and plowing Finished plowing Bob {illegible sentence, badly worn}
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Mr James Cameron Island June 16th 1867
{left hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible}
Emmanuel here Ian Hopkins here from Wilk{something illegible} a pig
17th Semo planted his potatoes and Beans Fixed the Pitt Point Fence
18th The Eves memorable Battle of Watterloo Mr Kimb{rest of word disappears} here Last
night
19th K Hiram Stephen Grant Hohnback here to night Donald McDonald here
20th I went to Williamstown 25 lb Wool Fish Potatoes Fork Sugar letter newspaper Gun
Barrel J Dinsle Manguin {name?} Killed Last night by the Cars corpus christee
21st came home got a Pig
22nd Our {Dons?} Birth Day Went to Mr Harpers stopt at Roses got a paper from Ian
Nicholson paid for the Postage of the Letter. A Pleasure trip on the Sallabery
Sunday Semos 2 Boys here for Fish
24th took home {?} the ashes from the Bush StrawBerries We{?} Planted some Beans
hoeing
25th Henery {Genie?}on here stopt all night
26th a Raft calling to me {missing part of word}sons
27th Took the Raftsmen to Mr Harpers {words missing} me 5/- paid D Munroe 1/3 I owed him
for ---ison {likely poison} a Treat at Davids paid seen Old D Cameron ---penter
28the hoeing at the Milk house
29th Went {hill/kill?} Wheat Stopt at D Summers took dinner a Treat 15 cents Bought of D
Baker {words illegible} of Flannel 6 yd Cotton 2yds shirting 7 yds at 200 {words illegible}
Powder to 23 1/2 lbs Rags 1 Sturgeon Bought of {Duncan?} McDonald Swanton Lime -/6
paid this Bought of D Summers 1 Pair of Boots 4 Dollars {or}-ve 2/6 Cash Canada Money
America at Christees {word missing} raft
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Sunday June the 30th after strawberries
1 July Our New Dominion Day shooting bred the pig
2nd Lashey and henery fishing {illegible} washing
3rd Got a Sturgeion Mr Laduke gave me $3Dollars put in the Wheat sta{words illegible}barn
put in the pigs
4th July American {last line of entries is illegible}
Mr James Cameron July 6th 1867
{right hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible}
Fanning
7th christees house Burnt Picking {Strawberries?} Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann and myself
in the {illegible} field
8th Hoeing Potatoes
9th Hoeing
10th hoeing
11th at B{word illegible}
12th Orangemens Day Mr Baker and B{word illegible} here from Lancaster Gave the children
17 1/2 I went to Mr Harpers Bought Tea Soda Broom Pa{illegible} Bought of A Summers
Bread
13th Fixing the Ashes {illegible} the Bags Lashey took away his Barrell Simos {word illegible}
hoeing of Potatoes
Sunday 14th Mrs Summers {Mrs?} Munroe Mrs Spinks Mrs Harper Eliza hamilton and the
children Pat Thomas Mr Spinks Pete Baker
15th Went to Salmon {word illegible, likely 'River'} 1 1/2 Wheat 2 of Provender {dry food, as
hay or oats, for livestock} 53 lb I owe 26 slaves {he likely meant staves; he sometimes
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doesn't cross his Ts} my {word illegible} to D Summers Bought of Conc Dan pink Boots -/10
20 lb salt at Bakers
16th Got a Spoon and {word illegible} from A Smallman
17th Commenced {word illegible but likely 'Mowing'}
18th Mowing
19th Mowing
20th made 2 coils of Hay got a Lunge
21st Ian Hopkins and Family here Bossy a calf
22nd Went to Emmanuels for Mag Gordon and {word illegible} 2 pikes trowling
23rd Gathering and Raking {word illegible but likely 'hay}
24th Mowing
25th fixing the mow Dug some Baits {word illegible} Mr Daly
26th at the Tent at the PicNic {word illegible likely Gordon} and I George Bosel here for a
Peice of h{rest of word illegible}
27th Taking care of their Tent a very wrest{rest of word illegible}
28th Herrick and Daly here
29th George here M{rest of word illegible}
30th George and all the Family Gathering put in first Hay
31 Cart Wheel Broke I went to Semos Get one from Semo
1st of August Lavnia {word illegible} George Making his stack brought the {wheat?} over
2nd Marys Birth Day
3rd Mowing Road to the Lower Point Caught 23 Pirch
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Mag and I picking Berries {words illegible}
5th Went {illegible} Bought {words illegible for rest of this line and a subsquent line at the
bottom of the page that are moldy and ragged}
Mr James Cameron Island Augst 8, 1867
Went for Mrs Rose took Dinner at V Munroe's with Malcour Bought of Mr Harper 1 Quart of
High Wines
9th Went home with Mrs Rose Lashey came John Angus Came Fishing at night 2 Boats
came Loaded with PicNickers about 20 of them all in the Old house
10th Mowing at the Lower Point
11th Lisana Laflesh here Bordon and John Angus Fishing
12th John Angus and I mowing
13th Raining
14th Emmanuel here for Mag Gave her a Dollar for her time here mowing Back of the Barn
15th 16 put in 3 loads
17th D Summers and Laurue and her Mother here John Angus and I cross to Mr Harper
Bought 6/3 worth of Flour Gave 1/3 for to help Mrs Mangum 1/2 lb Tea a French {word
illegible, maybe 'hunters'} here all night
18th Fishing over at christees an Indian came to sleep in the Barn
19 A I Baker here {According to the census another son, Randolph, was born this day}
20th Duck hunting commences {words illegible} Baker passed up put in the Wheat before
{words illegible} door
21st Jo Gaarneau here wrote a Letter for him Les Laduke Making the stack at the East End
of the Barn 55 cocks in it
22nd Crossed with I {or J} A {words illegible} got a Letter for Pat Got a paper from Charlie
Semo paper to him
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23rd Cut the Wheat Lower Peice found the sheep hurted Mr Spencer here all night Left some
Pine
24th Killed the sheep Went to Williamstown with it
25 Came home Allen and James Hugh picking nuts
26th {words illegible} feed with them Got 2 pigs from Henery to {words illegible} a mess of
Potatotes put in the wheat {illegible}ll but Raking it
27 Thrased a Litle Wheat
{'28' likely} Working at the hay
29 at the hay
30th at hay
31st Went to mill Bought of Baker cotton {words illegible} tea Bought of Norman a Basket 19
paid got 10 cents from Laurue paid this stopd at Lis all night
1st September came home {words illegible}
2nd Mowing
3rd Dans Birth Day
{next line is molded and worn away}
Mr James Cameron Island Sept 13th
{right hand side of page badly damaged so some words are missing or illegible}
Tomatoes Western Berries Ripe Hazelnuts good an Eclipse this evening made 6 cocks of
hay on the Lower Point
14th Mowed some9 chickens
16th at Hay
17 18 19 20th at hay
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21st Fishing Lost a {line?} Barge aground at the square Island
22nd Sunday
23rd at {word illegible} and Potatoes
24th 25 Finished the Potatoes
26th cutting Marsh hay in the Back mars Getting Ready to go to Salmon River stopt at Lis's
all night
27th Took 8 Bushels of Ashes {word illegible} salt saleratus cotton Wick Matches Paid
Norman {word illegible} the Basket -/9 speaking to Mr Gillis about the Timber Mr Gillis here a
Good Breeze {word illegible} home Bought of Robert 1 lb Powder 2 lbs shot Lamp {word
illegible} 8lbs LIme from Norman -/8 paid this
28th cut some Marsh hay
29th Raining
30th Wild Geese came {word illegible} ice in the canoes
1st October Drawing in hay {word illegible} the stable Loft Drew some Wood
2nd set the trap for the Wild Geese shot a Duck
3rd a Fortunate {word illegible} Fixing the stove Semos Boys thrashing Beans {word illegible}
the Beets and carrots
4th Semos taking up his {word illegible} 6 1/2 Bushels
5th Raining
6th Gathering nuts
7th Went Ross's Island
8 Got a Letter from John a paper {word illegible} Dan and a paper from Charlie took away the
horses
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9th Went to F Covington Bought of H {Baker?} 1 peice of Rope 15 cents 2 Treats pair of
Boots paid a {word illegible} 1yd cloth 5/- 8 yds Calico 1"44 5yd Calico 5/- 1yds Linen 12 1/2
Cents {word illegible} Laurue 10 cents 3 cents to p P 1 for pipe stopt at {Bills?} Got a pipe
from Laflesh
10th Hugh Anns {words illegible but likely Birth Day} the Fair in Williamstown Killed the
sheep
11 {word illegible} very unwell
12 Raining shot the Big White {Owl?}
Sunday 13th French hunters stauling {stauking, stealing?} my Big Fox
14th the Russels here for the Fox got 25 cents
15th Gordon and I to Charlies Island for butternuts stopt all night
16th Came home got 3 rats Mrs J T Lynch here stopt all night
17th the sticks to {the rest of sentence is lost as the bottom of the page is molded and
ragged}
Mr James Cameron Island Oct 20th 1867
Sunday 21st Went to mill with 3 Bushels of Provender Bought of Mr Baker 5 yds Cotton paid
this Got Lost coming home
22nd thrashed 50 lb Wheat
23rd Thrashed 18 lb William Lavelette {word illegible} here to teell me about the Parcel come
yesterday
24th Our Hughs Birth Day
25th My Birth Day Went to Dundee stopt at Jessimas all night 10 cents paid 25 cents on the
Parcel 5 cents Candy carding 5 lb Wool 30 cents Duty Brittish Port 3 cents Bought of Baker 4
lb Tea 1/3 Treat 10 cents crackers 5 cents Bottle to Be Returned came Down to Old Moms
{Hoffmorns?} Place turned Back Wrote a Letter to Mr Lynch
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{word illegible perhaps '26th'} and Mr Lynch here and Man sent a Letter John Got a Dollar in
the Letter i Got from him
Sunday 27th Mr Lynch here Gave me 2 1/2 Dollars {word missing} the Bush
28th Went to Hopkins Bought {word missing} stick for 4 Dollars went to Dundee I bought the
3 sticks from Robert for 15 Dollars Bought 2 lb crackers 1/2 lb Tea 1/2 lb Tobacco 3 pipes
{word illegible} 4 peices down
29th went to Bosells then to Laneas Bought 4 lbs Pork 2/6 Bread Crackers 5 cents of salts
Bottle Whiskey 1/3 Bottle to Be Returned took the Elm {word illegible}d pine out of the
Rushes Mr Lynch got a Ducking wet
30th I am very unwell Mr Lynch went to ---arts Bay EEl Fishers coming to Fish Races in
Lancaster
31st I set Fire to the Brush heap it is Hallow Eve cracking nuts
1st November All Saints Day not very well Bad with cold 2 Mr {word illegible}ch went to
Henerys for the stick stormy Day wets wind {?} Took the staves to the River
3rd Bub P Laflesh very rainy east Wind
4th Bub P Laflesh Thrashing {all?} wheat for me Lynch Made the steps
5th Guy Fawkes King the Porch
6th Working at the {words illegible}
7th porch Ellens Birth Day Bought pair {words illegible} shirt {words illegible} tobacco 2/ {roed
illegible} 1 pound
{last line illegible, tattered and molded}
Mr James Cameron Island Nov 9 1867
Bought in Lancaster Pork Coffe Bread sugar setting fire in the Oakfield Burnt some of the
cocks of Marsh hay 2 men came up to hunt on the little Island here at night playing cards
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Sunday 10th Mr Lynch And me in the Woods Transplanted 2 Trees Mr Lynch and Man
started off Gave me 4 Dollars Left me his adze and crowbar Great Fires in the Marshes set
Fire to the Marsh before the Door
11th Fixing the stable
12th went to Summerstown sent a Letter to Mary and Johns Letter in is paid the Postage
Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gal oils teapot 2/- a Treat at Mr Summers -/6 paid all this
13th Drawing Wood
14th Drew some hay covering the sheds
15th Let out the Rams snowing to night East Wind stormy East Wind and snow Jim Hopkins
takingthe cattle from Alexis Island
17th Salaberry {likely a steamer} went Down
18th Killed the hog
19th Drawing wood Boats a Going
20th cold
21st On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster Departed
22nd Drawing Wood Fine Day
23rd a Great many Propellers coming up after being Froze in the Canal 5 or 6 of them went
up Gave him 2 Dollars and 2 Dollars from James Grant 1/2 lb Tea Treat at Thomas Munroes
signing Walter Baker Papers Got 2 papers from Charlie
24th came home from Thomas Munroes ottawa and ospr {word illegible, another steamer?}
went Down Light in the Light house yet Lots Ducks and Wild Geese water very low
25th cutting stove Wood
26th Banking the east end of the ho{word illegible}
27th Whitewashing
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28th Fixing canoe & Fishing Eels
29th Went to Mr Harpers Bought 5/- worth of flour 1 package of matches -/7 1/2 Treat of 1/2
Dozen of Envelopes -/3 wrote {missing word} Pat
{last line illegible, ragged and molded}
Mr James Cameron Island Lake St Francis Nov 29th
1867
Old Duncan McDougall's Wife Departed yesterday the 28th Married 60 years Alexander
Hamilton went of Bought of A Summers 4 lb of Barley 18 cents Wild Geese Plenty and Ducks
Raining
30th St Andrews Day {font for former is larger and bolder} stormy Windy cold and Frosty
1st of December a Propeller went up Boats Done Running a very cold Day
2nd skinned the calf
3rd Thrashing Wheat
4th Drawing Wood
5 a cold time
6th cold Day
7th Drawing Livinia cut her Finger with the Drawing Knife
8th Sunday
9th Fixing the Stable Door
10th Drew some wood
11th Broke on the stack cold time Hens Freezing
12th to night the Ice took across from here to Frashers Point
13th Went around the Island very very Frosty
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14th I crossed to Summerstown Bought 1 lb Tea Broom cotton Wick treat Got 1/3 from Pat
sent a paper to charlie Got 2 from him
Mr James Cameron Island Dec 15th 1867
Sunday Wrote a Letter to John and charlie
16th Went to Dundee and Fort Covington Bushed the Road from the head of the Island to
Hopkins Little Island took Dinner at Hopkins put the Letter for charlie in the Dundee P.O -/7
1/2 paid put Johns Letter in F Covington PO 3 cents 1/2 worth of Candy. Bought of G
Streeter pair of Boots for Gordon 2 Dollars paid a Treat at Normans -/6 Bought of D Baker 8
yds of cotton 5/- 3 yards at -/6 1/6 1 lb Tobacco 1/5 paid this got a Ride down from Bill took
supper there came to Hopkins slept all night got 2 Books from Mary Ann
17th came home
18th Thrashing some {written above this:} the Earthquake this morning
19th Drawing Drags { in agriculture this is a harrow-like instrument that is dragged along the
earth to level it for seeding or spreads manure; in hunting one drags a scent of another
animal along the ground}
20th Got Ready to go to Williamstown Turned Back Put out a Few Bushes at the head of the
island
21st Went to Harpers Bought 1 lb Soap -/6 Treat /3 1/2 paid andrew for a Treat 15 cents
crackers a -/1 illegible word stroked out {word illegible} of Hopkins home for the Rain took my
Wheat to mill first Horse here on the ice
22nd First Day of Winter Jim came with the Wheat him and the 2 children Reading Handy
Andy Lent Jim the Disasters and Shipwrecks at Sea {a book}
23 chopping stove Wood {written above:} Angus McGloughlin Died
24 Bosells Drew 2 loads of their stack Lent George the hems christmas eve
25th christmas Day stormy cold John Angus McGloughlin Buried
26th Drawing Drags
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27th Raining made my Leather Mits
28th Went to Summers town Bought of A Summers 1/4 lb Spice 2 oz of Sesma {?} 2 pipes
Bought of Mr Harper comb -/5 1 worth of sweetys 1/2 Saleratus {baking powder} 1/3 stopt
with Pat all night Hired the School master McDermid to teach on the front wanting L55
James Hopkins across with a horse promised Charlie Rose the Ram
29th {word illegible} Birth Day took Thomas Munros
+{last 2 lines on page are ragged and moldy} howie slept
Mr James Cameron Island 30th Dec 1867
30 Dec 67 Drawing Drags
31st Last Day of the year Shot the Owl got him alive
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1858
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1859
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1860
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1861
James Cameron Diary, 1862
James Cameron Diary, 1863
James Cameron Diary, 1864
James Cameron Diary, 1865
James Cameron Diary, 1866
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1867
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1868
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1869
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1870
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1871
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1876
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1877
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1878
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1879
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1880
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1881
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1882
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1883
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1884
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1885
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1886
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1887
James Cameron Diary, 1888
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1889
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1890
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1891
James Cameron Diary, 1892
James Cameron Diary, 1893
James Cameron Diary, 1894
James Cameron Diary, 1895
James Cameron Diary, 1896
James Cameron Diary, 1897
James Cameron Diary, 1898
James Cameron Diary, 1899
James Cameron Diary, 1900
James Cameron Diary, 1901
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1
James Cameron (1824-1912)
1867 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers
1st
of January New Years Day 1867
{pages in this diary are badly worn and torn at the edges so that some words cannot be
distinguished}
Drawing Wood put out some Bushes Between this and Francis Island a Ball at Mr David
Summers to night a Great party at it too
2nd I crossed to Summerstown the upper Point Road 2 treats at Mr Harpers paid this Treat
at Davids not paid 2/6 {2 shillings, 6 pence} Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 lb Tea no paid 2 pence
worth of Pens {illegible quantity} Matches paid Andrew Baker on the Boshure skinning the
Ram put it out put Poison on it {written between the lines is the following } Allens Birth Day
the 3rd
4th Bushing the Road to Alexis Island put Few Bushes at upper Point Road
5th East Wind Storming Old christmas Day old style
Sunday Stormy some seen a Man crossing over the Way of christees
7th The council in Williamstown I went to Salmon River Took Dinner & supper and slept all
night at Hopkins got a Ride up and Down from Jim took 11 Rats to Mr Street {illegible
quantity} cents 2,,20 cents to my account Bought a pair of Boots 3=50 cents Bought of David
Baker 3 1/2 stripeed shirting 30 cents 1,,5 cents 4 yds Cotton 25 cents 1,, 2yds of 1 Kind 30
cents 60 2yds another Kind 30 cents 60 lb Tea cheapest 2/6 Treat 1/ cut Down 2 oak Trees
on the Bank ---ning {front part of word town off} Down Peter Buchannan and George Drew
and Luke --oked on the ice with horse and cutter
8th The baby Hughanns Birth Day a year old to Day came Down from {illegible word} cold
morning it is covering my mits with Leather
9th chopping Stove Wood
10th Drawing home wood
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11th Drawing Wood
== James Cameron Island== {Top line of this page molded away, likely the 12th}
Old New Years Day cutting stove wood not very {word torn off}
13th Sunday the White owl eating a Loon near the poi {likely point} I went to see it and Got
the Head he carried the Body of the Loon away when he seen me coming
14th Bushed the Road to Francis Island Down on the LIttle Island south side and on the Little
Island north side a very Frosty night to night
15th a Fortunate Day cutting Fire Wood in the Bush very Frosty Day not much Wind Livinia
Making Mary a Dress
16th East Wind Drawing Wood turned cold to night
17th East Wind Stormy Day Drifting and snowing some towards evening Grinding the axe
Fixing the Damper of the stove
18th cutting Hay in the Barn cutting stove wood made a handle for the Pitchfork very cold to
{Day?} the airhole Before the Door shutting up very much these cold Days
19th chopping stove Wood
20th Sunday a Fine Day East Wind turning cold towards evening cold night
21st St Agness East Wind cold stormy Drifting snow around the cattele shoveling snow Took
in the Beef Barrel to Thaw some Broke the Big carving Knife Reading the Most Noted Pirates
storm ceased at evening great snow Banks
22nd Breaking Roads in the Bush as Deep took 3 logs of Wood home West Wind snowing
some cutting hay on the mow shovelling snow all round stables and Barn
23rd Went to Williamstown Got ride out From James Summers Received a Letter from my
old Friend Charles Tupper and 2 newspapers
24th got a Ride Home from Angus the Races in Salmon Stopt at Henerys coming home
25th Braking the Roads took home a Load of Wood seen a Fox
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26th Stormy Ga-- {rest of word torn of, maybe Gave} Gordon and Mary a Ride
27th Sunday Stormy from the West
28th Semo came to thrash Thrashing the Buckwheat George & Luke came to thrash Left
Semo to thrash all the {word torn off}
29th Semo thrashing I went to Mr Harpers Bought 1 Box of Worm {page torn} 1/3 paid Treat -
/6 -/1 for Maple sugar -/1/2 for pipe storm {likely stormy}
James Cameron Island January 30 1867
Very Frosty Day Semo and I Fanning Buckwheat {19} Bushels commenced to thrash the
Pease
31st George gave Semo 2 of Buckwheat took what was coming to him home Semo Fanned
1/2 Bushel of Pease to take home to his children to night
1st of February Semo went to Mill 4 Bushels of Buckwheat for Me and 1 Bushel of Corn took
2 Bushels of Buckwheat for himself Gave him the Horse to take his Flour home this is the
First time for the Horse to cross as yet {means to cross on ice} Fanning the Pease gordon
and I put them once through the Mill soft Day to Day
2nd Semo and I put the pease through again 7.5 Bushels a very poor yeild the Pease all
thrashed cold East Wind Semo went home gave him some Boot Legs and some yarn Semo
here 5 Days this Week for George thats S/4 1/2 for Semos Board George to Pay for him
Commenced to snow Drift and Hail and Rain tonight high Wind Found 8 eggs in the Barn all
good
Sunday 3rd stormy Raining hailing
4th a Fine Day slippery walking crust Bad for Deers
5th Semo came commenced Wheat Thrashed 1 1/2 Fanned it went home 1/2 Day 1/3 for his
Board thats 10/7 1/2 for his Board Gave Semo some Tobacco a stormy Day East Wind and
snow
6th Tom Davis came from Hopkins
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7th I went to Mill with 1 1/2 of Wheat 2 Bushels of Buckwheat Bought of Congdon -/1 of
Licquorice Bought of Buchannan -/1/2 of sweetys paid Mr Briggs 25 cents in Minglers store
for carding of Wool Bought of Congdon 1/2 lb of soda 10 cents got 2 almanacks Bought
Bakers crackers 3 cents worth paid
8th Gordons Birth Day and a Fine Day it is Went to Dundee gave to my account to Baker 6
1/2 of ashes at -/10 5/5 15 Bottles at -/3 3/9 Bought 1/2 lb Tea Green 1/3 To Mr Streeter 1
hide and 2 pelts the hide 4 & 25 or 3 & 25 c am not sure 40 cents each for the pelts thats 80
cents to my accounts in at Bills at the Distillery 9th Raining broke the Road in the Bay took
home {word illegible} bags of wood and Broon {Scottish term for the colour brown} Cedar 1 of
the sheep sick
James Cameron Island Feby 10 1867
Some cold and Frosty
11th seen the Fox Back of wo {wood?} Hoase {Horse?} up through the Bush cut a Load of
Woods
12th one of Thomas Munroes sheep Died i skinned her wool to Mr Harpers Bought 5 yds of
Cotton Heard that Alexander McDonald Angus's son on the Point was Dead Kenneth got a
Letter to that effect A Summers in Ogdensburgh Duncan McDougall and I stopt at Peter
Grants took supper then Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gallon of Oil 1/3 paid this
13th Thawoing Raining I went to Mr Harpers with 105 lb of Pease 3/9 a Bushel comes to 6/6
3/4 {6 shillings 6 & 3/4 pence} Got a Treat of Rum
14th St Valentines Day a Ball to night at Mr David Summers a Fine Day it is thawing and
Freezing to night which will make good travelling seen Ducks in the air hole before the Door
15th Cold Day Molby had her calf
16th Raining soft
17th Sunday Windy Bill and Emmanuel here came on the Ice from Lancaster took Dinner
had a Team Heard from them that Murdoch McDonald was taken Prisoner to Montreal
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18th James Hugh's Birth Day Henery Bosell and antw—{illegible} Here going to Fish Eels
over at christees a cutter passed Down Lancaster and a Double cutter went up from
Lancaster the Door turned storms from the east
19th very w--{illegible} these Days put a Handle in my axe a job to take old one out
20th went to the Bush got very unwell chopped Load chopped some stove wood very very
soar my {illegible} Found an egg in the Barn East Wind very cold to Day d--{illegible} not very
well
22nd Washingtons Birth Day Luke Bower {last letter unclear} here for Georges Pease got his
2 Bushels Got some sticks for to make shafts Drawing Wood crust cutting the Mares feet
23rd cold some Fine Day
24th Sunday Raining in the Morning turned Fine
25th {fishing?} Henery up 2 Move Fishing Eels at Christees cutting stove wood Looking at
the Boison {Poison?}
James Cameron Island Feby
Went to Williamston stopt for Angus at the store got on the Boshure sent a Letter and 3
papers to Charlie in chester England 2 Treats at Davids seen Robert McKillop Bought of D
Munroe 1 Bottle of Poison 1/3 not paid Bought of Mr Harper 5 cents worth of sweetys called
at Francis Laplante about the Rent at Kenneths got a Cornwall paper Got a Witness from A
Summers wife seen Archy Fraser for the First time I seen him since a very long time
27th came from Williamstown Got a Ride From Andrew Sullivan Tinsmith to A Cameron had
a Treat -/6 Bought of Mr Harper 1 Gallon of Syrup not paid very unwell Got from Doctor
Shaver 1 viol of stuff 4 powders I am to take 1 Teaspoonfull before meals the powders to
Keep the Bowels in Order it works on the same system as the stuff in the viol
28th very very unwell put out Poison snap {snass?} went to it Gave her Milk and Molasses
Good Going on the ice getting some Eggs these warm days
1st of March St Davids Day the Festival of the Welsh strong East Wind Hail Rain & Fine Cold
comes in Like a Lion
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2nd Fanning some Hay seed a Fine Day {between this line and next is the following:} heard
a crow
Sunday 3rd a Find Day seen the Fox coming to the Island a strange {illegible}--ra or Hound
going all through the Island he is after the fox the Fox crossed Back the Dog did not get him
4th Monday very very unwell took in 3 eggs they Freeze cut {off/of little/cattle?} Wood
5th went to see the poison Srove {Shrove} Tuesday {today?} very Fine Day a Weather
Breeder I suppose {drew} 2 small Loads of Wood Broke on the stack of Marsh hay at the
East End of the Barn took in 3 eggs Ian Hopkins Drawing from alexes Island sleighs going
the ice to Lancaster
6th Ash Wednesday not very well
7th some stormy
8 a Fine Day drew some Wood
9th Went to Dundee a stormy Day Bought of D Baker 10 yds of calico 20 cents 10/- 1 lb Tea
2/6 {pot or bot?} an axe seen Lis and her young son
10th got a ride home From Bill Snap {Snass?} eat the Poison and kiclled {killed?}
{Title is molded and illegible}
Cut Some ash for Troughts Drew them home Went ot Henerys Semos a Fine Day Water on
the ice
12th On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster first came to the Island stor--{illegible} made
9 Troughs to Day Ground the axes
13th cut a Waterhole very unwell The Races in Salmon River commences to day Sand Burns
Sale to Day
14th not very well to day Races to Day took home a Load of Wood Gordon in the Bush
15th Made 3 Troughs split a Few Rails A Good many going the ice to Day the Races to Day
Mended the 2 sleighs for Gordon cutting stove Wood
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16th Drew 3 small Loads of Wood very unwell Cut my wrist cutting sugar the knife slipped
the sugar is the only thing that Relieves me of the {pain?} Looking at the Poison a Mink
crossed the Island
Sunday St Patrick's Day Stormy ugly Weather to Day very unwell
19th Henerys 2 Boys came to chop chopped and I Gave them an Order one Mr Harper for
3/9 took por--{illegible} of Limbs My sleigh Broke {In between this line and last was written:}
Kenneth a Fight Wild Geese c—{page torn}
20th First Day of Spring {page torn} Went to get Livinia Boots fixed Bought of Mr Harper 1
bo-- {page torn} 1/- Matches 5 cents paid this sent charlies Letter Back to {page torn}
postage -/7 1/2 got a paper from charlie with 3 songs in it 2 1/ {page torn} got a paper from
Mr Harper took Down a Frenchman na--{named?} Joulliaa with a Load of Flour put him on
the Road {page torn}
Robert Bruces Birth Day 22nd Livinia Birth Day {page torn} Went for her Boots to Isacc
Blondeaus paid 2/6 cold {page torn}
Wind 23rd Gordon and I Lifting the Troufs cut Down some trees at the ca-{illegible} Tapt 1
small Tree
24th a Fortunate Day Sunday Bill & Emmanuel M{page torn} Fishing Eels ice about 3 Feet
thick Before the Door Brought 2 Dz {Dozen?} Herring a Great many Fishing Eels at Alexis
Island Pat & Mr H-{page torn} went to St Regis {a native reserve}
25th Fixing the sleigh Went to Mr Harpers for Pot Bought 1/2 lb soda -/3 Treat -/3/ 1/2 for
sweetys paid this P{page torn} Tom Kennedy a Rod of iron Mr David Summers poorly the
Doctor att--{page torn} old Mr McLeod poorly annunciation of the virgin Mary to Day
26th some troufs to the Bush 12 new ones crust not good Fixed 100 spoils ta--{tapped?} 5
trees I went to Hopkins for the Pot im--{page torn} fetch {illegible} Bad with a Boil on his
hand.
