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William Thompson Diary, 1842-1847

William Thompson Diary handwritten 1841-47 23.pdf

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1843 September
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1843 Septem'r
  
 
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Mr. Maculloch {McCulloch} calld & purchased Martha's Hiefer for $10<sup>1/2</sup>
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Mr. Maculloch calld & purchased Martha's Hiefer for $10<sup>1/2</sup>
  
 
Gatherd Apples from tall Tree East side - a good many, but small.
 
Gatherd Apples from tall Tree East side - a good many, but small.
  
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a Lamb killd this morning by a Wolf - found the remains edge of the Bush behid Seigmillon's field - 2 Legs & a shoulder gone
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a Lamb killd this morning by a Wolf - found the remains edge of the Bush behind Seigmiller's field - 2 Legs & a shoulder gone
  
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the Boys & Alex in Waggon ev.g to Singing School Stratford - ret.d @ 10<sup>1/2</sup> when Cha.s drove Mrs. Meany (who took tea, & afterw.s {afterwards} <u>fried Lamb</u>with us: & Alex home -- Mrs. T & Martha to Stratford forenoon ret.d @ 4 took to P. Office letter W T to F W Barron</td>
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the Boys & Alex in Waggon ev'g to Singing School Stratford - ret'd @ 10<sup>1/2</sup> when Chas drove Mrs. Meany (who took tea, & afterw's {afterwards} <u>fried Lamb</u>with us: & Alex home -- Mrs. T & Martha to Stratford forenoon ret'd @ 4 took to P. Office letter W T to F W Barron</td>
 
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   <td>Saturday</td>
 
   <td>Saturday</td>
 
   <td>30</td>
 
   <td>30</td>
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   <td>Wilfred ploughing -- -- go ----- go - {the rest hauling manure again}
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   <td>Wilfred ploughing -- -- Do ----- Do - {the rest hauling manure again}
  
  
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Cha.s to P.O. before breakfast - bro! letters f.m William & Miſs Ralph to Mrs. T. - both paid ~ Gatherd <u>Malta</u> & <u>Sileria</u> Lettuce Seed</td>
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Chas to P.O. before breakfast - bro! letters f'm William & Miss Ralph to Mrs. T. - both paid ~ Gatherd <u>Malta</u> & <u>Siberia</u> Lettuce Seed</td>
 
   <td>-</td>
 
   <td>-</td>
 
   <td></td>
 
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   <td>Sunday</td>
 
   <td>Sunday</td>
 
   <td>1</td>
 
   <td>1</td>
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   <td><strong>October</strong> - Cha.s to Stratford (Hickey) - aft.n Mrs. T & M. {Martha} to Orrville returned by Stage - Cha.s took letter to P Office Martha to Aunt Jane & W. T. to Dr Wilmur p.d - Mr. T. to Ellen &c -</td>
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   <td><strong>October</strong> - Chas to Stratford (Hickey) - aft'n Mrs. T & M. {Martha} to Orrville returned by Stage - Chas took letter to P Office Martha to Aunt Jane & W. T. to Dr Wilmur p.d - Mr. T. to Ellen &c -</td>
 
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   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
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   <td>fine till ev.g then heavy showers</td>
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   <td>fine till ev'g then heavy showers</td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td>54</td>
 
   <td>54</td>
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McCulloch calld with Watson & pd Martha $10 <sup>1/2</sup> for Lyra {Heifer}, which is to remain a few days - Gatherd 2<sup>1/2</sup> doz. Apples from Tree N.E. {North East} Corner of West Side -</td>
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McCulloch calld with Watson & pd Martha $10 <sup>1/2</sup> for Lyra {the Heifer}, which is to remain a few days - Gatherd 2<sup>1/2</sup> doz. Apples from Tree N.E. {North East} Corner of West Side -</td>
 
