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Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1859-1861
Nathaniel_Leeder_Sr_1859 Diary 48.pdf
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1 Dozen Herrings of Iden at 9 d. Philip draging
Th. 2nd Fred three meals. Philip draging & hauling Rails.
F 3rd. Fred three meals. Loging at Fortney's
S. 4th. Fred one meal. 1 Dozen fish of Iden 9 d.
S 5th. Fred two meals.
M. 6th. Fred three meals. Bought a light Summer coat of Fred 1.50 cts. Sowing peases half day for Robert. Bought a flask of powder of Fred for 621/2 cts. Also Caps 121/2 cts.
T. 7th. Fred one meal. Received Two Dolrs. of Mr. J. Mins this being part of three Dolrs. & a half due me by him. Sowing pease for Robert half day.
W. 8th. Fred two meals. Philip & team half day. Grist of ten Bushls.
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