Martha Schofield diary, 1858-1860

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Martha Martha - My dear Carrie -

Carie Carrie Carie Carrie Carrie

Ben came Ben

[Paper clipping: Definition of Ignorant]

List of things I have read

Commencing [January] 1st 1858

Life of Kah-ge-ga-gah-book or George Copway
Prisoner of the Border - P. Hamilton Myers [?]
[Souvenirs] of Travel - Madam [Levert]

" Two volumes" - "
Queechy - Elizabeth Wetherell

" Two volumes - " Author of "The Wide, Wide World"
Life in California - Eliza W. Farnham
Sibyl - Martha Russell
The Last Days of Pompeii - Sir E. Bulwer Lytton
Night and Morning - Sir E. Bulwer Lytton
The Old Dower House - Mrs. Gray
[Rienzi] - [Sir E. Bulwer Lytton]
Home - Miss Sedgwick
The true path - Y. S. Huther
Words of cheer - Y. S. Huther
Alice Franklin - [Crossed out: Cousin Alice] May Howlett
Reflection
Belle of the family
Patient Wating No loss
[In pencil: I felt strongly impressed to say - ]

"Where a few are gathered
together in my name there
am I in the midst of them",
this is the language my dear
friends I feel bound to give
unto you, that these may
be words of encouragement to
those who have laid aside worldly
care, left for a time the labors
of life, and come here to have
an hour of [Crossed out: social] silent worship,
surely when, we feel all
things of a worldly nature
must be put away that
we may come & worship the great
Father of all, that we may
hold communion with Him, feel
the sacred influences of his love
upon our souls. It is an [?]
that we keep which makes us bow in
humble submission to his Divine Will -
If we can come here, with a heart willing
to be instructed by his teaching feeling
that He alone has power, to purify our
souls for that eternal, home to which we all are
hastening, asking [Crossed out: for] guidance and help from
[?] to [?], tho this sphere of an existence
it is -
His

Letters I have sent commencing October 1st 1858.

[Column 1]
To
1= My own dear home
2= B. Schofield
3= E. H. Schofield
4- M. H. Schofield
5- Jane I Satterthwait
6- M. Inskeep
7- Mrs Crozer
8= M. A. Schofield
9= R H. Boyde
10= H. F. Wilson
11. E. H. Schofield
12. S. I Schofield
13. M. W. Schofield
14 A. Schofield
15 Charles Humphrys
16 M. H. Schofield
17 E H Schofield
18. L. A. Schofield
19. E. H. Schofield
20. M. Humphrys
22. M. H. S.
23. Ephraim Inskeep
24. Paxson Price
25 M. H. Schofield
26 E H Schofield
27 H. F. Wilson
28 M. H. Schofield
29 E. H. Schofield
30. A Martindale
31. Charles Humphrys
32. S. I. Schofield
33 J. I. Satterthwait

[Column 2]
34. Paxson Price
35. E. H. Schofield
36. M. H. Schofield
37. H. F. Wilson
38. S. A. Willets
39. S. I. Schofield
40. W. Oldden Ridgway
41. B. Schofield
42= E. H. Schofield
43 M. A. Humphrys
44 E H. Schofield
45. M. H. Schofield
46 M. A. Schofield
47 H. F. Wilson
48. S. I. Schofield
49 A. S. Martindale
50. Schofield
51 M H Schofield
52 B. Schofield
53 E H Schofield
54 H F Wilson
55 - Thomas C Bell
56. M H Schofield
57. E. H. Schofield
58. John Child
59. B Schofield
60 Cornelia Hancock
61. Paxson Price
62 - S J Schofield
63. L A Schofield
64. Paxson Price

[Column 3]
65 Alice Schofield
66 L. A Schofield
67 Jane Hillborn
68. [?]
69. Halliday Jackson
70. M. A Humphrys
71- J Child
72= S A Schofield
73= [Thomas] C. Bell.
74. [Benjamin] Schofield
75. J. I. Satterthwait
74. T. C. Bell
75. S. [?] Schofield
76. Edward Willets
77. J. J. Price
78. J. I. Satterthwait
79 Edward Willets
80 Lydia Schofield
81 [?] F Wilson
82 Edward Willets
83. S. S. [?]
84. Sadie M [?]
85. Samuel [?] Ash
86. John S Williams
87 [Chalkley] Holt
88. Edward Willets
89 Edward Willets
90 S M [?]
91 Alice Schofield
92 [?]
93 [?] Roberts

[Column 4]
96. H. E. Willets
97. E. Willets
98. James Underhill
99 Anna [?] Willets
100. Abi James
101 [blank]

Letters sent
from [Long] Island
February 7th 1860.
1 Lydia H. Schofield
2- [Samuel] S. Ash
3. S. M. Brower
Sallie R B
4. J. I Satterthwait
5 Edward Willets
6 Paxson Price
7. E. H. Schofield
8. H. F. Roberts
9. L. H Schofield
10. M. C. Jackson
11. E. Willets
12. M. H Humphrys
13. J. J. Price
14. Lizzie James
15. Lizzie Willets
16. M. M. Child
17. E. H. Schofield
18. B Schofield
19 S. M. Brower
20 S. J Ash
21. E H. Schofield
22. Robert S. H.
23. W. O. R.

[Column 5]
24. J. J. Price
25th H. Jackson
26. S. M. Brower
27. A B. Willets
28. S. M. Brower
29 J. I Satterthwait
31. Emily Jackson
31- M. H. Child
32. Lizzie Satterthwait
33 S. M. Brower
34. Lizzie Willets
Letters I have received commencing October 1st 1858

From

[Column 1]
1=Mother & Sisters
2= Eliza H. Schofield
3= Sallie & Mother
4= Hannah F. Wilson
5= R. H. Boyd
6= Sallie & Mother
7= Lydia A. Schofield
8= Eliza H. Schofield
9. H. F. Wilson
10. A. Schofield
11 H. F. Wilson
12 B. Schofield
13 S. I. Schofield
14. E. H. Schofield
15. L. A. Schofield
16. L. A. Schofield
17. M. Humprys
18. L. A. Schofield
19. R. H. Boyd
20. A. Schofield
21. E. H. Schofield
22. E. H. Schofield
23. M Schofield
24 H. F. Wilson
25. J. J. Price
26. M. A. Humphrys
27 L. A. Schofield
28 A. Martindale
29 E. H. Schofield
30. J. I. Satterthwait
31. M. H. Schofield
32. A. Schofield

[Column 2]
33. W. O. Ridgway
34. H F. Wilson
35. E. H. Schofield
36 S. I. Schofield
37. E. H. Schofield
38. S. I. Schofield
39. M. A. Schofield
40= B. Schofield
43=J. J. Price
44 E. H. Schofield
45 S I Schofield
46. A. L. Martindale
47. S. I Schofield
48 M. A. Humphrys
49. E. H. Schofield
50. M. H. Schofield
51 L A Schofield
52 S.M. Brower
53. B. Schofield
54 SI & LA Schofield
55. M. H. Schofield
56. E. H. Schofield
57 M. A Humphreys
58 M. H. Schofield
59 Mast S.
60. E. H. Schofield
61. M. H. Schofield
62 - E. H. Bell
63 Sallie J Schofield
64. Cornelia [?]
65. LJ J & SS Ash (Lide)
66. C. Hancock

[Column 3]
67. J. J. Price
68. M. H. Child
69. L. H. Schofield
70. H F W & B S
71. Anna Martindale
72 - E. H. Bell
73. S I. Schofield
74. M. H. Child
75. Jane Hillborn
76. M H Schofield
77. H Jackson
78. Sallie I Schofield
79. Hannah F Wilson
80. Edward Willets
81. Lydia Schofield
82. H. H. Wilson
83. Chalk Holt
84. H. F. Wilson
85. Allie Schofield
86. Sadie M Brower
87. Edward Willets
88 B. Schofield
89 Allie Schofield
90. S [?] Satterthwait
91. Edward Willets & A
92. S. M. Brower
93. Anna Willets
94. Hannah Willets
95. Sadie Brower
96. Cas W. Deans

Letters received at
Long Island
February 7th 1860

[Column 4]
1. Samuel S. Ash
2. E. H. Schofield
3. H. F. Roberts
4. L. A Schofield
5. E. Willets
6. J. J. Price
7. H. Willets
8. M. H. Child
9. S. M. Brower
10. H. F. Roberts
11. L. A. Schofield
12. S. A. Ash
13. J. J. Price
14. Book R S H 16
15 E. H. Schofield
16. S. S. Ash
17. S M. Brower
18th L. A Schofield
19th M. Jackson
20th E. Jackson
21st Edward Willets
22nd H. Willets
23rd E. H. Schofield
24 M. H. Child
25 - L. A Schofield
25 S M. Brower
26. S. S. Ash
27. Anna B. Willets
28. B. Schofield
[In pencil]

Thee bids me write in thy album [?]
a pen cannot always convey the thoughts
or would like written upon such spotless
pages to be viewed and [?] by others -
Yet I will not fail to wish thee peace
and happiness hoping that no shadows
will darken thy pathway [Crossed out: which will] nor
storms ruffle the waves of thy life
& with all the varied changes of existence
[Crossed out: there should be] none to make thee forget
those whom thee have once called friends,
taken the eye wanders over the
once familiar names may mine be
viewed as one who ever trusted in
thy friendship & was sincere in her
desires for thy welfare hoping that thy
Guardian Angel might ever [?]
thy brightest hopes & lead thee by the
diamond chain of love to God - truly! Cousin M
[Pencil draft]

[Loss] ...with all its varied changes.
[Loss] ....passing on and when time
has marked these spotless pages and [Crossed out: may]
[Crossed out: that may inscribe these names here which]
[Crossed out: have passed away -] The eye wanders
over the once familiar frames may
more be viewed as one who ever wished
[Crossed out: that thy life] happiness not merely the -

I mean [?] that will lessen thy
[?] in a Higher Power for none are free
from troubles and it is when the [?]
[Crossed out: are over that ] we behold [Crossed out: the] brightness
which [Crossed out: points] clearly show the benefits
of affection, I proves to us that in the
desert house there . One eye ever watchful
of our good - Remember, there one whose on
early who are very ready to sympathize in
sorrow where thy [?] in all the -

[Doodles]
[Illustration]

Martha Schofield

Bayside [January] 1st 1858
Page 1.

Diary

1858. 1859. 1860.

[January] 1st 1858 The New Year has again come, and in looking over the
past one, I can see many moments that have been ill
spent, but they are gone and all that I can do now is to
try and improve the present, my occupation was that of
teaching the "young idea how to shoot" and I feel it to
be a great responsibility so much of their future lives
may be regulated by what they learn in their early youth,
not only in school do I have the care of them but much of
the time out; Aunt being away quite often leaves me the care -
Now to the party which was given for the children - we
made preparations, and there were about 22 here grown
folks and all they had a very pleasant time the
table looked very handsome, it was a dinner party
had meats vegatables etc. etc. then there were 14 kinds of
deserts - nuts, candies etc. - Richard and Fred Smart
made their "New Year's call" while they were at dinner
so I received them but Carrie Willets was here so we did
very well - about half past four, Richard and Fred came
round with two mules and one horse to a wagon and
wanted to know if we did not want to take a ride
Carrie had gone home so Mrs Hannah Laurence and I went
we had a most splendid time such real fun we
laughed and cut up as much as we wanted too - we drove
over to see Cad - then down Sol Nickles lane and so on -
In the evening Cousin Robert and Ed Laurence called they
had been making calls all day - So ends the first day -

2.

2nd This afternoon Aunt Eliza and the two children went over
to see William Frame's - Carrie W. called for me and we went
to Flushing - had a delightful ride, she took me and introduced
me to Carrie Peck who I should think was a very nice girl.

3rd The first Sabbeth in the New Year, we went to Meeting as usual
and in the afternoon John Bowne and Hannah were here he acted
like a perfect loof would try and kiss me and set with his hand
in mine lap talked the greatest lot of nonsense all the time so
I thought the time was wasted while he was here - splendid weather.

4th Uncle went down to New York to take a box for Aby and Janie
which we had prepared for them, cakes, doughnuts, candies, etc.
Aunt took him in and spent the day at William Smart's -

5th Sarah W. and Aunt Eliza went to John Willis's to spend the day -
[Cousin] C. came over a little while in the P.M. invited me to go
over and stay all night -, as there was going to be a lecture in
the school house Carrie W. came over and we went to take
a ride she is such a kind girl, often takes me to ride she
drives herself and her house is so nice gentle and good, when
we came back I stopped at [Cousin] Roberts, after tea [Cousin] Catharine
Richard and myself went over to Tituses got Maria, Bill
and Silas then we all proceeded to the School House
the audience was disorderly but the lecture was better than
I had anticipated, it was "The Merchant of Venice" and
much of that was repeated altogether it was interesting - Will &
Silas waited on us home, they are quite polite boys -

6th Just as [Cousin] Robert had the carriage ready Jim came over so
I came home with him. it was snowing as it had been during
the night -

3.

8th We went over to [Cousin] Roberts to dine on roast Goose I and the
children came back in time to call school at two -

9th - A rainy wet day - but quite warm for all no ice yet =

10th We went to [Meeting], then came home and read all the rest of the day

11th So wet Ellie did not come to school rained quite hard

12th Aunt Uncle & [Cousin] Catharine went to make a wedding call -
Sarah and Carrie were here then went to Flushing; also
Mrs Mary Cock and Phebe Titus - they only called -

13th Aunt and Uncle spent the day at Sarah Willets =

14th Carie called for me and we went to see Han Laurence
then drove on the plank road met [Cousin] [Robert] - W. & S. T invitation etc.
I went home with her staid all night - as her mother
and Em were in New York - had a delightful time
she showed me Blakey Waltons letters poor fellow !!!!