{Headline and first line are illegible}
{left side of page is torn and other pages' edges are stuck to it so some words are illegible on
this whole left side of the page}
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Up around the trees {page torn} tapped {illegible} to see if could scate did not forget that yet
Fixing the Dipper and the Longhanded pan with Lead
28th Went {sac?} Mr Hopkins with the Handsleigh for the Pot a very fine Day Tapt over 50
trees a good sap Day Made a Fire in the Bush for the First
29th gathered and Tapt some putting out Troughs
30th got 22 pails in the Pots 11 pails in the Barrels to night a Great many going across the
ice to Day
31st the sap is running well to Day Gathering and Boiling a little about 60 pails gathered
altogether now eelfishers over at christees Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann {his wife and
children} all to the Bush this afternoon March Went out LIke Lamb
1st of April all Fools Day all of us in the Bush Began to Rain had to come home and sugar off
about 22 lbs emptied the Rain Water out of the Toughfs {page torn}-n a Horse and cutter
coming up the ice from Lancaster Great many eelfishers Down at the Big Bay
2nd Boiling in Bush Brought home to sugar off 9 lbs a small Jar of syrup Blackbrids Raining
Bad sugar Weather
3rd Gathering sap 45 {in between lines is written:} Killed a snake
4th Seen a hole coming in the ice south side Boiling {page torn}
Bush took it home to sugar off about 20 lbs {Raining?} the birds came and grass Birds Found
a Hen commencing to {word illegible} put her off of them Ducks and Wild Geese plenty Let
out {word illegible} Began to Wean the calve 7 Weeks old now snowing Raining
6th commencing to open the ice at Francis Island {word illegible}-es came swallows I thought
I seen them night hawks {word illegilbe}-d cleaning the Troughfs Tapt 6 Trees Gathered 27
pails and {page torn} not able to chop Wood to make a Fire I am so unwell cows playing the
Devil in the Bush at sap and spoils snakes plenty
7th Gathered 2 Barrels of sap Boiling in the Bush 38 Pails commenced to Rain
9th 5 years to day Married Boiling in the 26 pails
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10th Boiled 16 pails {illegible}—rd Loons Skinning the Black sheep of Mrs Munroes {word
missing} unwell Gathered 3 1/2 Pails the Fox on the Island seen a {word illegible} cross 1
Deer the Buck
13th all of us in the Bush
14th Gathered 2 Barrels
{in between lines is written:} Black sheep on 15th 15th Boiling in the Bush Lots of {words
blackened with mold}
16th Cleaning the Troughs our nannie a Lamb
18th our Duncans Birth Day 2 Lambs Dead out in the stack of oats Put out a canoe {words
missing} Lambs
Mr James Cameron Island April 20th
{Many single words are missing down the right hand edge of this page owing to mold}
Gordon and I Boiling 16 pails Grya on the {illegible} Laid out Easter Sunday the Sun Dont
{illegible} this morning all this month in the sugar {word illegible} I wrote the Days of the
month all I was doing on a sheet {?} and it got Blotted So I am at a loss of I S{rest of word
illegible}
28th First Steamer went Down
29th Gathered some {likely sap} for vinegar as Oscar and LIs here stopt all nigh
30th {word?} Potatoes St Helen {a steamer} and a Propeller went Down
1st of May Heavy snow On the {word illegible} went to Hopkins with the Pot { illegible } a pail
of c Wheat
8th - 9th Oscar and Lis to thrash Trashed 9 1/2 Bushels & I Gave him {illegible}
On the 15th Pat and Thomas Munroe here D--- {word missing, perhaps 'Down'} to Salmon
River Lashey me 100 lbs of B{rest of word illegible} P Buchannan to my account
21st {page folded}
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22nd Set a hen to hatch
23rd Shearing the {word illegible, likely sheep}
24th Queen's Birth Day
25th caught 21 Perch Planted pottatoes squashes and pumkins Bob and Ann here
27th Harrowing
28th {Fishing?} {illegible word} and I planted cucumbers
29th Fixing Lane Fr{rest of word blotted out with ink}se Sowe of Wheat
30th Oscar Ascension Day Renaud & Sallaberry went {word illegible}
31 William and Lashey fishing Perch took his canoe to Make
1st of June Gordon and I taking {page ripped} ashore
2nd of June Mr Harper Mr Spinks Munroe Pat Brought me a Letter from Dan Weth
3 put out manure
4th Ploughing Willian helping make a Round or 2 Planted 1 Bushel of seed
5th planted corn
6th sent a Letter to Dan to {word illegible}
7th Mr Laduke here sold him {piece/pine?} $3 Drawing Wood
5th Our Marys Birth Day
10th fixing in Bags
11th Washing some of the wool
12th Lasky {illegible}
13th hoeing and plowing Finished plowing Bob {illegible sentence, badly worn}
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Mr James Cameron Island June 16th 1867
{left hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible}
Emmanuel here Ian Hopkins here from Wilk{something illegible} a pig
17th Semo planted his potatoes and Beans Fixed the Pitt Point Fence
18th The Eves memorable Battle of Watterloo Mr Kimb{rest of word disappears} here Last
night
19th K Hiram Stephen Grant Hohnback here to night Donald McDonald here
20th I went to Williamstown 25 lb Wool Fish Potatoes Fork Sugar letter newspaper Gun
Barrel J Dinsle Manguin {name?} Killed Last night by the Cars corpus christee
21st came home got a Pig
22nd Our {Dons?} Birth Day Went to Mr Harpers stopt at Roses got a paper from Ian
Nicholson paid for the Postage of the Letter. A Pleasure trip on the Sallabery
Sunday Semos 2 Boys here for Fish
24th took home {?} the ashes from the Bush StrawBerries We{?} Planted some Beans
hoeing
25th Henery {Genie?}on here stopt all night
26th a Raft calling to me {missing part of word}sons
27th Took the Raftsmen to Mr Harpers {words missing} me 5/- paid D Munroe 1/3 I owed him
for ---ison {likely poison} a Treat at Davids paid seen Old D Cameron ---penter
28the hoeing at the Milk house
29th Went {hill/kill?} Wheat Stopt at D Summers took dinner a Treat 15 cents Bought of D
Baker {words illegible} of Flannel 6 yd Cotton 2yds shirting 7 yds at 200 {words illegible}
Powder to 23 1/2 lbs Rags 1 Sturgeon Bought of {Duncan?} McDonald Swanton Lime -/6
paid this Bought of D Summers 1 Pair of Boots 4 Dollars {or}-ve 2/6 Cash Canada Money
America at Christees {word missing} raft
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Sunday June the 30th after strawberries
1 July Our New Dominion Day shooting bred the pig
2nd Lashey and henery fishing {illegible} washing
3rd Got a Sturgeion Mr Laduke gave me $3Dollars put in the Wheat sta{words illegible}barn
put in the pigs
4th July American {last line of entries is illegible}
Mr James Cameron July 6th 1867
{right hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible}
Fanning
7th christees house Burnt Picking {Strawberries?} Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann and myself
in the {illegible} field
8th Hoeing Potatoes
9th Hoeing
10th hoeing
11th at B{word illegible}
12th Orangemens Day Mr Baker and B{word illegible} here from Lancaster Gave the children
17 1/2 I went to Mr Harpers Bought Tea Soda Broom Pa{illegible} Bought of A Summers
Bread
13th Fixing the Ashes {illegible} the Bags Lashey took away his Barrell Simos {word illegible}
hoeing of Potatoes
Sunday 14th Mrs Summers {Mrs?} Munroe Mrs Spinks Mrs Harper Eliza hamilton and the
children Pat Thomas Mr Spinks Pete Baker
15th Went to Salmon {word illegible, likely 'River'} 1 1/2 Wheat 2 of Provender {dry food, as
hay or oats, for livestock} 53 lb I owe 26 slaves {he likely meant staves; he sometimes
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doesn't cross his Ts} my {word illegible} to D Summers Bought of Conc Dan pink Boots -/10
20 lb salt at Bakers
16th Got a Spoon and {word illegible} from A Smallman
17th Commenced {word illegible but likely 'Mowing'}
18th Mowing
19th Mowing
20th made 2 coils of Hay got a Lunge
21st Ian Hopkins and Family here Bossy a calf
22nd Went to Emmanuels for Mag Gordon and {word illegible} 2 pikes trowling
23rd Gathering and Raking {word illegible but likely 'hay}
24th Mowing
25th fixing the mow Dug some Baits {word illegible} Mr Daly
26th at the Tent at the PicNic {word illegible likely Gordon} and I George Bosel here for a
Peice of h{rest of word illegible}
27th Taking care of their Tent a very wrest{rest of word illegible}
28th Herrick and Daly here
29th George here M{rest of word illegible}
30th George and all the Family Gathering put in first Hay
31 Cart Wheel Broke I went to Semos Get one from Semo
1st of August Lavnia {word illegible} George Making his stack brought the {wheat?} over
2nd Marys Birth Day
3rd Mowing Road to the Lower Point Caught 23 Pirch
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Mag and I picking Berries {words illegible}
5th Went {illegible} Bought {words illegible for rest of this line and a subsquent line at the
bottom of the page that are moldy and ragged}
Mr James Cameron Island Augst 8, 1867
Went for Mrs Rose took Dinner at V Munroe's with Malcour Bought of Mr Harper 1 Quart of
High Wines
9th Went home with Mrs Rose Lashey came John Angus Came Fishing at night 2 Boats
came Loaded with PicNickers about 20 of them all in the Old house
10th Mowing at the Lower Point
11th Lisana Laflesh here Bordon and John Angus Fishing
12th John Angus and I mowing
13th Raining
14th Emmanuel here for Mag Gave her a Dollar for her time here mowing Back of the Barn
15th 16 put in 3 loads
17th D Summers and Laurue and her Mother here John Angus and I cross to Mr Harper
Bought 6/3 worth of Flour Gave 1/3 for to help Mrs Mangum 1/2 lb Tea a French {word
illegible, maybe 'hunters'} here all night
18th Fishing over at christees an Indian came to sleep in the Barn
19 A I Baker here {According to the census another son, Randolph, was born this day}
20th Duck hunting commences {words illegible} Baker passed up put in the Wheat before
{words illegible} door
21st Jo Gaarneau here wrote a Letter for him Les Laduke Making the stack at the East End
of the Barn 55 cocks in it
22nd Crossed with I {or J} A {words illegible} got a Letter for Pat Got a paper from Charlie
Semo paper to him
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23rd Cut the Wheat Lower Peice found the sheep hurted Mr Spencer here all night Left some
Pine
24th Killed the sheep Went to Williamstown with it
25 Came home Allen and James Hugh picking nuts
26th {words illegible} feed with them Got 2 pigs from Henery to {words illegible} a mess of
Potatotes put in the wheat {illegible}ll but Raking it
27 Thrased a Litle Wheat
{'28' likely} Working at the hay
29 at the hay
30th at hay
31st Went to mill Bought of Baker cotton {words illegible} tea Bought of Norman a Basket 19
paid got 10 cents from Laurue paid this stopd at Lis all night
1st September came home {words illegible}
2nd Mowing
3rd Dans Birth Day
{next line is molded and worn away}
Mr James Cameron Island Sept 13th
{right hand side of page badly damaged so some words are missing or illegible}
Tomatoes Western Berries Ripe Hazelnuts good an Eclipse this evening made 6 cocks of
hay on the Lower Point
14th Mowed some9 chickens
16th at Hay
17 18 19 20th at hay
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21st Fishing Lost a {line?} Barge aground at the square Island
22nd Sunday
23rd at {word illegible} and Potatoes
24th 25 Finished the Potatoes
26th cutting Marsh hay in the Back mars Getting Ready to go to Salmon River stopt at Lis's
all night
27th Took 8 Bushels of Ashes {word illegible} salt saleratus cotton Wick Matches Paid
Norman {word illegible} the Basket -/9 speaking to Mr Gillis about the Timber Mr Gillis here a
Good Breeze {word illegible} home Bought of Robert 1 lb Powder 2 lbs shot Lamp {word
illegible} 8lbs LIme from Norman -/8 paid this
28th cut some Marsh hay
29th Raining
30th Wild Geese came {word illegible} ice in the canoes
1st October Drawing in hay {word illegible} the stable Loft Drew some Wood
2nd set the trap for the Wild Geese shot a Duck
3rd a Fortunate {word illegible} Fixing the stove Semos Boys thrashing Beans {word illegible}
the Beets and carrots
4th Semos taking up his {word illegible} 6 1/2 Bushels
5th Raining
6th Gathering nuts
7th Went Ross's Island
8 Got a Letter from John a paper {word illegible} Dan and a paper from Charlie took away the
horses
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9th Went to F Covington Bought of H {Baker?} 1 peice of Rope 15 cents 2 Treats pair of
Boots paid a {word illegible} 1yd cloth 5/- 8 yds Calico 1"44 5yd Calico 5/- 1yds Linen 12 1/2
Cents {word illegible} Laurue 10 cents 3 cents to p P 1 for pipe stopt at {Bills?} Got a pipe
from Laflesh
10th Hugh Anns {words illegible but likely Birth Day} the Fair in Williamstown Killed the
sheep
11 {word illegible} very unwell
12 Raining shot the Big White {Owl?}
Sunday 13th French hunters stauling {stauking, stealing?} my Big Fox
14th the Russels here for the Fox got 25 cents
15th Gordon and I to Charlies Island for butternuts stopt all night
16th Came home got 3 rats Mrs J T Lynch here stopt all night
17th the sticks to {the rest of sentence is lost as the bottom of the page is molded and
ragged}
Mr James Cameron Island Oct 20th 1867
Sunday 21st Went to mill with 3 Bushels of Provender Bought of Mr Baker 5 yds Cotton paid
this Got Lost coming home
22nd thrashed 50 lb Wheat
23rd Thrashed 18 lb William Lavelette {word illegible} here to teell me about the Parcel come
yesterday
24th Our Hughs Birth Day
25th My Birth Day Went to Dundee stopt at Jessimas all night 10 cents paid 25 cents on the
Parcel 5 cents Candy carding 5 lb Wool 30 cents Duty Brittish Port 3 cents Bought of Baker 4
lb Tea 1/3 Treat 10 cents crackers 5 cents Bottle to Be Returned came Down to Old Moms
{Hoffmorns?} Place turned Back Wrote a Letter to Mr Lynch
�18
{word illegible perhaps '26th'} and Mr Lynch here and Man sent a Letter John Got a Dollar in
the Letter i Got from him
Sunday 27th Mr Lynch here Gave me 2 1/2 Dollars {word missing} the Bush
28th Went to Hopkins Bought {word missing} stick for 4 Dollars went to Dundee I bought the
3 sticks from Robert for 15 Dollars Bought 2 lb crackers 1/2 lb Tea 1/2 lb Tobacco 3 pipes
{word illegible} 4 peices down
29th went to Bosells then to Laneas Bought 4 lbs Pork 2/6 Bread Crackers 5 cents of salts
Bottle Whiskey 1/3 Bottle to Be Returned took the Elm {word illegible}d pine out of the
Rushes Mr Lynch got a Ducking wet
30th I am very unwell Mr Lynch went to ---arts Bay EEl Fishers coming to Fish Races in
Lancaster
31st I set Fire to the Brush heap it is Hallow Eve cracking nuts
1st November All Saints Day not very well Bad with cold 2 Mr {word illegible}ch went to
Henerys for the stick stormy Day wets wind {?} Took the staves to the River
3rd Bub P Laflesh very rainy east Wind
4th Bub P Laflesh Thrashing {all?} wheat for me Lynch Made the steps
5th Guy Fawkes King the Porch
6th Working at the {words illegible}
7th porch Ellens Birth Day Bought pair {words illegible} shirt {words illegible} tobacco 2/ {roed
illegible} 1 pound
{last line illegible, tattered and molded}
Mr James Cameron Island Nov 9 1867
Bought in Lancaster Pork Coffe Bread sugar setting fire in the Oakfield Burnt some of the
cocks of Marsh hay 2 men came up to hunt on the little Island here at night playing cards
�19
Sunday 10th Mr Lynch And me in the Woods Transplanted 2 Trees Mr Lynch and Man
started off Gave me 4 Dollars Left me his adze and crowbar Great Fires in the Marshes set
Fire to the Marsh before the Door
11th Fixing the stable
12th went to Summerstown sent a Letter to Mary and Johns Letter in is paid the Postage
Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gal oils teapot 2/- a Treat at Mr Summers -/6 paid all this
13th Drawing Wood
14th Drew some hay covering the sheds
15th Let out the Rams snowing to night East Wind stormy East Wind and snow Jim Hopkins
takingthe cattle from Alexis Island
17th Salaberry {likely a steamer} went Down
18th Killed the hog
19th Drawing wood Boats a Going
20th cold
21st On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster Departed
22nd Drawing Wood Fine Day
23rd a Great many Propellers coming up after being Froze in the Canal 5 or 6 of them went
up Gave him 2 Dollars and 2 Dollars from James Grant 1/2 lb Tea Treat at Thomas Munroes
signing Walter Baker Papers Got 2 papers from Charlie
24th came home from Thomas Munroes ottawa and ospr {word illegible, another steamer?}
went Down Light in the Light house yet Lots Ducks and Wild Geese water very low
25th cutting stove Wood
26th Banking the east end of the ho{word illegible}
27th Whitewashing
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28th Fixing canoe & Fishing Eels
29th Went to Mr Harpers Bought 5/- worth of flour 1 package of matches -/7 1/2 Treat of 1/2
Dozen of Envelopes -/3 wrote {missing word} Pat
{last line illegible, ragged and molded}
Mr James Cameron Island Lake St Francis Nov 29th
1867
Old Duncan McDougall's Wife Departed yesterday the 28th Married 60 years Alexander
Hamilton went of Bought of A Summers 4 lb of Barley 18 cents Wild Geese Plenty and Ducks
Raining
30th St Andrews Day {font for former is larger and bolder} stormy Windy cold and Frosty
1st of December a Propeller went up Boats Done Running a very cold Day
2nd skinned the calf
3rd Thrashing Wheat
4th Drawing Wood
5 a cold time
6th cold Day
7th Drawing Livinia cut her Finger with the Drawing Knife
8th Sunday
9th Fixing the Stable Door
10th Drew some wood
11th Broke on the stack cold time Hens Freezing
12th to night the Ice took across from here to Frashers Point
13th Went around the Island very very Frosty
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14th I crossed to Summerstown Bought 1 lb Tea Broom cotton Wick treat Got 1/3 from Pat
sent a paper to charlie Got 2 from him
Mr James Cameron Island Dec 15th 1867
Sunday Wrote a Letter to John and charlie
16th Went to Dundee and Fort Covington Bushed the Road from the head of the Island to
Hopkins Little Island took Dinner at Hopkins put the Letter for charlie in the Dundee P.O -/7
1/2 paid put Johns Letter in F Covington PO 3 cents 1/2 worth of Candy. Bought of G
Streeter pair of Boots for Gordon 2 Dollars paid a Treat at Normans -/6 Bought of D Baker 8
yds of cotton 5/- 3 yards at -/6 1/6 1 lb Tobacco 1/5 paid this got a Ride down from Bill took
supper there came to Hopkins slept all night got 2 Books from Mary Ann
17th came home
18th Thrashing some {written above this:} the Earthquake this morning
19th Drawing Drags { in agriculture this is a harrow-like instrument that is dragged along the
earth to level it for seeding or spreads manure; in hunting one drags a scent of another
animal along the ground}
20th Got Ready to go to Williamstown Turned Back Put out a Few Bushes at the head of the
island
21st Went to Harpers Bought 1 lb Soap -/6 Treat /3 1/2 paid andrew for a Treat 15 cents
crackers a -/1 illegible word stroked out {word illegible} of Hopkins home for the Rain took my
Wheat to mill first Horse here on the ice
22nd First Day of Winter Jim came with the Wheat him and the 2 children Reading Handy
Andy Lent Jim the Disasters and Shipwrecks at Sea {a book}
23 chopping stove Wood {written above:} Angus McGloughlin Died
24 Bosells Drew 2 loads of their stack Lent George the hems christmas eve
25th christmas Day stormy cold John Angus McGloughlin Buried
26th Drawing Drags
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27th Raining made my Leather Mits
28th Went to Summers town Bought of A Summers 1/4 lb Spice 2 oz of Sesma {?} 2 pipes
Bought of Mr Harper comb -/5 1 worth of sweetys 1/2 Saleratus {baking powder} 1/3 stopt
with Pat all night Hired the School master McDermid to teach on the front wanting L55
James Hopkins across with a horse promised Charlie Rose the Ram
29th {word illegible} Birth Day took Thomas Munros
+{last 2 lines on page are ragged and moldy} howie slept
Mr James Cameron Island 30th Dec 1867
30 Dec 67 Drawing Drags
31st Last Day of the year Shot the Owl got him alive
For more information on James Cameron, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page
under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca
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James Cameron (1824 - 1912)
1868
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{This diary is worn from weather, time, and mold. Some words are cut off on either side of the
pages for those reasons.}
Mr James Cameron Island 30th Jany Dec 1866 1867
30 Dec 67
Drawing Drags
31st Last Day of the year Shot the Owl got him alive
1st of January 1868 shot 3 squi{rrels} very stormy a Ball at John Frashers
2 cutting Hay got a Rat at the Lower Point
3 Allens Birth Day Drawing Drags angus and Angus the Blue Boy came for the sheep Got them
gave Gordon and the rest 30 cents {Some words have been scratched out and cannot be read.}
smallman Bushed the Road to Lanca{ster}
4th stormy Day
5th Sunday Fine Day
6th we{nt} to Summerstown seen Mr Riddle and old Donald Cameron carpenter at Davids Treat
paid treat at Andrews -/7½ paid got a Ride out to Williamstown from Jimmy Grant Electi{on} time
for councillers in Williamstown
7th in Williamstown
8th in Williamstown came home John Angus took me home
9th Went to Fort Covington Got a paper from John 2 Treats at Jessimas a Treat at Mac Bought 1
paper pins 2 sticks of Licquorice a paper of hee {Cut off by the page} 3 cents of Licquorice Root
1oz a Bottle at McR{aes} to Be Returned a Treat at McRaes got a Ride from John McLennans
Robertson Going to the Flaxmill
10th cutting Stove Wood
11th Drawing Wood Broke the Whippletree a fine D{ay}
12th Old New Years Day cold
13th Making a Whipplet{ree}
�14th Drawing Drags cut a New Waterhole cut an oak in the marsh took home cedar for Brooms a
very fine Day shot a squirrel
15th cutting Drags {Above it reads: Mrs Harper a Girl}
16th Drawing Drags.
