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Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1859-1861

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M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 11<sup>1/2</sup> Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble
 
M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 11<sup>1/2</sup> Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble
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T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter.
 
T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter.
W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckweheat Flour at  per lb to James Davidson.
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W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckwheat Flour at  per lb to James Davidson.
 
Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant
 
Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant
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S. 19th. First little sow six pigs.
 
S. 19th. First little sow six pigs.
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M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day.
 
M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day.
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T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants.
 
T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants.
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W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father.
 
W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father.
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Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. & delivered the above named papers to J [[Seage?]]
 
Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. & delivered the above named papers to J [[Seage?]]
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F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden.
 
F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden.
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S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 12<sup>1/2</sup>cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl.
 
S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 12<sup>1/2</sup>cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl.
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M. 28th. A pair of [[Coburgers= sheep?]] $2<sup>1/2</sup>. from George Posted latter to Christie & Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them.
 
M. 28th. A pair of [[Coburgers= sheep?]] $2<sup>1/2</sup>. from George Posted latter to Christie & Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them.
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W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages.
 
W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages.

Revision as of Mar 8, 2025, 8:25:46 PM

M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 111/2 Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble

T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter.

W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckwheat Flour at per lb to James Davidson. Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant

S. 19th. First little sow six pigs.

M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day.

T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants.

W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father.

Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. & delivered the above named papers to J Seage?

F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden.

S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 121/2cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl.

M. 28th. A pair of Coburgers= sheep? $21/2. from George Posted latter to Christie & Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them.

W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages.

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