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Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1854-1858

Nathaniel_Leeder_Sr_1854-1858 Diary 43.pdf

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Balanced accounts with James Stewart Balance due him on account 7 s. 5 d. Received from him his share of road money 6 D. and one Dol. for Viol. Paid him one Dollar and a half After adding all the flour account together and settling for cutting Timothy seed. There is yet due me 545 lbs. Pease 161/2 Bushels. Sold to John one and a half Bush. To Iden 4 Bush. Mr. J. Goble half a day Killing bull and picking lumber.

1858

February 16 received from James Stewart 234 lbs of flour as a return for that borrowed. 234+116=371 545-343=174-.99=.75

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