15th Cousin Catharine came over after dinner her husband came
for her it rained so they did not stay to tea -

16th Mary Jane Weeks the dressmaker came we sewed
right and finished my poplin before night then Anne
and I drove her to Flushing did not get there till
after dark so did not get home till late - I as not afraid
although it was dark and the horse was blind "Red Bird"

17th Aunt was not entirely willing for me to go to Catholic
Church with Carrie as so many servants went but just
as they were getting ready to go to [Meeting] Richard drove
up and wanted me to go Church - Aunt E. said I
might so I got ready and went met Carrie coming but I
explained the mystery afterwards - we all went and it was
really worth going for the house was crowded, music good
choir excellent there were three Priests all dressed and

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there were fifty eight children, girls, all dressed in white
with long white veils and wreaths of white roses on their
heads, they were led by a young girl carrying a picture of
the "Virgin Mary" - there were about twenty small boys -
it was very interesting, held about two hours - a missionary
priest was there who almost starves himself to save the
souls of others - poor creature, how devoted they are to their
religion, crossed themselves many times during service.
all ages were there, old men with heads bowed down with
age would solemny bow down in prayer - all seemed so sincere
and yet the next day many would not hesitate to commit a
crime still I must not judge - I never attended Church
before, but something unusual happening to day I could
see no harm in going I don't expect to be converted -
After Church I made an arrangement with Richard
to go to Willets - so, he came round for me after dinner
we went over - their man was away so he put their horses
to their Box wagon and he, Em, Cad and self went to
take a ride, took Pussy along which Uncle put in the
wagon before we left here - we went about eight miles
and had a splendid ride such a lovely afternoon - all
enjoyed it so much ; we stayed at Sarah's to tea - when I
got home found Will Titus, he had come to invite me to
to go to lecture with him to morrow eve at the institute -
he staid some time after I got home - was quite pleasant -

18th Aunt, Uncle - [Cousin] R & C. & Lillie & self went to New York in the
boat. [Cousin] F was on board we got down before 10 we three went
to the office 25 Park Row - met Andrew Malcomary in
the street - then we went to the Metrapolition saw

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Mrs Mickle, Lydia & Hannah Lawrence, Mrs George etc. all were very
kind, had cake and wine handed - then we went and did
some shopping, then up to Joseph Lawrences where we met
Cousin Phebe - we eat lunch there and then all started
to here Mrs Fannie Kemble Butler read she is said to
be the most splendid Reader in the World the admission
was one dollar but kind Aunt Eliza paid for me
and it was well worth going to hear the room was full
5 or 6 hundred there - she is not a handsome woman but O!
such a voice, in a moment it changes from the quick &
lound to the soft and mild - she read Shakespeare's
Richard the second - and it was charming to hear her she
read about two hours - and I shall never forget it - we then
came up in the five oclock cars - Uncle came up at one
he brought a box from the office from Andrew I. Todd.
when we got home we opened it, - and found three beautiful
wax dolls from Carrie Anne & Lillie with eyes to open and
shut - curly hair etc. etc. - a bottle of Cologne for Aunt and
a pair of handsome kid gloves for me - also a note from
him saying he wished me a happy New Year the gloves were
a Philopena - I had not been here 10 minutes before William
came so I then went with him to the Institute
had a pleasant ride and a most splendid lecture
Mr Winter is a charming lecturer, he is a German in exile
from his native Country - how splendid he spoke such
superb language the room was full, after he was done
the boys presented him with five splendid books
one of them making a speech - he seemed truly thankful,
it was very unexpected he had not looked for such a

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thing his reply was grand - then one spoke on beauty which
was very good - Winters lecture was on History, a dry subject
but he made it grand they concluded with acting
a dialogue which was excellant - Our ride home was
very pleasant - reached here about eleven - all in bed -

19th Aunt & L. W. went to Lydia Laurences to spend the day.
Carrie came over and we went and called on [?]
they staid to tea - Carrie and I fixed our own plans -

20th I do not feel very bright - my stomach must be thickly
coated, my tongue is - and I feel as though I had a high
fever inside - have eating nothing scarcely since first day
morn - no appetite the thought of food makes me
almost sick - I will take some medicine and perhaps
I will be better - L. N. C. was over this morn and said
he wished Carrie would come over friday to stay all night -
there is to be a lecture at the school house & he wants
us to go - I we were have gone there, but now wont - he
brought me a book to read - I have several now Souveniers
of Travel" by Madam De [Vert]." Quickly etc. I wrote to Carrie

21st Emmy came over and brought me a sweet note from Carrie - this
P.M. I went over and sat awhile with Cousin C - I just told her the
reason Carrie and I did not stop offener was because people would
say we just went to see R I also told her why I went to church with him!

22nd Today at noon Mrs Fred Laurence came and invited Uncle Aunt
and myself to take tea with them, I said I could not go because
I had an engagement - but Lydia Bell said R was going that
they were going to shut up house and all go - so I told her
to tell him not to come here - then Aunt told me to get ready &

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go which I did, but when I got there Cousin C. said R
had come over here to take me - I was struck dumb having
heard he was going there but it was too late to do anything
but it was Lydias fault - she had not delivered my message
the evening would have been delightful only that
marred my pleasure exceedingly there were several
there splendid supper, ice cream & in the evening
Lizzie sang and played most beautifully - when
we got home found L. N. C had been here also Carrie W -
I am blamed for not keeping my word, but O
how little I thought it would end this way -

23rd Another most beautiful morning - but I feel so
worried I know not what to do - I could not
sleep last night - thought continually of what they
would think of me for breaking my engagement
but thought I would not deprive him of the
pleasure of going to Freds so sent word for him
not to come - dear me I wonder if Carrie will have
nothing more to do with me = if I was only home
where I could talk to Mother and sisters I cannot
keep it out of my mind - and am afraid I will
be sick again - not feeling very strong - I wrote a
long letter to Carrie explaining how it was & begging forgiveness

24th I do feel miserable this morning no appetite at all but I
know it is my mind that so offends my body - I cannot but
feel they will think it mean in me, but it was so unintentional
I did not go to [Meeting] have been reading all day. read Richards
book The Prisoner of the Border all through about
380 pages quite large too - besides reading some in other

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things testament etc. etc. it has been a very quiet day - no company
but I was not sorry and I wished to be alone -

25th Cousin C. and Aunt E went to Hetty Bloodgoods to spend
the day, Carrie came over and we made all up; I am so happy -

26th Quite cloudy rained a little Aunt & the children went to [?]
I went home with Lydia to stay all night. Bell Titus came
home with Richard and spent the evening - he asked me what kind
of a visit I had at Fred - I said I did not enjoy myself something
occurred that prevented me S. Nile said to never mind that - we
played games, checquers, dominoes etc. had a very nice time

27th This is a most lovely morning every thing is so beautiful the birds
are singing their sweet songs as if to praise their Maker and the grass
is growing green the trees putting forth their buds - all nature seems to
think tis the early spring time - and yet it is the 27th of January. what a
blessing it is to have such mild weather so many poor and out of work -
that I can now be employed - hard times through so many out of work -
When I got over there found they had gone to Sarah a while at
12 oclock Anne and I took Uncle and Aunt to Flushing
they were going down to Quarterly [Meeting] - At three I went over for
Carrie then we went to Flushing had a most splendid time -
walked through the village met C. Frame and others = [?] Willets (letter)
came home by moonlight which was most splendid she staid

28 I took Carrie home, it looks quite like a storm - a great change since
yesterday - Sewing afternoon, I went over to see Ann a little while -

29 Anne went home with Lydia and I am so glad - I then went over
for Cad, came back dressed and were sitting here talking when who
should come in but Aunt and Uncle we were very much surprised as
we had not expected them till to morrow, were not very glad to have
them come to night as we expected company - we never let on

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after tea we went over to Aims a while when we came back we
were quietly walking round the house so he spied L.N.C. and
Silas they ran and we after them - but soon we stopped and
went in the parlor - could not get Carrie Bell out, at first
but L.N.C gave her 3 [cents] to go - then we had real fun -
I took him in the Hall and offered an apology for not
going to the lecture so now we are made up - they
went to bed so we had the time to ourselves - Cads note etc.

30th I took Carrie home - it is very cold this morning so windy in the
afternoon I went over to see Betsy Cornell - it has been so
long since I had been there - wrote Home and to Brother -
This morn Aunt told me she & Anne were going to start for
Crosswicks next seventh day - then go to Philadelphia and
Darby expect to be gone about two weeks and then if Ma
is willing bring either Lyd or Lide back here let them
take my place and me go home to stay a couple of months.
I was quite surprized, but very glad it will be quite a change

31st We went to Meeting, had a long sermon from John D Wright
which was very good. he touched on Spiritualism - L. L. was there
In the afternoon John, Boune and Hannah, Cousin R &
[Cousin] Ed & William Laurence & Sarah Willets were here to tea after
that Carrie, Em & Fred came, we staid out a while then went in,
but soon thought of some fun - we knew L.N.C had company
& we wanted to frighten him - we slipped out; I put on Aunts
wedding bonnet - & Carrie another old thing - took Tim and away
we went - in about ten minutes we were there, looked in
the window, saw W. Titus & Lillie in the Parlor - now we
were in a fix. Lillie would tell; we put round to the
kitchen and after much work, running fixing etc we

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got into the bedroom, Bill & Dick locking the parlor door, when
we got in O! such fun! Dick and Sile Titus were dressed so queer
their faces as black as coal - then there was another gent there and
he was brought out and we were introduced to him then
we all came back they with us and were so lively all
the time - I hope it will all be kept a secret - old folks
might think it queer not knowing the circumstances!

February 1st - The anniversary of my birthday - 19 years of my life
have past, before the next one is past I may be an angel
in the Spirit land how uncertain is life, how little we
know what - one day may bring forth. how much we
should all try to be prepared, so when the angel
messenger comes to call us to our home, we will not need to
ask one moment to prepare for the long journey - to
day has been one of deep thought and silent prayers -
After school Anne and I drove two of Anns friends to Flushing.

2 - To day Carrie and I were to have gone to New York but it is raining
and cloudy so we did not, she came after me and I went
home with her as it cleared off beautifully -

3rd We were up early and by seven oclock off for the Boat - called
at the office I received two letters one from home the other
from Coz - both places are quite lively Darby very much
so, Lide has just received a Philopena present from Od Andrews.
a handsome volume of Byron Poems a nice gift indeed
We met Charliey on the boat also [Cousin] Robert who was very polite
paid both for Cad and me when we arrived in the City [Cousin] K.
got in an omnibus with us paid again and after
riding one block jumped out with a "good morning ladies"
we went round and did our shopping; called at the Metropoletan

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saw Mrs Mickle had a splendid time - then up to her
Aunt Phebes - went into Thompsons had an elegant dinner
came up in the boat had a nice time with [Cousin] Frame -
then home having spent a delightful day and knowing
now we had at last gratified our wish of being in New
York together. they brought me home Willets, I mean -

4th This day six years ago our precious father bid farewell to all on
earth, his spirit ascended to that blessed throne where angels
dwell and purified spirits ever hoover round the footstool
of Omnipotence: what happiness, what joy must be there
and O! such a blessed thought to feel when on earth, as
he did that he was prepared to meet his Maker his
life was so pure, so good, so full of love and peace and although
persecuted by unchristian men, he forgave them all, well
knowing he had endeavored always to act well his part -.
Aunt and Uncle went to [Meeting] then to L.W. to dine on
Turkey . I went home with Lillie to cary her doll -

5th They dined at [Cousin] Roberts - I was invited to Gilbert
Pearsalls this eve - a party for young people Carrie took
me and we had a grand time Charley Frame and
Mary were there, and every thing went on splendid
played games, spin the Platter, danced a little etc. Charley
was so polite - and pleasant, ice cream & Charlotte Ruse on
the eve after a good supper - got home at one, then I wrote
quite a letter home, they were all in bed; I will never forget
this night - Richard was not there having a previous engagement.

6th Aunt Uncle & Ann started this morn for Crosswicks a
lovely day but quite cold - no one left but Carrie and me
but we will get along - Dick & Silas were here - I went down to Ed Laurences -

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7th It snowed during the night, and was hard at it a while this
morning; Tim drove Carrie and me over to [Cousin] R, I left her
there as it stormed so I did not wish to take her to [Meeting] I went
on and got there at ten oclock having gone early so the coachman
could go to church. I waited in the [Meeting] house one hour but
I had my small testament and read eight chapters in it
after [Meeting] we young folks had a nice chat [with] Frames etc. I went
to [Cousin] Roberts to dine, about four Cad & Sarah came the latter got
out. Carrie told me to jump in and go home with her, I did
and had a splendid time the snow was all gone & it was
elegant, we went and called on Mary Frame Charley was so polite
then to Willets to tea back to [Cousin] R and spent the evening -

8th Nothing particular happened to day - things go on the same

9th Invitation came to attend the funeral of Jemima Hammond -
a school teacher of Flushing - Richard called I wrote to Aunt E.

10th A lovely warm morning but before night it was very cold and windy -

11th Extremely blustery and cold, Lydia & Carrie went there to dine [Cousin] C came
back with them spend the afternoon then I drove them over to Cornells -
made a call came back found Em W here going to stay all
night -. I am better to day have had a very bad sore throat for
several days - and a bad cold too so I felt miserable. Retired at 12 oclock.

