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Mary Ann "Molly" Hilborn Diary, 1921

John Peirson 1921 Diary 8.pdf

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JANUARY New Year's Day (Dominion) SATURDAY 1 (1-364) 1921

Made a poor start this year am used up with a bad cold or sick Have been the house all day thawing to day {Mike Andy/Abby and Hap?} were gone up to {Arch Mclams?} {Written by John. His handwriting is rather messy, and he writes intermittently throughout the diary.}

Sunday 2 (2-363)

Home all day. Father not very well. wrote to Rob {Written by Molly whose handwriting is neater throughout the diary.}

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