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John Alexander Blake Diary, 1876

John A Blake 1876 Diary 12.pdf

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JANUARY MONDAY 24 1876

I go to Tanner at 8, take my lunch, & remain at Tannery all day. I make out list of all Leat. gone out of Tannery since 1st Feby. last to date, & show Uncle John this Eve'g.

I pay C.Worden on a/c $12 this day

I enclose TP&Co. $10 this Amt I borrow'd from him when in Toronto last.

JANUARY TUESDAY 25 1876

I go to Tannery at 8. Call at Woodingtons for bal of money on TP&Co Cheque for $10918. I pay Woodington on a/c $16 & take Rx. I go over to Wordens house & pay him $12 in a/c. Then go to Tannery, & remain all day Capt. Grale calls in PM. & tells me about Old {Bruus?} T Mills draws 2 loads Hides over from other building

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