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Minetta "Nettie" Walton Diary, 1883 Part 1
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Pa was down fishing cought about 15 heron all day. Saturday 16th Twelve O'clock before I went to bed 15th 10 O'clock 14 twelve O'clock.
June 18th Monday raining S. J.S. and I cleaned out the cellar. George Wight here yet. Maria came back from Hamilton they anticipate to launch the boat Saturday next.
Sunday 17th fine day but cold fog off of the lake. Ernest came to took and Annie & I for a drive to Oakville. I had a splendid time we were singing {ect?}
Monday 18 George White said it took all the bliss from a kiss
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