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Nathaniel E. Leeder Diary, 1859-1861

Nathaniel_Leeder_Sr_1859 Diary 66.pdf

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T. 8th. 25 lbs of Salt to J. Davidson. Took the job to bind my Phils Oats for the outside swath. commenced at them

W 9th. 5 Bushls. of Lime from Salter. Salter the wagon half a day. Finished binding Phils Oats.

Th 10th. Robert 200 lbs of pease. Hauled my Oats.

F 11th. Robert half day help to plow.

S 12. 1/2 York shilling to Uncle Iden for mending my Boot not pd.

S 13th.

M. 14th. Salter the wagon half day

T. 15th. 1/2 day Oxen and myself hauling Oats. A pair of shoes of George 75 cts.

W 16th. Myself & Oxen hauling wheat for Phil we also hauled Robs Oats. This finished harvest

Th 17th. Fetched Old Lion from the Indian side.

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