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Christina McLennan Diary, 1883-1888
Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 161.pdf
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October 1887
| 26. | To 1 paper pins 5 cts. 3. 3 cts stamps & envelopes notepaper Ran bot a little cap with his own money 60 cts | 29 |
| 27 | Far went to Cornwall today. Percell & Stilwell have a suit. for Libel, & Stilwell printed the Flora McDonald letter in the Glengarian, which Purcell took umbrage at | |
| 28 | Had heavy frost last night - Jetty got hooked in the neck by Lassie. I sent a letter (the letter was to Murdy) and {?} papers to Sandy
Pa sent a letter to Donald Robertson in answer to one he got from him two days ago concerning the deed of the {T?}oromoney farm This has been a pleasant day I was at Aunties this evening, she is in good cheere. |
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| 29 | It began to rain this morning about 6 A.M. and drizzled until about 4 P.M. then it began to snow. The ground is white. 10. P.M. Far came home this evening he bought a racoon coat in Montreal $.33 Jimie is boarding at Sullivans Purcell beat Stilwell in the suit and he is to go one month to goil {jail or gaol} and pay $.20000 Bird did not come home last night | |
| 30. | Had a very fine sermon from a Mr Martin he read the 20 Chap. of Acts. text 1st chap. Rome 16 verse | |
| 31. | We had a very pleasant surprise today by seeing a friend of 40 years ago, Hugh Johnson of Detroit. He was on his way home from Washington. |
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