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   <td>Wednesday</td>
 
   <td>Wednesday</td>
 
   <td>4</td>
 
   <td>4</td>
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   <td>Winnowing g.o - & thrashing Oats - Cha.s to P. Off: twice 1.<sup>st</sup> for Letter &c 2.d to inquire if the letter of 24 to W.m was duly forwarded on that day - ye<s>s</s>t - if any complaints to wish to Postmaster General {Qucher?}..</td>
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   <td>Winnowing Do - & thrashing Oats - Chas to P. Off: twice 1.<sup>st</sup> for Letter &c 2.d to inquire if the letter of 24 to Wm was duly forwarded on that day - ye<s>s</s>t - if any complaints to wish to Postmaster General Quebec..</td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
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   <td>Thursday</td>
 
   <td>Thursday</td>
 
   <td>5</td>
 
   <td>5</td>
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   <td>Wilfred to Mill with 8<sup>1/2</sup> Bush.s Wheat - not ground - {Beneath this it reads: about <s>1/2</s> /-} dressing Stones
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   <td>Wilfred to Mill with 8<sup>1/2</sup> Bush's Wheat - not ground - {Beneath this it reads: about <s>1/2</s> /-} dressing Stones
  
  
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   <td>Friday</td>
 
   <td>Friday</td>
 
   <td>6</td>
 
   <td>6</td>
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   <td>Wilf.d at John Stewarts for the day making a Box to his Waggon -
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   <td>Wilf'd at John Stewarts for the day making a Box to his Waggon -
  
  
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Charles ploughing morning - afternoon to Mill for Grist - wont be ready before Tuesday. Is & Christ.n fixing Stable door - hauld 1 Load Manure
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Charles ploughing morning - afternoon to Mill for Grist - wont be ready before Tuesday. Is & Christ'n fixing Stable door - hauld 1 Load Manure
  
 
gatherd <u>some</u> Brighton Cos seed, & more Malta</td>
 
gatherd <u>some</u> Brighton Cos seed, & more Malta</td>
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   <td>Saturday</td>
 
   <td>Saturday</td>
 
   <td>7</td>
 
   <td>7</td>
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   <td>Cha.s to P. Office before breakfast - bro! letters from Wm & from Ellen
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   <td>Cha.s to P. Office before breakfast - brot letters from Wm & from Ellen
  
  
 
rain from morning till night, but not heavy ~ p.d for me letter
 
rain from morning till night, but not heavy ~ p.d for me letter
  
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consequently all puttering - paid for Snuff at Dalys
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consequently all pottering - paid for Snuff at Dalys
  
 
Isaac to Stratford - Enterd for Show day Bull Bill Boar & Sow.
 
Isaac to Stratford - Enterd for Show day Bull Bill Boar & Sow.
  
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rec.d from the Weaver (at Laird Stewarts) for <sup>1/4</sup> W Hops
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rec'd from the Weaver (at Laird Stewarts) for <sup>1/4</sup> W Hops
  
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rec.d from Mr Daly my note to Canada Comp.y {canerd?} £15.19.7 & ret.d his rec! of 1.5 July for £18.1.6</td>
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rec.d from Mr Daly my note to Canada Comp'y canceld  £15.19.7 & ret.d his rec! of 1.5 July for £18.1.6</td>
 
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   <td></td>
 
   <td>}
 
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   <td>Sunday</td>
 
   <td>Sunday</td>
 
   <td>8</td>
 
   <td>8</td>
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   <td>all at home - no preaching at Stratford - aft.n Cha.s to Orrville
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   <td>all at home - no preaching at Stratford - aft'n Chas to Orrville
  
  
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ret.d with Annie Beſsy & Ja.s to tea - sent notice of Show to Mr Buncombe, {initord?} to Mr Smith P.M. Smith, {Creek?}</td>
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ret'd with Annie Bessy & Is'c to tea - sent notice of Show to Mr Buncombe, inclosed to Mr Smith P.M. Smiths Creek</td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
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   <td>Monday</td>
 
   <td>Monday</td>
 
   <td>9</td>
 
   <td>9</td>
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   <td>Wilfred ploughing morning ~ the rest puttering in Barn yard - W.d g.o aft.n</td>
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   <td>Wilfred ploughing morning ~ the rest pottering in Barn yard - W'd do aft'n</td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
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   <td>Tuesday</td>
 