17th put Poison in the hog
18th very windy Drew some Drags from the Pitt Point
2019th sunday a very fine day EEL Fishers at alexus Island
20th stagness Day went to Summerstown {Illegible due to mold} A Summers ½ lb Tea 1/10½ paid
Mr James Cameron Island Jany 21st 1868
Stagness Thrashed 1 Bushel of Wheat Lewis and Pete Bosell Drew 3 Load of hay a Ball at David
Summers caribou’s Making
22nd Thrashed a Bushel of Wheat Lewis Drew the Last Load of their hay a fine Day
23rd chopping Stove Wood {Above it reads: got a Rat}
24th at the Knees of the sleigh charlie Tuppers Birth Day
25th Drew some Wood out of the marsh Froze my Big Toe
26th Sunday Stormy cold Day
27th a Fine Day Drew a Load of Wood
28th Went to the Mill 2½ of Wheat 10 Rats to Mr Streeter 1 Pair of Boots for them Brought Mr
McRae his Bottle got some Ulmanes from Mr Parker got 3 horse shoes from Dan Summers (his
child died on the 17th) a very cold Day
29th Drawing Wood Filling the Bags with ashes cut a Waterhole
30th Went to Dundee with 5 Bushels of ashes 1 calveskin 3 sheep pelts to my account to Mr Baker
Bought of mr Baker's ½ Barrel Fish 12/6 ½ Bushel salt 1/6 3 Quarts of Kerosene oil 22½ cents got
10 cents for Phrenologist
31st chopping in the Bush
1st of February Drawing Wood very stormy cut Down a Dry tree of Beech
2nd Drifting & Snowing
3rd Thrashed 2 Bushels of Wheat very Frosty Day
�4th in the Bush cut Down a Stump of Beech
5th Thrashed 1½ of Wheat
6th Drew a Load of Wood
7th very cold stormy
8th Gordons Birth Day a Fine Day Thrashed near 1 Bushel of Wheat went to the head of the Island
9th Sunday Stormy West Wind soft
10th Thrashed the Last of the {l}oose Wheat 20 lbs Began the Oats Thrashed 55 lbs
{11}th Drew some Wood snow Deep
12th cut Down a D {Cut off by the page} soft maple stormy
13th Went to Mill with 4 lb Wh{eat} {Illegible due to mold}
Mr James Cameron Island 13th Feby 1868
Mr Minkler ½ lb crackers 9 cents 3 cents of Tobacco pipe 1 cent Gave My Oats to Mr Baker 55 lbs
Bought 1 lb Tea 1/3 cash 1 plug Tobacco ¼ of cut Tobacco Tr{eat} a very Stormy Day coming
home got a Rug from Ritchison to put around me coming Down Salmon River got my account from
Mr B{aker} 88 cents Left Mrs Hopkins Book at ho{me} Domby and Sons Jim Hopkins Wife in
Williamstown Dan Summers in Morriss {Cut off by the page} Dan Cameron came at home James
{McHvains?} fell sick
14th St Valentine’s Day a Ball at Wido {Cut off by the page} Summers’s to night not very well a Fine
Day Fixing the Flour put a Handle in Charlies old axe
15th st{rong} east Wind and snow
Sunday 16th Fine Day Thawing Cat Killed the owl Thrashed 1½ of Oats
18th Went to the Bush snow very Deep
19th went Round to the Pitt Point chopping stove Wood
20th cleaning the cellar and up stairs chopping stove Wood a Fine Day the {Cut off by the page}
21st chopping stove Wood put the snow off the stack {Above it reads: Thrashed 8 lbs Wheat} Jack
Rabbit Dead
22nd Washington's Birth Day Thrashed 1½ of oats Fine Day Frosty cut a Waterhole ice very Thick
snow Deep on the ice
23rd Sunday {Above it reads: Shrove} Fine Day
�24th St Matthias Thrashing Oats
25th Shrove Tuesday Fanning 5 Bushels
26th Ash Wednesday chopping stove W{ood} Ground the 2 axes a Fine Day
27th Breaking the {Cut off by the page} to the River
28th Gordon and I to the Bush
29th the Last of the Wheat a Bushel Left 3 sheaves for hats Last Day of February Frosty
1st of March the Fest{ival} of the Welsh St Davids Day a Fine Day but turned stormy with the
change of the Moon came like a Li {Cut off by the page}
2nd Stormy
3rd Stormy Took the Bun out of the old House
4th Fine But Drifting
5th Thrashing oats
6th Finished {Cut off by the page} Fanning {Illegible due to weathering} Bushels of oats Broke the
Road Thawing
{Dates missing due to mold and weather damage at the bottom of the page}
Mr James Cameron Island March 9th 1868
9th not many crossing the Salmon River is Bad
10th seen a crow for the First cutting sticks for Traps 14 of them when split
11th went to the Bush
12th this is the Day D McMaster came to the Island I went to Summerstown Bought of Mr Harper 1
Quart of Oil wick Black Thread 2 plug of Tole 1 lb shot 1 B Matches Got 2 papers and the (cheese)
paper from Charlie sent a paper and an almanack to him
13th George Bosell Took a Ton of Hay 3 Loads Gave me 2½ Dollars
14th Tapt 14 Trees not running well
15th sunday
16th Tried to Go to Hopkins Turned Back with water on the Ice
17th St Francis Patrick Day in the morning First Laying of the Hens Tapt a few Trees
�18th Black Birds came seen some Ducks The Empress Burnt not Good sugar weather
19th went for Hopkins Pot Got 2 lb of Pork for Nothing Tapt about 30 Trees took home 3 pails of
sap made 22 Troughfs
20th went to mr Harpers Bought ½ lb Tea 2/- 8 yrds of Calicoes 6/8 Hook & 8 ys spool of Thread
ice Bad close to shore 1st Day of Spring
{2}1st Gathering sap Tapt some Boiling in the Bush took it home to sugar off 12 lbs made for the
first
22 Sunday Livinia Birth Day Gatherd Gathered some
23rd Boiling and Tapping
24th Boiling Sap Running well Tapping some yet Ice open to night at Francis Island
25th annunciation of the Virgin Mary Livinia Gordon Mary and the Baby all to the Bush
26th in the Bush
27th Boiling in the Bush
28th in the Bush
29th Sugared off Boiling some after Dark
30th all to the Bush the Rumpling Hen Killed by something
31 Sugared of Twice
1st of April all Fools Day Boiling seen a Canoe with 3 in it {Cut off by the page} set Fire Back of the
Ba {Bottom of the page is illegible due to mold damage}
Mr. James Cameron Island April 3rd 1868
Taking some of the Boards off the old house run pretty well gathered 3 pails
4th Boiling and Gathering 40 pails made 2 cakes the Sugar soft
5th Sunday Palm not running very well
6th Boiling James Hopkins and pare Bone here going to Lancaster turned Back Cold Day took
home a paill ½ syrup
7th in the Bush
8th Snowing
9th in the Bush
�10th Good Friday in the Bush Shot 2 Black Ducks seen the Fox Tracks
11th in th in the Bush
12th Easter Sunday Lots of Eggs Fine Day But the Sun did not dance in the morning the sig{n} of a
hard year
13th a Boat with 2 passed up from Lancaster made sugar 24 lbs
14th Sap Running well
15th all in the Bush Boiling Down Sugared 26 lbs
16th in the Bush very windy the cherry tr{ee} fell Down Gathered some came home yesterday ou
{Cut off by the page} nannies a Lamb one of munroes a Lamb
18 17th Boil 3 Gallons one of Munroes Sheep 2 Lambs one Dead
18th our Duncans Birth Day, very Windy time now Boiled ½ Gallon syrup
19th Low Sunday Swallows came Frost Last night Ice Going Down Found a Tick Wild onions
coming up the Water Rising so {Cut off by the page} Found a nest with 9 Eggs
20th Boiling about 1 Gallon {Cut off by the page} Came I went to Mr Harpers with 23 lb Sugar 10
cents a pound Got 1 Dollar from Pat Bought of Mr Harper ½ lb Tea 2 Quart of oil -/6 1 Package of
Matches -/6 ½ lb Su {Cut off by the page} 2 ½ Dollars worth of Flour Treats Bought of A Summers
hats 20 cents Got 4 Papers from Charlie Heard of D Arcy McGee’s Death a Villian that Shot Such a
Good Man Mr Spinks went to Mont {Cut off by the page}
21st Caught a Wild Goose in the Big Trap Henry A {Cut off by the page} Lashey Lashey Got the 2
adzes round and square G{ot} Henery a Stick for Spear handles Got 3 eels from {Cut off by the
page} eny
22nd at the Sturgeon Run
23rd Georges Day {Bottom of the page is too weathered to read}
Mr James Cameron Island April 24th 1868
The Brittish America began to Run Set the ashes for soap Gordon and I to the Head of the Island
25th Tapped some of the trees over running gathered 11 pails of sap Boiled it put in the cows again
all munroes sheep got their Lambs but the old one
26th Sunday Snowing and a Fine Day Set Fire Last night to the Little Island Gordon and I
27th Made the Last syrup Made the Soap Lewis Christie here Gave him Fat pine Gave him 3 sticks
for Paddles sticks for Brooms stick for spear Pole to Get a Basket Gave me an oak axe handle
�28th Lewis Brought Fish for Pine Brought home 6 pails of sap Gordon Boiled it I went to try for eels
at the Kit Kat Island {Île Kit-Kat} Found a horse shoe at the Little Island and a pipe
29th First Raft came Down came for my canoe Got it high wind {Above it reads: planted potatoes
on 30th}
30th went to the Raft
1st of May set the hen to hatch yesterday Drew the oars up from the Lower point put manure out
Drew away the hog pen the sheep all out
2nd Drew home the crotch for harrow set Fires Let out the Mare
3rd Mag & Feney here Got 3 EEls
4th Jim Hopkins here the Raftman here Gave 7/3 for the Canoe I went across to Bosells at Semos
at Roses took Dinner there wrote 2 Letters for Pat went to see Thomas Munroes wife and Mr
McLeod Got 2 plugs from Pat
5th or 4th Mr McLeod Departed I went to William Frashers for Potatoes took Dinner Got 2 Bushels 5/6th Began to Plough
7th Ploughed some
8th Lashey here Got his spear Gave him a Board and Tuine for his canoe Tried for EEls Got 12
9th Ploughed Tried for EEls
10th Sunday Preaching on the Front J Angus there Set Fires on Pitt Point Pete Baker Willi Rose
Walter Campt {Cut off by the page} ere
11th Went home with Mr Hopkins Pot hard for the Pork and Pot 8 lb {Illegible due to weathering} to
Fish with {Cut off by the page}
Mr James Cameron. Island May the 12th 1868
Went to Williamstown with 2 sturgeon 2 Bottles of syrup 1 cake Mary 1 for Granny Sturgeon for
Ellen and Bottle of syrup for Ellen cakes for her children currants Mr Harper moved to Lancaster
these Days
13th I Came From Williamstown Got cod fish Broom Pail Got 1 Dozen of Herrings Soap Got Peices
for a Quill from H Ann stopt at Mr Har{per} Bought a Bottle of Ink /2 Bought of Baker 6 Loa{ves} of
Bread 2/6 came home stopt at the Lighthouse took Dinner or a snack in my canoe wind high. The
Express Train Ran of the Track ice Going Down yet
14th High Wind and Rain the hen hatching in the Goose stable 14 eggs Planted some Potatoe
Onions in the Garden yesterday nothing in the Ground yet Got a Cow Bell in Williamstown
Ploughed at the Door
�15th Sowed 1½ of Wheat Planted some Potatoes at the {Cut off by the page} of the Wheat Set Fire
on the North side of the Isl{and} in the marsh the Brittish America came Down a{nd} stopt at the
Lower end of the Butternut Island The Spartan and Kingston Going Down togeth{er}
16th Planted some squash and Pumpkins amongst the Pota{toes} Gordon and I looking for Pine
fixed the Gap in the Fence cut stick and made some Rails The SalaBerry Going in t{he} Salmon
River the First time got aground The Bam {Cut off by the page} tried to take her off But could not
Foggy this Morning The Osprey went Down Lord Elgin went Down Lord Elgin went Down Thunder
Cannons roaring took Down the Plate of the Old house
17th Sunday america Trying to take the Salaberry off
18th Working at the Fence
19th at the fence
20th Went to Summerstown Bought {Cut off by the page} The Salaberry Got off Got on again the
america Tried but co{uld} not take her off Mrs Munroe Went to Cornwall Brought Bottle of Maple
syrup to her
21st Ascension Day or Holy Thurs{day} {Above the line it reads: Renaud took off the Salaberry} 70
lb of oats to D Baker Got 2 Bushels of Potatoes took Dinner at Emman{uel’s} stopt all night Got a
Bottle at Mr Bakers Left at the Door of {Cut off by the page} in the morning Bought of A Smallman
½ lb crackers {The last line of the page is illegible due to weathering}
Mr James Cameron Island 22nd 23rd 23rd of May 1868
Finished Planting Potatoes Before the Door
Sunday the 24th Raining Blowing
25th Got home the sheep sheared 3 of the sheep Fishing at night stopt all night on the Little Island
above Ross’s Great chopping on Christies Island
26th sheared the rest of the sheep {Fi}shing to night seen Henry Genie Fishing Marked Munroes
sheep cut the Tails of all the Lambs and Marked them
27th Went to Mr Harpers {in} Lancaster Bought ½ bushel of Potatoes ⅓ 1½ yd of Ribbon spool of
Blue Thread Bought of Mr Nicholson the Baker 9 Loaves of Bread 3/9 Returned John Frashers
Bottle Took Dinner at Mr Harpers sailed home Tried Trowling {trolling} Got no Bites
28th Planted Potatoes and Beans at the Back Garden Tore Down the Pig Pen Planted cucumber
and Melons 19 {Above it reads: hills} Melons Musk. 6. hills of Water Melons 22 hills of cucumbers
Rafts went Down Highlander {Below it reads: – a gunboat} and America Towing a canons Kind
Steamer Towed up By The Highlander
29th Royal Oak Day
30th Went to Lancaster with Mr Harpers Pot and 13 lb of sugar for hay for the Pot To 2 Bushels of
Oats 47 cents a Bushel to ½ Bushel of Potatoes 2/6 ½ lb Tea 1/1oz with Little Jim McDougall Fixing
�Sod on his Mothers Grave Dingwalls and Jim McDougall went with their Horses to Ross’s Island
High West Wind Met Henery in Lancaster stopt above Allen Roys in the Bay I Stopt all night at Allen
Roys Seen Allen McMartin from the 8th concession
31st Whit Sunday {Pentecost} Last Day of May I came up along side shore From Allen Roys stopt at
Henerys had Breakfast Lewis Bosell at home the Salaberry went Down wind high some cold Rain
seen young Ducks
1st of June Planted a Few hills of Potatoes Lashey here Washing the Wool very cold
2nd I crossed Wrote a Letter to Mr J J Lynch Montreal No 1 {C}haboillez square Old Bosell
Departed sent 2 papers to Charlie I got From him took the Wool to Thomas Munroes 13 lb seen Pat
taking Down Hay and Wood for Mr Harper to Lancaster Andrew Summers Lent Me Postage for the
Letter and paper as I Forgot my pocket Book Went Down to Bosells stopt at Roses took Tea all
night at Bosells
3rd took Breakfast their and came home put the Wool in the Bags tried Trowling got none
4th Trowling put {Illegible due to weathering} hills of Potatoes Went {Illegible due to weathering}
{Above it reads: got ash logs 13 Feet Long}
Mr James Cameron Island June 6th 1868
Raining Tried to catch the Mare Wind High the Dog Killed the chickens at night
7th Sunday East Wind Kingstown went Down Salaberry went Down a Good deal of crossing at
Summerstown
8th Went to Summerstown Bought of A J Baker 48 lb of Flour (1 Lead pencil paid this) took home
the Ram from Roses {Cut off by the page} the Lend of the Scottish Chiefs
9th Our Marys Birth Day Fi {Cut off by the page}
10th Cleaning some of the Potatoes
11th Fishing not very well
12 Gordon and I Fishing Caught a Lunge about 16 lbs w{ent} to Summerstown the Gun Boat Firing
to Day anchored at Hopkins took home the Lunge
13th Fishing
14th To Thomas Davis here Gave him 3 papers a Tin Dish William Morris here and Briggs Lent {Cut
off by the page} a paddle Found a Wheel Barrow on the Water
15th cutting the Weeds in the Potatoes
16th Gordon and I went to trowling Down to the Kitt Kitt Island Found a Ducks nest caught the
Duck
�17th Caught the Mare Drew some of the sticks around the Potatoes a Great many trowling
18th the Ever Memorable Battle of Waterloo {18 June 1815} Doctor Moxley Here Last night
{Between the lines it reads: ‘took the Wool to Mrs Rose 3 Books I gave her R R Pirate’ then is cut
off by the page} Went around the Island
19th Finished Weeding the Potatoes colouring these Days Mr Means and Mr Spen {Cut off by the
page} Trowling Leen Pigeons in the Bush at the Elm n {Cut off by the page}
20th Trowling caught a crow Killed one Fixing the Brush Fence the Steamer L Renaud a Pleasure
Party I can see part of the Ro {Cut off by the page} of Luke Bowens house on christies Island Heavy
Rain much wanted n {Cut off by the page} Moon comes in a Scotch Moon Tom Says But the Moon
that comes Sunday I always thought was a Scotch Moon Strawberries commencing to g{row} Ripe
Summer commences to Day Deer Flies commenced the swamp Getting Long BlackBerries in
Blossom Thorn apple trees in Blossom
21st Sunday Tom Davis here Gave him some English Papers alman{acs} Bill Morris and Briggs here
Found a Wheelbar{row} on the Water Lent Bill a Paddle
22nd crossed {Cut off by the page} Davis Birth Day
23rd John Angus started and Peter Baker {Bottom of the page is illegible due to weathering}
James Cameron Island June the 24th 1868
I crossed to Bosells got the 2 adzes got a Rope from Semo Returned Mrs Roses Book paid andrew
the Postage Brought a Bushel of oats to A J Baker 2/6 ½ Bushel of salt Matches 6 Bunches 4 Plugs
of Tobacco Got a Paper from Charlie Working at the Roads Fixing the oats and ashes in the Bags
25th Working at the cook house Started this evening Stopt at Lauries all night
26th Sold to Baker 3 Bushels of Ashes 114 lbs of Oats got 2-/2 ½ cents cash Bought Flour from
John Tyo for 2 Dollars Bought pipes from Mac John Carey Married yesterday {c}ame home the Gun
Boat at Hamiltons
27th Working at the cookhouse
Sunday 28 Tom Davis Brought some Papers
29th Dan Summers and Laurie here A Warm Day
30th at the cook House
1st of July Dominion Day the L Renaud a Pleasure Trip and the B America Steamers their Colours
Flying Warm
2nd Fishing set out Fires cutting the Weeds in the Potatoes
3rd Working at the cook house
�4th July American Independence a Ball Last night over 500 at it at Staffords in Fort Covington
americans in Russells Beat here. Henery Genies Boy here hoed the Potatoes in the Back Garden
5th Our Johns Birth Day Emannuel here and Wife 2 of the children Gave them a string of Fish not
very well
6th Warm Weather these Days 1 of Munroes Sheep Dead a Log of the Fence Fell on its neck
skinned it put the carcass in the River Hoeing and cleaning the Potatoes took home some ashes
cleaned out the Barn East Wind turned the Long Canoe out of the Water
7th Tried Trowling got none commenced to Rain Thunder & Lightening much Wanted James Grant
here with his horses
8th Finished hoeing the Potatoes at the Lower end of the Wheat
9th Gordon and I went Trowling Down to Ross’s Island Killed 3 Black snakes 1 of them a very Large
one a Monster Got a Large Pike at charlies Island or Butternut Island)
10th Fixing the canoes a very very warm Day the Warmest came yet I crossed to Summerstown
Stopt at John Hamiltons Gave me a peice of the Real Genuines {To}bacco that he Got of the Gun
Boat John Ploughing Buckwheat andrew Baker Fixing A Summers st {Cut off by the page}
Mr. James Cameron Island July 11th 1868
I crossed over got about 30 Tobacco Plants at Hamil{tons} From Margaret The Steamer L Renand a
Pleasure {Cut off by the page} Got 4 Dollars cash from James G Went and ½ lb Tea and to pay A
Summers 2/6 wk J A Treats {Above it reads: paid this} at Davids ½ lb sugar from A J Baker Jacob
Baker at Andrews Fixing the Post office for A Store for A J Baker Got 1 Doll{ar} Cash from George
Bosell Lashey here seen Mr Irons Master Painter from Cornwall the Champion {Cut off by the page}
{Dawn?} Got a Paper from Charlie from Chester no 4 St Anns Street care of Mr Rowe
12th of July Sunday Orangeman's Day Mr Smallman's Steamer passed here to Lancaster
13th Fixing in the mon {Cut off by the page} for the 12th of July Went to Lancaster Bought of Mr
Harper 3 Do{llars} Worth of Flour Sacrament in Lancaster 1 pair of Braces 1/3 Treat /3
14th Went to Bosells for Lasheys canoe Went to Dun{dee} with Ashes Rags Iron Boards Slept in
Bakers Barn
15th Bought of D Baker 9½ yds of Calico at 13 cents 1½ yds of Tweed for Gordon 1/3 a yd 3 yds of
Cotton at -/7½ yd ½ Dozen Cups sauce 1/3 plates ½ Dozen 1/6 (crackers Sugar Tobacco pipe)
Treat -/3½ Bought of Peter Buchannan 1 scythe 5½ Paid with Lumber got {Cut off by the page}
sycthe From Peter Bought Stone -/6 1 pc treat McRaes -/-½ Coming home the Wind turned me
Back from near our Island to the head of Alexus’s Island in a {sq}uall
16th commenced to mow a few Rounds
17th mowing
18th mowing some put in 7 cocks the Mare Lame
�Sunday 19th George Bosell & Family & Reggey here Gave them old news papers {Cut off by the
page} ut one French paper to Henerys wife Berries plenty {Cut off by the page} berries
20th Mowed the Grove Finished mowing the Grove Went to Summerstown Bought of A J Baker on
account of J G {James Grant} Tea 1/6 ½ lb soda /4 2 Rakes 1/4 2 Whet Stones -/8 sugar /3) (Alu
{Cut off by the page} ½ lb -/3) Went up with Tom Kennedy seen Mrs Secor took {Illegible due to
mold} & Toms Seen Francis the PO in A Summers {Illegible due to mold} terrible smoke Ashes
Falling got 2 {Cut off by the page}
{The following page of entries is written on a smaller piece of loose paper that has been inserted
into the diary overtop of a page that begins with 1 October 1868}
James Cameron Island July 25th 1868
Mowing Down on the Bank to the appletrees Mrs Bowen and Mrs Mayville here for Berries
Sunday 26th a Boatload in the Berries
27th eat cucumbers {p}utting in 28 cocks Mowed some
28th The Earthquake Mowing
29th Mowing spreading making cocks
30th Raining some Mowing went to Fish Kept in Molly all Day Heard one of those Big Plouers this is
the earliest year I ever seen him come
31st Molly her calf
1st of August or Lammas Day Raining mowing People in the Berries
Sunday
Monday 3rd Putting in 30 cocks thats 26 to Day on the Westside about 4 on the East side
4th mowing and Raking got piece of Pine on the 3rd George Bosell here gave me 7/6 cash not
agoing to take the hay only offered me 5 Dollars for it
5th Went around the Island to Galerneau and July and Mrs Mayville for Berries Raking on the Lower
Point cut some of the Wheat eat the First new Potatoes a very Large Raft went down counted 24
cabins on it
6th Randolphs Birth Day put in 2 cocks on the west side and 25 on the east side tried some of the
squashes Cutting the rest of the Wheat put in a Load
7th put in all the Wheat but the raking got a plug of Tobacco from Lashley a very warm Day 8th Got
a stick of Elm
8th Looking for the sheep Found a Tobacco pouch Belonging to the Indians Mr Oxly here Lent him
my canoe to cross Raining Thunder and Lightning Mowing some
�9th Sunday Windy rain
10th Mr Oxly here mowing went to Bakers Bought 07/-/ worth of Flour & plug of Tobacco got the
Balance of what was coming from A J Baker James Grants account got a paper From Charlie
11th Went to Dundee raining stopt at Dan Summers's took Dinner Bought of Baker Ropes -/6
Tobacco -/9 2 spools of Thread Bought of Norman 2 Bunches of matches
{The following two pages of entries are written on a smaller piece of loose paper that has been
inserted into the diary overtop of a previous page beginning with 11 July 1868 and a page
beginning with 1 October 1868}
Mr James Cameron Island August 12th 1868
Mowing Raking the Wheat put in 14 coc{ks}
13th Mowing at Lower Point
14th put in 20 coc{ks} very Windy Lashey took his Bed here he went to Fish at cornwall
15th Mowing choke {Cut off by the page} and Hazelnuts good Raining
16th William Rose charlie and Willie Roy here Gave Charlie 2 Rings for scythes took over the ya
{Cut off by the page} 11 skains {skeins; a length of yarn or thread?}
17th mowing in the upper Field Went to Williamstown got a Tow up from the scow
18th in Williamstown the Lacrosse in martintown William Boys Beat them
19th Killed a sheep a {Cut off by the page} James Hugh and I
20th came home
21st I went to A J Baker with the Wooll Bought 50 lb of Flour 10 lb oatmeal ½ Powder 2 lb shot ½ lb
Ginger Worm Pills a Treat 10 cents paid Tom Davis he{re} Fixing the chairs
22nd The Lacross play in Lancaster not decided put in 24 cocks of h{ay}
23rd sunday Mr McGillis Donald McDonald and John James here William McLeod Andrew J Baker
J Grant & Emmanu{el} here Mr Rosseau and Paushaius B {Cut off by the page} here
24th Mowing in the upper Field
25th went to the head of the Island Mowing Mr adolphus Rosseau here got the Timber paid me
took Dinner
26th putting in and Gathering 36 cocks
26th Let the Ma {Cut off by the page} Go made 18 cocks mowing
�27th Gathering
28th stormy
29th 3 Ducks Leo and Mrs Morris and Laflesh here
Sunday 30th went to a J Bakers Bought ½ lb Tea ½ lb starch veal casteroil - 7½ 1 Quart Whiskey w
{Cut off by the page} 2-11-/3 Laflesh Bought 2 Quarts they went off
31st shot a Duck
1st of Sept Mowing started for cornwall stopt at George Renshaws all night George a Bee cutting
hay
2nd Got on Board the L Renaud 1/3 fare to cornall sold the wooll 33⅓ - 35 lb got 24c stopt at
Angus Cameron all night
Mr James Cameron Island 2nd of Sept 1868
Bought of Kewin where Duncan Munroes is 2 yds of Cotton 4½ 11 yds of Ticking 6/9 Flannel 1/10½
½ yds of Cloth 11/3 ½ lb Tea 1/3 calico 2/- Liquor 5/- flour 15 lb 4 Dollars
3rd came Down on the Brittish america Fare 1/3 Got over with George Renshaws from
Summerstown Lent Kenneth McDonell 2/6 at Summers treat 20 cents Treat at Bakers 10 cents 1
for matches took Dinner at Thomas Munroe Races in Lancaster yesterday Renaud Left my Bag
{a}nd forgot to Leave the Flour
4th came home
5th Mowing
6th Sunday John Angus came Lent him Book North American Indians gave him a song Book went
to Renshaws Got the Flour
7th Raining
8th Went to Lancaster Bought of Mr Harper Boots 3¾ salt 2/- ½ Gallon oil 7/- paid Treats 2/6 pipe
½ Tobacco/2 Got a ½ lb Tea for Livina from Pat 1/10 ½ soda -/6 paid pat 5/- I owed him Box of
caps -/7 ½ lb shot -/6
9th Mowing
10th put in a Load of hay 5 cocks old Mr Morris Birth Day
11th put in 25 cocks the Barn Door came Down 7 cocks on the stable Loft of this
12th put in 12 cocks 8 cocks on the Stable Loft Fixing up the Barn Door a Job Raining
Sunday 13th Windy went to the head of the Island the osprey went up
�14th Livinia and Hugh Ann went to Dundee Brought 7 Dozen Eggs Bought Batting Matches Pins
Book 2 yds shirting sweetys stopt at Laurie all night
15th came home Went to Hamiltons Island Henery put them across to our Island cut some marsh
hay Before the Door
16th mowing
17th went for the canoe to Hamiltons Island caught the sheep
18th Commenced to mow in the Back marsh 19 Races in Lancaster
19th Dan Summers here Gathered 55 cocks in Back Marsh 6 in Front marsh
{The following page of entries is written on a smaller piece of loose paper that has been inserted
into the diary overtop of a page that begins with 11 July 1868}
Mr James Cameron Island Sept 20th 1868
Sunday 20th Raining I put up the stone
21st St Mathew Day mowed some in Back marsh Dan Summers came for Laurie Gave them
Potatoes squashs pumpkins
22 put in 40 cocks of Marsh Hay Dan Summers went to Lancaster stopt here all night the Baley
{bailee} Randolph very sick the cattle all on the inside now
23rd took in 2 Bushels of Potatoes Raining 22nd 1st Day of Fall
24th Caught Thomas Munroes sheep took it and the sheep Pelt over stopt and Renshaws Island to
help them Drawing cocks got some apples from J Hamilton Antwine on a Barge Captain Dan
McDougall and I Butchered the sheep at Thomas took supper there Bought of A J Baker 20 Worm
Lozenges 1/- 1 Plug of Tobacco -/2 a Raffle at David Summers of a heifer Lashey came here to
stop
25th crossed with Lashey for the canoe a Great Fire and smoke somewhere {Above it reads: a Fire
at Jim Buchannans} about Jim Buchannans place Raining East Wind
