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William Thompson Diary, 1842-1847

William Thompson Diary handwritten 1841-47 40.pdf

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Dr Moore pd a visit to William @ 11 - he & I fishing from 11 ocl till 3 dined & had tea.  Martha to P. Office (brot letter) from Mr Ewarts sent not pd
 
Dr Moore pd a visit to William @ 11 - he & I fishing from 11 ocl till 3 dined & had tea.  Martha to P. Office (brot letter) from Mr Ewarts sent not pd
  
Whaley calld about Lot 24 - asked 50$ for Improvements - to call on Monday
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<u>Whaley</u> calld about<u> Lot 24</u> - asked 50$ for Improvements - to call on Monday
  
 
Alex Maid{illegible} from Toronto calld in the even'g leaves on Monday</td>
 
Alex Maid{illegible} from Toronto calld in the even'g leaves on Monday</td>
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   <td>Monday</td>
 
   <td>Monday</td>
 
   <td>8</td>
 
   <td>8</td>
   <td></td>
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   <td>Whaleys calld - took their Bond for <s>L</s>25 1 & 4 Curr'ly to log 1 burn & prepare for Crop 5 Acres by 1st Sept'r - & to chop 4 Acres by 1st April next. & gave up our Improvements on Lot 24 North Easthope - to call at Dalys to sign something
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All engaged with Mr Phelan carpentering
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IC.Phelan has left for another job, for <u>2 or 3 days</u></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
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   <td>Tuesday</td>
 
   <td>Tuesday</td>
 
   <td>9</td>
 
   <td>9</td>
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  <td>Christ . at Alexs for the day logging - the rest hoeing Potatoes
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Jackson Mrs Sargint Watson &c calld on their way to Hamilton
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sent by Mrs L letter M Jun: to for inclosing $2
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pd Washers
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</td>
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  <td>-</td>
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  <td>3</td>
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  <td>-</td>
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  <td>fine</td>
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  <td>56</td>
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  <td>72</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
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  <td></td>
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  <td>Isaac to Stratford even'g  pd Subscription to  Agricultural Society 1 to Shars  -----</td>
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  <td>-</td>
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  <td>10</td>
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  <td>-</td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
 
   <td></td>
  <td>fine</td>
 
  <td>56</td>
 
  <td>72</td>
 
 
  </tr>
 
  </tr>
 
 
  <tr>
 
  <tr>
 
   <td>Wednesday</td>
 
   <td>Wednesday</td>

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1844 July

Friday 5 cont'd I C.C. Phelan Alex & Bishop cutting & hewing Timber on Wms Lt & hauling to front of Barn - left off @ 3 pm all soakd rain nearly all day 47 68
Saturday 6 Phelan Alex. Bishop & the Boys chopping hewing & hauling Timber Alex & Bishop left soon after dinner Phelan after supper

Dr Moore pd a visit to William @ 11 - he & I fishing from 11 ocl till 3 dined & had tea. Martha to P. Office (brot letter) from Mr Ewarts sent not pd

Whaley calld about Lot 24 - asked 50$ for Improvements - to call on Monday

Alex Maid{illegible} from Toronto calld in the even'g leaves on Monday
fine 66 57
Sunday 7 all at home fine
Monday 8 Whaleys calld - took their Bond for L25 1 & 4 Curr'ly to log 1 burn & prepare for Crop 5 Acres by 1st Sept'r - & to chop 4 Acres by 1st April next. & gave up our Improvements on Lot 24 North Easthope - to call at Dalys to sign something

All engaged with Mr Phelan carpentering

IC.Phelan has left for another job, for 2 or 3 days
{ink blot}
Tuesday 9 Christ . at Alexs for the day logging - the rest hoeing Potatoes

Jackson Mrs Sargint Watson &c calld on their way to Hamilton

sent by Mrs L letter M Jun: to for inclosing $2

pd Washers

- 3 - fine 56 72
Isaac to Stratford even'g pd Subscription to Agricultural Society 1 to Shars ----- - 10 -
Wednesday 10 a few drops of rain 70 60
Thursday 11 fine 52 53
Friday 12 fine 48 72
1844 July
Saturday 13 fine 48 76
Sunday 14 fine 70 64
Monday 15 showers - ev'g set'd rain 60
Tuesday 16 fine 57
Wednesday 17 fine 51 60
Thursday 18 fine 48 71
Friday 19 showers forenoon 65 60
Saturday 20 50 57
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