12th Em went off to school - I remained at home my cold is so bad - LWC
said maybe they would come but they did not - though I looked for them.

13th Very cold and windy have not have had such severe weather this winter -

14th Snowed all day but still there is very little it goes some how did not go to
[Meeting]. - In the afternoon Richard, Bill & Lib & Ed Laurence came over in a
big sled with four oxen wanted me to take a ride there being no
other lady I declined - they did not stay long - Carrie & I drank tea at Anns -
finished "Queechy" & it is so splendid what a heavenly creature Fleda was and Mr Carleton

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so noble and generous, withall so pure and good - such a mind as his
well stored with knowledge and trusting so fully to a Higher Power -
such a heart at his would be worth striving for so different from the
young men we meet now - how few there are that I would trust
my happiness to - I hope I may learn to put my trust in One
who will not forsake me, who has promised to be a "Father to the fatherless" -
This is Valentine's day - I have not sent one the first time I have
missed for several years. Do not expect any either

15th Very windy and cold not enough snow to go a sleighing -

16th Cousin R. & C came over a little while to see if we were alive
yet my cold is some better though I cough a good bit yet -
I was writing to Uncle Thomas Jackson this evening when we
heard some one in the house, after searching, seeing caps here
and there hearing noises etc they were brought to light - L.N.C.
Bill & Sile & Fred Smart - They staid some time and we had a
real pleasant time - Fred said somebody showed him a valentine
and said they thought I sent it but I did not -

17th Still cold and blustery - Cousin Robert came over and we went
home with them - staid to tea. I left word for Tim, to go after us but
before he did, they said we had a good deal better stay as Carrie had
such a very bad cold, the insisted on so we did and had a nice time
they were all so very kind - Cousin Phebe does so much for one -

18th Tim came after us, and I have had a busy day. Lilly & Carrie
both such heavy colds I have been nursing them all day giving
them medicine etc. etc. - Richard and Sile came round after school
brought me a letter from Lyd saying they were coming
home to morrow - they (R) bought me a valentine I guess they
sent it - as it was post in at Flushing - it was a right pretty
one with two words on in, BE MINE. I would like to know who

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18 - sent it - I sent one to T.S. Ann came over and thought Carrie quite
poorly so as soon as Richard went home [Cousin] W came over to see if he
could anything; Ann came after tea we soaked her feet etc.

19th Carrie is better kind [Cousin] R. came over to see us; his wife has a very bad cold
About six oclock this P.M. Uncle, Aunt, Anne and sister
Lyd came I was very glad to see them indeed I could hardly
"contain myself", it was so nice to see some one from home - it has
been snowing all day. they had to wait in New York nearly 4 hours
as the boat did not run on account of the ice but once a day -

20th Snowed nearly all night and continued all day so that now
every thing is robed on bridal array and most beautiful in
it - I had no school to day. this P.M. Richard came over
in a sleigh through the storm, he is a great boy. his birthday

21st Most a splendid morning the sun shining beautifully. [Cousin] R & R
came over, told us Edward Hannah's had a fine little boy I
am so glad it is over poor young thing she is Aunt Uncle
Lyd and self started to [Meeting] in the sleigh. [Cousin] R. & R. passed us & stopped
for me to go with them which I did and we had a delightful ride
After [Meeting] had a pleasant chat - Lyd went home with Lydia L
as far as Cousin R - we both dined there; about [half] past 3 -
Charley Frame & Mary, William, Silas & Mary, Ed Laurence Lyd
Dick and myself went to take a sleigh ride, had two horses &
two mules with a wagon body on a sled - Oh! it was a jolly ride
we went for Carrie W. then all round did not get back till
dark, had a good ride, most splendid time , and the drivers was good
William T. drove, but R. turned two or three times they are both excellent drivers.
After tea most nine oclock - they came with six oxen, three irishmen
drivers etc. etc. Carrie W. & I went but Lyd could not go in the night
air, we had a grand time, there were no seats in the wagon so we

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all sat in the bottom, it snowed a little and then they would put

the Buffaloes over our heads and all - we had real fun took Cad home

C. was so funny - and all lively; sang - talked etc. I can never forget

that ride, got back here after eleven found all in bed, we talked

about Valentines - Charley said he would tell me whose writing it was -



22nd This is in the aniversary of a great and good mans birthday -

George Washington the Father of his country - a noble man indeed -

Aunt went over to Cousin Roberts he and Lydia & Cousin Phobe

came over a little while, he brot me four letters three of

which were Valentines (all comic) every one put on in

Flushing, direction pretty good - I do wonder who sent them. I

suppose it was all done for fun I do not care - [Cousin] R & C were here awhile -



23rd I drove over to Cousin R. for Anne and Lydia when I came back

Lyd and Aunt went to Flushing drove themselves on a sleigh

after school Carrie W came over to take us a sleigh ride. her mother staid

here and we went (Lyd & I) when we got to Flushing met Dick Sile &

Bill, invited them to go with us Dick had no horse so James (driver)

got out and he got in, we went to Jamaica had a splendid ride

(past [?] etc.) - came back about dark they staid here to tea (Cad is so kind)



24th I was up early and rode on the pony over to Cousin R. then I

went on to Ahlis's to invite them here to morrow eve L.N.C. went with me -

Aunt E. was going to Gilbert Laurences to spend the day Lyd

did care to go so I did drove ourselves in the sleigh, had a nice time -



25th Up early and at work preparing for the party which is for me.

They nearly all came we expected about twenty young folks we

had a delightful time, Frames were there we played etc. the

supper table looked very nice indeed and all passed off

pleasantly - Emmy took Carries Accordian. Murray was here -



26th Lyd taught awhile this morn - I was busy out in the kitchen


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27th Carrie came over awhile but I was dressing so did not see
her she brought me a beautiful little marble scent bottle
with the words "Love the Giver" engraved upon it - such
things I value more for the love of the giver than the gift -
Lyd and Aunt Eliza and self went to Cousin Roberts
to tea - Carrie was there too, after tea Dick blew a horn
and soon in came Will Titus, Charlie Frame & Joe -
we spent a delightful evening - played consequences -

28th We went to [Meeting] had a nice time - In the afternoon
Richard came over and took Lyd and I over to Carries
Bill T. & Charlie F were there we had a grand time
played cross questions worked answers etc. kisses etc. -

[Crossed out: 29th] [In margin: March 1st] Uncle and I came down to New York - I have
bid farewell to "Old Long Island's Sea Girt Shore" for
two short months - We came down to the Battery and there
I waited till two oclock but it was a very handsome boat and
I went in and took a nap - we came to Amboy, the view along
Statin Island is beautiful - we took the cars and came to
the Land Hills, where dear Uncle Charley met me, what a
sad change there had been in his family since I had seen
him, the last time we had met dear Aunt Phebe was
there with her pleasant words and cheerful smile to greet us -

2nd Uncle Lennie and I went to [Meeting] the first persons I saw were
Cousin Cyrus, Ruth & Ruth Anna - the latter came over to
take the school at Crosswicks - they dined at E. Middletons
In the afternoon I marked over sixty names with indelible
ink quite a job -. They got along very well. Lennie
does excellent and Lizzie is such a lovely girl -

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March 3rd Children went to school and we had a nice time

4th Uncle Charley brought Jennie and myself to Bordentown
then we came down in the cars did some shopping made
several calls - M Longstreth to dine etc. - at four I went to
the Omnibus and who should I see but Cousin Mary
she was coming out to stay all night - when we got out Lide
ran down to meet us - and very soon I was once more in
my dear home where I met with a warm welcome - they
all seemed glad to see me back again - and Oh! how
happy I was once more to meet with friends and relatives -

5th After dinner Oldden came up for Cousin Mary - Lide &
I went to the Post Office - saw several folks - I went round to
Aunt Emilys a while saw her babe - which is named Halliday

6th I went to Sallies school a while - down to the store etc. - in the
evening Chalk & Ned came - John Andrews stopped in to
see Mother found we had company so took her home with him
Ned went after her - we had a very pleasant evening -

7th Went to [Meeting] and so many exclaimed "What a stranger" - I was introduced
to "Mr Morton" and several others - In the afternoon
Eph Jackson & John Levis came - in the evening John
Brending - about dark who should drive up but Brother -
we were surprised to see him as we did not expect him -

8th Mother went to Cousin Marys with Aunt Esthers to eat roast
Turkey - Ben and I went in his carriage and we had a grand
time - they all came back to attend a sale - but I staid as I
had a bad cold and it was snowing very hard - Ben and Oldden
went on a sleigh - upset just after they got outside the gate -
That evening we had a pleasant time, Eph played on his
violin most splendidly - both nice fellows - good hearted -

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9th I awoke this morn and found everything bright and
beautiful the whole earth was covered with a pure white
mantle of snow sparkling and bright as the morning dew drop -
I went with Oldden to take a little sleigh ride - he and Ben
went out and Cousin M. and I had a nice time - then Ben
Oldden and myself came home to tea in a two horse sleigh
very soon John Bunting came then we went to take a ride
Sallie and John - in his - Bee & Ben Oldden Lide & self in the big one
we went into Market [Street] bus the snow being gone we crossed the wire
bridge - had a splendid ride called at Miss Cregs - but she was
poorly so we went on - had a funny time - just before we got to
the bridge, runner broke we upset etc. O. caught me, none of
us were hurt brother held the horses - we waited awhile walked
part away upset again - and at last arrived at the Hotel
there we were treated, played Bagatelle, stopped an hour and
then Lide, Sallie & John started in his sleigh. Ben Rebecca Oldden
and myself in a carriage they had procured - very soon we
were seperated - they came on home but we lost our way, called
up a man, came very near beings upset all jumped out etc.
went several miles round but at last got on the Darby Plank -
we got home by two - Sallie had been here two hours - but with all there
were none of us who would have missed it - no not for anything
Olden & Ben came in to get warm and here we sat O! such a
time I never had quiet talk - [?] etc. - we eat a pie - etc. etc.

18th The boys stopped this morn on their way to return the carriage
then came back here to dine - brought the sleigh back

11th I wrote to my dear Carrie Willets - In the afternoon Cousin Hannah
came in the Omnibus. I was so glad to see her -


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12th Mother and Bub went to the City to do some shopping
Coz and I had a nice time good talk about old times.

13th We spent a pleasant day at home, in the eve Sam came &
soon Oldden & Mr Morton The latter staid till twelve
altogether we had a delightful evening - sigars - [?] etc.

14th Quite cloudy we went to [Meeting] Sarah Hoopes & Mother
both spoke - Jay B. brought us home as it rained -
In the afternoon Olden and Mr Berks came they staid
to tea and spent the evening - Jacob Serril and Hugh
Loyd spent the eve here also, quite a pleasant time

15th Rainy this morn but cleared off soon Coz and I went to
Rebecca's School - then we went into the City in the Omnibus
went to Ashtons staid all night - had a pleasant visit. [?]

16th We went out and did some shopping - Uncle George came
down and then we went home with him Tom Phipps was there

17th Oh it seems so nice to be back here again so like home -
we went over to Phipps to spend the evening had a nice time.

18th I was not very well - took medicine, an emetic etc. fever etc.

19th Still no better not able to sit up - Aunt says tis billious fever
pulse 120, they are doctoring me with Thomsonian Medicine
which I believe has saved me from a long spell of sickness
and a heavy Doctors bill - bad caugh, cold settled on my liver -
they are so kind, do every thing, put onions to my feet, give pills etc.

20th Much better this morn, Uncle took me a ride & I am most well

21st Rainy so we did not go to [Meeting] - cleared off and in the afternoon
we went to Luken's staid to tea etc. had a nice time, Mart very kind
Liz and I spent the afternoon with Sallie Bowman

22nd 23rd Staid there took medicine to get well - fell much better though

24th Coz and I went to Norristown I drove, Maggie had gone to Doylestown
Cousin Mattie was at Roberts, so we went to Raelstons Examination


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we had a very nice time, they had music, Essays etc. the scholars
were examined in different studies, all passed off well - we got home
by three then Benn and I went up to Foulkes had a sweet visit
and a nice time riding home it was so moonlight got back at one -

25th Sallie Bowman Jim & Harriet Biles took tea with us - they were so pleasant

26th Cousin Oliver brought me to Germantown and then I came in the cars
did some shopping called on Cordie - and came out home - in the evening,
we had a party for the children about 20 between 12 & 17 - they had a nice time -

27th Sallie & Mother went to town, with Uncle Hall Ma returned with him
Uncle Paxson came down for Hall & Sallie, after tea Lide & I went to
Morgan Buntings for some peas Joe waited on us home spent the eve

28th Went to Meeting this morning had a long sermon from John Hunt
which was very good considering it was from him - after dinner
we started for [?] arrived there before dark found all well &
glad to see us I had never been here before -

29th A pleasant day with Aunt Jane they are very busy fixing
up the old house which will be very nice when done -

30th A lovely morning - so bright & beautiful - I am having such
nice times dear little Rachel is so sweet I took a ride
on Josiah [?] three year old colt - very quiet though

31st Aunt's girl is away so I assist all I can - Lid Temple
came over to spend the eve her brother Charley is head
carpenter works here & is a funny fellow too - we had a
delightful time, played violin danced etc.

