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William Beatty Diary, 1889-1892
William Beatty 1889-1892 Diary 11.pdf
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11. Avis Ala worked on the last fix on the wall.
12. R.I. 13, n/gill 14.
999. Frost last night. So, here is the font for this word: Exp-75.
All day today: 16 hours. Pont last night; planning this move is challenging.
Invention went to the station, met in Paterson. Ren Paterson preached this evening. 18. Drew la one from the gravel pit to the bank. The house: fine day. 19. Rain last night and this forenoon. Started to play in the Northeast field in the afternoon. Rain last night.
Avis placing in the Northeast field; he has Consall's white horse.
21. Rain all day; no work done outdoors. 22. AD finished the Northeast field this afternoon; pain in the forenoon. 23. Ditched in the Montheach field in the afternoon. Rain in the forenoon. Ren Paterson preached this evening.
25. Thomas attended a plowing bee. 26. Stormy day; rain and snow most of the day. 27. Snow.
29. Fine day. 30. Went to the station and met Reid. Charles, HIM, & Cornett were there. Fine day.
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