Three Dolrs on his job. Paid Born 42 lbs of Flour I borrowed of him a few days back. Half day for Robert ripping boards. Half ^3/4 day by Barn Father and me.

S. 24th.

M. 25th. Me and Father at the Barn all day.

T. 26th. Father & me cut Christians wheat this morning. At the Barn this afternoon. 10 cents to Campbell.

W. 27th. An Order on Lehnen & Ruby for $1.70 cts. to James Davidson. 1 Cord of wood to James Muir this pays him in full for the barrow,

Th. 28th. Cutting peas.

F. 29th. Cutting peas. Zant sent a man for the day to help for the mischief his horses had done.

S. 30th. Commenced cutting Roberts wheat. I am to have a Dollar per acre and my board for cutting and bindin.

S. 31st.

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