26th Lashey to cornwall Mowing in the Front marsh went to the Little Island southside shot a Duck
took in about 10 Bushels of Potatoes the Baby and Hugh Ann very sick a Raft Going Down
27th Gordon Mary Summers and Laurie to Ross’s Island & Charlies for a ½ Dozen of Herrings from
them Gave them a Kettle of Potatoes
28th Mowing in the Front marsh made the new Tick and put the Feathers in it
29th St Michalmas Day shot 3 Ducks
30th Made {Cut off by the page} of cocks in Front Marsh 38 in the Back Marsh 28 Drew in Load
Fine hay Mrs J Hopkins a Boy on the 27th
�Mr James Cameron Island Oct the 1st 1868
Went to Dundee took Mrs Hopkins Book home stopt all night at Dan Summers
2nd Came home seen a Mink before Mavilles on the opposite side of the River
3rd Began the Marsh D Stack put 45 cocks in it to Day
4th Wild Geese came set traps
5th Mowing in the Marsh Began the Potatoes
6th Lifting the Potatoes Thunder
7.th Lost My Knife
8th Made some cock of hay high Wind
9th Lashey to Lancaster
10th Hugh Anns Birth Day James Grant took away the Big Horse Ronald and Thomas Munroe
along w{ith} him had a stimulation with them at the he{ad} of the Island
11th John Angus Came very high Wind Lashey could not cross Gave him a Letter to put in the Fort
Covington PO for John
12th John Angus crossed I thrashed a Floor of Wheat
13th setting Traps for Muskrats
14th Mr Lynch came up the Boat and other sundry articles him and I Went to Bakers Bought 1
Gallon Whiskey ½ lb Tea Tobacco pipes matches
15th Mr Lynch and I to Regis stopt at Ed Plumador hotel Bought {Cut off by the page} Butter 1
Knife a hooker came home
16th 17th 18th {Cut off by the page} for Canadian or Blue clay
19th Killed a Weath {Cut off by the page} Went to Kitt Kit Island Hunters Came to the Lit{tle} Island
20th went to Bakers Mr Lynch stopt on hamiltons Island Bought 1 Quart Whiskey Tobacco snowed
to night
21st Crossed with Mr Lynch to Renshaws wharf he got on salsberry I stopt all night at Renshaws
wi{th} the storm
22nd came home snowing East W{ind} took in about 2 pails of Water
�23rd {Illegible due to mold} for Mrs Rose she was engaged seen henery at B {Illegible due to mold}
him to take his Mother over Bought {Illegible due to mold} Gallon Whiskey ½ lb T{ea} the {Illegible
due to mold}
Mr James Cameron Island 24th of October 1868
24th Our Hugh's Birth Day Mrs Bosell here Laurie and Dan Summers came
25th My Birth Day I crossed with Mrs Bosell Gave her a pail of Milk some squashes red pepper
heard charlie Rose had a young son to Day Dan Summers went off Laurie stopt Emmanuel and
Laflesh here Emmanuel took his spear
26th Cutting Wood
27th Went to Fort Covington
28th chopping Wood
29th doing a Little or nothing
30th chopping
31st Went to Bakers took 5 Rats ½ lb Tea 1 Quart of Oil Hallow Eve {Halloween} high wind and Rain
1st of Nov All Saints Day
2nd Thrashing Dan Summers came
3rd Pete Bosell after the WheelBarrow and Fork Lashey took away his Bed
4th I went to mill 1½ of Wheat T Davis here Last night and the Mayhews here Tom Brought me
some Sarsapierlla {Sarsaparilla} took 4 Rats 1 calfskin 1 sheepskin to Mr Streeter 2,,40 Got Livinias
Boots mended By Douple 50 cents got Tea Fixed 10 cents Bought of James Cameron ½ lb Tea ½
lb Tobacco hoarhound {horehound} Candy Got 2 newspapers from John Camerons came home
5th Chopping Stove Wood
6th chopping Wood
7th Our Ellens Birth Day
8th 9 10th 11th 12th 13th stars shooting Great Walter child died
14th I crossed helping Walter to Dig the Grave Tom Kennedy Kenneth stopt at Wake all night
Bought of A J Baker oil Matches
15 I came home Walters child Buried to Day
16th Let out the Rams
�17th the Trees bad with icicles Great Destruction on Fruit and Forest trees
18th Set Fire to the Front Marsh
19th Killed the Bull Lashey took away his traps {Cut off by the page} turne Bosell aground above
the Light house {Illegible due to mold} the Meat
21st Went to Bakers
22 {Last line of the page is illegible due to weathering}
Mr James Cameron Island Nov 27 1868
James Grant took away the young Horse Peter and Thomas Munroe with him I started for
Williamst{own} Brought a hide to A McLennan got the Money for it Left my Boat with him till I would
come from Williamstown Gave Mr Harper 14 lb Tallow Walked up to Williamstown
28th in Williamstown
29th in Williamstown
30th I started for home from Williamstown Bought of Ellen Tea Tobacco. Paten Paul Castor oil
sweetys Bottle of Mollases Tape Bought of Mr Harper 8 yds Calico 1/- a yd Lining Thread 3 Treats
3 Quarts of Oil Bought of Mr Nicholson 3 Loaves Bread 1/- This is St Andrews The Festival of the
Scotch sailed home North Wind Left or Forgot my Bag The calf Died got hurted on the slippery ice
The America went up Johnstons Lights up yet no Light in Mr Hills on the 1st of December
1st of December skinned the calf no boats a Going
2n. Thrashing Cutting Wood
3 Cutting Wood
4th Taking home a Canoe of Wood I crossed stopt all night Thomas Munroes Rob Jack and Bill
McLeod argument at David got a Letter from Charlie
5 came home got Pay from A J Baker for James Grant 7/6 paid A J Baker for Whiskey I got on the
22nd of October Bought 2 lb Rice {Cut off by the page} Pipe Treat paid Treats at Davids paid
6th Sunday Dan Summers here for the Ram for James Hopkins got it Gave him some meat
7th Stormy East Wind and snow Broke on the stack
8th Cut a Waterhole for the first hard West Wind
9th Thrashed {Word is blotted out} ice Made out to the Rushes very cold
10th {Whalen?} not hung to Day chopping {Illegible due to mold}
{Illegible due to mold} cold West Wind
�13 Sunday {Illegible due to mold}
Mr James Cameron Island December 15 1868
Went to Fort Covington Left my Canoe at Hopkins no Letter stopt at Les’s all night Bought Tobacco
Mat{ches} Treat A Lynoc crossed the River from Mr Smarts Left charlies Letter with Mr Streeter a
treat at Big hall 3 coppers of crackers at Dreus
6th Came home got Loan of a Book from Mrs Hopk{ins} the Knight of St Johns I got Back my
shipwre{cks} and Disasters at Sea
17th Thrashed 40 lb Wheat
18th Thrashing
19th Tanning Ice took across to christies
20th Stormy East Wind
21st Went to try the ice its Bad turned Back Got a Rat
22nd the Ice Broke up
23rd Fine Day commenced to storm
24th Ice took a very cold cold
25 Christmas Day I crossed got Christmas at John Hamiltons and also at Walter Bakers took Dinner
there
26th I crossed got a Ride up and Down from John Hamilton Bought of A J Baker 50 lb of Flour on
Credit 1/4 Tea Tobacco 1 plug got the Loan of Hamiltons hand sleigh to take home the Flour
27 Sunday Stormy Day
28th Norman M{c}Donald died took home the hand sleigh {Above it reads: 28 Horses crossed}
Brought G Renshaw 16 lb Beef George in Lancaster stopt with George all night papering the Post
office with A J Baker
29th came home Our Angus’s Birth Day
30th put the stack in the Barn
31st a Fine Day Chopping Last Day of the Year
1st of January 1869 New Years Day Stormy East Wind
2 chopping
3rd Allens Birth Day
�4th Drew the Boat up from the River cut a Waterhole Went to the Bush cut a White ash tree
5th cutting
6th Put the Boat up on the Boards in the Barn
7th Went to Williamstown Brought cherries sage {Cut off by the page} away a Treat from Tom
Summers Left my cain {Illegible due to weathering} got a Ride out from Donald F McLennan
{Illegible due to weathering} me he had a D {Illegible}
Mr James Cameron Island 8th January 1869
8th Hugh Anns Birth Day 1866) in Williamston Got some Worm Lozenges from James Burtons
9th in Williamstown James Ferguson Bushs sale Raining
10th came home got a Ride from John Dingwalls son to the Front a Great Bazzar in Williamstown
all this week got 2/6 from Dan for Gordon sweetys Dan went to Montreal Last night John Angus got
the Bag from Pat I left at Mr Harpers
11th chopping some in the Bush
12th writing stormy some
13th choppin Ash in the Bush about a Load
14th crossed to the Post office put a Letter in for Charlie postage -/9 got a paper Lent it to William
McLeod Got a Letter from A Summers from Chicago Bought of A J Baker ¼ Tea 1 plug of Tobacco
2 papers of Matches 1/9 Great crossing the Road Bushed yesterday ice not very thick about 5
inches promised semo some hay
15th putting the marsh hay to the west side of the Barn Began to cut the Fine hay on the East side
Filled 3½ Bags with ashes Gordon and I on the Pitt Point cutting a Load of Wood a very fine Day
took home a cedar Broom
16th Horses got in at Jacobs Island
17th Sunday cold hard Frost tonight
18th very Frosty East Wind Semo came Drew a Load of Wood Went to Mill 3 bushels of Wheat 5½
of Ashes 1 Rat 1 Calfskin Bought of David Baker ½ lb Tea 1/3 ¼ lb Tea -/9 spool Thread -/33 hauls
of Black Thread -/6 cash 36 cents a Treat 5 cent 120 cents from Mr Streeter 20 cents to Grange for
Fixing Teapot ½ lb crackers from George Drew {Cut off by the page} 2 cents of hoarhound candy at
Mr Congdons got 4 almanacks a paper from John Semo Traded his horse Bought of A J Baker
Treat -/6 Bottle 1/3 -/1 of sweetys went to See Mrs Munroe Gave Semo some hay
19th a Fine Day Making Ley for the soap Weighing the Flour 120 lbs
20th Finished the soap Making a handle for the 3 prong Fork stormy eas{t wind}
�For more information on James Cameron, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover”
on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1867
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1869
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1870
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1871
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1876
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1877
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1878
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1879
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1880
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1882
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1884
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1885
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1886
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1887
James Cameron Diary, 1888
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1889
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1890
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1891
James Cameron Diary, 1892
James Cameron Diary, 1893
James Cameron Diary, 1894
James Cameron Diary, 1895
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<p>Mr James Cameron JS land 30th Dec 1866</p>
<p>30 Dec 67</p>
<p>Drawing Drags 31st Last day of the year it hot the {cut off} got here alive</p>
<p>1st of January 1868 shot 3 squirrels, very stormy a Ball at John {illegible} hers I cutting Hay got a Rat at the loww point 3 allens Birth Day Drawing drags angus and angus the Blue Boy came for the sheep got them gaveGorgon and the rest 30 cents {illegible/scratched out}. Smallman bushed the Road to Lancaster4th stormy Day</p>
<p>3th Sunday fine Day</p>
<p>6th went to Summer flour seen MrRiddle and old Donald Cameron carpenter at Davids treat, paid treat at Andrews 17 1/2 paid got a Ride out to Williamstown from Sunny Grant election time for councellers in Williamstown</p>
<p>7th in Williamstown</p>
<p>8th in Williamstown came home John Angus took me home</p>
<p>9th Went to Fort Corrington got a paper from John 2 treats at Jessimas a treat at Mac Bought 1 paper pens 2 sticks of Licquerice a paper of heed 3 cents of Licquerice Root 1oz a Bottleat McRaes to be returned a treat at McRaes got a ride from John McLennans Robert son going to the {flacmill?}</p>
<p>10th cutting stove wood</p>
<p>11th Drawing wood Broke the whipple tree a fine {cut off}</p>
<p>12th Old new Years Day Cold</p>
<p>13th Making a whippletree</p>
<p>14th Drawing drags cut a new waterhole cut an oak tree in the marsh took home cedar for Brooms a very fine day squirrel</p>
<p>15th cutting drags ^Mrs Harper a {fire?}</p>
<p>16th Drawing Drags.</p>
<p>17th Put {porsen?} in the hog</p>
<p>18th Very {cut off} drew some drags from the Pitt point</p>
<p>2019th Sunday a very fine day EEL Fishery at alescu{cut off} stand</p>
<p>20th stagnep Day went to Summerstone {rotten away page} 1/2 lb tea 1/10 1/2 paid.</p>
<p>{end of left page}</p>
<p>{Start of right page}</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Js land Janry 21st 1868</p>
<p>{stagnep?} thrashed 1 bushel of wheat leives and pete Bosell drew 3 loads of hay a Ball at David summers caribou making</p>
<p>22nd thrashed a bushel of wheat Leives drew the last load of the day</p>
<p>23rd chopping stove wood got a rat</p>
<p>24th the kneel of the sleigh Charlie Tuppers Birth Day</p>
<p>25th Drew some wood out of the marsh froze my big toe</p>
<p>26th Sunday stormy cold day</p>
<p>27th a fine day drew a load of wood</p>
<p>28th went to the mill 2 1/2 of wheat 10 rats to Mr Streelor 1 pair of boots for them Brought Mr. McRae his bottle got some {whuanes?} from Mr. Parker got 3 horse shoes from Dan Summers (his child died on the 17th) a very cold day</p>
<p>29th drawing wood filling the bags with ashes cut a waterhole</p>
<p>30th Went to Dundee wet.</p>
<p>5 Bushels of ashes 1 calve skin 3 sheep pelts to my account to Mr. Baker boughtMr. Baker's 1/2 barrel fish 12/6 1.2 Bushel salt16 3 Quarts of Kersene oil 22 1/2 cents got 10 cents for {Phrenologest?}</p>
<p>31st chopping in the bush</p>
<p>1st of February drawing wood very stormy cut down a dry tree of beech</p>
<p>2nd drifting & snowing</p>
<p>3rd Thrashed 2 Bushels of Wheat very frosty day</p>
<p>4th in the bush cut down a stump of Beech.</p>
<p>5th Thrashed 1 1/2 of wheat</p>
<p>6th Drew a Load of wood</p>
<p>7th very cold stormy</p>
<p>8th Gordons Birth Day a fine Day thrashed near 1 Bushels of Wheat went to the head of the {?} stand</p>
<p>9th Sunday stormy west wind soft</p>
<p>10th thrashed the last of the {close?] wheat 20 lbs Began the Oats thrashed 55 lbs</p>
<p>11th Drew some wood snow deep</p>
<p>12th cut down a {cut off} soft maple stormy</p>
<p>13th went to mill will 4 {cut off} wheat {cut off}</p>
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<p>James Cameron Island 13th Feby 1868</p>
<p>Mr Munkler{?} 2 Mcrea Kery 9 cents, 3 cents of Tobacco pipe. 1 cent gave my oats to Mr Baker 55 lbs Bough 1{?} lb Yea 1/3 cash I plug{?} Tobacco 1/4 cut Tobacco In a very stormy Day coming home got a Rig{?} from Ritchison to put around me Down Salmon River got my account from Mr B{?} 19.88 cents Left Mrs Hopkins Book at ho{?} Domby and Sons Jim Hopkins wife in Williamstown Dan Suymur{?} in Morris show Dan Cameron came {Above} at home and M Haines{?} fell sick 14th St Valentines Day a Ballat Wade{?] Sumury{?} to night not very well a Fine Day Even the flour put a Handle on Charlie's old axel 15th south east wind and snow Sunday 16th Fine day showing cat kill the owl{?} thrashed 1 1/2 of oats 18th went to the Bush snow very Deep 19th went Round to the Pitt{?} Point shopping stove wood 20th cleaning the cellar and up stairs chopping stove Wood a fine Day the {missing} 21st chopping stove wood put the snow off the stack {above} thrashed 8 lbs wheat Jack Rabbit Dead 22nd Washington's Birth Day thrashed 1 1/2 of oats Fine Day Frosty cut a water {?} ice very thick snow Deep on the ice 23rd Sunday {above} Shrove Fine Day 24th St. Matthias' thrashing oats 25th Shrove Tuesday fanning 5 Bushels 26th Ash Wednesday chopping stove {?} ground the 2 axes a fine Day 27th Breaking the {?} to the River 28th Gordon and I to the Bush 29th the Last of the Wheat a Bushel Left 3 sheaves for hats of the Welsh St Davids Day a Fine Day but turned stormy with the change of the Moon came like a lion 2nd Stormy 3rd stormy Took the Bun out of the old House 4th Fine But Drifting 5th thrashing oats 6th Finished the {illegible} Bushels of oats Broke the Road thawing</p>
<p>{right page} Mr James Cameron Island March 9th 1865</p>
<p>9th not many croping the salmon River is bad 10th seen a crow for the first cutting slacks{?} for Troy{?} 14 of them when split 11th went to the Bush 12th this is the Day D. M. Master came to the Island I went to Summerstown Bought of Mr Harper, Quart of oil wick Black thread 2 pligs of Sol 1 lb shot 1 B. Matches got 2 papers and the (cheese) paper from Charles sent a paper and an almanack to hun 13th George Bosell took a ton of Hay 3 Loads gave me 2 1/2 Dollars 14th Tapt 14 trees not running well 15th Sunday water on the ice 17th St Frances Patrick Day in the mor ning Birds came seen some Ducks the Empress Burn not good sugar weather 19th went to Hopkins got 2 lbs of Pork for nothing tap about 30 trees took home 3 pails of sap made 22 troughs 20th went to Mr Harpers Bought 1/2 lb Tea 8 yrds of lilacs 6/8 Hook & Eyr{?} spool of thread ice Bad close to shore 1st Day of Sping 1st gathering sap tapt some Boring in the Bush took it home to sugar off 12 lbs made for the first 22 Sunday Livenia{?} Birth Day gatherd {above} ed some 23 Boiling and tapping 24th Boiling sap Running well tapping some yet ice open to neglet at Francis Island 25th annunciation of the virgin Mary Livenia Gordon Mary and the Baby all to the Bush 26th in the Bush 27th sugared off Boiling some after Dark 30th all to the Bush the Ramping {?} killed by something 31 sugar of twice 1st of April all Fools Day boiling seen a canoe with 3 men {illegible}eels set fire Back of the Ba{illegible} the</p>
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<p>Mr. James Cameron {bland?} April 3rd 1868</p>
<p>Taking Louie of the 13 {and?} off the old house sum pretty well {galliud?} 3 pails 4th {illegible} and gathering 40 pails {illegible}2 cakes the sugar soft 5 Sunday 4 am not {illegible} very well 6th Beckey {illegible} and have {Bonc?} here going to Lancaster turned Back cold Day back home 9 pail lying 4th {illegible} 13 {illegible} & snowing 9th in the 12 {illegible} 10th good Friday in the Bud shot 2 Black bucks. {illegible} the fox 4 racks 11th {illegible} in the Bush 12th {gailer?} Sunday lots of Eggs fine day But the sun did not {dance?} in the morning the {cut off} of a hard year 13th a Boat with L {illegible} from here after, made sugar {illegible} 14th Jake {Numning?} well 15th all in the Bush Boiling Down {cut off} {illegible} 16th in the Bush. Very windy the cherry tree fell Down gathered. Louie came home yesterday {cut off} nannie a {Lamb?} one of {illegible} a Lamb. 11th {cut off} 3 gallons one of {illegible} sheep L {illegible} one bead 18th our {illegible} Birth Day, very windy time now. Boiled 2 gallon syrup 15th Low Sunday {illegible} came {illegible} last night See going Down. Found {cut off} Dick Wild one {illegible} coming up The Water Boiling {cut off} Found a nest with 5 eggs 20th Boiling about 1 gallon {cut off} Canu. I went to {illegible}23 lb sugar 10 cents a pound got 1 Dollar from Pat Bought {illegible}{Hasper?} 1/2 lb {illegible}Package of {Matelu?} / 6 1/2 lb {cut off} 2 1/2 Dollars was of flour meats. Bought {illegible} hat 20 cents got 4 Papers from Charlie Heard {cut off} D Arcy {illegible} Death a William that such a {illegible} Man Mr Spinkss went to {cut off}Caught a wild goose with Big trap. Henry {cut off} Ladhey Lashey of the 2 {illegible} round and square. {Illegible} a stick for spear handles got 3 eels from {cut off} 22 at the {sturgen?} Rev 23rd {illegible}</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron {Soland?} April 24th 1868</p>
<p>The Brish America began to Run. Set the ashes for {soap?} Gordon and Stothe. Head of the {pland?} 25th Tapped some of the trees over {illegible} Gathered 11 pails of sap. Bored. {Illegible} the cows {illegible} all {mumsoes?} sheep. Got their lambs but the old one 26th Sunday. Mowing and a fine Day Let fire lasting {illegible} the little pland. Gordon and I 27th Made the Last syrup.Made the soap. Lewis Charlie here gave him fat pine. Gave him 3 sticks for {Paddes?} Sticks for 13 rooms stick {cut off} the for shear Pole to {illegible} Basket gave me an oak {cut off} from {illgible} handle. 28th Lewis Brought fish for Pine {cut off} Brought home 6 pails of sap Gordon Boiled it. [illegible} went to try for eels at the {kit kit} pland {cut off} to found a horse shoe at the little pland and {cut off} on pipe 29th first Raft came Down came {cut off} my canoe got it {'planted potatoes 30th' written above} high wind 30th went to {cut off} the raft 1 2/2 f {illegible} the {heulo?} hatch {cut off} now. Yesterday D new the {illegible} up from the Lower{illegible} point. Put manure out Drew away the high pen found a the sheep all out 2nd Drew . home the crotch for {cut off} set fines Let out the {ilegible} 3 {illegible} here got 3 EELs 4th Jim Hopkins here the Raft {home?} {illegible} {cut off} for the canoe I went {illegible} to {Bolells?}{illegible} {Roses?} Dinner there wrote L letter for Pat went to Lee Thomas {Thenroes?} {illegible} and {illegible}Mr Load got 2 plugs. Pat Boreth Mcleod Departed. I went to Williams. {cut off} here for Potatoes took Dinner. Got 2 Baskets 5 {cut off} Began to Plough 4th Ploughed some 8th Lathey here {cut off} of her spear gave him a Board and shine for his canoe. {cut off} for EELs eat 12 5th Ploughed. 4 meat for EELs 10th Friday Beaching {illegible} the front I caught there let fires on {cut off} Rift Rount Pete Baker Willi Rose Walter Crompt{cut off} here. 11th Went home with Mr Hopkins Rot {illegible} for {cut off} Pork and Rot {illegible}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron. {Pland?}. May the 12th 1868</p>
<p>Went to Williamstown with 2 {slurgeon?} 2 {illegible} of syrup 1 cake. Mary for {illegible} Sturgeon for Ellen and Bottle of syrup for {cut off} cakes for her children currants Mr {Harper?} moved to Lancaster these Days 13th I came {from?} Williamstown. Got cod fish Brom Pail got {illegible} of Herrings {cut off} Got Peices for a {Dull?} from {illegible} {cut off} Bought a Boilng fork. 12 Bought Bakes {cut off} of Bread 2/6 came home {illegible} at the Lighthouse took Dinner {illegible} snack in my canoe wind high. The {illegible} train Ran of the Track ice going Down. Got {cut off} High wind and Rain the hen hatching in the goose stable {'14 eggs' written above} Planted some Potatoe {Pinons?} in the garden yesterday nothing in the Ground yet Got a {Low?} Bell in Williamstown Ploughed at the Door 13th Sowed 1 1/2 of {illegible} heat Planted some Potatos at the {cut off} of the Wheat let fire on the North side of the {cut off} in the marsh the British America came Down {cut off}{illegible} the Lowes and of the Butternut plant {illegible} {Spartan?} and King {illegible} going Down to get {cut off} 16th Planted some squash and Pumpkins amongst the Potato {cut off} Gordon and I looking for Pine {illegible} the gap in the fence {cut off} stick and made some Nails {illegible} {Beny?} going in {cut off} Salmon River the first time got aground. The {cut off} tried to take her off But could not foggy this morning. The osprey went Down Lord Elgin went Down {illegible} Cannons {illegible} took Down the Plato of the Old house 17th Sunday {america} I {illegible} to take the {Sulaberry?} off 18th {illegible} at the fence. 15th of the fence 20th Went to {Sunmertown}. Bought {cut off} the Slaberry got off got on again the America {illegible} not take her off Mrs Minroe Went to {Cornwall?} Brought Bottle of Maple syrup to her 21st Ascension Day of Holy {illegible} 70 lb of oats to D Baker. Got 2 Bushels of Potatoes took {Dinner?} at Emma {soft?} all night got a Bottle at Mr Bickery Left at the Door of {cut off} in the morning Bought of A small {illegible} 1/2 lb {crackers?}</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron {island?} 23rd of May 1868</p>
<p>Finished planting Potatoes before the Door</p>
<p>Sunday the 24th Raining Blowing 25th got home the sheep sheard 3 of the sheep fishing at night {illegible} all night on the Little Island above {cut off} great chopping on {Chuislees?} island 26th sheared the rest of the sheep {cut off} tonight seen Henry Genie fishing Marked {Minroes?} sheep cut. {cut off} Tails of all the lambs and {aucked?} them 27th Went to Mr Haipers Lancaster Brought 1/2 bushels of Potatoes 1/3 1 1/2 got of ribbon. {Shool} of Blue Thread. Bought of Mr. Hicholson the Baker 5 Loaves of Bread 3/5 Returned. John {Frashers?} Bottle Took Dinner at Mr Harpos jailed home {cut off} Trowling got no Bites 28th Planted Potatoes and Beans {cut off} the Back garden {illegible} Down the Pig Pen. Planted cucumber and Melons 15 Melons Musk. 6 hills of Water Melon 22 hills of cucumbers. Ratts went I own. Highlands and America {towing?} a canoes Kind {cut off} Steamer Towed up By The Highlander 25th Royal Oak Day 30th Went to Lancaster with Mr. Harpen Pot and 13 lb sugar for Pay for the Pot {illegible} 2 Bushels of {bot?} 44 cents Bushel to 4 Bushels potatoes 2/6 2 lb {illegible} 1/103 with Little Jim Ms. Dougale Fiscing {cut off} on his Mothers grave Dingwalls and Jim Ms Dougall went {cut off} with their Horses to {Rofs's?} Island High West Wind but Henry in Lancaster, stopt above Allen Roys in the Bay {cut off} Stopt all night at Allen Roys {illegible} Allen {illegible} from the 8th conception 31st {illegible} Sunday Last Day of May I came up alone {illegible} shore from Allen has Stopt at Henry's had Breakfast Lewis {Boxle?} at home the Salaberry went Down wind high some cold Rain {illegible} young. Ducks 1st of June Planted a few hills of potatoes {Lashey?} here. {Mashing?} the Wool {cut off} cold. 2nd {illegible} Wrote a Letter to Mr J. J {Lepich?} Montreal {illegible} boiling {sugar?} Old {Bosch?} Diparkot sent 2 papers to {Charlie?} I got {cut off} from him took the Wool to Thomas Munroes 13th Seen Pat taking Down Hay and Wood for Mr Harper to Lancaster Andrew Simmons lent Me Postage for the Letter and Paper as I forgot {cut off} pocket Book Went Down to Bosetts Stopt at Roses took tea all night at Bosells 3rd took Breakfast there and came home put the Wood in the Bags tried {Trowbing?} got none 4th {illegible} put {'got ash Logs 13th cutting' written above}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island June 6th 1868</p>
