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Courtland Olds Diary, 1866

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March THURSDAY, 29 1866

Attended a lecture on the eletricity this morning as usual. Wrote out my notes on electricity before prayers. Went out with Well. Carpenter for a walk. Went to church too night & heard the Rev. Mr. Rousom preach.

FRIDAY, 30

Went up to Port Hope this morning in company with Well. Carpenter. Called on Mrs. Griffin Spent the afternoon with the 4 Mifs Griffins and Mifs Bigges. Had a very pleasant time. Got home by seven.

SATURDAY, 31

Attended prayers this morning at nine. Saw the volunteers depart from Cobourg for their homes. Spent most of the day in reading over my Geology. Went out for a walk after five. Called at Burkes a few minutes.

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April SUNDAY, 1 1866

Went up to see Bates this morning. Went to the Catholic church at eleven. Had a very pleasant walk after dinner with N. Springer. Attended the Bible Christian church this evening.

MONDAY, 9

Studied until nine when I attended the Dr's lecture in electricity and Geology. Wrote out my notes before prayers. Went out for a walk after dinner after which I cut some wood. Spent this evening in reviewing my electricity & Geology classes.

TUESDAY, 3

Attended one of Harris's real old-fashioned grinds this morning, also a lecture on Geology which was quite interesting. Went down to the photographer after dinner, and had a negative taken. Talked until six. Studied until bed time.

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