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Christina McLennan Diary, 1888-1893
Christina McLennan 1888-93 Diary 123.pdf
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December 1891
| 17 | This has been a very cold day. we have no thermometer so I do not know how cold. The Protest was tried in Cornwall today. And Rory was defeated but may try another election next month Pa paid Mrs John Angus $400 for the horse rake. there is one wheel that is good for norhing. I sent a few lines to Far. | |
| 18 | The village schools closed today. Birdie got an address and plush dressmg case & plush Album, from her pupils Cousin Jimie came home last evening so did Murdy. he had XV for me from Leitch | |
| 19. | Got home the carpet 27 yds, cost for warp & weaving $4.56 got nutmeg cream tartar B. strap 40 cts | 4.56 40 |
| 20 | Heavy hoar frost, last night. The trees were, and are beautifully ornamented with crystal. I did not go to church for I have twanges of toothache. | |
| 21 | Began to paper downstairs bedroom. Girls sewing carpet. | |
| 22 | Cleared sitting room. Bot 1 qr beef 100 lbs paid | 5.00 |
| 23 | Had a letter from Sandy. he expressed a box | |
| 24 | Sleighing mostly all gone, have to take wheel carriage again. Jimie went to Lancaster and got the box. in it were two fine pictures one of Sandy, one of Elizabeth. I gave v to Murdy came home tonight he had the raisins Birdie sent for and currants I sent for $1.50. in all |