<p>Raining I need to catch the Mare Wind High the Dog{cut off} Killed the chickens at night 7th Sunday East wind Kingston went Down Salabery went Down a {lood?} deal of cooking at {Summerstown?} 8th Went to Summerstown. Bought {illegible} 48 lb flour (1 Lead pencil paid this) took home the Rain from Roses {cut off} the Lend of the Scottish chiefs 9thOur Marys Birth Day {cut off} 10th cleaning some of the Potatoes 11th Fishing not very well {cut off} Gordon and I fishing Caught a Lunge about 16 lbs to Summerstown the {gun?} Boat firing to day anchored at Hopkins took home the Lunge 13th fishing 14th Thomas Daves here gave him 3 papers a {illegible} {Desh?} William Morris here and Briggs Leut{cut off} a paddle found a Wheel Barrow on the Water{cut off} 13th cutting the Wees in the Potatoes 16th Gordon and I went to {illegible} Down to the {Kith Kell?} island found a Ducks nest caught the Duck 17th Caught the {illegible} Drew some of the {illegible} around the potatoes a great many trowling 18th {illegible} Ever {illegible} {'took the wool to Mrs Rose 3 Books gave her {illegible}' written in between lines} Battle of Waterloo Doctor Moxley Here Last night Went around the island 15th Finished Weeding the potatoes colouring these days Mr {illegible} and Mr {illegible} trowling {Leen?} Pigeon in the Bush at the Elm{cut off} 20th Trowling caught a crow killed one {illegible} the Brush {illegible} Steamer L {illegible} and Pleasure Party I can see part of the {cut off} of Luke Bowens house on {Chistes?} Island. Heavy Rain much wanted {cut off} Moon comes in a Scotch Moon Tom says But the Moon that comes {cut off} Sunday I always thought was a Scotch Moon. Strawberries {illegible} to grow. Ripe Summer commences to Day. Deer {illegible} commenced the {illegible} getting Long Black {illegible} on Blossom. I {horn?} apple trees over Blossoms. 21st Sunday Tom Daves here gave him some English Papers {illegible} Bell Mones and Briggs here found a Wheel Barrow on the Water Lent Bile a Paddle 22nd {illegible} Birth Day 23rd John Angus started and Peter Baker {illegible}</p>
<p>James Cameron Island June the 24th 1868</p>
<p>I croped to Bosells got the 2 {illegible} got a Rope from {Lemo?) Returned Mrs Roses Book paid Andrew the Postage Brought a Bushel of oats to {illegible} Baker 2/6 1/2 Bushel of salt. Matches to {illegible} 4 {illegible} tobacco, Got a paper from Charlie. Working at the {Roads?} {illegible} the oats and ashes in the {cut off} Boigs 25th Working at the cook house. Started this {illegible} slept at Lauries all night 26th Sold to Bakery {cut off} Bushels of Ashes 114 lbs of oats Got 2-12 1/2 cents cash Bought flour from John {illegible} for 2 dollars Bought paper {cut off} Mac John Carey Married yesterday. {illegible} house the gun boat at {Mamattons?} 24th Working at the cook house. Sunday 28 pm Daves brought some Papers 29th Dan Sunnins and Laurie here a Warm Day 30th the cook House. 1st {illegible} {Dommon?} Day the L {illegible} a Pleasure {illegible} and the B America {illegible} their colours I lying {illegible} 2nd fishing let out {cut off} cutting the weeds in the potatoes 3rd Working at the cook house 4th July American Independence a Ball last night over 500 at it Haffords. fort {Coringlea?} Americans in Russels Beat here. Henry {Genias?} Boy here {illegible} the Potatoes in the Back garden 5th Our Johns Birth Day Emannuel here and Wife of the children gave them a {illegible} hot very well 6th warm Weather these Days 1 of {Hanroes?} sheep Dead a log of the fence fell on to neck skinned it put the carcus in the River, Hoeing and cleaning the Potatoes took home some ashes {cut off} out the {Barn?} {illegible} the Long canoe out of the water {illegible} Trowling got home {illegible} to Rain Thunder + Lightening much {illegible} Grant here with his horses 8th finished hoeing the Potaotes at the lower end of the Wheat 9th Gordon and I went Trowling Down to Roys Island 16th fixing the canoes a very very {cut off} Day the Warmest came yet. I criped to Sumemerstown slept at John Hamilton gave me a peace of the Neal {Genuine?} {cut off} that he got of the gun Boat John Ploughing Buckwheat {cut off} Baker {cut off}</p>
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<p>Mr. James Cameron Island July 11th 1868</p>
<p>{Serofud?] over got about 30 Tabacco Plants + {cut off} {illegible} Megaret the {steamer?} L Renand a Pleasure. Got 4 Dollars cash from James {illgeible} and {5 lb tea?} and to pay A Summers 46 {illegible} Potatoes {'paid this' written above} {Daids?} 1/2 here from A J Bakes. Joseph Baker at Andrews. {illegible} the Post office for a store {force} I Baker got 1 Dollar cash from George Baker Lashey here {Leuie?} {illegible} Master Paints from Cornwall the {Champion?} {cut off} {illegible} got a Paper from Charlie from Chester no.4 stains street care of Ms Rowe 12th of July Sunday Orangeman's Day. {illegible} Smallman's Steamer passed here to Lancaster 13th firing in the {cut off} for the 12th July Went to Lancaster Bought {illegible} {Tocoper?} 3 {cut off} {Trouth?} of flour Sacrament in Lancaster 1 pair of Braces 1/3 Meat 13 14th Went to {Bob?} 16 for Lashey's canoe. Went to Dinner with Ashes Roys Tron Baaids Hepten Baker Bain 15th Bought of Dr Baker 5 1/2 lbs {Cabro?} at 13 cents 1 1/2 {cut off} {Weed?} for Gordon 1/3 yd 3 yd of Cotton at {17?} 1/2 yd Dozen {ceeps} {cut off} 1/3 plates 1/2 Dozen 1/6 crackers sugar tabacoo {Jupe?} Treat 13 1/2. Brought of Peter Buchanna 1 scythe 3 1/2 Paid with Lumber got {illegible} sycthe from Peter Bought stone 16 1 {illegible}{Roes?} 1 1/3 Coming home the Wind turned me Back from near our Island to the head of Alerus Island in a {illegible} 16th commenced to mow a few Rounds 17th mowing 18th mowing {lawn?} put in {Trocks?} the Mare Lame Sunday 19th George Bisell + family + Reggey here Gave them {illegible} after got one French paper to Henery's wife {Bever?} Plenty {cut off} 20th Mowed the grove Finished mowing the grove Went to Summerstown Bought of A J Baker on account {cut off} Tea 1/6 1/2 A soda 14 2 Bakes 1/4 2 Whet Stones 18 sugar 13 {cut off} Went up with Tom Kennedy seen Mrs {Leor?} took {cut off} + Jones seen Frances the P {illegible} A {Illegible} smoke ashes {illegible} got 2 {illegible}</p>
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<p>James Cameron Island July 25th 1868</p>
<p>Mowing Down on the Bank to the apple trees. Mrs Bowen and Mrs Mayville here for {Berries?} Sunday 26th a Boatload in the Berries 27th eat cucumbers. {Putting} in 28 cocks Mowed some. 28th The Earthquake. Mowing 29th Mowing spreading making cocks 30th Mowing some Mowing went to Mrs Kept in Molly all Day. Hand one of those Big {Plowers?} this is the earliest year I ever seen him come 3 let Molly her calf {cut off} 1st of Augest {illegible} Lammas Day {illegible} mowing People in the Berries Sunday Monday 3rd Putting in {illegible} cocks that 26 to Day on the Westside about {cut off}4 on the East side 4th Mowing and Raking got piece of {Pene?} on the 3rd George Bosell here gave me 1/6 cash not a going to take the hay {cut off} only offered me 5 Dollars for it 5th Went around the {illegible}{Gabrnean?} and July and Mrs Mayville for Berries {illegible} on the Lower {Rouel?} cut some of the Wheat eat the {cut off} {inst?} mew Potatoes a very Large Raft went down counted 24 cabin on it 6th Randolph's Birth Day Put in 2 cocks on the west side and 25 on the east side tried some of the squash {cut off} the rest of the Wheat put in a Load 7th Put in {cut off} the Wheat but the raking got a plug of Tobacco {cut off} Lashley a very warm Day. Got a stick of Elm {cut off} Looking for the sheep found a Tobacco pouch. Belonging in the {illegible} Mr {Boely?} here but him my canoe to crop. Raining Thunder and Lightening Hoeing some 9th Sunday Windy rain 10th Mr {Preby?} here mowing went to Bakery Bought {illegible} worth of flour + plug of Tobacco got the {Balanee?} of what was coming from a T. {BaReran?} Jane Grants account got a Paper from Charlie 11th Went to Dundee raining stopt at Dan Summer's took Dinner Bought of Baker Ropes - 16 Tobacco - 192 shools of thread Bought of Norman 2 Bunches of matches.</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island August 12th 1868</p>
<p>Mowing Raking the wheat put in 14 co{?} very Windy Lashey took his Bed here he went to Fish at cornwall 15th Mowing choke {?} and Hazelnuts good Raining 16th William Rose Charlie and Willie Roy here gave{?} Charlie 2 Rings for scythes took over the ya{?} 11 skams{?} 17th mowing in the upper field went to Williamstown got a faw{?} up from the scow 18th Williamstown the Lacrosse in martintown Williiam Boys Beat them 19th Killed a sheep a James Hugh and I 20th came home 21st I went to J Baker with the Wooll Bought 50 lbs of Flour 10 lbs oatmeal 1/2 Powder 2 lbs shot 1/2 lbs ginger worm pills a treat 10 cents paid Tom Davis he{?} freeing{?} the chairs 22nd The Lacross play in Lancaster not decided I put in 24 cocks of hay 23rd Sunday. Mr M Gilles Donald M Dohab{?} and John James here William M Lead Andrew J Baker J Grant V{?} Emmanu{?} here Mr Nosseau and Paushaius B here. 24th Mowing in the upper field 25th went to the head of the Island. Mowing Mr Adolphus Rosseau here got the timber paid me took Dinner 26th putting in and gathering 36 cocks 26th Let Mr Man{?} go made 18 cocks mowing 27th gathering 28th stormy{?} 29th 3 ducks Les and Mrs Morris and Laflesh{?} here Sunday 30th went to a J Bakers Bought 3 lbs Tea 1/2 lb starch veal casteroll - 71/2 1 Quart whiskey wi{?} 2-5-/3 Laflesh Bought 2 Quarts they went off 31st cornwall stopt at George Reushaut all night George a Bee cutting hay 2nd Got on Board the L Renaud 1/3 fare to cornall sold the wooll 331/3 35 lb got 24c stopt at Angus Cameron all night</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island 2nd of Sept 1868</p>
<p>Bought of Kewen where Duncan Munroes is 2 yds of cotton 41/2 11 yds of ticking{?} 6/9 flanel 1/10 1/2 yds of cloth 11/3 1/2lb Tea 1/3 calico 2/- Liquor 5/ flour 15 lb 4 Dollars 3rd came Kewen{?} the British america fare 1/3 Got over with George Kenshaws from summertown Lent Kenneth McDonell 2/6 at Summer treat 20 cents great{?} at Bakers 10 cents 1 for matches took Dinner at Thomas Munroe Races{?} in and forgot to leave the Flour 4th came home 5th Mowing 6th Sunday John Angus lent him Book North American Indians gave him a song Book went to Renehaus got the Flour 7th Raining 8th Went to Lancaster Bought of Mr Harper Boots 33/4 salt 2/ 1/2{?} gallon oil 1/- paid treats 2/6 pipe 1/2 Tobacco /2 got a 1/2 lb Tea for Livena from Pat 1/10 1/2 soda /6 paid Pat 5/ I owed him Box of caps /71/2 lb shot -/6 9th Mowing 10th put in a Load of hay 5 cocks old Mr Morris Birth Day 11th put in 25 cocks the Barn Door came Down 7 cocks on the stable Loaft of this 12th put in 12 cocks 8 cocks on the Stable Loft fixing up the Barn Door a Job Raining Sunday 13th Windy went ot hte head of the Island the osprey went up 14th Livenia and Hugh Ann went to Dundee Brought 7 Dozen eggs Bought Batting Matches Pins Book 2 tds shirting{?} sweetys stopt at Lauree all night 15th came home Went to Hamilton plance Henry put them across to our Island cut some Marsh hay Before the Door 16th mowing 17th went for the canoe to Hamiltons Island caught the sheep 18th comenced to mow in the Buck marsh Places{?} in Lancaster 19th Dan Summers here gathered 55 cocks in Back Marsh 6 in front marsh</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island Sept 20th 1868</p>
<p>Sunday 20th Raining I put up the stone 21st St Mathew Day mowed some in Back marsh Dan Summers came for Lauree gave them potatoes squash pumpkins 22 put in 40 cocks of Marsh Hay Dan Summers went to Lancaster stopt here all night the Baley Randolph very sick the cattle all on the inside now 23rd took in 2 Bushels of potatoes Raining {circled} 22nd 1st Day of Fall 24th caught Thomas Munroes sheep took it and the sheep Pelt over stopt and Renshaws Island to help them Drawing cocks got some apples from Hamilton Andrews{?} on a Barge Captain Dan Mc Dougall and J Butchered the sheep at Thomas took supper there Bought of Mr Baker 20 worm Lozenges 1/ 1 plug of Tobacco /2 a Raffle at David Summers of a heifer Lashey came here to stop 23td crossed with Lashey for the canoe a great fire and smoke somewhere {above} a fire at Jim Buchannans about Jim Buchannans place Raining East Wind 26th Lashey to cornwall Mowing in the front marsh went to hte Little Island southside shot a Duck took in about 10 Bushels of potatoes the Baby and Hugh Ann very sick a Raft going Down 27th Gordon Mary Summers and Lauree to Ross Island & Charles for a 1/2 Dozen of Herrings from them gave them a kettle of potatoes 28th Mowing in the front marsh mad the new sick and but the fathers{?} in it 29th St Michalmas Day shot 3 Ducks 30th made of cocks in front marsh 38 in the Back marsh 28 Mrs J Hopkins a Boy on the 27th</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island Oct the 1 1868</p>
<p>Went to Dundee took Mrs Hopkins Book home stopt night at Dan Summers 2nd Came home seen a Mink before mantles{?} on the opposite side of the River 3rd loan the Ma{?} stack put 45 cocks in it to Day 4th Wild geese came set traps 5th mowing in the Marsh Began the Potatoes 6th Lifting the potatoes Thunder 7th Lost my knife 8th made some cock of hay high wind 9th Lashey to Lancaster 10th Hugh Amm Birth Day James Grant took away the Big Horse Ronald and Thomas Munroe along with him had a stimulation wiwth them at the head of the Island 11th John Angus came very high wind Lashey could not cross Have him a letter to put on the Fort Covington PO for John 12 John Angus crossed I thrashed a floor of Wheat setting traps for Muskrats 14th Mr Lynch came the Boat and other sundry articles {?} Went to Bakers Bought 1 gallon whiskey 1/2 {?} Tobacco pipes matches 15th Mr Lynch and I to Regis stopt at Ed Plumbador{?} hotel Bought Butter 1 knife a hooker came home 16th 17th 18th {?} for Canadian or Blue clay 19th Killed a weath{?} went to kill Kit Island Hunters came to the head{?} Island 20th went to Bakery Mr Lynch stopt on Hamiltons Island Bought 1 Quart Whiskey Tobacco snowed to night 21st crossed with Mr Lynch to Renshaws wharf he got on salsberry I stopt all night at Renshaws the storm 22nd came home snowing East took in about 2 pails of Water 23rd {?} for Rose she was engaged seen Henry at {?} hom to take his mother over Bought {rest of page blacked out}</p>
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<p>== 1868 Mr James Cameron {illegible} == 24th of October</p>
<p>24th {illegible} Hugh's Birth Day Mrs Bosell here Laurie and Dan Summers came</p>
<p>25th My Birth Day I {illegible} with Mrs Bosell gave her a pail of Milk some squashes red pepper heard charlie Rose had a young son to Day Dan Summers went off Laurie sloft {?} Emmanuel and {illegible} here Emmanuel took his shear {?}</p>
<p>26th Cutting Wood</p>
<p>27th Went to Fort Covenston</p>
<p>28th chopping Wood</p>
<p>29th doing a Little or nothing</p>
<p>30th chopping</p>
<p>31st Went to Bakers took {illegible} Quart of Oil Hallow Eve highwind and Rain</p>
<p>1st of Nov all saints Day</p>
<p>2nd Thrashing Dan Summers came</p>
<p>3rd Pete Bosell after the Wheel Barrow and {illegible} Lashey took away his Bed</p>
<p>4th I went to mill {illegible} of Wheat F Daves here Last night and the Mayhews here Tom Brought me some Sarsapilla {"er" written above the "i"} took 4 Nats , calfs Km 1 sheeps Km to Mr Stneeter 2.40 Got {illegible, name?} Boots {second "o" written above the first} mended By {illegible, name?} 50 cents. got {illegible} fixed 10 cents Bought {illegible} 1/2 Ile Tea 1/2 Ile Tolaces hoarhound Candy got 2 newspapers from Lohn Cameron came home</p>
<p>5th chopping Stove Wood</p>
<p>6th Chopping Wood</p>
<p>7th Our Ellens Birth Day</p>
<p>8" 9 10" 11" 12th</p>
<p>13th stars shooting great Walter {?} child died.</p>
<p>14th {illegible} helping Walter to dig the grave {illegible} Kennedy Kenneth stopt at Wake all night Bought of Al Baker oil Matches</p>
<p>15 I came home Walters child Buried to Day</p>
<p>16" Let out the Rams</p>
<p>17th the trees bad with {illegible} Great Destruction on {illegible} and forest trees</p>
<p>18th set fire to the Front Marsh</p>
<p>19th Killed the Bull Lashey took away his traps {illegible} Bosell agnound above the Light House {illegible}</p>
<p>21st Went to Bakers</p>
<p>22</p>
<p><br />== 1868 Mr James Cameron {illegible} == Nov 27</p>
<p>{illegible} Grant took away the younge Horse Peter and Thomas Mimroe with him I started for Williamstown Brought a hide to A Me Lennan got the Money forth Left my Boat with him {illegible} I would come from Williamstown gave Mr Harper {illegible} Walked up to Williamstown</p>
<p>28th in Williander</p>
<p>29th in Williamstown</p>
<p>30th I started for home from Williander Bought of Ellen Tea Tobacco. Paten Paul Castor oils sweetys Bottle of Mollases {illegible} Bought of Mr Harper 8 yds Calies {illegible} a yd Linning Thread 3 Treats 3 Quarts of GO Bought of Mr Nicholson 3 Loaves Bread {illegible} This is St Andrews The Festival of the {illegible} home North Wind Left or Forgot my Bag The calf Died got hurted on the slippery ice The America went up Johnstons Lights up yet no Light in Mr Hills on the 1st of December</p>
<p>1st of December skinned the calf no boats {illegible}</p>
<p>2n. Thrashing Cutting Wood</p>
<p>3 Cutting Wood</p>
<p>4th Taking home a Canoe of Wood I Croped stopt all night Thomas Munroes Rob Jack and Bill Mc{illegible, name} argument at David got a Letter from Charlie I came home got {illegible, "Rey," "Pay"?} from Al Baker for James Grant {illegible} paid A L Baker for Whiskey is got on the 22nd of October Brought Mr Bree {?} {illegible} Pipe Treat paid Treats at Davids paid</p>
<p>6th Sunday Dan Summers here for the Ram for James Hopkins got it gave him some meat</p>
<p>7th Storm East Wind and snow Broke on the stack</p>
<p>8th Cut a Waterhole for the first hard West Wind</p>
<p>9th Thrased {illegible} Made out to the Bushes very {illegible}</p>
<p>10th {illegible} not hung to Day chopped {illegible, the page goes black, photocopy issues}</p>
<p>{...} cold West Wind {...}</p>
<p>13 {...}</p>
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<p>Mr James Cameron Island December 15 1868</p>
<p>Went to Fort Covington Left my canoe at Hopkins no Letter stopt at Less all night Bought Tobacco {?} meat A Lyne crossed the River from Mr Smarts Left Charles Letter with Mr Streeter a treat at Big hall 3 coppers of crackers at Drews{?} 6th Came home got Loan of a Book from Mrs Hopkins the Knight of St Johns I got Back my shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 17th Thrashed 40 lb wheat 18th Thrashing 19th Tanning{?} He took across to Christes 20th Stormy East Wind 21st went to try the ice its Bad turned Back got a Rat 22nd the Ice Broke up 23rd fine Day commenced to storm 24th Ice took a very cold cold 25 Christmas Day I crossed got Christmas at John Hamiltons and also at Walter Bakery took Dinner there 26th I crossed got a Ride up and Down from John Hamilton Bought of A J B{?} 50 lb of Flour on credit 1/4 Tea Tobacco 1 plug got the Loan of Hamiltons hand sleigh to take home the Flour 27th Sunday Stormy Day 28th Norman M Donald died took home the hand sleigh Brought G Renshaw 16 lb Beef {above} 28 Horses croped George in Lancaster stopt with George all night papering the Post office with AJ Baker 29th came home our Angus Birth Day 30th put the stack in the Barn 31st a Fine Day chopping Last Day of the Year 1st of January 1869 New Years Day stormy East Wind 2 chopping 3rd Allens Birth Day 4th Drew the Boat up from the River cut a waterhole went to the Bush cut a white ash Tree 5th cutting 6th Put the Boat up on the Board on the Barn 7th Went to Williamstown Brought cherries sage {?} away a treat from Tom Summers Left my cain {blacked out} a Ride out from Donald fell {?}</p>
<p>Mr James Cameron Island 8th January 186 9</p>
<p>8th Hugh Ann Birth Day 1866 in Williamston got some worm Lozenges from James Burthons 9th in Williamston James Ferguson Bushes sale Raining 10th came home got a Ride from John Dungvales{?} son to the front a great Bazzar in Williamston all this week got 2/6 from Dun for Gordon sweetys Dan went to Montreal Last night John Angus got the Bag from Pat I left at Mr Harpers 11th chopping some in the Bush 12th writing{?} stormy some 13th chopper ash in the Bush about a Load 14th croped {?} Part of free put a Letter in for Charlie postage /5 got a paper Lent it to William McLead got a Letter from A Summers from Chicago Bought of A L Baker 1/4 Tea 1 plug of Tobacco 2 papers of Matches 1/5 great croping the Road Bushed yesterday ice not very thick about 5 inches promised Semo{?} some hay 15th putting the marsh hay to the west side of the Barn Began to cut the fine hay on the East side filled 3 1/2 Bags with ashes Gordon and Tom the Pitt Paint cutting a Load of wood a very fine Day took home a cedar Broom 16th Horses got in at Jacobs Island 17th Sunday cold hard frost tonight 18th very frosty East Wind Semo{?} came Drew a Load of Wood Went to Mill 3 bushels of Wheat 5 1/2 of ashes 1 Rat 16 abfshin{?} Bought of Darrel Baker 1/2 lb Tea 1/3 1/4 lb Tea -/5 spool thread -/33 hauls of Black Shears{?} -/6 cash 36 cents a treat 5 cent 120 cents from Mr Sheeter{?} 20 cents to Grange for fixing teapot 1/2 lb crackers from George Drew {?} 2 cents of hoarhound candy at Mr Congdons{?} got 4 almanacks a paper from John Semo traded his horse Bought of A J Baker treat -/6 Bottle 1/3 /1 of sweetys went to see Mrs Munroe gave Semo some hay 15th a Fine Day Making hay for the soap weighing the flour 120 lbs 20th Finished the soap making a handle for the 3 prong fork stormy {blacked out}</p>
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<p>1869 {written in upper right corner}</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible} December 15</span></h2>
<p>Went to Fort Covington left my Canoe at Hopkins no letter stopt at {Less?} all night Bought Tobbaco {illegible} treat A Lynoe croped the Rever from Mr Smarts left Charlies letter with Mr {Strellter?} a {illegible} at Big hall 3 {coppers?} of crackers at {Drees?}</p>
<p>16th Came home got loam of a book from {name?} the Knight of St Johns I got back my {illegible} and {Disusters?} get sea</p>
<p>17th Thrashed 46 lb Wheat</p>
<p>18th Thrashing</p>
<p>19th Tamming Ice took a crop to Christees</p>
<p>20th Stormy East wind</p>
<p>21st Went to try the ice its bad turned back got a Rat</p>
<p>22nd The Ice broke up</p>
<p>23nd Fine Day Commenced to Storm</p>
<p>24th Ice took a very cold cold</p>
<p>25 Christmas Day I croped lot Christmas at John Hamiltons and also at Walter Bakery took Dinner there</p>
<p>26th I croped got a {Reele?} up and down from John Hamiltons bought of Al Baker 50 lb of Flour on credit {1/4?} Tea Tobacco 1 plug got the loan of Hamiltons hand sleigh to take home the Flour</p>
<p>27 Sunday Stormy Day</p>
<p>28th Norman M Donald died. took home the hand sleigh {"28 horses croped" written above text} brought of Renshow 16th Beef George m Lancaster stoped with George all night papering the Post office with Al Baker</p>
<p>29th Came home Our Augusts Birth Day</p>
<p>30th put the stack in the barn</p>
<p>31st a Fine Day Chopping Last Day of the year</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline">1st of January 1869 news years Day stormy East wind</span></h2>
<p>2 chopping</p>
<p>3rd Allens Birth Day</p>
<p>4th Drew the boat up from the River cut a waterhole went to the bush cut a white ash tree</p>
<p>5th cutting</p>
<p>6th Put the Boat up on the {illegible} the {base?}</p>
<p>7th Went to Williamston brought cherees sage {illegible} a treat from Tom Summers left my cain {illegible due to wear on page} out from Donald fells {rest of page illegible}</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible} 8th January 1869</span></h2>
<p>8th Hugh Anns Birth Day 1866 III Williamston got some {worm or worn?} losenges from James Burton</p>
<p>9th in Williamston James Ferguson Bushs Sale raining</p>
<p>10th came home got a ride from John {Dingwalls} son to to the front a great {bazzar?} in Williamston all this week got {2/6?} from Dan for Gordon Sweetys Dan went to Montreal last night John Angus got the bag from Pat i left at Ms Harpers</p>
<p>11th Chopping some in the Bush</p>
<p>12th writing stormy some</p>
<p>13th Chop for Ash in the Bush about a load</p>
<p>14th croped {to the?} Post office put a letter in for Charlie postage {15?} got a paper lent it to William M Lead got a letter from A Summers from Chicago bought Al Baker 1/4 tea 1 plug of Tobbaco 2 papers of Matches 1/9 Great croping the road bushed yesterday ice not very thick about 5 incehs promised {name?} some hay</p>
<p>15th putting the Marsh hay to the west side of the barn began to cut the fine hay on the east side filled 3 1/2 bags with ashes Gordon and I on the Rett {pant?} cutting a load of wood a very fine day took home a cedar broom</p>
<p>16th Horses got in at {island name?} Island</p>
<p>17th Sunday cold hard frost tonight</p>
<p>18th very frosty east wind {name?} came drew a load of wood went to {illegible} 3 bushes of wheat 5 1/2 of ashes {1 rat?} 16 off {shin?} bought of {smudged, illegible} Baker 1/2 lb tea 1/3 1/4 lb tea -19 spool thread {-/3} 3 {illegible} of black thread {-/6} cash 36 cents a treat 5 cent 120 cents from Mr Sheeter 20 cents to grande for fiscing teapot 1/2 lb crackers from George Drew {illegible} 2 cents of {illegible} candy at Mr {Congdors?} got 4 almanacks a paper from John {name?} traded his horse bought of Al Baker treat {-/6?} bottle 1/3 of sweetys went to see Mrs Munroe gave {name?} some hay</p>
<p>19th a fine day making hey for the {soap?} weighing the flour {number?} 2 lbs 20th finished {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {illegible} January 22 1869</span></h2>
<p>Bushing the road to Francis Island very cold and frosty {name?} come for hay took a load of wood a very very cold frosty night tonight cutting a load of firewoof on the {Patt Point?} water froze in the house tonight</p>
<p>23 very stormy day West wind and snow blowing and drifting</p>
<p>Sunday 24th Charles {last name?} Birth Day cold day</p>
<p>25th chopping stove wood cold day</p>
<p>26th Went to {Summertown?} brought A L Bakers bottle paid Thomas Summers 1/3 for 4 glasses I had on the 8th of January paid Al Baker for 50 lbs of flour I got on the 26th of Dec bought of Al Baker 1 lb soda {-/6?} 2 plugs of Tob {-/4?} got a letter from John sent to him went over with George {Biershaw?} got the {illegible} got box of matches from him got 2 papers from Dan</p>
<p>27th An {last name?} choping I load in the bush</p>
<p>28th in the bush tried the mare to draw chopping stove wood a fine day a great deal of {hay?} coming acrop the ice seen a fire or a light before daylight below Lancaster</p>
<p>29th a soft day chopping stove wood</p>
<p>30th Raining hailing showering</p>
<p>31st Sunday the marsh hay done in the barn snowing {illegible} papers and a {illegible}</p>
<p>1st of Febry a fine day cold some feeding food hay to the cattle made ready to go home with the mare just some hay on the west side of the barn from the East side Thomas {last name?} wife died Sunday night on the last day of January</p>
<p>2nd Peter Baker and Isacc Blondeau came gave me word to attend the funeral to day I croped to the funeral stopt with Thomas all night heard {Colbourn Grants?} dirty doings with Cate Summers Donald McNichols daughter {name?} to day</p>
<p>3rd A very stormy day {illegible} East wind and snow</p>
