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James "Rowand" Burgess Diary, 1913-1914
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Friday April 17. Fine and very warm. Temp. 31°. I went up to Geddes' after breakfast. Stuarts were over at night. ° Saturday April 18. Fine and very warm with rain at night. Temp. 47°. I came in this afternoon with John.
Sunday April 19. Dull and wet but hot in the morning and cooler in afternoon Temp. 60° Arthur and Agnes came in and Uncle Alfred went home with them.
Monday April 20. Dull and cold. School started. In Algebra I got 61. Arthur was in to-night.
Tuesday April 21. Dull and a little warmer. Temp. 28°.
Wednesday April 22. Dull and colder. Temp. 34°.
Thursday April 23. Fine and cold. Temp. 26°. I found a bracelet this morning to-night.
Friday April 24. Fine and warm. Temp. 24°
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