   <td>Tuesday</td>
 
   <td>10</td>
 
   <td>10</td>
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   <td>Making the Causeway in Barnyard - Cha.s @ 12 to Peter Crerar's Sale - Bo! {bought} a Land {Sharks?} Sow {An arrow was added pointing up to the words: with Pig} 8/C.y - 15 mo.d Credit
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   <td>Making the Causeway in Barnyard - Chas @ 12 to Peter Cresar's Sale - Bot {bought} a LandShank Sow {An arrow was added pointing up to the words: with Pig} 8/C.y - 15 mos Credit
  
  
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Charles at P. Office - bro! letter from Aunt Joseph {Josephine?} to Mrs. T. (pd) dated 15 Sepr {September} London P mark 18 - <u>23 days</u></td>
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Charles at P. Office - brot letter from Aunt Joseph {Josephine?} to Mrs. T. (pd) dated 15 Sep'r {September} London P mark 18 - <u>23 days</u></td>
 
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   <td>Thursday</td>
 
   <td>Thursday</td>
 
   <td>12</td>
 
   <td>12</td>
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   <td>Paid Ann Stewart for milking 5 weeks from 2 Sep to 7 {R?} ins! @ 6d -
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   <td>Paid Ann Stewart for milking 5 weeks from 2 Sep to 7th ins! @ 6d -
  
  
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puttering preparing for Show tomorrow - aft.n Isaac to Alex killing & butchering a Steer - Cha.s to P. Office self to W.m - pd - & to P{eter} Kostner's for Whiskey - Peter is to bring some to Stratford tomorrow</td>
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pottering preparing for Show tomorrow - aft'n Isaac to Alex Killing and butchering a Steer - Charles to P. Office self to Wm - pd - 9 to I Kostner's for Whiskey - Peter is to bring some to Stratford tomorrow</td>
 
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   <td></td>
 
   <td>2</td>
 
   <td>2</td>
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   <td>Friday
 
   <td>Friday
  
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{In the margin, written horizontally, is: Judges H.n {Paddeimeb?}
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{In the margin, written horizontally, is: Judges H.n Puddicomb
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Reid of {Lorra?}
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Reid of Zorra
 
& D.d Bell}
 
& D.d Bell}
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
   <td>13</td>
 
   <td>13</td>
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   <td><strong>Show Day</strong>. Cha.s started @ 9 with Bob & Big Beſs - Christ.n @ 10 with Hector
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   <td><strong>Show Day</strong>. Chas started @ 9 with Bob & Big Bess - Christ'n @ 10 with Hector
  
  
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Isaac Wd & J. @ 10<sup>1/2</sup> in Waggon - took up Alex & a load of Beef
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Isaac W'd & J. @ 10<sup>1/2</sup> in Waggon - took up Alex & a load of Beef
  
 
Hector took 1.<sup>st</sup> prize for Bulls over 3 y.r old - 2. --
 
Hector took 1.<sup>st</sup> prize for Bulls over 3 y.r old - 2. --
  
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Bob - 1<sup>st</sup> ----for Boards ---- <s>1.05</s>1.00 -
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Bob - 1<sup>st</sup> ----for Boars ---- <s>1.05</s>1.00 -
  
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Beſs ---- 2.d -- for fat Pigs ---- <u>7.6</u>
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Bess ---- 2nd -- for fat Pigs ---- <u>7.6</u>
  
 
p.d for 5 dinners @ 2/6 --------------
 
p.d for 5 dinners @ 2/6 --------------
  
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rec.d of W.m Smith for Peas ----- ----
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rec'd of Wm Smith for Peas ----- ----
  
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of Mr Allen --- go . -----
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of Mr Allen --- Do . -----
  
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put into P. Office a Letter to I & I Dougall Windsor - Canada went {had?} {posted?}
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put into P. Office a Letter to I & I Dougall Windsor - Canada west paid post'e
  
 
upwards of 30 dined at Jacksons @ 2/6 - Daly President
 
upwards of 30 dined at Jacksons @ 2/6 - Daly President
  
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W.d remained all night, being in the <u>sick</u> list - the rest home {Above this word it reads: Christn} @ 2<sup>1/2</sup> aft
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W'd remained all night, being in the <u>sick</u> list - the rest home {Above this word it reads: Christ'n} @ 2<sup>1/2</sup> aft
 