<p>4th Stormy {illegible due to page wear}</p>
<p>5th cleaning away {illegible due to page wear}</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron {Island?} Febry 6th 1869</span></h2>
<p>Saturday cold some</p>
<p>Sunday 7th a fine day drove Sunday water {rising?}</p>
<p>8th Gordons Birth Day a ball to night at Summers's cut down the winter tree the butternut back of the house</p>
<p>9th I croped the snow deep on the ice a fine day bought of A L Baker 1 quart of oil {illegible} 1/2 the tea 1/9 {pins?} -/3 {illegible} tarter 1/4 lb 1/2 lb Tobacco -/1 postage on Newspaper to Charlie -/1 paid all this a great at Summers's paid this seen Mr {name?} the seesor and license {illegible} at Summers heard Coalbourn front was taken and sent to {elail?} offered 3000 dollars to settle about 80 couple at the Ball</p>
<p>10th Ash Wednesday 1st day of Lent went to the {Patt Point?} Gordon and I took home a broom made a door for the sheep place East wind kind of soft seen 2 ducks flying to the West yesterday Semo here for a load of hay drew out of the stable the old mare Semo {illegible} snow and water on the ice</p>
<p>11th fine day {writiing illegible due to smudge} is the time {whalen?} was to be hung {"hung to day" written above} the trial of Colbourn Grant to day</p>
<p>12th A fine day chopping stove wood</p>
<p>13th raining snowing soft East wind</p>
<p>14 St Sunday Valentines Day stormy East wind snow hail</p>
<p>15th Seen 2 horses passing the door stormy east wind snowing drifting</p>
<p>16th clearing away snow banks very bad with the cold</p>
<p>17th Little Jim Mc Dougall here to see if I had hay to sell told me Whalen was hung on the 11th and that Catherine Summers got the Branch Farm for settling with Colbourn Grant 2200 dollars the value of the farm his father died {illegible} running in abundance started to go to Summerstown and I turned back snowing East wind changed to West water on the ice crust not good</p>
<p>18th Stormy</p>
<p>19th Stormy</p>
<p>20th Stormy</p>
<p>21st Stormy</p>
<p>22nd Washingtons Birth fine stormy</p>
<p>23 Very stormy East wind</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr. James Cameron {Island?} Feby 26th 1869</span></h2>
<p>Stormy out down the {hicory?} before the door</p>
<p>27th Stormy cleared up at night</p>
<p>28 cold very hard frost at night last day of February</p>
<p>1st of March the festival of the Welsh snow deep a fine day came in like a lamb Jim and Dan McDougall came to break a track for the loan their hay told me Robert {Jack?} took his sister down to be buried here on the front</p>
<p>2nd came for the hay took a Ton in 2 loads brought me 62 lbs of flour 4 bushes of potatoes the balance in cash lent him the trace chain to leave {illegible} Mr Spinks for me no croping the Summers's Road 1 cutter croped to day had a hard time of it as they seem to go very slow {"Mr James Ding wall very poorly perhaps dead at this date" written above text}</p>
<p>3rd A good many croped Summers load to day a very fine day went for a broom to the {illegible} very unwell in the morning opened the {illegible} fishers the Bosells fishing below Frashers</p>
<p>4th Blowing</p>
<p>5th Cut down the Basswood at the milk house stormy to day</p>
<p>6th Fine turned cold {"{name?} Bosell came to see about the sugar bush" written above text}</p>
<p>7th Cold drifting</p>
<p>8th a great many teams croping for hay Mc Gillwrays men</p>
<p>9th croped to Summerstown bad going on my road bought of A L Baker 1 quart of oil 1/2 lb tea 1/2 lb Tobacco 4 yds calico 1 spool of thread got a letter from John 3 dollars got 2 papers from charlie sent charlie 3 papers sent a letter to John at treat {illegible} in to see A Summerss wife about andrew letter</p>
<p>9th {"10th stormy {slopy?}" written above text} cut down the Elm at the North East end of the old house grinding the acres</p>
<p>12th On this day of the Month {illegible} first came to the Island {Antioine?} Bosell and his wifes brother came to make troughfs cleaning away snow from the milk house and the water holes and the Barn and stables not very well with a pain in my side</p>
<p>13th Stormy Semo {illegible} to go to Lancaster with him turned back {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island March {"14th 1869" written in upper right corner}</span></h2>
<p>Sunday Preaching on the Front seen crows for the first time this Winter East wind, changed to West then to the East and snowing {text smudged and illegible} the 3 boys for hay the wind very high snow balls made on the snow a sure sign of war</p>
<p>15th Went over to Semos to go to Lancaster Henery and I walked down Semos horse not able to keep the road got the Pot from mr Harpers bought 100 of flour 15 / 13 lb Pork at 15 cents {illegible} 95 quarts mollases 1/- treat 1/3 starch -/3 cracker -/3 all paid got a 1/3 from Pot Semos horse got as far as M Dingwalls and then I put the Pot and flour on Jim Y Camerons V Peter Buchannans sleighs took them to archy McDonalds gate antioine took the Pot and Flour from the gate I and Henery carried the Pork and Mallasses not very well the {illegible} playing with Bruce</p>
<p>16th {Lashey?} here gave him an order for George Bosel to get the canoe took his best knife {swords?} gave him a plugg Tobacco 1 bunch of matches took Dinner Antwine came with the flour and the Pot gave him 100 sticks for {spoils?} and the loan of a bag to carry the splits of spoils and the loan of a bag to carry the splits of spoils</p>
<p>17th St Patricks Day in the Morning the Festival of the Irish Henery out before the door fishing {illegible} Bill McHolson here to see if he could buy hay cheap got none Antwine chopping for Walter Baker</p>
<p>18th chopping</p>
<p>19th cut down the Basswood</p>
<p>20th 1st day of spring Frank Laplants child died I croped to the store got some change I left in the Office from A L Baker lent fell 40 cents bought 1/2 lbs tea ward at the store stopt at the wake all night 21st Came home John Angus {illegible} a pair of boots 22nd {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island March</span></h2>
<p>{"23rd 1869" written in upper right corner}</p>
<p>Got a Ride from {name?} {"Ellen a young Daughter" written above text} to Summerstown gave my note to D Baker got my boots mended by Davison 10 cents bought 5 cents worth of crackers brought a letter over to the P.O {post office?} for D Baker a treat at Summer'ss 10 cents got a letter from John with 2 in it bought of A L Baker 1 1/2 {illegible} of Herrings {illegible} 2 lb soap -/8 {illegible} -/6 got the loan of 1/3 from A L Baker 1/2 lb tea I bought Saturday got the loan of a Basket from J Summers sent a letter to John {last name?} and Paper -/4 got a ride down from Archy McDonald to Francis {plane?} Semos got hy here to day Henerys boys got {heavy?} for axe halves to make good croping to Salmon on River thebest this Winter heard {name?} Hopkins died took dinner at Hopkins the boys working gathering wood for to be ready for sugar making</p>
<p>24th {Sam?} McDougall drew Archy Mcdonalds hay cheated me out of 4 dollars</p>
<p>25th {illegible} of the {illegible} I croped to A L Bakers got the 10 dollars that Archy left bought {117?} lb of flour 4 bushel of salt 1 lb tea 10 yds of {Winery?} 5 yds of cotton and lining thread 1/2 lb powder 2 lb shot treat 5 cash table cloth 1 yds for towels salt seen Mr {name?} Dupond wanted to buy 1/2 ton to come tomorrow and take down my flour and salt and 2 bushels of potatoes took home Tom Summers basket got a ride down from {illegible} Nicholson John Angus came at night</p>
<p>26 Good Friday {name?} came for the hay gave him 1/2 ton 2 {baskets?} of potatoes 3/5 cash 5 3/4 dollars John Angus and I took Boss to Willy {its?} raining heard William Lovelletes girl buried yesterday</p>
<p>27th Bought of Burton 1/2 lb tea 1/3 sugar -/5 soda -/4 2 lb barley -/8 tobacco 1/ {illegible} 7 1/2 losenges -/6 got a ride home from Walter Baker took dinner at Walters treated bought A L Baker treat and {illegible} 16 cents got a ride from little {name?} McDougall spoke {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 1st 1869</span></h2>
<p>All Fools day 1st crust this winter Gordon and {page smudged, text illegible} the bush grab birds came seen cranes tracks on the {page smudged, text illegible} George Renshaw here Antwine took over the oil and croped Summerss road trimmed some of the apple tree drew some wood with hand sleigh</p>
<p>2nd Drew some wood from the bush Semo got 2 loads of hay to day Antwine gathering sap and tapping some</p>
<p>3rd Stormy snowing Henerys boy got the 2 {illegible} to make a canoe</p>
<p>4th Sunday Antwine {name?} and George {last name?} here Antwine boy the Fits made syrup 2 1/2 gallons a piece got the bag in the sugar bush</p>
<p>5th Made sugar at the {illegible} about 8 lb a feast for the children Henery came to get the bush Antwine got tired of it</p>
<p>6th Went to the P.O {post office} got a letter {illegible} it at T Monroes croping the Summerss Road yet Henery made 3 cakes 2 cakes with 15 lb 1 cake with 7 lb and bought of A L Baker 4 lb pork 4 dozen of {illegible} 1 Haddock 1/4 lb ginger 4 pipes treat {page folded, text illegible}</p>
<p>7th Writing a letter to John Henery {illegible} his axe gave him {my?} handsaw a present</p>
<p>8th Henery {illegible} in the {illegible} 33 lb got 1/2 bought we {page folded, text illegible} -/5 1 spool of thread 2 lb of oatmeal -/6 2 combs 1 fine {page folded, text illegible} Walter Baker croped 2 times once for hay and {illegible} 2 passengers woods 1 of them snowing thawing the weather dead</p>
<p>9th Skinned the weather</p>
<p>10th Croped to Summerstown {illegible} good bought of A L Baker 1 pair of boots 2 50 cents {illegible} -/3 oatmeal 10 lb 4 1/2 cents 45 cents 1 slate pencil -/1 1/2 James Grant got his hand cut with the sawing machine very bad came home Henery Bovling in the bush made about 4 lbs took 2 big cakes 9 lb coming to me yet the small cake are for the children tapt 2 butternut trees for sap {illegible} Semo for hay with 2 sleighs seen 2 men up at the airhole I think it is Jim Hopkins very unwell to day {pewits?} or Phebe's came a fine day took {illegible due to wear}</p>
<p>12th the ice opening at McLeans up the front good {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 13th 1869</span></h2>
<p>Opened at Francis Island 2 boys croped to the {illegible} Bush {Jessima?} and Carpenter but Henery sent them back quick, as the ice is bad sugared 24 lb to day one of {illegible} sheep a lamb hunters shooting at the airhole taking my small canoe from under the snow a man croped Summers's Road croping with teams the Lancaster Road</p>
<p>14th sugared 24 lb 14th Took the Canoe to the head of the island Henery made 24 troughfs trying for {Ells?} got 3,,,</p>
<p>15th Trying for {Ells?} got 11 to day sugared 30 lbs Henery took 12 lb home to day Henery and Semos boy croped Edward stopt</p>
<p>16th Sugared 36 lb {illegible} and all got 2 cakes of 12 lb each a mistake thats 3 cakes of 12 lb he got</p>
<p>17th No one in the Bush</p>
<p>18th Our Duncans Birth Day boiling 16 pails in mollasses 4 of them ice {Jamming?} got the 2 {illegible}</p>
<p>9th Raining Freezing seen a canoe at the head of Alexis Island East Wind our {illegible} a Lamb 2 of Munroes sheep yesterday dead lambs</p>
<p>29th Going around the Island</p>
<p>21st Watching the Water Logs</p>
<p>22 Water {illegible} coming in the cellar</p>
<p>23rd St Georges Day fired a good manu {Vollies?} gave Henerys Wife 4 lb of Sugar for the use of Archy Mc {page folded, text illegible} Pat gave a piece of pork {page folded, text illegible} wife boiling mollasses {page folded, text illegible} 1 more of the sheep Lamb dead</p>
<p>24th Went to the bush sap running well Thomas Munroe and Pete Baker here to give me word that Granny was not expected to live croped with them wrote a letter to John A Treat at David's Paid for the postage of the letter and the papers I sent to Charlie got a globe from William Ms Lead {illegible} Granny departed about 10 o Clock aged 91 on the 3rd of August Went to Williamston</p>
<p>25th in Williamstown</p>
<p>26th Paid William Gray the Bellman 5/- for tolling the ball took Grannys remains to the front a treat at Davids a treat at store bought Whiskey bottle to be returned came to Henerys got a canoe {illegible} a letter from John {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island April 28th 1869</span></h2>
<p>Making soap</p>
<p>29th making neats foot oil</p>
<p>30th Mr George Renshaw here took home his harnefs Painted my boat and oars the osprey went down</p>
<p>1st of May I croped over to {name?} bought 3 yesterday calico 1/3 1/2 lb tea 1/10 1/2 2 yds of cotton 1/{illegible} treat -/6 spoke to T Munroe to take over the parcel Sunday</p>
<p>2nd Raining</p>
<p>3 Mr William Rose departed some snow about 10 inches on the mountains</p>
<p>4th Throwing stones in the old cellar</p>
<p>5th Mr {name?} here {fornoon?} gave me 5/- Jam to givee him 1/3 back went to Kenneth William Rose buried got 2 letters from John 1 from F {name?} with a dollar in it 1 at Summerstown got the 1 parcel settled with Thomas Munroe all clear a treat 5 cents a great many boats went down to day The L Renard made her first trip up a propeller a ground the america {"or Calvin" written above text} Taking her off set 5 traps broke my {G G L?} spear</p>
<p>6th at Tom Kennedys getting a spear made for {illegible} gave Tom {illegible} for pay</p>
<p>7th {page folded, text illegible} got 27 2 ducks 22 duck eggs {illegible} a knife on the Kit {page folded, text illegible}</p>
<p>9th Sunday went around to the Island went to the {illegible} side Gordon rowed with 1 oar home</p>
<p>10th Mr {name?} gave me a dolalr I paid him his 1/3 back all clear now Planted Potatoes in the back garden Emmanuel here I croped sold my rats at 20 cents 4 {writing smudged} cash Bought of P Baker 2 bowls -/10 2 papers of seeds 1 melon 1 cucumber -10 cents 1 yds of tape 1 1/2 yds of cotton hat -10 cents treats George Renshaw sent Raisins and P Baker to the children</p>
<p>11th George Renshaw came down and we went to Lancaster with Mr Harpers Pot 1 cake of sugar 8 lbs for the sise of the Pot high West Wind stopt a day in Lancaster bought of Mr Harper {sunday?} {illegible} Went to the Depot took dinner at Angus Tobins 1/3 bought of Mr {name?} 2 quarts of Top {illegible} 1/6 1/4 of tea -/9 here after dark came home George landed me on the {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Island May 13th 1869</span></h2>
<p>East Wind Mr Dunn here</p>
<p>14th The wind slacked some Mr Dunn got off gave the children each 5 cents the ottawa {aground?} about 10 o clock tonight at the Lower end ofnthe Island Dug the garden went to fish {illegible} Gordon and I got 10 went over to the Ottawa they were here for matches gave them 3 bunches came again for hooks and baits the Highlander came withim a 100 yards and backed out Mr Rosseaus Steamer came up from Lancaster with the wheel in the stern the first I ever seen that way</p>
<p>16th What Sunyday the B {illegible} working at the Ottawa got her off Mr Rousseau steamer went up to day a raft came down anchored before the door sheep came home salted them East Wind and rain</p>
<p>17th Jim {Pimcels?} daughter drowned Mr {name?} pond here high wind Gordon and I around the Island</p>
<p>18th croped to Summerstown at teh Coroners in quest by Mr Duncan Mr {name?} and Dr Rols from New Lancaster I was ordered to get up a {jury?} of 12 Robert Jack Thomas Kennedy Jace {name?} James Grant John J Summers {page folded, text illegible} John James McDonell {page folded} Ronald Angus McDonell P Grant {page folded} Island John Carey bought of A L Baker 50 lb flour 7/6 1/2 lb tea quart oil -/9 1 plug Tobacco {Sweetys?} -/1 to Jack Kennedy got the tongs at Toms Went to Renshaws Island for coals</p>
<p>19th Planted potatoes Mr {name?} here for hay</p>
<p>20th Planted some potatoes {illegible} bad with the tooth ache cut George Renshaw potatoes {illegible} took home some pine caight the first rench yesterday took the {Bon?} out of the river</p>
<p>21st Fishing rench</p>
<p>22nd Fishing</p>
<p>23rd Tim Hopkins here I came with the {illegible}</p>
<p>24th {name?} Birth Day went to Summerstown bought {illegible due to wear} Tobacco got 2 parkers from John {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline">Mr James Cameron Island 28th May</span></h2>
<p>Fishing Perch</p>
<p>29th Sheared the 2 Rams</p>
<p>30th Henery and his wife here Went to the Kit Kit Island all of Gordon Mary Hugh Ann {Randolph?} Livinia Rowena and Livinia and myself found 3 {staves?}</p>
<p>31st Shearing the sheep marked {Munroes?} Lambs 1 of the sheep could not catch</p>
<p>1st of June Glorious 1st of June set fire to brush heaps</p>
<p>2nd sheared 1 sheep weighing the wool 20 lb dirt and all for Thomas and the same for myself</p>
<p>3rd Went to Summerstown brought George Renshaw his {illegible} oars Mr McLead catching his sheep. Bought A L Baker 50 lb flour 1 lb tea 1/2 lb Tobacco matches {illegible} for Gordon treat borrowed a 1/4 from Pete paid this Kenneth paid me 2/{illegible}</p>
<p>4th Old George {3rd?} Birth Day I croped with the calve Thomas and I killed it got the rig taken out of my boots {name?} Hopkins came to {illegible} him and {illegible} and old Rankin Fishing at night got 3 {illegible} gave me a sturgeon {illegible} Camerons wife died this evening</p>
<p>5th {illegible} went home to night to {page folded, text illegible}</p>
<p>7th {name?} came to plough James Grant {page folded} hay 12 dollars a ton got a bushel of wheat 1/6 10 1/2 dollars cash George Renshaw Willie Roy Lewis Blondeau along with him planting potatoes and squashes {name?} and I croped paid A L Baker for wheat I got on the 3rd {text smudged, illegible} 2 - 40 cents bought 1 bushel of barley 5/- soda 1/2 -/4 treat -/4 John Hamilton down with us got 5/- from Thomas Munroe</p>
<p>8th Sowed 1 bushel of wheat and about 3 pecks of barley planted 60 hills of potatoes Jim came and took the horses</p>
<p>9th Our Marys Birth Day</p>
<p>10th Planted potatoes at the {illegible} part of the old house</p>
<p>11th Taking up stones {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">James Cameron Island June 16th {"1869" written in upper right corner}</span></h2>
<p>{illegible} the fence on the Pitt Pont</p>
<p>17th at the fence the {illegible} Memorable Battle of Waterloo bought 2 {Maskin onge?} 1 28 at the lower end of {illegible} Island the other 32 lb at the south west end of Rop's or snake Island</p>
<p>19th Went to summerstown sold 1 lunge to l Cameron 5/- got 2/6 from T Munroe got 5/- from {LW Dupond?} bought of A L Baker 1/2 {illegible}. Paper {illegible} yds of Calico Hooks of {rye?} got a lot of papers from Dan and Charlie Christy Munroe Went to Corn wall on the {illegible}</p>
<p>20th Sunday</p>
<p>21st Gordon Mary and I to the Lighthouse troubling took out dinner on the Lighthouse John Cameron John McMillan {illegible} Martin here put up their tent</p>
<p>22nd Our Dans Birth Day Spencer tut hill smallman Buchanan stopt here Hagle and Parker stpot in the Tent</p>
<p>23rd a Windy day</p>
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<p>John Cameron and I to the Hog Island</p>
<p>26h Trowling they went off to night</p>
<p>27th Sunday Tyler Lincoln and R Briggs came stopt all day on the {Boshure?}</p>
<p>28th They went off</p>
<p>29th Trowling Fishing Renold {caught?} Peke Pickerel chup 2 Rock Bass {illegible} Perch cut grap for the calf a great many trowling on the River Weeding the garden on 23 Went to Lancaster brought {illegible} 2/- 1/2 lbs Tea lamp 2/6 Tobacco {illegible} lb of flour loaf bread bought of George Semos Musket 41 cents {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<p>2nd Fixing a window in the cost {illegible} Hamilton hone with the boat</p>
<p>3rd Last day of the {time?} in Lancaster Gordon and I to Christies fishing {page folded} warm day</p>
<p>4th Sunday American {illegible} {page folded} Johns Birth Day Went to Semos bought of A L Baker 1/4 of Tea 1 1/2 of Ribbon 2 plugs Tobacco 2 pipes got papers from John and {Dan?} and Charlie Johns {Hughinas?} Death in the paper departed on Friday the 25th of June</p>
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<p>7th Mary and I to Williamston seen Francis piloting a Raft Mary got very sick {ran?} of sea sick went to Mr Harpers with {illegible} book for Mrs Harper brought some Wild {illegible} to the Faulkner bought of her Harpes bottle of Licquor / 7 1/2 crackers sweetys -/1 a treat -/5 Marys very unwell going up the Black River slept the way up mostly at Helens at night took care of children as her and {name?} was at the Concert</p>
<p>8th in Williamstown raining {illegible} went brought his 2 horses to Pasture brought salt to salt them</p>
<p>9th Came {illegible} Allen {"sacrement in Lancaster" written above text} and stopt in Lancaster bought of Mr Harper 100 lb of flour 13/9 1/4 of Tea -/9 treat -/5 cents got home to the Foot of the Island as the stome commenced all night at home but very unwell myself</p>
<p>10th Raining {name?} and Gordon around the Island took home a canoe load of wood fishing at the Little Island Sunday</p>
<p>11th Allen here very windy very unwell myself all the horses at the head of the {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<p>back of Marsh hay for the straw tick high wind a big fire up the way of David Joe's raining some his barn took fire</p>
<p>3rd Jim Hopkins came to mow {Lashey?} here to night Mag Bosell married on Monday the 2nd to {name?}. Jim and Pars mowing</p>
<p>{4th?} Fred and Charlie came</p>
<p>5th Mowing fishing at night</p>
<p>6th Randolphs Birth Day 2 years old to day cocking and gathering {"made the {illegible}" written above text}</p>
<p>7th cocking and finished all {in?} cocks 174 I went to A L Bakers tonight on credit 1/2 lb tea 1/9 1/4 lb ginger to day the stone -/4 matches -/3 paid bought axe-handle from Lewis Christie -/3 got a paddle from him 1 of the halves. Bought for J Hopkins 1/2 lb Job 1/4 of cash kind box of common {illegible} very unwell seen Semo promised to come Monday Jim Hopkins went home left a scythe with me</p>
<p>Sunday the 8th Caught the sheep Gordon not {well?}</p>
<p>9th Jim came with the Horses high Wind fixed at the North door logs to come in the barn drew my share with the barn 82 and 36 cocks of what I cut myself all on the East side</p>
<p>10th Commenced the stack finished Jim went home left the horses and harness with me {illegible} Barley ripe at home Old Mrs Hopkins poorly took my 3 prung fork to fine</p>
<p>11th Mowing the back garden hazel{illegible} getting good treed the {potatoes} on the 5th fishing got a dozen raining fine black bird getting bad</p>
<p>12th Seen a large fire about dark up at Hopkins</p>
<p>13th Making cocks cutting some in the upper feild got a {rest of page illegible due to wear}</p>
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<p>Jim Hoplins here for the {illegible} gave {illegible} canoe Gordon and I started for to to Semos turned back Mowed some buck of the old garden caught the Ram</p>
<p>17th Went to Semos Semos boy came home from the Bark Bush stopt at Henerys killed the Ram</p>
<p>18th Went with the wool to Henerys 9 1/2 lb bag and all 8 lbs of wool say Gordon got a top at Henerys</p>
<p>19th Mowing</p>
<p>20th Making cocks shooting {illegible}</p>
<p>21st Went with 10 lb {Tallow?} 1 sheep {relt?} to A L Baker got 11 cents for Tallow a lb {illegible} got the Relt paid 2/8 I owed before bought 1/2 lb Tobaco 1 lb soda 1/2 lb tea matches pipe 1/2 lb powder paid this got 60 lbs flour not paid on credit 1-85 went to George Renshaws got the drawing knife put off a load with George seen Henery in the Bush Lashey croped down to Lancaster with a Woman Passenger</p>
<p>Sunday 22nd Went to Little Island {"A L Bakers Wife a son on 22nd" written above text} Gordon Hugh Ann Randolph Semos 2 boys and Henerys boy came went to fish at night</p>
<p>23 Mowing put in some Captain Frasher here fishing Christee here Broke the sleigh</p>
<p>24th the boys went home came back put in some hay Fixed the Runner in the sleigh let Henerys boy go home</p>
<p>25th Mowing {"cut the barley on 25th" written below text}</p>
<p>26th Putting in {Finny?} Semo here for the scythe Johnny went home with him gave him a Waist cut</p>
<p>27th Mowing gathering cut some Marsh hay {illegible} in the Barley some hay not very well</p>
<p>28th put in some Marsh hay gave {Jo?} the Bun to pay me in Work Jo went home Raining gathered a basket of Hazaelnuts drew some Wood split some ash for Cars</p>
<p>29th Jo brought over a Kitten gave him 2 old scythes to cut {illegible} Began to thrash the barley</p>
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<p>Fired brought them to know where they {illegible}</p>
<p>1st of September {Mowing?} in the back Marsh Mr Spencer here for worms</p>
<p>2nd Mowing and making cocks went to {illegible} planet Gordon and I shot 3 ducks seen Mr Kimball and family camping out treated me to a glass of brandy and sugar Runner and {Rintoul?} on Christees Island</p>
<p>3rd D Mc. Masters Birth Day making cocks</p>
<p>4th cutting some in Front Marsh gathered 2 baskets of hazelnuts</p>
<p>5th John Angus Birth Day Gordon and I fishing got a basket of nuts Mag Henery and her Man and Edward here heard A L Bakers wife had a young son last week</p>
<p>6th Moving Red Hugh Mc{Gallis?} Archy Grant son and Frann and Grears Boy here in a boat going to buy a canoe treated me caught some Perch and Chubb</p>
<p>7th Mowing took up the potatoes one and Butternuts getting good Hazelnuts ripe</p>
<p>8th Made some cocks</p>
<p>9th Mowing above the Marsh Fence Tomatoes getting ripe</p>
<p>10th croped to Summerstown bought A L Baker matches -/1 1/2 2 spools of threat -/2 tobacco -/3 {illegible} this bought of Peter 1/2 lb tea not paid</p>
<p>11th Sumers came home last night looks well heard Big Leurs Christee was drowned stopt at George Renshaws all night seen Anees Hugh and Allen Thomas McDonald and {name?} Mc Lennan came to fish took their horses from Rols Island {illegible} Mc Lennan tailor removed from {illegible due to wear} and Lashey to Cornwall to fish {page worn} from church and 2 from {illegible}</p>
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<p>the potato onions in the {box?} seen a wild goose going down he must have stayed as its the eariest I ever seen coming</p>
<p>Sunday 12 a fine day day</p>
<p>13th Went to Semos for {To?} went to Dundee 5 Bushels of Ashes 5p 1 Bushel of Barley 3/5 4 Dz od eggs 2/4 bought calico Lonsey starting threat oil starch needles {illegible} cash got my coat at {Runnanull?}</p>
<p>14th Mowing</p>
<p>15th Mowing and gathering</p>
