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Courtland Olds Diary, 1886

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NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY, 10 1886

Worked at the stable this forenoon and at other jobs. John has been working in the garden at taking care of roots. I went out to Dover this afternoon to see about certain matters Got the promise of Mr Montgomery to pay the Senior note, so the Good Lord is beginning to deliver me. John Henning is going home to night Expect Bob McBride in his place however.

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NOVEMBER THURSDAY, 11 1886

My new hand Bob McBride came this morning and has been helping me to day. We have been gathering in turnips and other roots together with cabbage and cellery, for Winter The weather has been very cold and disagreeable all day, a north East wind has been blowing incessantly Am thankful for a readiness for winter Went to the Grange this afternoon as usual.

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