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Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1859-1861
Nathaniel_Leeder_Sr_1859 Diary 36.pdf
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N.E. Leeder's Day Book and Memoranda. for the year 1861.
J. 1st
W 2nd Davidson coopering.
Th. 3rd. John Goble working at Robs House. I One Bushl. of Pease to Salter
F. 4th. Mr. John Goble working. One Bushl. of pease to Davidson. My Axe from MacLachlins 25 cts for. tempering. 3 Bushls. of lime to Davidson.
S 5th.
M. 7th.
T. 8th. Mr J Goble killing pigs. Killed our six largest pigs.
W 9th. One hog to James George weight 235 lbs 151/2 cts.per lb
Th 10th.
F 11 1/2 Bushl of pease to Davidson.
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