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Courtland Olds Diary, 1866

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January TUESDAY, 16 1866

A very stormy day to day, the storm consisting of wind and snow. Attended a lecture by E. P. Harris P.H.D. on Geology got along very well in my other classes; went out for a walk after dinner, etc.

WEDNESDAY, 17

Storm not over yet but continued much of the day; had a lecture in organic Chemistry this morning, on formulation. Had a skate after dinner, after which I went out for a walk in the storm.

THURSDAY, 18

Attended a lecture in organic chemistry this morning, went out with Well. Carpenter for a walk, after which I studied until church time when I heard the Rev. Chas. Lavelle.

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Januarry FRIDAY, 19 1866

Good old friday for ever!! Attended my classes this morning, as usual. After prayers went out for a walk with Bates after which I wrote a letter home & one to the Factory which was the last work done on Friday.

SATURDAY, 20

After prayers this morning I went out for a walk with Bates for half an hour or so; after which I studied until dinner time, after dinner I sawed some wood & in the evening studied & wrote a letter.

SUNDAY, 21

Attended class meeting this morning at {illegible} after which we went to church. Had a short walk with Frank Springer after dinner after which we spent the evening in conversing on various subjects etc.

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