APRIL 1st Josiah & Mary here to dine - after dinner Sallie & I
went to West Chester drove Lady, we had a splendid
ride - made several calls went to see Grand Mother &
then drove out to Thomas Hoopes's for a bundle we came

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back to Josiah Wilsons to tea and spent a pleasant eve
Edward was very polite & all very kind indeed - Hall
was there to drive us home - altogether it was a memorable
day, sis and I April fooled boys, people etc.

2nd Uncle Paxson brought me home as he had to come
down for some trees - I was sorry to leave as I had
spent such a delightful time in their romantic home -

3rd Uncle left us early this morn; about eleven Sallie
and Lide went to the City with Uncle Hall
to do some shopping - returned about four P.M.

4th All except Willie went to Meeting, and had a
splendid sermon, two hours long from Rachel W.
Moore O! how eloquent she was ever one seemed so
attentive the house was full downstairs and a good
many up - Grand father Child who came out yesterday
returned in the Omnibus - Joe Bunting (our Joe)
was here also Oldden - then Dr Moore, wife & I companions -

5th Washed and ironed - In the eve quite a thunder shower
Rebecca, Sallie & Mother wrote to Lyd a long letter

6th Mother and I had a nice quiet time at home -

7th In the evening Jacob Serril took Sallie & Rebecca up to
John Sellor's - Oldden took Lide & I a ride we went
most to the city - then he came back and staid with
us till they got home which was quite late - he staid till 12

8th Willie not being very well I did not go to [Meeting] in the
afternoon I went to Aunt Emilys, to tea had a nice time

9th Today we received a letter from dear Brother this day he
enters upon manhood no longer a child in years - but
poor fellow his prospects have been blighted his

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hopes blasted; he has seen a full share of sorrow in his
young life - may his future be less fully dark clouds -
may the rest of his life

10th Dr Truman wife & Jane Hunt were here; in the P.M.
Sallie & I drove Uncle Halls horse down to Cousin Marys -
Lide was all ready but was taken sick so could not go -
We had a pleasant visit - Mr Berks drove us home
Oldden too came & they spent the evening -; oranges etc. etc.

11th Sallie & I went to [Meeting]. Mother & Lide being poorly
remained at home - several callers after [Meeting]. O.R. etc.
In the evening Jacob Serril, Hugh Lloyd & Ned Andrews here

12th Very Rainy, put the clothes out but they did not dry -

13th Cloudy and rainy very unpleasant so see no sunshine -

14th I received a letter from dear Uncle Paxson, after tea Rebecca
and I went to Dr Beeds awhile then to Grace Bunting,
John waited on us home & then spent the evening -

15th Mother & I went to [Meeting] then I to the office in the afternoon
Lide & I went to Grace Buntings - after tea Sallie R & I went to
take a walk, John H. Bunting & Chalk Bartram waited on us home &
spent the evening Oldden too was here - we had a pleasant eve -

16th Rainy again to day - all the week nearly has been stormy -

17th Mother B. was here this P.M. about 5 Charley Temple & Lid
from Chester [County] came - after tea we took a lovely walk, got candy etc.
found Oldden here he staid till quite late & we had a nice time -

18th A most lovely morning - we took a sweet walk then all went
to [Meeting] - after dinner Charley, Lid and I started for [Philadelphia]
had a most splendid ride - we left Lid & then went out
to Aunt Esthers - found Oldden & several others there staid to

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tea and had a delightful time got home about nine
soon after Chalk, Ned, Joe & Oldden came - we had a grand time -

19th Charley started for home - and as Rebecca had not come
out I went & took her place - taught all day - had no
difficulty - made them all mind first rate -. 24 there -

20th Rainy again, LIde & I went to Monthly [Meeting]. Chalk
brought us home as it rained very hard -. Aunt R. this P.M.

21st Cloudy this morn but cleared off beautiful - so nice to
see sunshine again George Serrell & John H. B. spent the eve -

22nd This P.M. Nettie took Mother & I up to Sharon we walked
back had a very nice time - Oldden came in the evening & took
us to Hibberds, we had a splendid time - Chalk & Joe there -

23rd Sallie & I went to Mother Buntings to tea in the eve
Jim & Ned Andrews took Lide & Rebecca - we had a most lovely
evening - All came home in one carriage, as it rained hard -

24th A lovely day I went & kept house for Aunt Emily while
they went to [Philadelphia] - in the eve Oldden & Mr Berks here -

25th Cloudy all day - Cousin Mary & Maryetta dined here -
a little before dark Mother went over to Dodgsons - she
did not return until [half] past ten - Ned came over
to tell us that the pure spirit of our dear Hannah, had
left for a brighter home, quietly & calmly it took its
departure, not a cloud was in the way all
was bright & beautiful beyond; what a void is felt
in that family circle how deeply do I sympathise
with the afflicted ones in their bereavement - she who
was ever ready with her smile & ever willing to give advice
has been consigned to the tomb, still why should we weep
surely not for her she is happy -

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26th Mother went to Wilmington to [Quarterly Meeting] did not
feel like going while dear Hannah was a corpse
but all thought she had better, as she was clerk
and they could not well do without her -

27th Today is [Quarterly Meeting] but Darby friends will be absent
their hearts are with the bereaved - one subject was
before the [Meeting] yesterday - it concerned our dear Mother
all united and now she is a recommended minister
Paul Serril spent the evening here, but we felt sad -

28th Mother came home this morning - with Aunt R -

29th This P.M. we all went to the house of mourning
what a solemn scene was there - she whom we all
had so loved was about to be consigned to her
last resting place - it was a very large funeral
John Hunt, Sarah Hoopes, & Deborah Wharton spoke -
In the eve, Joe Bunting & Chalk Bartram came also J Levis

30th Look quite dark but cleared off - Rebecca gone to [Philadelphia]

May 1st Ma went to town, Sallie was at home in the afternoon
Cousin Hannah and Brother came, we were so glad
to see them - it is so pleasant to see them again -

2nd So cloudy, I am sorry for dear Cousin Oliver and
Chalk Holt were coming, but will not now, we all
went to [Meeting] and had a good sermon from Henry Ridgway
In the afternoon Mr Scholfield John Bunting Sam &
Hannah Ann were here we all took a walk along
the creek - In the eve Mr Morton here all away but Lide & I

3rd We cleaned up stairs to day S Hoopes here awhile

4th Washed to day, Dr Beed here in the evening

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5th I went and took Sallies school this morn when
I got home found Eph Ridgeway, Lide and
I went home with him and had a grand
time spent the evening delightfully - Oldden
and I had such a nice long talk, just as brother
and sister we are now stronger friends than ever -

6th It cleared off beautifully we enjoyed it so much
after dinner Eph brought us home - then we got
ready and went to McAllisters, where we had
a delightful time, Ned & Chalk were there &
waited on us home remained here some time -
I received letter from C. L. ......from Chester county -

7th Rainy again this morn - Jim [?] [?] here in the evening

8th Mother went to [Philadelphia] also Sallie, Jane Bell and [?]
came out in the Omnibus, in the evening Mother & Jay Bunting, George Serrill Oldden, Ridgway
John H. Bunting - we spent a very pleasent eve
about one oclock brother came home - we had looked for him.

9th Went to [Meeting] had a sermon from Catharine Foulke -
in the afternoon, Oldden & Mr Morton came then
we all went to Aunt Esthers, three carriage loads
there were between twenty & thirty there, a delightful time -

10th Looks rainy. Mother & Sallie went into the City to
stay, as it is our Yearly Meeting - J. Serrill here in the eve -

11th I went to town with Uncle Hall to attend [Meeting]
met many of my friends - such a number of schoolmates
P. Penrose there too - we dined at the [Meeting] house - it
rained very hard most all day - thunder in the eve -

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12th Lide and I both went in town with Uncle Hall
had a splendid time - saw so many of our friends -
from all parts of the country Byberry, Plymouth, etc.
In the afternoon Sallie Cousin Mattie and myself
went to Dr's Johnson's and Oh what a time we had, this
day will ever be rembered by all, a change in my
whole life, a glimpse of the future etc. "Prize Prize,"
brushes in the pathway, which can be shaken off - Mother
black hair, on a hill, rich - etc. enough to think of
for a long long time - I came out that eve J. Serrill here -

13th We both went in this morn had an excellent [Meeting]
some good sermons, any one should feel better after attending
such places & hearing such true gospel - saw many
dear friends, dined at Dr Moore's came out in the eve - Oldden came & staid all night -

14th Went in again to day rained some but cleared off -
we went to Mrs Johnsons again, Lide too - Yearly [Meeting]
closed this morn - house was crowded now we are all home again -

15th This eve Lide and I went down to John Andrew's to see
Sade and Marts babies, spent most of the eve Jim, & Ned
waited on us home - found Cousin Mary & Maryetta here -

16th Oldden here this morn - awhile, quite cloudy but cleared
off beautifully in the P.M. wrote to [Cousin] Temple [Cousin] Mattie Carrie H.
after tea we took a walk to Jones's spent most of the eve

17th Nettie Jackson and my friend Sallie Willets took tea
with us we had a delightful time, Cousin Mary Maryetta
and Oldden were here awhile, Sallie H. is from New York

18th Busy sewing at my dress which I cut out yesterday -

19th Finished my dress this P.M. Mother and I walked

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up to Dr Longstreth's staid to tea had a very pleasant
time he brought us home in his carriage -. We went to Joseph's awhile.

20th This P.M. I dressed all up in Mothers clothes, plain cap
and all, I looked very different - Dr Budd & Carrie
had quite a laugh - about six I donned Mothers
bonnet & shawl & Sallie & I went down to the
Omnibus to see if Lyd was there, she came and we
were real glad to see she had been away 3 months -
In the evening Aunt Esther Cousin John were here also
John H. Bunting & Oldden Ridgway, John hardly
knew me in plain attire - we had a very nice evening -

21st Lyd tells me for certain I'm not going back to
New York, really I am glad; it will be so delightful
to be at home a summer, I will enjoy it so much and
probably it is all for the best "Prize" - . We were busy
putting away Lyd's clothes and fixing drawers. etc. etc. etc. etc.

22nd Lyde went down to take care of Aunt Emilys babe while
they went to town, I went to the office found a most
delightful letter from dear Cousin Mattie one I had
looked for it brought much peace of mind, satisfied
me for a time, answers were satisfactory to both of us -
I was round at Uncle Halls awhile came home to dine -
In the afternoon who should come but Charley Temple
and Hall Price - after tea we took a walk - we got candy etc.

23rd All went to [Meeting] this morn, Oldden brought Lyd
home, Sam and Humphry here in the P.M.
Mr Berks came to invite me to go with him to Aunt
Esthers but I declined; Charley & Hall went home after tea
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24th Jim & Ned Andrews spent the evening here Jim
came to bid us Good bye he expects to start for the
West tomorrow night at eleven olclock - we will miss him much
and all feel sorry he is going to leave us - he expects to
remain some time - we all wished him well -

25th Our monthly [Meeting], Lizzie Jones & Ansley Gevaet sent
in a certificate of marriage - it rained after [Meeting], a
little, but we went to the office & Jim A waited on us home
and we know not how long it will be before he enters
our doors again - this P.M. he leaves home & friends
to become a wanderer in a strange land - but I trust
he will not forget home influences for I guess they
were good he was blessed with two lovely sisters -

26th Rainy again to day, so much wet stormy weather Aunt Ester here -

27th Another rainy day Aunt E went this morn - Oldden &
Maryetta here this P.M. Rebecca and I spent the eve
with Alice Pearson Jacob Serrill waited on his home J.J.B.[?]

28th Once more we behold the smiling face of the beautiful
Sun - how cheerful every thing looks so bright & lovely -

29 Mother & Sallie spent the day at Aunt Esthers - Cousin
Mary took them - Mary Bonsall came out on the Omnibus -

30 Quite a lovely day - in the eve Ned Lide & I went to Josiah Bunting

31 Washed and ironed about done when a carriage load
of company came. Cousin Mattie Charley Ed & Sarah Roberts
and Samuel Tyson we had a delightful evening.

JUNE 1st I had to leave and go into the city having
made an engagement with the Dentist - I staid there
till [half] past twelve then went and did some shopping
came out in the four oclock cars found Lide had

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gone to Norristown with them to stay some time -

2nd Uncle Hall & Aunt Emily here to tea, children also

3rd Received a letter from Bayside saying Cousin
Robert, Catharine & Lilly Bell would be here
this eve - Lyd and I went to the Omnibus to meet
them in the eve there were ten of our friends here Bunting, Jones,
Andrews, Bartrams, Powells, etc. etc.