   <td>rec.d - 3
 
   <td>rec.d - 3
  
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   <td>Saturday</td>
 
   <td>Saturday</td>
 
   <td>14</td>
 
   <td>14</td>
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  <td>W'd got home ab! 10 - Mr. Puddicomb calld on his way home - John Stewart - who took charge of the Sleigh with Bob & Bess home last ev'g obligd to leave them West side of the Bridge - Sow has not got cast up (9 pm @)
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all puttering to day - <s>7in</s> aft.n Chas to Dalys for a Load down to Hamilton - not ready
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brot a Cask Whiskey from P. Kostner which has been left at Jacksons
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p.d Mrs. T. for 27<sup>1/2</sup> yds Shirting for Boys @ 7d ----</td>
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  <td>~</td>
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  <td>16</td>
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  <td>-<sup>1/2</sup></td>
 
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   <td>frost</td>
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   <td><s>32</s>3<strong>2</strong></td>
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  <td></td>
 
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   <td>Sunday</td>
 
   <td>Sunday</td>
 
   <td>15</td>
 
   <td>15</td>
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  <td>all at home - had from Alex Orr 14<sup>3/4</sup>th Beef @ 3c.ts = 2/2<sup>1/2</sup>
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Alex dined here - Ch' & Chas to Orrville ev'g</td>
 
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  <td>---</td>
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  <td>----</td>
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  <td>Showery</td>
 
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   <td>35</td>
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Revision as of Feb 26, 2024, 2:13:01 AM

1843 Septem'r

Thursday 28 all hauling Manure from Barnyard to field opposite


Mr. Maculloch calld & purchased Martha's Hiefer for $101/2

Gatherd Apples from tall Tree East side - a good many, but small.

a Lamb killd this morning by a Wolf - found the remains edge of the Bush behind Seigmiller's field - 2 Legs & a shoulder gone

the Boys & Alex in Waggon ev'g to Singing School Stratford - ret'd @ 101/2 when Chas drove Mrs. Meany (who took tea, & afterw's {afterwards} fried Lambwith us: & Alex home -- Mrs. T & Martha to Stratford forenoon ret'd @ 4 took to P. Office letter W T to F W Barron		 fine 41
Friday 29 Wilf Charles ploughing So. Peapiece - the rest hauling Manure as yesterday fine
Saturday 30 Wilfred ploughing -- -- Do ----- Do - {the rest hauling manure again}


Chas to P.O. before breakfast - bro! letters f'm William & Miss Ralph to Mrs. T. - both paid ~ Gatherd Malta & Siberia Lettuce Seed		 - fine till 5 pm then rain 36 54
Sunday 1 October - Chas to Stratford (Hickey) - aft'n Mrs. T & M. {Martha} to Orrville returned by Stage - Chas took letter to P Office Martha to Aunt Jane & W. T. to Dr Wilmur p.d - Mr. T. to Ellen &c - fine till ev'g then heavy showers 54
Monday 2 Charles ploughing So - the rest hauling Manure.


McCulloch calld with Watson & pd Martha $10 1/2 for Lyra {the Heifer}, which is to remain a few days - Gatherd 21/2 doz. Apples from Tree N.E. {North East} Corner of West Side -		 fine 48 46
Tuesday 3 thrashing Wheat with Mares & Colts ~ heavy Showers of rain & hail thro' {throughout} the day 42 40
Wednesday 4 Winnowing Do - & thrashing Oats - Chas to P. Off: twice 1.st for Letter &c 2.d to inquire if the letter of 24 to Wm was duly forwarded on that day - yest - if any complaints to wish to Postmaster General Quebec.. a little rain high wind - cold 39 37
Thursday 5 Wilfred to Mill with 81/2 Bush's Wheat - not ground - {Beneath this it reads: about 1/2 /-} dressing Stones


the rest hauling Manure - Gatherd Apples ex {A word has been scratched out and cannot be read} doz: from tree top SW {South West}		 fine 30 48
Friday 6 Wilf'd at John Stewarts for the day making a Box to his Waggon -