<p>16th went for Johnny Semo him and I to cornwall 20 lb of Wool 1/6 per lb bought of Madden 2 lovaves of bread -/7 1/2 bought at Macks 100 of flour 15/- Left a basket of Potatoes at George Renshaws</p>
<p>17th Put in from the Back Marsh 25 cocks of hay began to rain</p>
<p>18 cutting the Wheat</p>
<p>19 Sunday Wind high Johny here</p>
<p>20th putting in hay 1 load of Wheat</p>
<p>21st pealing apples</p>
<p>22nd Gordon Johny and I croped to Semos</p>
<p>23rd turning the Wheat Lashey here for Ash</p>
<p>24th made 6 cocks of Wheat took in 8 Bushels of Potatoes 13 Bushels in the cellar now got from Mr Dunns 7 Potatoes yeilds 131 Good Large sound Potatoes about 1 Bushel ur Potatoes Rotting very bad none of Mr Dunns Rotten</p>
<p>25th I croped to a l Bakers bought 1/2 lb tea 1 plug and 1/4 lb cut tobacco 1 pair of calf skin boots 7/6 Matches paid for the Postages to day of what was Due befpre 1 Doz buttons 15 cents sent some sweetys out to Williamstown with George Renshaw to Mary Saerament in Williamstown seen George Renshaw boat 2 dollars sails oars and all</p>
<p>26th Do Semo here for a gun got it a great many American on pleasure trips on the Islands</p>
<p>27th put up the single stove {old?}</p>
<p>28th Taking up the Potatoes {illegible} Wild {geese?} Plenty Butternuts Falling</p>
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<p>High wind {illegible} Boat{?} Raining with 4 {illegible} Oct{?} clear fathered 8 cocks of Marsh {illegible} with {?} put in the Wheat {illegible} finished all the hay I have cut D{illegible} A Semo came for Johny D{?} with Canoe 3rd Sunday Raining {illegible} Raking stormy Frank Semo Married{?} and I 5th Killed the heifer{?} Took {?} Water very high looking stormy {illegible} night 6th took in some nuts {?} in the onions 8th crossed to Summerstown got paper{?} from Charlie a Letter and 2 papers from Dan a Letter D{?} me. Belongs to John Cameron took Dinner at Nathen{?} Baker got a present of a Bag of Apples Bought of A J Bakers 1 plug Tob -/2 pipe 1/2 1/2 lb Tea from P{?} Prince Arthur went Down on the {?} Magnet 9th crossed the Prescott Potatoes{?} of them {?}ves me a Dollar McIver kept {?} the Raftmen till the Raft men would come 10th Hugh Ann{?} Birth Day James Hopkins and Mr Austin here the Raftmen off gave me 8 cents for their Board from{?} girls here 11th West to Sturgeon{?} 12th Went to Thomas Monroe with a sheep took {?} Bagels{?} at Bakers heard Mr Donald 6 a{?} carpenter Departed on Saturday the 9th Orchestra{?} wife has the priest to Day Henry {blacked out} here with 1 pair of my mits 13th {rest of page blacked out}</p>
<p>Wintery to fine clear{?} Bought of G.A. Stretten pair of {?} little {?} 35 cents came to Thomas Monroe then to George Renshaws stopt all night with George 21st came home 22 fled{?} the old weather crossed to Summertown Bought of A J Baker 1/2 lb {?} 1/2 lb salts {blacked out} of salt 1/2 lb soda 23rd S{?} Birth Day one year old to Day salted the Mutton Raining 24th our Hugh's Birth Day some snow 25th My Birth Day went ot head of the Island for{?} with Gordon and I 26th Taking up the Tomato{?} {above} got 3 lb {?} carrots cucumbers out of the garden frost 27 snowing 28' snowing Raining Henry and Antwere{?} here for spear pole Heard of John Hamilton Being poorly the Horses run away with him taking Rotten potatoes out of the cellar salted the eggs Doz{?} and 8 to Day 29th stormy East Wind and snow Ducks Hocking in the channel 5 Dozen of eggs 30th choppin stove wood 31st Holy Eve sundry cracking nuts and the Halloenn supper for myself 1st of November all Saints Day 2nd all souls Day I crossed at Summertown 1 Bushel of onions 5p to Mr D Summers to the fallow to a J Baker Bought {?} yds of calves 1/2 lb pepper 1/2 lb Tobacco 3/ bunches of Matches paper 1 spool of Thread 3 Quarts of oil 30 feet of Rope stopt all night Lent George Bosell the B{?} to {rest of page blacked out}</p>
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<p>{most of the page is blacked out} snowing a steamer {?} near Charles Island {blacked out} very Windy {?} snowing Drifting L Renoud and Regis {?} down plastering some {?} thrash the wheat 9th {?} in a Boat I think to the {blacked out} to see if there was a For {?} come to the House 10 went to see the {?} 11th chopping got a Rat {?} 13th strawing Drags 14th Sunday In{?} took {?} the Horses {?} Heard of old Mr Lincoln Being Dead and {blacked out} on the " 15th thrashing the Wheat 16th thrashing 17th thrashing tanning 3 1/2 Bushel 18th chopping stove wood 19th {?} Salt Wine{?} 20th High wind and Rain Boat house came down with the wind 21st On this Day of the month D McMaster Departed {?} Turkey 22nd Windy the {?} chopping{?} in place of the Highlander 23 Andy {?} Departed 24th Went to Summertown {?} Hamilton and J Davis told {rest of page blacked out}</p>
<p>Mr Donalds Wife {?} Boats running yet the {?} do and another Lashed together went {?} with a sow 26th chopping took up {?} 27th Mrs Clyde went up to {?}hing Eels got 27 East wind Sunday 29th Went to Auturne{?} Bosells James{?} paid Jo's son-in-Law here 30th Hundred{?} Let out the Rain yesterday {above} the opsrey went up firing storm 1st of Dec {blacked out} stormy fixing the stable Door toeing the staves 18 large ones and 10 small ones took the Butternuts out of the canoe 2nd crossed to Summertown 2 Rats 20 cents Bought of A J Baker 15 worm lozenges 15 carts 3 Bunchesof Matches 3 cents Tobacco Pipe 1 Bottle of oil{?} -/2 Went to John Cameron for the first time I ever was tehre to John the papery concerning Elizabeth to urcell{?} gave my oath to that effect Jun{?} Hopkins fencing{?} at George Renshaws to hay High East wind and snow 3rd Home and fine 4th chopping stove Wood 5th Sunday 6th Cold cut a sawlog 7th chopping stove Wood making the sleigh 8th cut Down the West Hicory in the grove a mark out for Perch out opposite it 9th killed the cow a fine Day all alone at it 10th cutting and salting the meat a fine Day set 2 traps in the Back Marsh 11th a Fine Day set some traps in the front Marsh 2 men fishing eels 12 Sunday stormy East Wind sleet Rain and snow</p>
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<p>Went up around the {Pland?} {illegible} some firewood and chopping</p>
<p>17th Went to Summerstown with 33 lb of Barley {illegible} {Tallow?} 2 muskets bought of A L Baker 6 lb of Barley /4 a pound 2p 1/2 lb tea 1/6 1/2 lb {tobacco?} pipe -/ 1/2 3 cents of {spice?} cotton batting 2 {illegible} 1 p spool of thread -/4 2 yds of cotton 1/3 1/4 lb Powder -/5 1 bunch of matches -/1 1 doz of {Larrys?} Worms -/8 2 cents on a paper from John Harpers Weekly William M Lead Thomas Munroe William {Spenk?} George Renshaw all went to Lancaster Depot or to Mr Harpers drawing the Telegraph Roles away of the front Lashey here for a dish to bail his canoe. Fishing {eels?} him and Henery</p>
<p>18th Tried to go to Lancaster went as far as Suses Island the ice taken from there to shore turned back from there East Wind Shipped about a pail of water change in the Moon tonight. Turned stormy with snow wind changed to the West through the night</p>
<p>19th Sunday drifting windy</p>
<p>20th Raining ice Breaking along shore</p>
<p>21st Croped with 4 bushels of Wheat left it with John Hamilton to take to {Ville?} took the {Hide?} to A L Baker 55 lbs took a few onions to Walter Baker a fine day wind raised from the East {illegible} Burying old John McPherson to day Heard Walter William Died and heard {illegible} Fisher died {"not so" written above text} sent a letter and papers to Charlie 56 Market Street Birken head Cheshire</p>
<p>22nd {wind?} changed in West to night a terrible Gale {page worn, text illegible} from the Big Elm tree up in the {illegible} made {illegible}</p>
<p>23rd {Piling?} the Big Elm Garden</p>
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<p>George Renshaw a piece of meat for {illegible} Dinner bought of A L Baker to yet of {illegible} for under skirts at 30 cents a yds to 80 2 yds cotton {illegible} 1 spoll of Thread 1/2 lb tea 1/2 lb soda paid the Postage of the letter and paper did not get the file {illegible} on the front Semo living in Walter Pakers Shanty got a letter from Charlie hurted my boat in the ice seen old Mr Kennedy from the branch</p>
<p>25 Christmas Day JIm Hopkins and his boy here for his Whippletrees and chain lent him my 2 {illegible} brought me some Tracts from Mrs Norman McDonald and compliments</p>
<p>Sunday the 26th Gordon and I to the head of the Island a fine day</p>
<p>27th Chopping stow wood</p>
<p>28th chopping</p>
<p>29th Our Anguss Birth Day Raining croped to Hameltons with bag bought of A L Baker 1 Bottle of R R R on {crecht?} got the File sharpened the saw</p>
<p>30th Sawing stove wood</p>
<p>31st Sawing stove wood Windy a Ball at Mrs David Summers to night a fine evening</p>
<p>1st of January 1870 East Wind {illegible} in the new year Saturday</p>
<p>Sunday 2nd Windy from the East</p>
<p>3rd Allans Birth Day very windy found perch that was blew up on the shore with the wind</p>
<p>4 Went to the head of the Island sawing stove wood seen a boat croping to Hopkins a fine Day snowing hailing and fine Raising the oak Log up from the Ground took the little canoe up on Land</p>
<p>5th Bauking the West end of the house with Hay sawing stove wood</p>
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James Cameron Diary Collection
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19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries
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James Cameron
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Courtesy of the Archives of Ontario
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1854-1902
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19th Century, Glengarry County, McMaster's Island Township, Ontario
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James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1854-1857
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1858
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1859
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1860
James Cameron Diary & Transcription, 1861
James Cameron Diary, 1862
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<p>Went up around the Island {next few words illegible} some Firewood and chopping</p>
<p>17th Went to Summerstown with 53lb of Barley {illegible} Tallow 2 {Muskats?}. Bought AJ Baker 6lb of Barley {/40?} pound 2p 1/2lb Tea 1/6 1/2lb {Tobacco?} pipe -/ 1/2 3 cents of spice Cotton Batting 2 {illegible} 1p spool of Thread/4 2yds of Cotton 1/3 1/4lb Powder -/15 1 Bunch of Matches -/1 1 Doz of {illegible} Worm -/8 2 cents on a paper from John Harpers Weekly William McLeod Thomas Munroe William {Spenk?} George Renshaw all went to Lancaster Depot or to Mr Harpers Drawing the Telegraph Roles away of the Front Lashey here for a Dish to Bail his canoe. Fishing eels him and Henery</p>
<p>18th Tried to go to Lancaster went as Far as {Suses?} Island the ice taken from there to shore Turned Back from there East Wind Shipped about a pail of Water change in the Moon to night. Turned stormy with snow wind changed to the West through the night.</p>
<p>19th Sunday Drifting windy</p>
<p>20th Raining ice Breaking along shore</p>
<p>21st crofsed with 4 Bushels of Wheat Left it with John Hamilton to take to Mill took the Hide to AJ Baker 55lbs took a Few onions to Walter Baker a Fine Day wind Raised from the East {illegible} Burying old John McPherson to Day Heard Walter William Died and heard Jo Fisher Died {"not so" inserted above} Sent a letter and paper to Charlie 56 Market Street Birkenhead Cheshire</p>
<p>22nd wind changed to the West tonight a Terrible {gales?} {Illegible} Down the Big Elm tree up in the {illegible} made {illegible} of wood</p>
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<p>George Renshaw a piece of Meat for his {illegible} Dinner. Bought of AJ Baker 6yds of {illegible} for undershirts at 30 cents a yrd {1.80?} 2yds Cotton {illegible} 1 spoll of thread. 1/2lb Tea 1/2lb soda paid the Postage of the Letter and paper did not get {those?} File {illegible} on the Front Semo Living in Walter Bakers Shanty. got a Letter from Charlie. hurted my Boat in the ice. Seen old Mr Kennedy from the Branch.</p>
<p>25 Christmas Day Jim Hopkins and his Boy here for his Whippletrees and chain Lent him my 2 clevises. Brought me some {Tracts?} from Mrs Norman McDonald and compliments.</p>
<p>Sunday the 26th Gordon and I to the head of the Island a fine Day</p>
<p>27th Chopping stove Wood</p>
<p>28th chopping</p>
<p>29th Our {Gingers?} Birth Day. Raining crofsed to Hamiltons with the Bag Bought of AJ Baker 1 Bottle of RRR on credit. got the File sharpened the saw</p>
<p>30th sawing stove Wood.</p>
<p>31st sawing Wood. Windy a Ball at Mrs David Summers tonight a fine Evening.</p>
<p>1st of January 1870 East Wind {to ring?} in the New Year Saturday.</p>
<p>Sunday 2nd Windy from the East</p>
<p>3rd Allans Birth Day very windy Found Perch that was Blew up on the shore with the wind</p>
<p>4 Went to the head of the Island sawing stove Wood seen a Boat crofsing to Hopkins a fine Day snowing hauling and {five?} Raising the oak Log up from the Ground took the Little canoe up on Land</p>
<p>5th Banking the West end of the house with Hay sawing stove wood.</p>
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<p>{First few words illegible} took a good {Deal of?} {next few words illegible} turned calm Pretty frosty night {the?} house warm and plenty Wood {Burning?} Wood. Seen {Dr?} showed Gordon the {Sun Moon?} and Star I often seen it myself</p>
<p>8th Hugh Ann Birth Day and a cold Stormy Day it is East Wind Ice took acrofs this morning to Christees. I dont now wheather it is taken on the North side of not yet 9oclock now. Water Raising took the oars and Paddles up from the River went around the Lower Point</p>
<p>9th Sunday a Frosty Day water Raising Foxes crofsed Last night</p>
<p>10th {Torofsed?} to Summerstown ice Rough. about 1/2 inch thick But good. Heard that John McPherson in Williamstown was Married to John the Saddlers sister Jim Hopkins crofsed and Thomas Munroe at Summers. George Renshaw got his Elbow out of joint. Bought 1 Bunch of Matches</p>
<p>11th Bushing the upper {Point?} {Road?} Part of the way. Gordon and I Fishing eels got 12 Drew the Boat up from the River a peice Water Raising near shore seen People crofsing to Summer's a Foot</p>
<p>12th Raining Drew the Boat to the West end of the house cutting hay in the Barn East Wind Stormy</p>
<p>13th Stormy Drifting East Wind some cold {Fireing?} my mits run a hemlog sliver in my Finger the Baby Weaned from the Breast one of the Rusters Dead (a Fine Bind he was). a Mock Sun on the Left hand side of the Sun in the Evening</p>
<p>14th very Frosty East Wind cold sawing some stove Wood Feeding the Cattle Extra as it so cold</p>
<p>15th {First few words illegible} hailing soft got 3 eels on the {illegible} sawing wood.</p>
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<p>{Illegible} at night the West Wind Blew very hard {illegible} {Freeze?} {see?} all {glib?} and slippery Fixing the stable Door cleaning 12 eels Water on the ice</p>
<p>18th Drew the Boat to the Barn sawing Wood. Windy from the West</p>
<p>19th Put the Boat up on the sticks above the Floor Went to the Bush Gordon and I Breaking a Road to the Piles of Fire Wood in case someone may come to Draw for me. took up all the wood and the Butternut sticks. I had split them</p>
<p>20th Went to Summerstown ice slippery crofsing with horses Road not Bushed {illegible} {1/2?} of {Tallow?} to AJ Baker. Paid for RRR paid Peter for 1/2lb Tea. I got from him all But 1 penny Bought 1/2lb Tea 2 plugs of Tobacco 6 Bunches of Matches 3 hanks of Thread. Mr {Strecter or Streetor?} Buying AJ Bakers Fur a crack at hopkins in the ice</p>
<p>21st St Agnefs Day. Very unwell in Bed all Day</p>
<p>22nd Fishing eels I got 20 gave Jim Hopkins 6 Jim Drew 2 Loads of Wood. {Pars?} stopt to Dinner.</p>
<p>23rd Sunday eel Fishers Fishing on Both sides Raining. Very unwell</p>
<p>24th Charles Tuppers Birth Day Semos 2 Boys here Fishing eels I got 4 for them stopt for Dinner NEast Wind cold Drawing hay acrofs on Summers Road cut up a hind {Qr?} of {Beef?} crows plenty</p>
<p>25th cold East Wind Snowing Raining hailing grinding the axe seen 2 Foxes crofsing from Christees Island</p>
<p>26th Went to the Bush Gordon and I met Jim Hopkins coming for his hay turned Back Jim took 2 Loads and Bell Morris took 1. a Bad crack at hopkins on the ice.</p>
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<p>{Illegible} {path?} on the Front to {next few words illegible} {their} all. Bothering George Renshaw {to get about?} Being Married wanting {next few words illegible} for the Big Hicory as {next few words illegible} Dollars for it got 4 papers from {William?}</p>
<p>18th Snowing Raining Water on the ice</p>
<p>19th cold Drifting West wind freezing. James Houghs Birth Day on the 18th {"yesterday" inserted below}</p>
<p>Sunday 20th East Wind Drifting circle around the sun cold</p>
<p>21st Drifting cold Making an axehandle. Grinding the axes</p>
<p>22nd Washington's Birth Day Drifting Blowing snowing Frosty Frosty Last night sawing stove wood. A change in the Moon Last Quarter comes in Stormy snowing</p>
<p>23rd in the Bush Stormy</p>
<p>24th cutting Wood Gordon and I John Hamilton came Down with My Flour and Mill {"Mary Ann {Henejoy?} a Daughter" inserted below}</p>
<p>25th in the Bush Stormy cutting hay in the Barn.</p>
<p>26th Went to Summerstown stopt at George Renshaws all night. John Hamilton Went on a {visit to?} Viponds in Lower Canada</p>
<p>Sunday 27th Wrote a Letter for George Renshaw came home. Races Last Week in Salmon River. Kenneth McDonald sold his horses Saturday</p>
<p>28th a Fine Day chopping some. Nicholsons Lottery to night</p>
<p>1st of March came in Like a Lion {Story?} St Davids Day the Festival of the Welsh I went up to cut some Wood for George Renshaw {sent?} {a?} paper to Charles {Tupper?}</p>
<p>2nd Ash Wednesday {First Day of?} Lent Stormy Gordon and {Jim?} {last few lines illegible}</p>
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<p>in the Bush chopping Wood for the {House?} Great many eel fishers at the Foot of {illegible} Island</p>
<p>5th I went up to cut Wood for George Renshaw his what is to Be his wife there. took Dinner crofsed to the PO George and I got 4 or 5 papers from Peter Baker. Bought 2 Bunches of Matches Seen Jim Hopkins with a sleigh Load of Indians going with them to St Regis came home Met John Hamilton in the Field. had a Talk about George.</p>
<p>Sunday 6th a Fine Day thawing some East Wind</p>
<p>Monday the 7th Went up to George Renshaws to keep House for him as this is the Day he is to Be Married to Sovira Duffield Peter Baker Best Man and Addy Summers Best Maid Married By Mr McPherson of Lancaster stopt at Mr Harpers all night as there was something wrong with the cars. Went over to AJ Bakers for a gallon of Whiskey that George ordered for me while he was gone. took the tongs to Tom Kennedy to be fixed</p>
<p>8th at Georges</p>
<p>9th at Georges</p>
<p>10th Hoisted the Flag Lewis Blondeau and I as I expect him home to Day they came He sent me to ask John Cameron Dan Cameron Alexander Cameron John Hamilton Andrew Baker all came But Andrew Baker had a very Pleasant evening with George. I bought at AJ Bakers for him 2 Bottles of Brandy 1 Bottle of Gin 1 gallon of Whiskey 1lb of sugar 4 Plugs of Tob 1/4 lb cut Tob 6 {segars?} 4 pipes John Hamilton and I came home together</p>
<p>11th chopping stove Wood</p>
<p>12th on this Day of the Month D McMaster first came to the {illegible} cold East Wind a great {illegible} crofsed this week</p>
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<p>{Sunday?} Stormy East Wind {Drifting} {next few words illegible} {crofsed?} to Summerstown Bought of AJ Baker {illegible} {1/2lb?} Saleratus paid some promised to come tomorrow {illegible} to Peter Grants see if I could get his Pot for sugar making told him to Let George Bosell have it if he {would?} call for it went Down to Roses seen Alexanders Photographs of himself and his Wife got a sticking plaster for Drawing from Mrs Rose came straight from Roses to the Head of our Island. A very fine Day Went to the Bush cut 16 Troughs of Ash Gordon and I {Antwine?} Fishing over at Christees.</p>
<p>15th Semo Did not come Gordon and I cut 18 Troughs cut and split them I went up to chop stove wood for George Renshaw. Got a plug of Tabacco from George him and I over to the P Office. AJ Baker went to Montreal to Day Walter Baker sold 2 cows to the Yankee Drovers. {Isacc?} Blondeau taking over a Load of Hay. A Fine Day turning cold East Wind John Hamilton to cornwall to Day got an Almanack</p>
<p>16th Stormy East Wind and snow not very well. Eel fishers Down at the Kit Kit Island stormy this Evening</p>
<p>17th St Patricks Day the Festival of the Irish Stormy East Wind Drifting {illegible}</p>
<p>18th a very Fine Day went for a Broom snow day taking the snow of the Wood pile cut a Waterhole. Great drifting of snow in the sheds yesterday</p>
<p>19th Heard Ducks doing West this morning a very fine morning every thing Looms Big and comes quite close a Fine Day Went to George Renshaws cut him some Wood Got 2 papers From Charlie 1 of them a Large Australia papers {illegible} 2 pages 16 Leaves Last Day of Winter</p>
<p>Sunday the 20 {First?} Day of spring Johnny and Jo Semo came to chop {illegible} a Fine Day</p>
<p>21st the 2 {Semos?} {illegible}</p>
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<p>{Illegible} after I Left the Bush {cleared?} {next few words illegible} {chopped and?} split their tree Raining {22nd?} {Livinia?} Birth Day George Bosell here got the gouge. Snowing Blowing I am to get some cedar for George to make spoils made 30 spoils to Day not very well.</p>
<p>23rd made 5 Troughfs to Day not well Fine Drifting Blowing Snowing</p>
<p>24th not Well in Bed all Day till Evening Filled the 2 Barrels with Water at the Waterhole</p>
<p>25th The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Went to Summerstown with 10lb 2oz of Tallow Bought of AJ Baker {1/2?} lb Tea 1/6 1/2lb Tea 1/9 1 coarse comb -/5 1 Fine comb -/5 2 plugs of Tabacco -/6 3 Bunches of Matches / {1?} 1/2 a {Hour a?} at Levis Blondeau Last night Little George Snider and Murdy. Grant Old Mr Renshaw up Last night went with Mr Phillips to {Cornwall?} Andrew Baker went to Cornwall with his new {Horse?} John Hamilton to Cornwall came home very unwell</p>
<p>26th John Hamilton and George Bosell here Pete {claning?} about the camp got a Bag of Flour and cornmeal from John Hamilton showed George where to cut Logs for the camp. Found an umbrella that some one Lost in the Wind. Dug with the axe 13 Troughfs very very unwell East Wind some cold seen a Flock of Wild geese near Alexes Island good crust</p>
<p>Sunday 27th cold East Wind Began to Storm</p>
<p>28th Stormy East Wind seen 3 Wild geese very unwell Stable and sheds Blocked up with snow another hen Dead {great?} Dreams about Building Stone houses</p>
<p>29th Went to the Bush Finished all the Troughfs 34 George Bosell in the sugar Bush Fixing the camp with wood the Thief {cant?} caught</p>
<p>30th Dan Cameron Little girl Buried to Day George Bosell coming {next few words illegible} Fine Day very unwell</p>
<p>31st {George?} {the rest is illegible}</p>
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<p>{first 3 lines illegible due to wear} Drew me 3 loads of wood about 2 cords lent him the round {illegible} to make troughs heard of Jim HohKind {illegible} his horses George took 1 1/2 gallons of syrup to the house</p>
<p>2nd made about 28{illegible}</p>
<p>3rd made about 25th</p>
<p>4th George took home 2 cakes</p>
<p>5th {name?} Reggy gathering</p>
<p>6th Reggy and I in the Bush George came {illegible} with the canoe on the ice sugared off in the Bush not hard enough made it over in the house {illegible}</p>
<p>7th Reggy sugared it over in the house about {illegible} ice opened at Trainers Island heard {name?} george 14 days of East wind {"14 days of East wind" written above "made mollassies"} made mollassies of {illegible} and Ram 2 1/2 gallons very unwell Peggy Bad with her foot caught 2 eels</p>
<p>8th {illegible} the Bush taking up the trough {illegible} George took the logs of the ice on the bank</p>
<p>9th George and Peggy creped in canoe {illegible} over some of the sugar very fine weather</p>
<p>10th Gordon {something illegible written above "Gordon"} and I gathered 9 hails {illegible}</p>
<p>11th Georges wife making sugar to Day</p>
<p>12th Hat out any little canoe tried for {illegible} got ice going {own?} gordan and {Rete?} croped</p>
<p>13th I went down to {illegible} got to {illegible} got 7 george took {one?} his share {and?} the sugar</p>
<p>14th {illegible} {ellollassest?} Day that a Rat</p>
<p>13th a fortunate Day good friday {"good friday" written over "fortunate day"} High East Wind {illegible} to the Bush to Day very unwell to Day in Bed</p>
<p>16th a fortunate Day took the Boat Down out of the barn to the shore tried it it leaks Bad Let {illegible} to Day Kind of Sour took home their Barrel and {last 2 lines illegible due to wear}</p>
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<p>22nd Went home with george {illegible} brought him some {illegible} the wood went down with {illegible} Dinner An {initial?} Baker came {illegible} the Word {Boright?} {illegible} 35 cents a yd thread lining and {trimming?} Bought a Pair of Boots 3 1/4 but when I came {home?} I seen 2 holes in them and returned them again and got another pair</p>
<p>23rd St Georges Day {diarist used extra-large letters} the {jest?} of the English went to Slimmer store {illegible words above "went to Slimmer} bought {illegible} a {initial?} Baker {illegible} Lindsey at {illegible} a yd {shool?} {herly?} 13 Rats at 12 1/2 cents But if he {illegible} get {10?} cents for them he will allow it to me But Paid me {illegible} 12 1/2 cents 2 Rats 20 cents a peice 2 sheep {illegible} 100 cents a peice {havel?} up the {tea?} {illegible} received in cash 40 cents a drink {illegible} from Charlie got on Thursday {illegible} from Dan lent 2 {Hapert} to Charlie seen</p>
<p>24th got 3 Rats a {illegible} Day {illegible} {"on the day granny departed" above "Day"} at night</p>
<p>25th St {Martins?} Day {diarist used extra-large letters} a fine day north wind got {illegible} and a cat {illegible} let 3 {illegible} thats 13 {illegible} the {illegible} Marsh went a tonight to the nack marsh {illegible} at a rat {dead?} not get him</p>
<p>26th Let the</p>
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<p>{First few words illegible} here took 2 hats gave her some soap 2 {illegible} {"{illegible} 13 eggs" inserted below} {illegible} Hills Light lit up a Barge on hodges {illegible} {on?} to Frashers Point high Wind Finished the soap {corenthian?} came up after Dark</p>