4th I went into the city again to Newlins - was there all
morning, then attended a prayer Meeting where
many heartfult prayers were offered up for those whose
soul had not yet been led to God - it was a solemn scene
I then went to see Cord then to the Academy of
Natural Sciences where I saw many curious species of
animals of every kind and description - I came out in
the six oclock cars, Rebecca and Sallie met me -

5th Aunt Emilys two babies here to take care of while she is town
In the evening Ben & Lizzie Stackouse came she
was in town so he brot her out with him -

6th Went to [Meeting] [?] here in the P.M. we took a walk -

7th Cousin Cyrus & Ruth dined with us then went on further -

8th Cleaned house etc. - a delightful little shower -

June 23rd Weeks have passed since I wrote the last
in this common place diary since then there
has been changes - the weather has become more
beautiful and summer like, company
have come and gone as usual among others
Cousin Oliver who brought Lide home
expecting to take me home with him but
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know not what a single day may bring
forth little did I think when last I wrote
in this that before pen was again taken up my
system would be racked with that horrid
disease chills and fever- why they came is a mystery
but here they are, first I tried Thomsonian but
not having the medicines and no Physician
being near - we had to apply to Dr Budd
who is using all his efforts to stop them by the use
of Quinine they have been checked now the trouble
will be to keep them off without using too much of that
article. I suppose now I will be liable to have them any time.
I am getting better now & hope to go on improving -
yesterday we had the Bunting tribe to tea - and my
dear friend Oldden was here a little while. Ah few know him -
It is a lovely day and I long to be out in the yard among
the flowers - the sweet little birds are so sweetly singing -

July 31st More than a month has elapsed since I
wrote in this, but what has passed in all that time
cannot be written here - suffice it to say on the first of
July I went to Uncle George's and remained till yesterday -
had a delightful time - Cousin H and I drove about a
good deal to Norristown etc. - then I rode out often with
the rest altogether I had a very pleasant time - it is
so much like home kind hearts are always ready
to welcome me there, and they are always doing
kindnesses, Cousin Hannah gave me a beautiful
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and useful gift as well as an evidence of her love & friendship -
I am home once more, our family quite small Sallie
and Lyd having gone to Uncle Paxsons - for awhile -
In the afternoon Cousin Mattie & Charley Humphry
and Edward Roberts came - we expected them -

AUGUST 1st No one went to [Meeting] except Charley
and Mother we had a good one at home with
the dear spirits - received a communication
which to me was very satisfactory in the
P.M. Sam and Amos Hillborn came the latter
went to the cars at 6 oclock, after tea we all
took a walk, which was very pleasant and I
doubt not some of the company will remember
it came back and sat on the Portico and sang,
I had on low neck but a shawl covered it.

2nd Rainy all day, which will do very much good to
every growing thing; the ground was so dry before -

3rd It cleared off yet a heavy thunder show this
afternoon, but cleared off beautifully - Ned spent the eve here -

4th Cloudy but cleared off in the afternoon -

5th We went to [Meeting] and I was welcomed back again
in the afternoon Mother and I walked over to
Jabez Buntings came back to tea, then Lidie and
I went up to Sharon found Nettie & Hill both
poorly - on our way back met several of the company
going to James Andrews where there was a party
the first was Ned, who told us that the great
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heard that the Niagara had landed with
the Atlantic Telegraph, the cable had
been safely laid and now the Old world is
connected with the New - it is certainly one of the
greatest things the Nation ever accomplished -

6th Lide went to spend the day with Mollie Bunting -

7th This P.M. Charley Temple and Hall Price came
bringing with them Sallie & Lyd who had been spending
some time at Uncle Paxsons - while we were at tea Cousin
Mary sent for Lide & I went to the Hotel where she treated
us to ice cream so kind in her - In the eve we all took a
walk and Charley treated us again - good hearted fellow

8th We went and took a lovely ride then came back and attended
[Meeting]. Invited Sam to go to Cousin Mary after dinner
he came up spent the P.M. in the eve he took Lyd &
I down there, we had a very nice time - Tomlinsons, Hays
Ben Morton etc. eat Philopenas with several J.H.B to catch [?]

9th Cousin Mary here and spent the eve - Oldden too - Sallie and
I walked up to the shoemakers lovely talk etc. etc. etc. -

10th Sallie went to Norristown, Aunt R called on her way
from the city - spoke of a school. I wrote to Edward Willett
Dr George Truman etc. Mary Jackson spent the eve here also etc.
S. Bunting - M. Allister called a little while Uncle W. too -

11th Quite a shower this afternoon; all busy sewing etc. etc.

12th I wrote to Cousin Hannah went to [Meeting] in the morning -

13th Eph Ridgway came up and took Lide and I home
with him to remain untill first day

14th A nice pleasant day at Cousin Marys, Dr Budd and

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Lyd called there awhile; in the eve after old folks
had retired and Eph, Lide Oldden and self were spending
the time pleasantly; Ben Morton came we spent
a delightful evening then he staid all night -

15th Eph brought us home we got ready and then
went to [Meeting]. Dr Bud and Poet John spent the eve here -

16th I am not very well, so not able to assist much. Ned [?] S B
and I M. B. spent the evening with us very pleasantly -

17th Received a letter from Sallie who is enjoying herself much
Uncle Charley, Janie and Johnny came; George s Shinn H.B & Ned here -

18th Uncle and Johnny went home - Jennie is going to remain awhile
Nettie was here this morning gave us an invitation to her
party of Darby friends which is to come off this evening -
We are all prepared and Sharon carriage came for Lyd &
Jennie, Chalk took me and Ned Lide, there were a good
many there and we had a most delightful time
splendid refreshments, ice cream, water ices, cakes
pine apples, water melons cantelopes peaches etc. etc.

19th Lide & Jennie went to [Meeting] I was not able.
yesterday I received a letter from Edward Willets
giving me the terms etc. so I suppose I am engaged
it will be quite a trial for me to leave home this winter,
there are many chains which bind me to this place,
strong ones too which may hold my thoughts though
my body may be far away; memory still clings
to past pleasures, which time may not efface -
We had a lively evening though we were alone except
Jennie, who is going to remain till Second day -

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20th Cousin Ephraim came up for us to go down there
so Mother Jennie Lide and myself went we had a
very pleasant day indeed, Eph Ridgway brought us
home we left Jennie at Sharon then came home &
Lide and I dressed quickly and then Eph took
us to Hays there was quite a party there and we
had a splendid time danced, promenaded, etc. it is
a lovely place to visit though we were never
there before we enjoyed it exceedingly. I drove
most of the way home got here [half] past 2 entirely too late
but several things detained us D. Daniel Pory etc. etc.

21st I sent a note to Sam inviting him to a little company
at Uncle Williams, Jennie Lide & I had a nice day
prepared for the party, etc. Ned took those two; Chalk
myself; I drove home we rode round etc. delightful time

22nd Brother came yesterday - we all went to Meeting this
morn, Ned, Chalk, Joe M. & Poet John spent the evening here -

23rd Mother & Ben went to the city we washed in the P.M.
Penquite Linton & Dr Ash came then. John Child
Eph & Brother went to a party at Passmores -

24th Monthly Meeting, Aunt Hennie, Nettie Aunt R etc. took
tea here Poet John spent the evening with us -

25th Ben took Lide & I down to Cousin Mary's where we
spent a delightful day, saw Oldden alone etc. - coming
home trace broke horse kicked, we jumped out behind
Lide fainted etc. several men there soon; so we fixed up
and came home found Dr Budd & Carrie here.

26th I went in the city met Sallie & Lyd shopped all day

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called on Pierce & Purvis, came out in the 6 oclock train
found Mother & Lide had gone to John Andrews to tea

27th Lide & I went up to Sharon spent the day very pleasantly

28th Eph here to tea Oldden came after him spent the eve

29th A most beautiful day, we went to [Meeting] had a long
sermon from Clarkson Taylor which was excellent.
this afternoon I read 200 pages in Theory of Teaching by Page

30th Aunt Rachel and Nettie called here awhile -

31st Busy sewing all day - Sallie commenced school yesterday

[Corrected in pencil: September] August 1st To day all the cities will be illuminated to
celebrate the Atlantic Telegraph - how great is the
rejoicing all over the world - the first message received
was one of peace - Peace with China, Cyrus W. Fields
and his constituants name will descend to future
generations with glory, and honor - what a mind
he must have to overcome so many difficulties -

2nd Charley Humphries was here all night and in the eve
Dr Budd, Charley and we had a pleasant talk. etc. etc. etc.

3rd I was round at Grace & Patties then at Sallie's school Joe & Ned here

4th A lovely shower and then the sun came out Oh so
beautifully such a glorious sight - enough to make
every heart thrill with gratitude to the Omnipetent
Jane Bell came out in the Omnibus - Cleared off -

5th Oldden here to dine & spend the afternoon, Mary Jackson awhile also
we all retired early being very tired I not feeling like entertaining company

6th Janie went in this morning - Rebecca came out in the cars
to again commence her duties of teaching Miss Hunt
had the other school. Our family is getting large again -


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7th Very busy sewing at my new dress I have so much
to do before I go to new York. After tea Lidde and I took a
walk called at Mart Jones's found her getting ready
to escort [?] part way home so we went with her
Ned overtook us and waited on us back - spent eve -

8th Another lovely day so much beautiful weather -

9th Went to Meeting, from there Ma went to Dr Longstreth
Lide & Sallie walked up after school. Oldden
spent the last of the eve here he Lide & myself

10th Hannah Ann & Humphry spent the eve here -

11th Lide's 18 birthday and I am older [?] how time
flies, how necessary that we should improve it -
Lyd came home from Plymouth, brought me
a present of a very handsome portfolio good kind sister. E.K.B here.

12th Went to Meeting as usual saw Lizzie Clement -
Samuel Speakman, was here, awhile Ned Ben B & Nate Sellers also
*company company company company company company

16th Chalk & John Ash H. spent the evening here, had a lively time

17th I went in town with Warner, did some shopping then went
to Germantown where I did not meet [Cousin] as he had not received
my letter, I dined at Elizabeth Leeds, then went to Chestnut
Hill, walked to Byle's found them all away so went on
to Sallie Bowmans, staid with her till after tea when they
took me over to Green Point. They were very much surprized -

18th Cousin Oliver and I started for Newtown, had a lovely ride
as it was a most beautiful day - went to Uncle Joseph's to dine
found them all very kind. after dinner I went to the Graveyard
saw dear fathers grave - the green tree growing from it -
we went to Uncle Jontys to tea found the three oldest gone to Buckingham
Ellis Conrad, Sallie Cadwallader & Emma Atkinson, called awhile -

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19th A most lovely morning we started over to Crosswicks
got there about 11. found them all at Meeting but they soon
came home and were very glad to see us - we spent a
delightful day, Coz and Ellie went to take a ride etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.

20th Jen, Coz & I took a ride then had a nice time till 5 oclock when
we left for Uncle [?], we stopped at Trenton a few
minutes saw my dear friend Lizzie Crozer - She whom I so loved
we came on to Albern found them all pretty well except Aunt Fannie

21st Left about [half] past nine stopped at Yardley, Lintons, Uncle Josephs
Amoses, etc. got to Uncle G about [half] past three - I wrote to [Cousin] H.

22nd I came to [Philadelphia], did some shopping, went to a friend, talked much
and had a very good time; came out in the cars with Mary J.

23rd Grand Mother Jackson was here had a family sitting, Joseph
Howell & Margaret Paxson came with her they dined here then
went to attend the wedding of Mary Bunting and Doctor
Trueblood - about seventy there. mother was overseer Jacob here

24 Lide went to town to shop - to get more of her beautiful new silk -

25 A lovely day - Dr Longstreth & wife, & Beckie Uncle U, wife & Mary
all took tea here we had fried chickens, hot rolls etc. etc. etc.

26th All went to [Meeting] Ben M. there and others, Ma went to Aunt Esthers -
after dinner Sallie & Jones from [Philadelphia] called awhile -
The Bride & five waiters were at Meeting quite a show -
this is our last first day at home, as Lide and I expect to start
for New York this week to remain some time, me to Harrison she
to Long Island, at Uncle T. me among strangers - L. Ash spent the eve

27th Sister Lide and I walked down to Cousin Marys, spent a very
pleasant day. Oldden brought us home, kind friend he is gave me his picture
Eph had been to Chester [County] but goes home in the afternoon - Oldden spent
the evening & bid us good bye - Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!

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28th Washed & ironed then Ned came and took Lide & Chalk
me to Uncle Williams - had a pretty visit and a
lovely ride home in the moonlight I drove wore his gloves

29th This eve Chalk & Ned walked most to Phebe Bartrams
I had never been there before we had a splendid visit

30th We to Meeting bid many friends good bye. Ned
was up before [Meeting] & invited us down there for tea - so
we four girls went spent most of the evening he waited
on us home, we found dear Oldden had come again to bid
us good bye. I love him like a true brother, Sharon folks at Andrews.

