28 th I finished up Austin job paid my bill $4.50 came by Harlem home by Elgin Erected Pennock job had dinner at Elgin seen John Acheson to-day he agreed to let me know when they got ready to pur- chase monument Mr. Thos. Morris did also I had supper at Sarahs 65 cts for dinner at Pats came by Henry Wings to Lyndhurst then to Moultons stayed alright was a nice day

29 th went up to Seeley Bay Mildred & I with Bobs horse & rig around by Wes Kennys he’s to give me a chance before purchasing

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