April 15th 1892

Fri. 15. returned home to Kingston After he was gone, I was left to the mercy of strangers, to fight my way alone, that night I went with Mr James Lane (the proprietor of the Factory) to his Brothers, Home and had our tea, then we went to a neighbors, Mr Theathwey's by name and put up for the night

Sat 16 Bright and clear, but still cold and windy. I breakfasted at Mr Joseph Lane's, then proceeded to the Factory and commenced operations. I gave it a thorough cleaning upstairs and down I was very tired at night having done a good Job. That night I staid at Joseph Lane's and intend to remain here till I select a boarding House more convenient (Freezing night)

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April 17th, 1892.

Sun. 17. Easter Sunda, Bright and clear but cold, windy was North West in the morning, turning South west about noon and calming down at night. Froze very hard last night. I spent the day walking around till I am almost tired out and saw very little after all. I made aquaintance with several of the boys. It has been a long and lonely day to me. Tonight I am at work writting up an account of the past three days of 16th,17th, 18th 15th, 16th, 17th

Mon.18. Lovely Bright morning Wind, east till noon, shifting west in after noon quite cold this evening and cloudy. Froze quite hard last night. Wrote to John Robinson Syracuse N.Y. and Gusta, Camden East Very tired tonight

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