OCTOBER 1st Aunt Rachel big wagon stopped for us
this morning, so we put in our trunks then Lide and I
bid Good Bye to Darby and our own dear home, so leave it
for while, we had rather a pleasant ride in and although
we stifled back the tears, we deeply felt it would be
some time before we saw those dear faces again, Nelson put
us out at Front & Walnut, then we got a porter to take down
our trunks, we had to wait an hour so went, up second [Street]
to do some shopping, saw Jacob Bunting. Bartrams bid
good bye to Bob and Josh, saw Harriet, then wended our
way to the wharf met Grand father Child, etc. etc. - but at
last were seated in the boat which carried us to Tacony
where we took the cars, and after a pleasant ride of four
hours we reached Jersey City crossed over to New York
and immediately met Uncle Thomas who was waiting
for us. we found it had rained very hard there so the
streets were in a dreadful condition, we went up to Flushing
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Carrie was better though I think she looks very
bad yet so much swollen, after tea Lizzie Satter -
Anne Lide and myself rode over to Cousin R
found no one home but Cousin Phebe & Lilly
except Mary Hicks etc. - all the rest having gone
out to tea, I was quite disappointed I would so
love to have seen them all, we staid an hour or so -

2nd We went over to [Cousin] R again but he and Richard
had both gone to Flushing so we did not see
them, had a nice time with [Cousin] Catharine - at 9
Lizzie & Lide drove Laurence & Myself into Flushing
then we came to the city, we rode up to the depot
he put me in & then left. I did not feel very
bold for I felt I would find friends, a kind gentleman
was very polite to me, so I did very well indeed, after
a ride of about 27 miles, through a rocky country and
long deep tunnels, which were as dark as Egypt except,
when a ray of light would come through an opening
in the top, we reached Rye - while I was attending
to baggage a kind voice said "I suppose thee is the
person I am looking for" I turned and beheld a
rather young looking man, [Crossed out words] but very
pleasant, whom I at once found out, was Edward Willets
his two little boys were with him, we were soon
in his wagon, & on our road & up such steep hills I never
went, but when we did get to the top Oh! such a grand
view, Long Island Sound for many miles, & that beautiful
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after a four and a [half] miles ride we reached his house, where I
was kindly welcomed by Anna his lovely wife, I soon
felt that all they could do would be done to make
me feel at home - I went immediately to my room
which is a dear little one, and one door from into
the schoolroom, where everything is new, & pleasant -
We went to dinner & afterwards had a nice talk with
Anna, they have three children 1 girl 13 & the boys then
Edwards father who is a very agreeable old man -

3rd First day morning - rather a dull day, they all went to
Meeting asked me kindly to go but I declined so
wrote home & to Brother, they had considerable company
& all seemed kind to me, Aunt Sallie is a dear old woman -
the day was not very long though different from what
they are in my own dear home where I know all -

4th FOURTH This is my first at schoolteaching
at least my own school of so large scholars - some of the
girls are larger than I am - I made a short speech
read a chapter in the testament, then went on with
the studies, it will take some time to get organized
I hope I will succeed, I have offered up many a
sincere and heartfelt prayer that I would. I got
very tired by evening, though they behaved admirably.
I have eleven & will soon have more - dear Anna
is so lovely - and so companionable, we get along nicely -

5th After school Anna and I walked over to the Post Office
which is about [half] a mile I took a letter to Lide -
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words cannot tell how the touch of the first letter from home
sent joy to my heart; then too it was written by my own
beloved Mother, with some from dear Sallie & Lyd. how
thankfully did I receive that token of their affection. I
enclosed it in Lide's so she will receive benefit from it.

6th Cold windy day I get along nicely in my school. Anna
and her husband went to Meeting, I kept school late [half] 12 -

7th A real rainy day Edward went to New York to purchase
books, he is kind, will get anything I want for the school

8th Cleared off beautifully, though still very cold, I am
not home sick, though often when sitting alone in my
chamber, or at nights going alone to my bed, my thoughts
turn towards those precious ones who are far from me, and
it is sometimes with difficulty I keep the hot tears from
gushing forth, yet many times a day a prayer of
thankfulness is offered up, that I am better off than
many poor creatures who are without home and friends,
I have both, and endeavor to feel thankful for the blessings
which I receive. I am happy as I would be anywhere -
away from those, whom I love with all my nature -

9th Had no school. I assisted Anna make cake etc. etc.
ironed my silk, etc. after dinner she and went to call at
her fathers, I drove and we had a very pleasant time -
I waited anxiously till Edward came from the office and
then only to be disappointed, no letter, not even from Lide whom
I wrote to so soon after I got here - I would not have treated her so -

10th Went to Meeting this morn, it is not so large as ours, and
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that I cared to see, so different from my own place of worship
where on looking up I behold the serene and peaceful
countenance of my mother to whose voice I often listen with
deep feeling; sometimes, proclaiming to the people again offering
a prayer to the Eternal One, for the goodness and grace of
those who have not yet beheld the goodness an beauty of
true christianity, Oh! if there were more like her there
would be more, peace & happiness in this transitory world -
Anna brother, wife & children came and dined with us,
While writing Avis Birdsall & sister called with their carriage and driver to
take me a ride, we went to Connecticut. had a delightful view of the
country & altogether, a very pleasant time, got back about dark -

11 Went in school again, one new scholar, Ella Haviland, about 15 -

12. I wrote to Cousin Mary two sheets full, how I would love to see her

13 = Edward was in my school this morning Anna this P.M. two pupils [?]

14 = After the rain of yesterday and last night, it cleared off beautifully - I
was made happy by the reception of two letters, one from Lide the
other from dear home - Mother mentioned about my dear brother [?]
[Many lines of text obscured by ink blots]
[?], or rather having to pay so much, for the accident he met with
at the exhibition in New Jersey. I feel so sorry for him wish I could
whisper a word of my regrets in his ear - my heart sank within me
[?] I read it, for the fear flashed through my mind, it might
prevent him from coming to see me, how could I bear such a
disappointment, the hope of seeing a familiar face and a precious friend
would be gone, I could no longer anticipate his coming but I will
not despair, there maybe happiness [?] [?] for me yet -

15 After I had gone up stairs this evening Edward brought me a
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after an absence of six weeks, had a grand time, in Canada
4 weeks minus two days, she says she looks forward to visiting
me, O would I not be glad to see here, none can know how happy
I would be, to see some loved relative or friend - though all
here are very kind, and I have a pleasant home.

16th No school to day, In the evening Samuel Willets from [New York]. Oh how
glad I was to see one face I had met before - but my happiness was
double when Edward came in and brought me a letter which proved
to be from my dear Rebecca - it was on fools cap and overflowing with
joyousness, so interesting, she does write a few lines from Sallie and ROW.

17th West again to the house of worship, did not get my mind very
much settled - we had a short sermon from some woman, company
here to dine on a fine Roast Turkey, after which Willie Tilton
and Mary Corleuis called, were going to take a walk invited me
to accompany them which I did, we went to Andersons hill &
such a beautiful prospect as we there beheld it is beyond my
power to describe, the Sound stretched in the distance for
miles and miles - Oh it was grand, we had a good spy glass -
I went home with them to tea, spent that evening he waited
[?] home back how they did tease me it was strange he
should be the first young man I went out with -

18th Wrote to Jensen Marsh Schofield had one new scholar -

19th A nice warm day most like summer again -

20th Walked the [Post Office] took a long letter for R.H.B. Edward Anna
and I spent the evening at William Haveland, three weeks
ago, I spent evenings out with Chalk & Ned, had moonlight
nights too. A & E are very lively with me and we get
along very well indeed - but I want to see home badly -
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21 = Cloudy all day, I do not feel any too well pain in my side etc.

22 = Cleared off some though still a few clouds hovering over us

23 = No school to day, Anna went out this P.M. I spent it in my
chamber, many of my moments are alone then my thoughts
rush wildly over the past and I there find much that will do for
a lesson; yes I have learned to steal my heart; and sometimes I think
I can never again have confidence in earthly things. I endeavor to lay
all my burdens at the feet of him who can ever give strength and
comfort to the weary ones of earth - I find consolation in thus resigning
all to His care. O, that my soul may become purified by affliction
that with His aid all the evil may be cast out & none but good thrive there -
such is my nightly prayer, and, that he who is my brother may in time
feel the influence of a Divine Spirit, keeping him from evil and leading
him in the paths of goodness & grace - his health too may be impared
by constantly being out at night, why cannot he give up company
after passing through all he has causing one desolate heart - may she
receive strength to bear her burden, would that she could forget him.

24th I did not attend [Meeting] this morn, wrote to Lide & [Cousin] - quite a rainy
afternoon, altogether I feel quite solemn, know not why - but I did
not receive a letter last eve, and I had hoped for one. I was quite
dull then, and half the evening hot tears were ready to gush forth, but
with an effort I kept them back, & let smiles take their place, once or
twice I would laugh heartily; they wondered the cause, but little
knew it was to keep back the tears, that seemed as if they would come.

25th A bright morning full of sunshine. Nature having on such a smiling face
makes me happy, though the wind blows hard enough to send a chill to you
if it were not for warm beams of the glorious sun, so full of comfort & joy -
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26. Samuel is no better has declined very rapidly. Lizzie husband & others here -

27= Cold and wintry like but my heart is warm and happy having
received three letters, this morn - from Mother and my dear
sisters - such caskets of love bring joy to my bosom & hope & peace to my soul -
After tea this evening, I was called in the sick chamber, within a few hours
Samuel had sunk rapidly. they sent for his children, and it seemed
indeed as though the messenger of Death was waiting to bear from our
midst one whom we all loved, and respected. They gave him a little
brandy and he revived, about midnight his cough commenced again

28th He seems rather stronger this morning, though still very ill -

31st This is first day morn and a lovely one it is - Samuel still
lingers sometimes worse then better - I wrote to Cousin Mattie
There has been many callers here to day - before breakfast I
drove Hannah Carpenter over to David Barnes, she had been
here several days and a real pleasant girl she is - vacated School

NOVEMBER 1st A warm lovely day - S is rather smarter this
P.M. Hannah and I went to Port Chester - I drove it is about three or
four miles from here, I made several purchases, cloth, hood etc. etc.

2nd Dull and dreary all day. Election and it makes quite an exciting time

3rd Quarterly Meeting about ten miles from here, none of us will go
it is quite cloudy, and looks very much like rain. got letters from A.S & HF[?]

4th Real rainy all day a poor time for [Quarterly Meeting] friends - this week is [Quarterly Meeting] at
Darby, how dearly I should love to be there meet Aunt Jane &
her dear children besides many many other friends, it would be so nice

5th No School this week on account of Samuels illness, so I have done up
considerable sewing made marine skirt etc. etc. - have had a cold but it is better.

6th Very rainy all day. Edward was taken very ill Anna doctored him
well, in the evening she broke out with the Erysipelas - such a
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7 A beautiful sunshiny morning, it is so delightful to have
clear weather again, I did not go to Meeting; all the sick
folks are better - many calls - I wrote home & to Lide -

8 Commenced school again - all better except Anna
who cannot leave the room - Edward improving R [?] & DG here

9th Another new scholar Sarah Brower, her Uncle & Aunt here to dine

10th Anna sick so the house hold cares devolve on me, I have to see to
things, & it is quite a responsibility for so many Ed gone to White Plains
but she is always so kind to me it is a pleasure to wait on her -

11 Commenced a letter to Coz last eve, but company came and I did not
get it finished, will try to finish it soon. Sarah Ann here baking -

12 She is a good kind sister, indeed they all are, so good to each other

13th All the girls done except Sarah Brower, who is a lovely creature, we
spent a very pleasant day she Anna and myself, so cozy & comfortable

14. Cold morning ground all frozen, Sarah, Hannah, Samuel & self went to [Meeting]
Solomon Haviland drove us, a nice quiet afternoon to ourselves - after
tea, was over, I shed many many tears on Annas bosom several reasons
my feet were very much frosted for the first time, then I thought
of home and the dear absent friends; it was soon over and then I felt
better, there was no traces of sorrow on my countenance & although
Maggie was in the room she knew it not as my face was buried on Annas
lap, O! what comfort I felt while my head rested there, it is not often
I give way to my feelings, generally gay lively and cheerful,

15th Not so much wind as yesterday but very cold, snow has fallen
gently and slowly nearly all day the first of the season, makes every
thing look beautifully - Edward went to White Plans, he is supervisor

16th Sarah Brower and I walked down to the office to get a slipper pattern -

17th Lizzie was here this afternoon a dear creature she is - Anna went to R. Collins
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18th To day is Thanksgiving, a delightfully pleasant one,
on account of which I only had one session, did not dine
till three and then had a fine Roast Turkey pumpkin pie
etc - I was invited to R Tiltons but did not accept, went over
to see Dorethea a while she is a very pleasant lively girl.

19th Samuel is failing and it is doubtful if he gets well -

20th Dorethea and myself took tea with R Tilton, afterwards
a number of others came, Birdsall Barnes, Buntings, Griffin
Jacob Carpenter, etc. etc., we then organized a Reading Circle Sarah
Birdsall President, Anna Barnes secretary, etc. myself and
others, on a committee to make laws, meet at Birdsalls next
seventh day, our first one to be held at David Barnes, Robert
brought us home - altogether we had a very pleasant time -
Received two papers from home, Jacob [?] & RHB both wrote some on it -

21st First day, but on account of Samuel illness none of us
went I wrote to sister Lyd read my papers etc. etc.

22nd Oh how bright and beautiful every thing looks, all all
of Natures works are bending beneath a heavy weight of pure
white snow, a thrill of joy passes over me and my heart fills
with gratitude to Him who is the Giver of all gifts -

23rd What a change in Nature during a few short hours; while
darkness was spread over the earth, clouds gathered storms
arose, and ere morning dawned, hail stones came pattering
against the window and the rain came in torrents, the bright
sun was hid from our view till this P.M. when he came out
in all his glory for a few minutes, then disappeared, and
was no more beheld till another day - So it is with Life darkness
and sorrows will at times come over us, but we must never
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24th This evening Aaron brought me a letter from Cousin Mattie
I was so glad to get it and to hear she was better -

25th Poor Samuel is very low the Doctor can do nothing more
for him, he is patiently waiting for his Master will -
All can give him up better than they could at first -

26th Annie Barnes called in my school a while afterwards she, Sarah and
myself went over to see Dorethea, then we walked home with Anna

27th This evening Sarah B. and myself went up to Birdsalls, the committee
met to form laws for the Purchase Reading Circle - I would not
read first so they put me on a committee to name readers, I find
reading, also R. Barnes John Bunting - we chose Avis, Anna B & both of them
Robert waited on us home. Probably I may enjoy, but yet they are [?]

28th Sunday morn, quite cloudy and soon commenced snowing, continued
to all day. Aaron here & Lizzie brought me two letters, Lyd R.B. & [?]
I was busy writing all day, to Cousin Mattie and coping Painter of [?] etc.

