Thur May 8th_ Fine day, but cold, We were at home. in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Bowens'.

Fri May 9th. Fine but dull and cold, We were at home. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive.

Sat May 10. Fine but cold. very heavy frost last night. See 1/4 of an inch thick. Aunt Mattie and I called at Felicias and Mary Watsons_ Tom Farr here for tea

Sun May 11. Fine and slightly warmer, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Revies, Aunt Nellie at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville

Mon May 12. Fine and warm but dull, Men started manure hauling, Aunties went up to Willies, Charlie has convulsions. 7 Uncle and Willie went up for the Doctor

Tue. May 13. Fine and a little warmer. I went up to see Charlie. _ Uncle and I down at Mr Johnsons in evening.

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