<p>29th {illegible} Sail Boat Went Down {"sent 2 papers to Charlie" inserted below}</p>
<p>30th a change with the Mill I crofsed to Summerstown Brought 5 Rats Bought 1 Peck of Salt -10 cents 1 yds of Linsey -/10 1/2 lb Tea 1/6 Matches -/. a Treat at summers -/5 Planted some hills of Potatoes some Before the Door the rest at the Back Marsh A Lamb for the First</p>
<p>1st of May a Fine Day Gordon and I in the Bush Found an Indian Rubber shoe that some one Lost in the Berries. Got a Duck in the Trap</p>
<p>2nd Working in the garden {"covering the Boat house" inserted above} Planted the Tobacco seed and Tomatoes a handful of Potatoes onions</p>
<p>3 planted 4 Beds of Potato onions red pepper {"Sent 2 papers to Charlie" inserted above}. I crofsed 2 Summertown 4 Rats paid Peter for the tea and soda's got from him Bought 1 peck of Buckwheat 10 cents Needles Matches Brought 4lb of sugar to Peter Grant for the use of his Pot Got the Loan of a Razor from Ronald Angus another Lamb to Day</p>
<p>4th after the calve very unwell Fixing the cedar Logs around the old house set Fire to chips a Great Lot of Towing now</p>
<p>5th Very unwell put a Plaster on my Breast Put the nails again on the calve Digging in the Back garden about 5 hens Laying now the new Lighthouse gives a very poor Light: got 3 Turtles</p>
<p>6th went to Summerstown Bought of AJ Baker Salt Parsnips Cucumbers got the Irish man from Charlie Bought of John Hamilton {illegible} Bag or 100 Weight of Flour at the Price {illegible} now a wash Board 1/3 got for {1/12?} {next few words illegible} {Shower?} at Andrews {Went?} took {the rest of the page is illegible}</p>
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<p>Sunday 8th East Wind William Lavelette and wife and Boy here wanting a canoe {osprey?} went up in the Forenoon {illegible} Went Down in the afternoon. City of Ottawa {went?} up got a Rat</p>
<p>9th splitting ash for oars cut a Tree for oars setting fire on the Pitt Point it wont Burn a Raft {sacking?} acrofs 3 or 4 Times up above Hopkins planted Top onions and parsnips some of them a {hen?} wanting to hatch cold high East Wind cold {night?} for to snow seen a curious kind of Bird in the Bush could not get near enough to {shoot?} him</p>
<p>10th Brittish America Went Down. I {suffer?} with a Load of Potatoes from {Mepina?} as I {heard?} she was going cutting some Brush On the Lower Point putting it where the Bank is wore with the high-Water Trimming the apple trees commenced to Rain Bad with my Breast</p>
<p>11th Brittish America came up a quick trip the {J A?} {McDonald?} Towing Rafts</p>
<p>12th Fixing the Brush Fence some got some Fat pine</p>
<p>13 Went to Summerstown 6 Dozen of eggs 2 Rats Bought of AJ Baker 1/2 Dozen of cups {"1/3" inserted below} saucers 1/2 pound spirits of Turpentine -/{13?} {2 or 4?} yds Cotton 2/6 2 1/2 yds {illegible} Batting 2 Bunches 1/3 Tobacco -/6 hair pins -/1 Lost my {illegible} got a Ruster from Walter Baker Brought 2 sticks for oars to Thomas Munroe seen Ding on the Front Brought G. Renshaw to {a?} Bottle of eel {and?} got a handkercheif of Sarsaparilla at Hamiltons from {illegible} seen Jim hopkins getting potatoes</p>
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<p>{Illegible} {chance?} if the {stemmer?} wants to {come?} {illegible} fled a squirrel {plain trees?} Begginning to {illegible} {the?} heifer Lost the nails that was tied around her mouth somewhere in the Bush Ticks plenty</p>
<p>15th Sunday a Fine Day West Wind Went to the head of the Island Livinia and I Went to the {illegible} Island Found 2 Ducks Nest water high eat a {mils?} of Wild {onions?} to Day</p>
<p>16th Digging the ground for Potatoes</p>
<p>17 Planted Potatoes</p>
<p>18th Went too Summerstown got my knife Bought of Peter 1/2lb of Tea 1/4 of one kind -/9 1/4 of another 1/~ thats 1/9 4lb whitening 4lb 16 cents, 2 steel pens -/1 for matches</p>
<p>19th {Whitewashing?} cleaning the house</p>
<p>20th Accession of Queen Victoria. Randolf Gordon and I Fishing Perch got a good many. Digging at the old house</p>
<p>21st East Wind and Rain Planted a Few hills at the old house</p>
<p>22nd Sunday A Fine Day Gordon and I Fishing Perch Lost my hook and sinker a Large Pike took it away. Gordon Rows with the 2 oars</p>
<p>23rd Gordon Hughann and I to the Kit Kit or Hen Island set fire to it on the Gull Island and Lizard Island Rofs's Island and Charlies Island caught a chub at the Lower End of Rofs Island took a snack at Rofs's Island took Dinner on Charlies Island met Lashey and George Basell coming to set their Lines set 1 out Before the Door</p>
<p>24th Queens BirthDay But its going to Be kept on the twenty eight. First Thunder heard this spring. Trimmed the {Fern?} or Hard {hask?} tree at the Bank put {the?} manure on the Potatoes East Wind changed to {illegible} Sudden a great Deal of {Towing?} and</p>
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<p>{took?} AJ Bakers {Brans?} and Grant {Potash?} {next few words illegible} about the {Feniant?} 500 in {Malone?} last night {illegible} more {passed?} up through Fort Covington {illegible} going now. Got a Letter From Dan written on the 17th 16 University Street he is well and {illegible} {-{-{-evering?} well no Boats allowed to go in to {Day?} {champion?} went Down Rafts going Down</p>
<p>26th Sent a Letter to Dan got 2 papers and 1 from Charlie. The {Fenian?} commenced {swearing?} to the Frontiers</p>
<p>27th high Wind got a sturgeon From Lashey Wind High</p>
<p>28th crofsed to Summerstown a Battle fought yesterday heard the Brittish at {Munster?} was Demanding his Pasport</p>
<p>29th Royal Oak Day a very very warm Day Went to the Kit Kit Island Livinia {Livinia?} Gordon Randolph Hughann and {any?} {illegible} came up. I went to Na {houtas?} Island or {Cachey?} to to's whatever you call it. Heard a Wild {goose?} Last night it must be a strayed one or one thats hatching</p>
<p>30th potatoes up Fishing Perch very warm</p>
<p>31st Weeding the garden Went to Summerstown with 4 Dozen Eggs Tobacco-/6 1/2lb Tea {1/1?} Fishing {line?} -/6 Matches pipes got a paper from AJ Baker</p>
<p>1st of June Glorious 1st of June Fishing Planted 1 Row of Potatoes and Beans at the old house very warm</p>
<p>2nd shearing the sheep all But one she is with Lamb. Trowling commenced, sheared the other sheep weighed the wool {and?} Divided it. Randolf and Gordon and I to {Alexes?} Island Trowling very warm weather watered the garden tonight</p>
<p>4th of June George the 3rd Birth Day crofsed to Summerstown no mail for {me?} {Helped?} Lewis Blondeau to Barrel up Potash {illegible} {filler?} {gun?} Boat went up {illegible}</p>
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<p>{get?} {illegible} Randolf and I to christees Island Rain Thunder {and Lightening?} to Day much wanted as to awful Dry times</p>
<p>6th {illegible} cutting Weeds Lashey here</p>
<p>7th I went to {Williams?} fine Day very warm {"Washed the wool" inserted below} AJ Baker {W McLead?} here</p>
<p>8th in Williamstown very {warm?} The Priest of Williamstown arrived from Rome a concert at the convent</p>
<p>9th Marys Birth Day came home from Williamstown high East Wind Bought of Nicholson the Baker 4 Loaves of Bread 1/~ (Brought a cake of sugar to Williamstown) very unwell</p>
<p>10th Planted a few hills of Potatoes seen the other {Nannie?} with her Lamb</p>
<p>11th Raining the grass cutting every thing in the garden and the Potatoes Beans and corn their awful Bad this year Strawberries Ripe chickens coming out caught 11 perch 1 Rock Bafs and 2 Pickerel. put the old cat on the sturgeon Island</p>
<p>12th Sunday a Fine Day</p>
<p>13th The cat came Back. Fixing the Wool for to go to Cornwall</p>
<p>14th Gordon and I went to Cornwall. The First time ever Gordon was in Cornwall sold the Wool Black Wool 24 cents White Wool 28 cents Bought 4 Loaves of Bread 1/3 2 cents of soda Bisquit the current very strong going up against it stopt at the Burnt house {Skenectys?} Point and at Hanagans Point at the grave yard the first ever Gordon was in seen John Nicholson and George up {to Mill?}</p>
<p>15th Went to pay John Hamilton for the {Flour?} I got from him Left 4 Dollars with Johns Wife {illegible} Dollar Bills as John was at Viponds stopt {illegible} coming Back got another 100 Weight from John {next few words illegible} from Tom Davis took Dinner at {Home?}</p>
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<p>Bought {2?} spools of thread 1/2lb soda {illegible} pipe Tobacco. Eat the First sardines {illegible} eat with Pete Baker and {illegible} Donald Lewis Blondeau Talking about the {illegible} promised it to him</p>
<p>17th Went home with Peters Pot went to the store the steamer or {Roussous?} steamer up to John Camerons caribou for to go Looking for Foreigners Fishing in our Waters. A great many on Hamiltons Island. In the evening the steamer came around the Lower end of our Island and Fired 2 or 3 shots at a Boat crofsing to Lancaster with 2 in it then the steamer came up in Front of our Door and spoke to me I was Fishing me and Gordon and Randolph then they went over to Lemays to see if they could see any one trowling caught 3 pickerel 1 pike 1 eel 3 perch Howing Potatoes very warm time. More chickens</p>
<p>18th {Salabery?} a pleasure Trip</p>
<p>19th Sunday Dan Summers here stopt all night with the Wind</p>
<p>20th Gordon Randolph and I to {Mavills?} Island Trowling</p>
<p>21st Went to Summerstown Seen Mr Boydon treated me twice got 2/6 from Lewis Blondeau on account of the Bun Frank Semos Wife a young {heir?} Bought of AJ Baker 3yds of Cotton 1/9 matches Found a canoe Down opposite the Lower end of Hamiltons Island took it in for John. Left my Paddle {with?} him it was an ash canoe {illegible} putting his cattle on {Franks?} {illegible}</p>
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<p>{Illegible} Dans Birth Day Set the {string?} {illegible} Fishing</p>
<p>24th St Johns Day Fishing up {at?} {illegible} Bay</p>
<p>25th Went to Summerstown called at Hamiltons till the Rain was over heavy Rain Tunder and Lightning got my Paddle Bought of AJ Baker plug of Tobacco matches Worm Candy got a Paper from Charlie Sent him one Great Fires at Montreal this Week</p>
<p>Sunday 26th Semo and Lewis Blondeau here for the Bun Tom Davis came</p>
<p>27th Tom Went off gave him some papers and Fish got a Knife from Tom Took up the sturgeon him and set it at the Lower Point</p>
<p>27th Fishing taking home wood</p>
<p>28th The L Renaud came up on her first Trip with her colours up east Wind very very warm to Day Raspberries Ripe keeping in the heifer the Dog chained for eating the eggs and Killing the hen and 11 chickens</p>
<p>29th Went to Summerstown with 3 Dozen of eggs 3yds of Bleached cotton 1/2lb Tea {I?} owe {/4?} on the Tea. Matches got 5/- of an Order from Lewis Blondeau Peter Buchannan {L.V.?} Smallman here stopt all night. St Peters Day</p>
<p>30th Last Day of the Month. Fishing</p>
<p>1st of July Dominion Day Went to the Kit Kit Island Gordon Randolph and I great many eel. Flies on the Bushes there</p>
<p>2nd {Salaberg?} a pleasure Trip From Dundee</p>
<p>3rd HughAnn Randolph and Gordon Fishing</p>
<p>4th American Independence. Fishing</p>
<p>5th our John's Birth Day Picking Rasberries all of us in the {illegible} Rain</p>
<p>6th English cherries Ripe Picking {next few words illegible} a few pound of them the Birds {next few words illegible} fast as they Ripen there {last couple lines illegible}</p>
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<p>stopt at Thomas Munroes all night {illegible} old Mrs Munroe Thomas's mother {illegible} quite a chat with her</p>
<p>8th came home {illegible} Board this morning the steamer a {illegible} at Summers Warf high Wind to Day. Henery Genie passed the head of our Island over to the South Side in his flat Bottomed Barge</p>
<p>9th Windy Gordon and Jana {Hughann} picking Berries got an eel did not bait to Day</p>
<p>10th Henery Genies Boy here. Forgot his axe left it at the shore. Thunder to Day Preaching on the Front</p>
<p>11th Allen and George Grant here came from Hopkins got Towed by the Steamer Adolphus out to Williamstown. Sent out 3 eels with Allen</p>
<p>12th of July. Orangemans Day, Fired 2 shots thats all the Powder I had. Raining wind changing very often to Day</p>
<p>13th Mowing a Road around the Barn put in about 2 cocks of hay Rain this evening heavy Lighning and Thunder May Berries Ripe windy time hens Laying some {now or noise?}</p>
<p>14th Mowed a Road to the River Baited the line took home a Load of Wood from the Back Marsh eat cucumbers hurted my eye</p>
<p>15th Went to the PO got a Letter from Charlie on St Swithens Day no Rain {2 sickenefss?} in the {Letter?} Bought of AJ Baker 1/2lb Tea 1/6 plug Tobaco paper 2 Bunches of Matches treat got the rest of the {Due Bill?} in cash</p>
<p>16 Took up the night {lines?} got 2 eels from Lashey Fishing cocked some hay {illegible} the {Door?} put some in the Barn {illegible} {Salaberg?} a Trip to Lancaster {until?} {next few words illegible} playing {Lashey?} {illegible}</p>
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<p>{night?} George Bosell and wife here {illegible} {Hopkins?} picking Berries got his fork {illegible} {had?} my fork. George Bosell Tapt the vinegar Barrel took out a gallon and 1/2 gallon for us gave him a Ring for his scythe a fine Day Rafts going Down. Rasberries plenty</p>
<p>18th Went for George Bosells canoe george Taking his horse to Francis Island got over 30 Tobacco plants from them. Violets and sweet William at archy McDonalds Sandy Semos henery selling his gun at hamiltons. crofsed to Summerstown with the Letter to be Put in the P.O tommoro. Bought of AJ Baker 50lb Flour 1/2 Bushel of salt. Postage on the Letter to England in the Back shop Kenneth {McLeod?} and I</p>
<p>19th Went to Dundee East Wind sailed all the Way Gordon and I 9 Bushels of Ashes at /10 {"D" inserted above} 5 Doz of Eggs 20lb of Rag at -/1 1/2. 62 of Old Iron Bought of Mr David Baker 3yds of Flannel at 1/10 1/2 4yds Cotton at -/7 1/2yd {Salico?} at 17 cents 1/4lb Tea 1/4lb Powder 1/2lb cut Tobacco -/7 1/2 /1 for sweetys Gordon got some Sweetys from Mr Baker Took Dinner at Mr Donald Suples had a chat with Angus took Down {Mr?} Mavills Flour and ice</p>
<p>20th Went home with George Bosells canoe Bosells all in the Berries very warm</p>
<p>21st mowed some in the grove</p>
<p>22 Mowed a Road in the Bush south and West crofsed to Summerstown in the small canoe. Bought of AJ Baker pair of {illegible} 1/3 Treat -/6 {I?} {Bid?} {goat?} {13 years?} {illegible} {he it?} going to night to</p>
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<p>Thunder and Lightning wind {next few words illegible} of the {appletrees?} at the {Lancaster?} {illegible}</p>
<p>24th Sunday</p>
<p>25th Walter {came?} {illegible} {Horses?} Semo and {Jessima?} along with {illegible} {get?} a Bottle</p>
<p>26th Mowing a Little {not very?} {illegible}</p>
<p>27th Went to Summerstown -/1 for {matches?}</p>
<p>28th Gordon and I to Williamstown {to?} {highlander?} a ground or the Barges ship {was?} Towing</p>
<p>29th in Williamstown</p>
<p>30th Came home from Williamstown Allen Mary Gordon and myself the circus in Lancaster</p>
<p>31st Allen and I and Gordon at the Head of the Island ressurection of my Big toe at the Big stone took up the tin Box and put it Back again</p>
<p>1st of August or Lammas Day Windy Fishing</p>
<p>2nd Marys Birth Day {1864?} {went?} to Hopkins Jim cutting his {pease?}</p>
<p>3rd Allan and I to Dundee to see Mr {Stelbins?} about the Hay Returned R Bakers Bottle</p>
<p>4th Mr {Stelbins?} and 2 Mr Niles. {Morning or mowing?} John creed and {Havia?} came to Mow. Allan Went to Dundee with Mr {Stelbins?} and {Niles?} Paul Gray and White here Fishing George Bosell Reggy and Pete here {Divided?} the vinegar 4 1/2 pails for our share put 2 gallons in a jar for Williamstown. Allan Went to the {Lines?} with {Mowers?} Niles {+?} {Stebbins?}</p>
<p>5th came to {Mow?} John Creed sick</p>
<p>6th Randolph Birth {Day?} {illegible} old to Day. George Bosell {some?} green corn got 2 {next few words illegible} {to?} shot a crane {illegible}</p>
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<p>{Illegible} to William about the {fence?} of Hay {above?} {next few words illegible} their Farm to {Careys?} the tape came off {illegible} {the?} holsons Waggon. Bought 5 cents of Tobacco</p>
<p>9th commenced to Draw the Hay some in the Barn and some in the stack. Took home the {ashes?} Commenced to {Bain Men?} went home Allen and I to Summerstown to 2 cents for Matches</p>
<p>10th Went to Lancaster to 35 lb of Flour 6/3From {Melohson?} Fishing Allen and I coming home Allen got a Large pike Mowed some time {Stebbins?} came to Finish their stack gave me a Bottle and I gave him a Bottle of vinegar put in some of what we cut</p>
<p>12th Raining slowing some</p>
<p>13th putting in went to Summerstown gave a Tow to Tom Davis from the Foot of Hamiltons Island got 2 papers from Dan to 2 cents of {place?}</p>
<p>14th plums and cherries Ripe Livinas very unwell to night up all night</p>
<p>15th Went to Williamstown with Allen Brought with 2 gallons of vinegar {"{Parisha?} and {gallian?} here" inserted above}</p>
<p>16th Mowing Windy Randolph sick Made 12lb plum {pie slices?}</p>
<p>18th Made 18 cocks Henerys Boys wanting scyths and {snaiths?} to cut hay wanting my {Marsh?} on the halves got Wood Terrible Smoke ashes falling almost impossible to see with the smoke</p>
<p>19th a fortunate Day {illegible} in the Moon Putting in hay Drew some {illegible} Went for granny Bosell Windy Mr {illegible} slept in the Barn {illegible} {other?} men</p>
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<p>Bakers to {buy?} 4 eggs 1/2lb {Tea?} {next few words illegible} Matches {12 quart?} of Whiskey {next few words illegible} got a Box from Andrew Brought {illegible} John Hamiltons Basket from {the?} store</p>
<p>21st Sunday Mrs Bosell {illegible} Gordon and I Fishing very {illegible} with fires</p>
<p>22nd cutting hay {illegible}</p>
<p>23rd crofsed with granny Bosell got some salts Tobacco gave her {some?} soft soap</p>
<p>24th Mowing and cocking Men here from hamiltons Island their from Ogdensburgh Looking for Pigeons. Gordon and I to the Raft the Raft crew cut 2 Hicory {trees?}</p>
<p>25th Rain and Rolls of Tunder with stopping Windy cut the corn {stalks?} Livinia got up out of Bed</p>
<p>26th Mowed</p>
<p>27th Went to Summerstown Tea {1/9?} Tobacco {paid?}</p>
<p>28th Nicholsons here for hay Mr {Stebbins?} {here?} Took away his harnefs</p>
<p>29 Mowing</p>
<p>30 putting in hay</p>
<p>31st Mowing</p>
<p>1st of September {0?} men here. Fishing {Buchy?} and {gokey?} {illegible} gray and an Indian stopt all night with the storm</p>
<p>2nd crofsed to Summerstown Ferried a Man by the name of Oliver sail got 5p Bought of a {Smalling?} 5lb crackers 2/6</p>
<p>3rd Dans Birth Day Gordon and I to Lancaster {Bought?} {27?} Loaves of the Baker genies {illegible} here for the axe he Left</p>
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<p>5th John Angus's. Birth Day {next few words illegible} the upper Field</p>
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<p>8th Killed {next few words illegible} 28 cocks</p>
<p>9th Found a {canoe?} {illegible} {steam boat?} channel Ash Found a {illegible} Down Before the Door</p>
<p>10th pulling {sailing?} Gordon Randolph and I Down to the Kit Kit</p>
<p>{12th?} {Fallowing?}</p>
<p>13th at Hay</p>
<p>14th crofsed to Summerstown got a {ohairy?} Semo Brought a Jar of vinegar to {Roses?} Bought of AJ Baker Tea paid</p>
<p>15th Mowing in the Back marsh the steamer {mast?} seaman went Down found a small ash came split in the Bow going Down</p>
<p>16th Began to Mow in the Front Marsh</p>
<p>17th Mowing</p>
<p>18th Johnny Gordon and I to Charles and {Rofs's?} Island Found a stave</p>
<p>19th Making a stack Did not Finish it</p>
<p>20th Went to Dundee Johnny {illegible} 2 Bushels of Ashes 1 Bushel of Onions sheep pelt Bought of {Tyo?} Flour Bought of A Smallman crack Looking at Mr {Stelbins?} Horse offered 11 Dollars to {sew?} him Down and a set of Harnefs to pay him in hay speaking to Mr Smart about the Manure</p>
<p>21st Finished the stack 74 cocks</p>
<p>22nd put in 20 cocks in the Barn</p>
<p>23rd crofsed with {illegible-name?} {Semow?} gave him a vest some Balls {"1st day of Fall Sacrament in Williamstown" inserted above} crofsed over with George Grant John Hamilton and Kenneth Kenneth got in the Boat with Mr Craig and the Rest stopt all night at Summerstown</p>
<p>24th {got?} Mowing a Little</p>
<p>25th Fishing</p>
<p>26th Began another stack of Marsh Hay put in it to Day 32 cocks caught {illegible} in the Milkhouse</p>
<p>27th Finished the stack {40 cocks?} {illegible} {Nest?} one put 15 cocks on the Barn Floor to Day {illegible} what hay {I?} have cut Drew 2 Loads of Wood</p>
<p>28 {illegible} {hay?} in the Front Marsh. Went to AJ Bakers 3 Doz {illegible} 1 Quart of oil plug Tob Matches 2/- {next few words illegible} Went to Williamstown with {Mary?} {next few words illegible} {pot?} at Hopkins.</p>
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<p>1st of October in Williamstown {illegible} {son?} Burned Mr Cliner and Ellen {illegible} 2 children Bill and his mother {here?} Sunday I came from Williamstown</p>
<p>3rd gathering grapes took up the Last of the {illegible} Went to Summerstown Bought of AJ Baker 2 Dollars of Flour on Walters account {illegible} spool of Thread paid this a Treat</p>
<p>5th Drawing {wood?}</p>
<p>6th Drawing Wood {"10 cocks on the barn floor" inserted above}</p>
<p>7th a Fortunate Day {not?} well chopping stove Wood Picked a {Bunch?} of grapes shot a Duck Wounded one did not get him</p>
<p>8th Went to head of the Island Found a stool in the Bushed Went to P. Office no mail for me to Day Left 2 papers at John Hamiltons for Tom Davis {illegible} went Down a new cylinder in her the {illegible} out at A Camerons going on now the Fair out in {Abercandrea?} this {Week?} and the exhibition at Toronto {Island?} {McLeod?} There this Week</p>
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<p>10th HughAnn McMasters Birth Day {illegible} Drags Gordon and I</p>
<p>11th shot 2 Ducks {illegible} to Dundee got my Boot Fixed 10 cents {came down?} with {Paro?} Bowen Jim Hopkins {illegible} old Rankin the Blacksmith 2 cents {pistons?} 2 cents for Matches plug of {Tobacco?} great Trying of Boats practicing in {illegible} McCrae gave me 2 newspapers a {illegible} from Mr {Tuthile?} Went to see {illegible} about the Manue Raining {John?} {illegible} {plumads?} Tearing Down the {illegible} Salmon River.</p>
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<p>{top of page illegible} Race in Dundee Rain and{?} Rat skinned then Weasel a large Raft Down Towed By the Highlander who{?} Ottawa all Day in Lancaster got Ready to the Race But did not go with wind and Rain Making the pole of Wood {?} the Door heard James Hopkins and Bowen came in first Peter Buchannan second Summers third 14th Drawing Wood 15th crossed to Summertown got 2 1/2 Bushels of Potatoes from J Hamilton knife got 2 Dollars worth of flour from Walter {?} 16th Sunday Walter Baker and Mr Gray looking at{?} the Horses 17th Drawing Wood 18th very high{?} Wind trees falling the top of the stack {?} oats going to day 15th Fixing the top on the{?} stack fixing the ash canoe went around the {?} Gordon and I set some Traps in the Back {?} first ice in the canoes 20th Raining fixing traps {above} did not hear the Earthquake hear got a Rat 21st Drawing Wood 22nd Raining {?} out of the Back Marsh High West Wind Little Livenia's Birth Day 2 years old to Day {?} Bosell and Lashey fishing Pickerel Before the {?} Gordon and I found a cannon Ball about {?} weight with a hole drilled into it found a hand{?} Indian stone knife on the north side Island 24th Our Hugh's Birth Day morning I crossed to Hamiltons found knife where I lost it Went to P Office {?} seen Angus suple{?} Jo Semo staving his Horse {blackened} to 3 Rats to A J Baker 1/2 lb Tea 1/2 lb salt{?} Bunches of Matches in with {rest of page blackened}</p>
<p>{beginning of page is blacked out} here all night 28th {?} 2 Dolalrs 29th Went with Thomas Munroe the Lasty{?} his old {?} Kemam's up to Hogans {?} did at Paris has{?} Bought of A J {missing} Dollars worth of flour 1 plug of Tob{?} pipes and Matches paid Tom {?} but I owed him. William McLead has Barley on the Wharf Walter Ba{?} cutting oak for spokes Head of L{?} unwell first snow fell all up freezing hard to night 30th Sunday 31st Holy {?} 1st of November The Harvest Month of Death {above} looking for Bees All Saints Day{?} looking for Bees 2nd Wednesday Drawing cut Hicory for axe handles 3rd Ban King{?} to {blacked out} the house put a fence around the {?} the Day of the Month Grandad {?} some Drags and the ash Runners 5th {blacked out} or the Gun Powder Plot Went to George{?} made out Mayrtles{?} account and {?} to Dundee came home at night{?} smart The Philips treated {?} board the sallaberry Sunday 6th {?} and before passed down to Ross Island to H{?} 7 our Ellens{?} Birth Day cutting Wood and splitting Bark with a cold all of us 8th very unwell a {?} with House great shooting at Ducks Brantford{?} 9th sawing Wood high wind fin{?} {rest of page blacked out}</p>
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<p>1st {illegible} Day {Rulling} in Hay {illegible} 2 Miles came {Fulton?} and Susan {illegible} off Left 2 Dollars {Mimies?} Birth Day 13 years old To Day Warm Weather 3+4+5 6# Randolph's Birth Day 10 years old to Day Till the 19# {Bismarcks} Birth Day 1 years old to day I Did not write any more This month 1st of Sept 3rd Doll's {Alastery?} Birth Day Born 1846 4tht {illegible} Angus's Birth Day Mr {Genie?} Mr {Allen} and his son {illegible} all night 10# Went off to {location} to fish Jambery unwell this morning and all Day 1# Windy Time8 Windy 9th Sunday Angus Cameron here Captain {frasher} and ellis Doug all here Thomas {ellemroe?} and gllens have event down for Captain {Romlten?} 10t 11t 12th Mr Fulton here 13th Finished the Last of the 3 marsh hay stack 83 cock 14th Went to {carding?} mill with {wove?} for Rolls {haid?} 50 cents for {carding?} {illegible} 1 {pan?} of Boots 3,,50 {haidet?} with wool Bought them from {Burdo?} Got a Ride Down from The {Carding?} mill with Jim {illegible - names?} and {illegible} Row 15 {illegible} with ashes {illegible} of {illegible} Cotton {haid?} for{illegible} Get on credit {illegible} my {onions?} to Bill {illegible} Got Lead to Oaks for canoe got a Basket</p>
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