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John Alexander Blake Diary, 1876
John A Blake 1876 Diary 82.pdf
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JUNE SUNDAY 3 1876
Go to Church. C Hughs calls up in on his way from Church this P.M. I dont go out this Eve'g.
JUNE MONDAY 4 1876
Go to Tannery at 7½. Buy Ticket on Rothsay return 150 go to Toronto. Dinner 50 cts. Go to Thom & Parsons about Notes & money. They give me 1 cheque dated 13th inst. for $250. 2 cheques dates today for $125 each on private a/c & tell me to keep the Note dated on 3rd for 3 mos for $400 & get some cash'd at Bank in StCaths. They also give me a cheque to Balance last month a/cs for $6363.
I get back at 615 P.M.
Ship J Hallam 200 Bags Hair 50 cts - $100.
D Waters gets of Sds Harness Leath. 131# @ 40 cts = $5240 dont pay for it
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