THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1870.

Still we are fortunate enough to be able to continue our work at seeding. I sowed an additional five Bu. of Barley this afternoon in the field next to McBrides. The weather has turned colder, and appears to be more settled. Still the Lord sees fit to suspend the accomplishment of precious promises. Although this seems hard, yet I cannot doubt but that he does all things well. What I know not now I shall know hereafter. Then also shall we see Him as He is.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1870.

The weather continues fine and we are at the seeding as usual. I finished triming trees this forenoon and this afternoon set out a lot of little apple trees of our own raising (about twenty). Went out to night after money for the minister but did not succeed in geting any. I have been trying to get William Wilkinson to take charge of the class in my stead, in the absence of the Captain. But he does not seem willing to act. In this case it appears to be a duty which I cannot neglect.

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