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Courtland Olds Diary, 1886

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JUNE MONDAY, 7 1886

Had a short visit from my old friend and brother Mr. John Mencke of Nanticoke this morning. William Watts came also after some peas Let him have six bushells for which he paid me 55 cts. per Bu. Washed our twelve sheep after dinner. Had some time to work at our cellar wall. Mr and Mrs Clarke came this evening and took tea with us however.

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JUNE TUESDAY, 8 1886

Have been work away at the McPhee Cellar again to day Billy and Eddie have been helping as usual. Have got about half done with the cellar wall Mr McPhee has been geting the frame ready to put together. Prospects of rain have passed away and we seem likely to have a drought. Am exceedingly happy in the Saviours love these days He is a perfect Saviour to me.

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