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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
James_Rowand_Burgess_Diary_1913-1914 48.pdf
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Tuesday Dec 30. Cold and dull. Temp. 28°. I went out with Uncle Alfred. For my birthday presents I got a telescope from Papa and Olive, a hymn book from Ma and a trap from Noble.
Wednesday Dec. 31. Dull and cold. Temp.28° I am fifteen to day. I skated a little.
Thursday January 1 - 1914
Fine and cold. Temp. 18°. We were skating nearly all day. I was up at Geddes's for dinner.
Friday January 2. Dull and cold with mist and a little rain and snow. Temp. 28°. Edgar brought me in.
Saturday January 3 Dull and mild with snow melting as it falls. Temp. 28°. Uncle Albert was in with wood.
Sunday January 4. Fine and cold Temp. 27°. Uncle Alfred went ho came in.
Monday January 5. Dull and cold. Temp. 17°. School started. Uncle Alfred went home.
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