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Mary Ann "Molly" Hilborn Diary, 1921
John Peirson 1921 Diary 60.pdf
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APRIL FRIDAY 15 (105-260) 1921
took Father's bed up stairs
GRandpa Blake & the children here. R. M. went to Port
damp & dull all day
rec Parcel from Eaton's
very cold
SATURDAY 16 (106-259)
a hard cold east wind the ground covered with furrow
very cold & stormy
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