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John Jeffrey Diary, 1877-1879
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{In left corner: 98}
June 28th
Friday This was a Very Hot day I was About all fornoon the Afternoon I went down to the School Erc {above line: ion} Mother was thur and Migs all fornoon I had Hugh Along with Me William was Cuting Thrisles all day Very Hot
June 29th
Saturday This was a Very Hot day William and I was {Howing?} the Mangler. the Afternoon We was working About the {Dars or Oars?} grinding the Mowing {Knives?} Mr Barn Boy Cam and got 2 lams Away Very Hot to day
June 30th
Sunday This a Very Hot day Rachel and I went to Guelph got the Baby Christin it was a Very warm day
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