29th Oh! how sublimely beautiful Nature looks this morn everything
clothed in the purest white. - then the blue Sound looks grand -
all these make us feel more deeply the greatness of an Unseen Person

30th I hear the sound of merry sleigh bells as they glide along - but
here sad hearts are found. Samuel is no better, some worse

December 1st - Some snow yet, enough for poor sleighing -
This afternoon we all went into look at Samuel poor
man his hours are numbered, with wonderful patience
he bears his sufferings; All is over his pure spirit
has left earth to be borne to Heaven by unseen angels -
at [half] past three he quietly breathed his last, saying
but a little while before "I want to go home" -
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2nd Busy preparing for the funeral which will take place
tomorrow at 11 oclock - a quite rainy day but some callers for all

3rd This morning a large concourse of people were assembled
at the Meeting house to perform the last sadoffice for
a beloved friend and neighbor, David Barnes spoke long
and well also one other man, after which the body
was conveyed to the tomb - it was a very large funeral
many from [New York] his nephew Henry Willets dined
here from the West an uncommonly agreeable gentleman

4th All feel the loss of him we have so lately buried, every
where he will be missed, poor Edward & Lizze how
sincerely I pity them, such a time as this brings
back the time when my own precious father was taken
from us; The last time I was in a graveyard was two
weeks before I came, when I stood by the mound that
covered the body of my parent, but O! the spirit was not
there long ago it had risen to the great Eternal Throne
there to be a bright gem in the crown of our Savior
May the prayers offered on that grave be fulfilled -

5th Most of them went to Meeting, during which time I
wrote to Cousin Ephriam, In the P.M. E & A. went to
see her Mother who was sick, Stephen Willets here several hours -

6th Commenced school again two not here - busy but chering -

7th Still continues very cold - M. Underhill & S Sutton both away

9th Anne and E went to Portchester. I got a letter from Lide saying
she and Aunt E contemplated making me a visit, O, won't I be glad

10th How much I do anticipate seeing Aunt & Lide -

11th I had school this morn to make up what I lost last week -
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Edward, ten weeks to day since I came in this land of
strangers and I have only seen one face I had met before -
though now I have become quite well acquainted -
we got there about five minutes before the cars, how my
heart beat, when I saw person after person alight, but
very soon I beheld Mr Mortons pin & beyond my own
dear sister Lide with Aunt E and little Carrie - words
cannot express my happiness; We got back here about
three, and then Oh what nice talks with dear sister

12th Eleven of us went to Meeting in one wagon, had many
kind invitations to take Aunt & Lide - In the P.M. we
called at David Barnes - I will not attempt to describe the
enjoyment while they were here, merely say, first day evening
Haskel Purdy etc. etc. were here, (his overcoat taken by us & so & so -

13th They went this morn, & now Lides visit is over, a pleasant
one to all I trust - Haskel etc. went to Lizzies H

14th Anna, E etc. spent the day at Aaron Havilands -

15th E & A went to Meeting, Robert Barnes called to take me
to the Reading Circle, met at Burling, we had a pleasant
time I had to read considerable, my own essay & one other
also Capital Punishment & The Painter of Seville -

16th Clear at last & how glad I am ; a letter from Ma & Aunt came yesterday -

17th "Aunt Sarah" went home to day we will miss her very much

18th Bitter cold all day, H. L. H. B Field went home this P.M.
I had school to day to make up for what I loss at S. death

19th Very very cold I went to Meeting, in the P.M. wrote home
William & Sarah Ann here also Robert Barnes, spent the eve

20th This morning wrote to Lidie - told her I was going there this week -

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21st Rainy all day four of my scholars away.

22nd Cleared off again but very windy and quite cold -

23rd Anna has been real sick all yesterday, Edward too has a
bad cold & I have had sore throat and cold quite badly -
all are better this evening. I have closed school till
week after next am going to have no school during Holidays

24th Very cold but kind Edward took me to White Plains from
which I went to New York, promenaded Broadway & amused
myself otherwise for three hours, untill the boat started
for Flushing, we did not get up till after dark
but I found Lide there waiting for me, we drove out
to Bayside found them very glad to see me, about half
an hour after Richard Bell & William Titus
came in and spent the evening, we had quite a sociable time

25th This s a beautiful day Sarah Willets & her children, Cousin
C, etc. dined at Aunt E on a fine turkey - after breakfast
Lide Anna & myself went up to the woods and gathered
Christmas green trimmed the windows looking glass etc.
so it really looked very pretty indeed, we went down
to Mrs Mickle awhile. When the bundles were opened this
morning there was a very nice Caba for me & a beautiful
merino dress for Lide, both from dear Aunt Eliza - the
children got a number from their relatives at Yonkers -

26th Went to Meeting this morn, to Cousin Roberts to dine -
Edward, Hannah, Susan & Mary took tea with us there, it was
so dark we concluded to stay all night, they are so
kind I always feel at home there - Susan told me about W.P. - H W -

27th Walked over to Aunts found her just getting ready to

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take Uncle to the cars as was going to Yonkers, we then went to
Sarah Willets on the pony to dine, how I enjoyed meeting her again we used
to have such delightful talks, about four oclock went back
got dressed and went down to Lydia Laurences to tea Dick
was there & we had a grand time she sung & played for us

28th Lide went to Flushing for Uncle - we were busy preparing
for company, which came to tea, quite a party Laurences, Bells
etc. the table looked beautiful oysters, ham, hot rolls etc. etc.

29th Went & called at Bounes, had cake wine etc. - after dinner
we went down to Mickles had a pleasant time, came back
dressed & then the young folks came quite a party [?] there
altogether the evening was spent very agreeably, Carrie, Ahlis

30th I went to Meeting with them it was preparative but there
were were only five woman there so I united with reappointing Aunt
E for clerk. I went to Bloodgoods to John Kimber weighed
me, and it was 156 pounds no one will believe it scarcely
Lide & I drove down to Edward Laurences had a fine oyster supper
he had his horse harnessed & we went to Lydias heard a letter
from Hannah who is enjoying herself in California then
up to Mickles, bid them all good bye & then after we got back
to Edwards we drove home. I would not let the man go home with us

31st This is the last day of the departing year, and what a
stormy one it is - Lide drove me to Flushing through all the
rain, but I had told Edward I would come & thought best to
we had to wait some time at Hunters Point - & when we got to
the City it poured, I had three bundles besides carpet bag & umbrellas
but rode in the Omnibus & cars to the New Haven depot, as
it rained so I could not do any shopping, the streets were in an
awful condition, I waited an hour then came up in the 1 oclock train, waited
at Rye three hours then Edward came & O dear wasn't I glad to see him the reason he was so long

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rather we is here then in [New York]. They told E. I would not be there but he would go & how glad I was -

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January First Eighteen Hundred Fifty Nine - 1859.

1 A dull gloomy morning for the beginnig of the new year like
many of the hearts of our fellows, mine is not in its most liveliest
mood, memory will carry me back to the past, Oh! how much may
be ment by that little word, how many meetings with
absent and dear friends, how many delightful evenings spent with
loved ones; but why do I let such sad thoughts creep in to my
heart I know my future may be bright and happy and must
wait patiently for the good time coming -- When I arrived
here last evening Dollie was here and had an invitation for
me with herself to dine to day at Rachel Tiltons on Roast Turkey
and Plum Pudding, it was quite stormy this A.M. so we did
not accept, besides I have paid no other visits in the neighborhood
and do not want to visit there too much, or it might be said I went
to see her son, she is what might be called a [blank] mama, at least
she thinks she has an uncommonly fine son & wished to show him off -
This afternoon it cleared off beautifully, (emblematic perhaps of
my own self -) so I drove up & got Dollie and we went down to Tiltons,
made a call had a very pressing invitation to stay to tea but we
thought best not to we drove down to Aarons and got Hannah
then Dollie came home with us. Samuel Burling & H Whiting were here

2nd We all went to Meeting but Aunt Sarah, Uncle Henry was
here to dine, I was busy writing to "Cousin" when a knock was heard
and on hearing the inquiry "is Martha Schofield in?" I had of course
to put all letters to flight, it proved to be W. Tilton - soon after Aaron
& Lizzie & their children came, but went home before tea & took "Aunt Sarah"
with them, he staid & we then went over and spent the evening
with Dollie, very rightfully, she is indeed a lovely girl [code symbols]

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3rd Back again in the schoolroom to resume my duties as teacher
Nearly all my pupils are back again and I endeavor to greet
them pleasantly, though I do not feel much like being entertaining.
William & John Haviland spent the eve here the girls had a
tableaux up stairs which was very amusing to all of us -
I wrote to Cousin Hannah and sent a paper to sister Lidie -

4th Nature is arrayed in her bridal garment, the pure white
snow has fallen gently, and clothed every thing in angels dress -
it is indeed beautiful, and many a joyous heart will anticipate
the merry sleigh ride and the music of the bells - the flakes
still continue to fall fast, filling up every crack and crevice -

5th A splendid morning, so bright so beautiful - Edward
was going to the Office so I went along for a sleigh ride and was
repaid by receiving a nice long letter from Lyd - They went to [Meeting]
this evening all have gone to attend the Juvenile Reading Circle
consisting of my scholars etc. Anna & E went with them so I
spent a delightfully quiet evening alone writing an essay etc. -

6th Anna went to Aarons to spend the day after school
Edward took 11 of us down in the sleigh, we staid to tea
& spent the evening & had a real pleasant time, [?]

7th My appetite is very poor but I do not feel sick, though I
guess my system is not in a very good condition.

8th Cold and very windy, H L & H B Field gone home

9th Bitter cold, all went to [Meeting] except myself. I wrote
letters to Anne M & Cousin M this morning took exercise
helping Edward water horses, quite a time, [?] fun

10th Terrible cold & snowy Thermometer 10 below Zero

11th Awful Cold Thermometer 20 degrees below Zero, one can
hardly stir without freezing kind Edward brought

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my bed down in the sitting room as mine, was cold
I could not sleep: such weather has not been known
for seventy years - several scholars absent - First day E. dictated Lizies letter

12th They went to Meeting. After school while I was dressing
for the Reading Circle, Robert S. Haviland and
Edward S. Quimby came, two young men from Chappaqua
They staid to tea & then drove us over to the Circle in their
sleigh which met Samuel Buntings, Edward A
went also, when we went to come home Jacob A Robert etc.
picked me up & put me in their sleigh, I thought it was too bad -

13th While in school this morning Anne brought me
two letters, a long one from Mother, thanking me for
the furs. & Sallie wrote too & I was almost frantic
when I found she and dear Uncle George were coming
in to see me next week. I am so happy words can
not portray my feelings - After school Edward
took 11 of us down to William Havilands, we had
a grand time quite a party Anna Young etc. was
there, Arthur Baker etc. we had charades I acted in
several. Virginia Reel, To day dear Anna gave
me a beautiful pair of gold sleeve buttons so kind
Edward gave me a mail [?] knife for a Christmas present -

14th They were all here, & we had a real lively time

15th I was right sick, have been billious for two weeks eat
very little so they doctored me, by evening I felt quite
smart again - Anna went to Danie Smith. Mrs. Brewster died
John & Josie were here and we had a delightful time -

16th 2 went to Meeting David Barnes spoke - after dinner
Jacob A came, then we all went to take a ride & take the Youngs to Havilands
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17th Quite warm this morning looks like a storm I
wrote home Anna wrote some to Mother

18th This morning attended the funeral of Mrs Brewster
at Danie Smith, had quite a long sermon from a
Prysberterian Minister from New York. it was very
good he said some beautiful things and we might all
profit by them. The minister from the Plains made a prayer
I wrote to Jennie I Satterthwait. They took tea at Aarons -

19th They went to Meeting, it is a beautiful day

20th A lovely day but looks as if it would not remain so -

21st A real storm, rained hard all day, how I hope it will clear.

22.22 How many times last night did I look out the
window to see if stars were visible - any how it is
not raining, and I am so glad, Youngs Arthur etc. came
here to dine, about half past three Edward and
myself went to Rye, how my heart did beat
when the cars came rushing along, the first person
was Willie Tilton, & while I was shaking hands
with him, I spied dear Uncle George getting out
followed closely by my own darling sister Sallie.
words cannot express my feelings so I will not attempt
to describe them, such joy such happiness cannot be told
in fact I must have been "beaddled" for although
Willie rode part way home with us I was delighted I
forgot to introduce him to either of them - Anna
gave them a kind welcome - How much we had to
say to each other no one could imagine, at night
we talked till two oclock - Mother herself every body
was talked over - dear Mother sent me a beautiful fur -

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I gave Edward a set of shirt studs - Sallie got them in [New York]

23 All of us went to Meeting Uncle thought they
were a nice set of people every one so kind -
he thinks I have a nice home here and so
indeed I have, where could I find a nicer one -
we dined on two roast turnkeys, spent the P.M.
delightfully, evening too O! how I enjoyed being
with the dear ones from my own dear homes -
S. A. Frank. Child - Boyd - everything to be remembered

24. Edward took the dear ones to White Plains - O! it was with
a desperate effort I kept the hot tears from bursting
forth, to see them go was almost as much as I could
bear, but I conquered for I knew many eyes watched
to see if there were traces of tears upon my cheeks -
I went right in school, as I had not called till
an hour after my usual time. dear Anna sent Ma
some apples etc. Sallie gave her a beautiful nubia
this evening Edward tried to let on Sallie told him
I was engaged, but I do not believe it, I hope he wont -

25th Edward went to New York, got a number of school
books, etc. - He also brought me a very handsome present
a large book entitled "Dictionary of Poetical Quotation"
the book above all others I would want - it is a large
volume, splendid engravings - and I shall value
it most highly, both for the gift & the giver - so kind
in him and so unexpected to me - -Prize studs - three

26th They went to Meeting then to a funeral - This eve
Robert Barnes called and took me to the Reading Circle
there were about 35 or 40 there Isaac Carpenter folks etc. etc.

