M. 14th. Sowed fifteen Bls of Wheat of 11^1/2 Acres of land which was fall wheat stubble

T 15th. Mr J Goble working the other day I should have stated that the settlement between me and Mr Goble did not include work done for me the past winter.

W. 16th. Mr J Goble half day. 94 lbs of Buckwheat Flour at per lb to James Davidson. Friday 18th. A letter from Christie and Corbett 7 cts. Postage dated Owen Sound 12th. instant

S. 19th. First little sow six pigs.

M. 21st Second sow with five little pigs. Salter the wagon - half day.

T 22nd. Third sow with eight little ones. Omitted Sunday 20th. Florence of a cow calf Mary planted out 800 cabbage plants.

W. 23rd. Half day sowing wheat for Davidson. Forty eight lbs of Buckwheat flour at 2 cts per lb.. Yesterday evening a letter from Cousin John W. for father.

Th 24th. Received from Robert Young two papers relating to the Town hall. One dozen Herrings for 9 d. from Uncle Iden. & delivered the above named papers to J Seage?

F 25th. One dozen Herrings for nine pence from Uncle Iden.

S 26th. One Trout from Iden Goble 12^1/2cts. Fortney the wagon half day. 60 lbs of Barley to Salter at 50 cts per Bushl.

M. 28th. A pair of Coburgers= sheep? $2^1/2. from George Posted latter to Christie & Corbett containing my note for $137 this being the amount at present due them.

W. 30th Planted 300 Cabbages.

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