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Courtland Olds Diary, 1870

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1870.

We have made very good progress in our seeding opperations the past few days. The fine weather still continues although there are many threatenings of a storm. If it continues fine we will finish up next week D. V. {Deo volente} In going over the field back of the barn to day I found a couple patches of "Rag Weed." I have never known it before this fall. But now that we have found it out I intend to do my best to keep it out of the ground. It is said to be a very noxious weed.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1870.

I had to go out to Dover this morning after a Doctor for my mother. She has been unwell for some days and as far as we know we judged that the fever which is so very prevalent now was geting hold of her. The Doctor said that if we had waited a little longer before sending for him he could not, in all probability have saved her life. I have again a very precious assurance that all, all! is well in the hands of Jesus. Like oases in the desert are those delightful seasons to my soul Lord Continue them, amen.

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