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John Willis Diary, 1872
John Willis Diary,1872-2.pdf
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| January | Wednesday | 10 | 250 peices ca Dear Sir I take the Eearley Opetunity of Riting to you hoping to find you well {illegible} |
| Thursday | 11 | This Le{illegible} me at {rest of entry torn away} | |
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| January | Saturday | 13 | John Willis Leeds Ont
Alice Willis Leeds Ont Ab Can John Canada |
| Sunday | 14 | Alice W Willis
John W Canada Canada {written vertically on side} John Willis Leeds John Wills John Willis Leeds |
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| Monday | 15 | Willis
John Willis Leeds Cananda |
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