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Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1859-1861

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Saugeen January 14th 1860

N.E. Leeder's Day book & Memoranda, S. A. Note to Otis Dumpier for the sum of one hundred and sixty five Dolrs dated Janry tenth 1860 and bearing fifteen for it interest due. January 1st 1861 signed by Robert & me. John Goble getting out stuff for Robs House.

M. 16th. John Goble working as above

T 17th. John Goble working as above. Settled with Samuel Bricker for three years sawing. Gave him my note of hands nine months from date with six per cent Interest for the sum of Fifty three Dollars Eighty two cents. Received two Deutsch books from Mr. Lehnen unpaid.

F 20th. Settled with James Stewart for the years 1858 9 Due to him at the present the sum of Four Dol. thirty eight cents.

Sa 21st. Eleven Bushels of Barley to Otis Dumpier at Fifty cents pr Bush.

M 23rd. Ninety lbs of Barley to Christian Schwendker at Fifty cents pr. B.

T 24th. Robert working for John Zant

W 25th Robert working for John Zant

Th 26th Robert working for John Zant. James Craig with cattle hauling house lumber for me.

M 30th 1 Bushel of Pease to Christian Schwendker at five yorkers per B.

February

M. 6th. A load of straw to Otis Dumpier Two Dol.

T 7th One Bush of Pease to William Telford. at five yorker shillings.

S. 11th. Half a cord of wood to Lodge trustees at one Dol. and 25 cents per Cord.

Th. 23rd 10 Bush. 54 lbs of Pease to C.F. Schwendker $6.30

F. 24th. Paid by Mr. Delf for me 17 Dol. three cents. this being the

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