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Nathaniel E. Leeder Sr. Diary, 1863-1867
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A Memoranda of things received and money paid out on Philips A/C/ 1863
March 6th. 495 Rails of J Davidson, payment in full.
August 1st. Paid balance on loging in the nine acres fallow $11.40.
4th. Bricks for chimnies 624 at 50 cts, per hundred $3.12 cts.
10th. Received Lumber of Jacob Rawn on Philips A/C 350 feet as per agreement. Also flooring to the Value of $4.50 to my A/C.
19th. 5 Bushls. of Lime at 10 f. = 34 cts.
July Lumber of Hilker dry packed 500 ft. = $8.60 As per Bill to George Ruppel $41.00
June 6th. 114 lbs. of Nails $4.50 Wrought spikes 61/2 @ 5 d = 54 cts. Shingle Nails 30 lbs @ 5 cts. = $1.50 Two Bones Stays @ $3.25 for bon 6.50 Shingle Nails 20 lbs. at 5 cts. = $1.00 2 Pounds Shingles @ 1.50 = $3.00 1 Door lock .90 cts. Bolts screws etc. 251/2 cts.1 13 inch singles $1.50
1862. Dec. 17th. Assumed Phils Store debt $43.94 cts.
Sept. 12th. 12 Cts. of Nails = 60 cts. Paid a Note drawn in favor of John Maculloch of Arran Note and Interest $26.
1863 Jan 27. The Balance for the Frame 17 Dolrs.
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