Charles ploughing morning - afternoon to Mill for Grist - wont be ready before Tuesday. Is & Christ'n fixing Stable door - hauld 1 Load Manure

gatherd some Brighton Cos seed, & more Malta		 fine till 5pm then light rain 41 58
Saturday 7 Cha.s to P. Office before breakfast - brot letters from Wm & from Ellen


rain from morning till night, but not heavy ~ p.d for me letter

consequently all pottering - paid for Snuff at Dalys

Isaac to Stratford - Enterd for Show day Bull Bill Boar & Sow.

rec'd from the Weaver (at Laird Stewarts) for 1/4 W Hops

rec.d from Mr Daly my note to Canada Comp'y canceld £15.19.7 & ret.d his rec! of 1.5 July for £18.1.6		 }

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9

6 671/2

rain all day 58 48
1843 October
Sunday 8 all at home - no preaching at Stratford - aft'n Chas to Orrville


ret'd with Annie Bessy & Is'c to tea - sent notice of Show to Mr Buncombe, inclosed to Mr Smith P.M. Smiths Creek		 a little rain 38 38
Monday 9 Wilfred ploughing morning ~ the rest pottering in Barn yard - W'd do aft'n light rain nearly all day 31 39
Tuesday 10 Making the Causeway in Barnyard - Chas @ 12 to Peter Cresar's Sale - Bot {bought} a LandShank Sow {An arrow was added pointing up to the words: with Pig} 8/C.y - 15 mos Credit


paid Martha for Tape & thread at Watsons----------		 31/2 30 42
Wednesday 11 a very little at Causeway - rain nearly all day


Charles at P. Office - brot letter from Aunt Joseph {Josephine?} to Mrs. T. (pd) dated 15 Sep'r {September} London P mark 18 - 23 days		 as yesterday 46 44
Thursday 12 Paid Ann Stewart for milking 5 weeks from 2 Sep to 7th ins! @ 6d -


pottering preparing for Show tomorrow - aft'n Isaac to Alex Killing and butchering a Steer - Charles to P. Office self to Wm - pd - 9 to I Kostner's for Whiskey - Peter is to bring some to Stratford tomorrow		 2 6

9

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Friday

{In the margin, written horizontally, is: Judges H.n Puddicomb Reid of Zorra & D.d Bell}

13 Show Day. Chas started @ 9 with Bob & Big Bess - Christ'n @ 10 with Hector


Isaac W'd & J. @ 101/2 in Waggon - took up Alex & a load of Beef

Hector took 1.st prize for Bulls over 3 y.r old - 2. --

Bob - 1st ----for Boars ---- 1.051.00 -

Bess ---- 2nd -- for fat Pigs ---- 7.6

p.d for 5 dinners @ 2/6 --------------

rec'd of Wm Smith for Peas ----- ----

of Mr Allen --- Do . -----

put into P. Office a Letter to I & I Dougall Windsor - Canada west paid post'e

upwards of 30 dined at Jacksons @ 2/6 - Daly President

W'd remained all night, being in the sick list - the rest home {Above this word it reads: Christ'n} @ 21/2 aft

rec.d - 3


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1

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7


12

5

5

12

4.

6


6

9

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9

71/2

Saturday 14 W'd got home ab! 10 - Mr. Puddicomb calld on his way home - John Stewart - who took charge of the Sleigh with Bob & Bess home last ev'g obligd to leave them West side of the Bridge - Sow has not got cast up (9 pm @)


all puttering to day - 7in aft.n Chas to Dalys for a Load down to Hamilton - not ready

brot a Cask Whiskey from P. Kostner which has been left at Jacksons

p.d Mrs. T. for 271/2 yds Shirting for Boys @ 7d ----		 ~ 16 -1/2 frost 3232
Sunday 15 all at home - had from Alex Orr 143/4th Beef @ 3c.ts = 2/21/2


Alex dined here - Ch' & Chas to Orrville ev'g		 --- ---- Showery 35
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