TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1870.

Our girl Fanny Banister has been sick to day, with the same fever that ma is just recovering from. Mother is not able to do anything yet, so I have been house-maid, cook, and dish-washer. I find that when one does house work he cannot do any thing else. I sent Charley out to night after my Sister. If she comes I will be in a measure relieved. We are moving along slowly with our seeding. Hope to get it done in about three days.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1870.

Charley has been drawing manure on the ten acre field to day and Will has been harrowing most of the day. Mr. & Mrs. Beaupre{?} took dinner with us to day. We had quite a pleasant visit with them. I have been able to work a little to day out of doors. It is a very great convenience to have a kind sister so near by, especially when in such a fix as at present. I am again in possession of great peace & my soul is happy in Jesus.

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