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Andrew McFarland Learn Diary, 1873-1877
AndrewMcFarlandLearn_1873-1877_015.pdf
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11 Saturday wind E clear to 2 church Wolverton preached Galaton finch to Diner
18 Monday wind SE clear cut spring wheat Randall Bound
19 tuesday wind S clear cut spring wheat Randall Bound EV Learn helped after noon finished
20 Wednesday wind SW clear Done choars Randall to help EV Learn Draw in oats. let G finch have .50 cts
21 thursday wind SW clear Drawed in the oats 7 acres Randall and joe Drawed Adaline Gracy here at night
22 fryday wind SW clear Drawed in spring wheat Randall and joe to help finished harvest
23 Saturday wind E N clear plowed for wheat Randall helped EV Learn Draw oats in
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