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26 I read an address on Human Happiness by
J. H. Bazly, also had an original essay - the only
one. they do not all do enough to sustain it [?]
This P.M. a little boy was lost about 8 years old
all the neighborhood are hunting me. he is from the
Plains - was skating and went to go home & lost his way -

27 Another funeral they went to it - The lost Boy was
found last night at two oclock - some woman
had found him & taken him in, guns have been
fired and every one is rejoiced - O! his parents must
have felt such anguish, so small & could not talk plain -

28 A very rainy and unpleasant day, so unhealthy -

29 Held school to day as I will not two days of next week 2
Edward and Anna were in school to hear the compositions
Afterwards we had a long talk, I showed an Essay I had
commenced for our Circle, he wrote some too - of his sake

30th I did not go to Meeting, but wrote eight pages foolscap
to Aunt Jane; also to Lidie - In the P.M. M. E. Anna & self
went over to Richard Collins saw the baby etc. girls retired
early, Anna asleep, we read my book he gave me - black matches R.

31 I have been sober all day this eve, the girls Reading
Circle met at Suttons, all went but myself - I had a
delightful evening wrote something for the Circle [?] etc. etc.

FEBRUARY First This day twenty years ago my eyes
first beheld the light of the world would that I
was as pure and innocent now as then - but I could
not be so there are too many snares to entrap youth -
Tis past and now that another year of my life is

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Anna showed me some
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FEBRUARY First

buried in oblivion, I can readily see where it might
have been improved - it has been a day of serious thoughts
and sober reflection, may all the good resolutions
made at this time be adhered too - May I see the prayers
that have been sincerely uttered answered - My thoughts have wandered
in to the future as well as far back in the past - - This evening
I received a long letter from sister Sallie, she attended Edward
Everetts lecture with her friend - Arrived home safely --

2nd All went to Quarterly Meeting a long sermon from
John Hunt, I saw Robert H & told him about our being carried off
We had about twenty here to dine & 13 to stay all night

3rd All went to Meeting again, it is hailing, snowing etc. - another
long sermon, very good indeed -- In the afternoon we went
to Phebe T. Suttons (Anna Young & Phebe here) to tea Jac was there -

4th I made my head dress Sallie sent from New York -
About eleven all went in the sleigh to John Havilands
spent the day and had a real pleasant time, took tea -

5th This morning Hannah & myself drove in the sleigh down
to William Haviland for Julia then on to John's had
a pleasant ride did not get out, he washed my feel with [?]
This evening there were about twenty came - all the
cousins - a party for Anna Young. we had a real grand
time Jacob A. was here etc. etc. etc. - all gone by twelve oclock -

6th I did not go to Meeting, wrote to Mother & Charlotte went too.
They brought company home with, it commenced snowing
quite fast; and continued on till every thing was white Ed & Jessy

7th Most a lovely morning, every thing so beautiful, quite still & if it
melts a little will be splendid sleighing. Edward went to the
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After school I drove both horses to the sleigh down to
Davids, Anna, Hannah & Avis Hoyt went also we left her -

8th Commenced having study hour in the evening -- I wrote a
little more to the essay, & Edward copied it put my name
on it to read - I hope I can do it justice - how they will look

9th Cloudy and drizzly all day, but when evening came, it was
brighter, they came pretty fast, about 40 of us in the parlor -
Robert L. & Edward Quimby came from Chappaqua: we had a
very interesting Circle, a number of essays, I read two - some of
them were beautiful, Robert S. gave a declamation (Flora Mc [?])
and it was done first rate - I only wish we had a few such
intelligent efficient members as he is we could do so much better -
Edward S Quimby gave the whole Circle an invitation
to attend the Chappaqua one which meets at his home
next sixth day week - very kind indeed in him -

10th This evening we all went down to William Haviland
they had quite a party for Anna Yong, Arthur B. there
we had a real nice time, danced had charades etc.
splendid supper ice cream in the evening etc. etc.

11th All went to Davids to tea, the same company
that met last eve, we had a very pleasant time
danced etc. etc. - Anna Y. is going home to morrow, we
will all feel badly about parting with them, they
are such lovely girls - We came home a little after
ten as we did not think best to keep the girls
out late the rest of the company did not leave till late -

12th After school Edward took Anna & myself up to
Barnes's, we made a call, had a very pleasant time
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13 Went to Meeting this morning, but did not derive
much benefit, though David Barnes spoke well and
made a good prayer - but I suppose my mind was
not in the right condition to receive good - This P.M.
I wrote letters etc. after tea E. A. and myself went to
Birdsalls, spent a delightful evening - met R Barnes

14 This is St. Valentines day and I had scarcely
thought of it - one year ago I was at Flushing -
We have one hour study now every evening -
[?] Tilton wife and sister spent the eve here pleasant

15th Cloudy and rainy this P.M. quite warm etc. E caught me Philopena

16th Rainy and unpleasant most all day, E went to the Plains

17th They went to a funeral, after school Anna and I went
over to Samuel Burlings as the sewing Meeting met
there, we had a very pleasant time Edward went after tea
Dollie showed me "his" likeness, a very fine looking young man
A beautiful day but very bad under foot so muddy -

18th This is the day we were invited to Edward S
Quimby's at Chappaqua, I dismissed school at
[half] past three, got partly dressed, it did not rain
but I expected to be disappointed as I am so often
and sure enough I was for I saw no sign of Robert
Barnes; I have not heard the reason but supposed
it is because the travelling is so dreadful mud so deep

19th a lovely morning the sun is bright and beautiful, I
worked hard on my slipper heel and finished it before dinner.
all cloudy this P.M. and before night it rained considerable

20th About half past four Lizzie sent for Anna she went
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brought three of her children up here, and soon afterwards
another immortal being was ushered into the world, a
fine little girl; It was very foggy and rain like and
Edward and I both staid from Meeting as there were
so many children we did not like to take them. Uncle
Henry & Aunt Sarah here to dine, I presided as I always
do when Anna's away, we spent a pleasant afternoon
James Birdsalls called awhile, Edward went down for
Anna but she did not come as they had no nurse - I
finished three letters, home Brother and W.O.R. E read out of my [?] book

21st Edward & Aunt S went to Aarons, he brought Anna home
Lizzie is doing nicely - I wrote to Lide this evening.

22nd Washingtons birth day, I had school as usual. Edward went
to Milton, Little Johnny Haviland was in school all day, Avis
and Sarah Birdsall called here awhile, we had a pleasant visit

23rd A most beautiful lovely morning. Sadie and myself
took a walk before breakfast - They went to Westchester -
After tea Dorethea came over and Edward waiting in
us up to Thomas Suttons to attend the Reading Circle
which was quite interesting, Edward S. was there & read
we had charades, a little music etc. and it was too late [?]

24th I feel this morning as if I would so love to be at home -
my spirits are so depressed Anna gave me a pair of thin undersleeves
After school we all went over to Stephen Willets' (except Sadie
who had a sore throat) to meet the Sewing Circle. there
were about fourty there, & we had a pleasant time.

25th Cloudy this morn and in the P.M. it snowed
a little but not enough for sleighing. E. & A up in my school -
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26th Had school to day to make up for Quarterly Meeting
the last time I will have it 7th day - Pieces spoken

27th I did not go down till [half] past nine as I preferred going
without breakfast to leaving my rooms & pleasant thoughts.
Went to Meeting, though it was not very beneficial of own fault -
I suppose as we had two sermons, this P.M. they went to Aarons -

28th A pleasant morning, we have Lizzies three children here -

March The Juvenile Reading Circle met here about 40
and it was really very interesting, a number of essays
which were excellent; one Address by myself - M J
Hatfield here and judged me of writing that criticism (I did) -

2nd I received a very interesting letter from Aunt Jane last
eve and now a nice long one from my dear sister Lide
precious child ere long she bids farewell to Long Island
and starts for that dear spot "home", how I should
love to accompany here, but no it cannot be - my lot is here -

3rd This P.M. it snowed very fast, looks quite like winter again.

4th Rained some last night so spoiled the sleighing, the Sun
came out beautifully. Edward brought me a long letter from home

5th A beautiful day the girls took a walk to Thomas Fields, in
the P.M. Edward Anna Sadie & myself went to David Barnes,
took tea and spent the evening, had a very pleasant time

6th A lovely day, I saw and heard some robins the first of the
season, all went to Meeting, company here to dine - they went to A.
I wrote to Lide and Cousin Mattie - do not feel very bright -

7th A most beautiful day overhead, muddy underneath

8th This morn about [half] past two we had a heavy thunder
storm, Hannah thought the house was afire it lightened so
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9th Sadie not in school had a very bad toothache -
They went to Monthly Meeting - I was over to see Dollie -
After tea Stephen Willets called and took me to the
Reading Circle which met at James Birdsells - we had a
very pleasant time, charades, etc. We had some very good
essays, one seven pages foolscap of "The Ocean an emblem of Omnipotence"

10th I received a letter from A. Martindale yesterday, today from
Sallie, she spoke of there having been a large fire there -
the Factory owned by Lloyds, the machinery by John Ferlinden
all burned to the ground: they put it out before his house
was consumed though it caught fire. [?] went out with Sallie

11th Had quite a committee in my school, Esther Field, Hannah C
Samuel Burling etc. they were all very much pleased -

12th Rainy this morn but cleared off beautifully - after dinner
we all went over to 'Uncle Henrys", had a splendid ride
and a most delightful visit, coming home it was moonlight
saw Anna Barnes, through the window, also a gentleman

13th I did not go down to breakfast, remained home from
Meeting wrote to Aunt Jane, in the P.M. Robert Willets
Stephen etc. came, Annas Pa & Ma here to dine - Dollie
called for me to take a walk - we went to Barnes, Anna
away, then to Birdsalls to call had a delightful walk
dear girl she has seen the dark shades of life - how
much we talked, after tea she came over again brought
me Waverly Magazines - so kind - I really love her

14th Sent a letter to Aunt Jane Burling [?] Anna [?]
Dollie & I took a walk - a pleasant time -

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twelve of us went in the large wagon, had a delightfully
pleasant time eight of my girls spoke a dialogue.
They had ten Essays and did very well indeed

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17. Edward Anna Aunt Sarah and myself took tea at
James Birdsalls had a very pleasant time indeed
there sister was there from Brooklyn & two children

18 - A real hard rain, Anna was in school heard the compositions

19 - Up early this morning, Edward, Anna & Hannah went to
New York Sadie and myself drove them, with two horses
coming home met some loose colts, had quite a time
through no damage done it was on Jones' hill - the day
seemed very long, we retired early all the girls away but two -

20. First day morning again, Mary Sadie & I laid abed till eight
had an interesting piece I read to them we did not go to
Meeting it was so cold & windy - after dinner Willie Tilton
came remained to tea & till have past ten. had a very
pleasant time he wanted me to let him take my pen &
get it fixed but I would not, he is very attentive. Sadie
and Mary helped get tea, vey nice indeed Saw my piece book

21. This morn is clear & calm. Sadie & I drove two horses to Rye
for Edward, Anna came in the afternoon, she got me two
new dresses - Hoops etc. etc. very handsome collar & undersleeves to
match as a present dear creature she is so kind.

22. Busy [Crossed out: braiding] working a pair of slippers for Edward. Floss silk
orange colored shade, real beautiful. Wrote to [Cousin] and Sallie.

23. A beautiful day. after school Sadie braided my hair 17 strands then
I dressed, and after tea Robert Barnes called for me we
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Reading Circle about 40 there. it is the first circle I have
attended without taking an essay, but now I am going
to stop writing as I have done my share. David
Griffen asked me to go home with him, but I did not
as I went with Robert & would not treat him [?].
I was very much disappointed in not hearing from home

24th Had a short study hour. Edward brought in two papers
for me sent from home, how glad I was to get them

25th Rainy but cleared off before night, I received a long
letter from home, they are having fine times Aunt Jane
down, and Aunt E. and Lide gone home splendid times -

26th Anna and I went to Portchester, I drove, Edward was
ahead with a large wagon - when we came home got
ready and went to Stephen Willet's to tea a very fine time

27th Went to Meeting, sat with Anna, Sadies Father & Mother
here to dine, had a nice visit from them, she went home -
I copied some Essays in the book which belongs to the Circle
let Edward read two of mine. Wrote to Annie Martindale

28th After school we all went to Thomas Suttons to tea E.
went to Rye for Hannah Carpenter, we had rather a
pleasant visit - though I was very tired when we got back

29th Election day, quite rainy, Edward was away all day, came
back and said a Republican was elected they kept it
very quiet till to day, or else he would have been put it
[?], he has been two years and now Anna is so glad
she is out. he never tried to get the office they put him in

30th All went to William Haviland to attend thee Literary
Association about 50 there they had 10 essays & several
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dialogues, it was very interesting indeed - to all -

31 Quite cool and windy all day - I am busy making a dress

APRIL 1st Anna Barnes was in school this P.M.
I read the compositions one beautiful farewell one
from Hannah L. Field she and Hannah B. both
left school, not to return till next Fall - the
Birdsall girls were here to tea all the girls went home -

2 No one but our own family except Cousin Hannah Carpenter spent eve at S. Burlings

3rd Anna was sent for because John's baby was very sick -
It poured with rain nearly all day. We went to [Meeting]
in the afternoon I copied some essays, Edward went for Anna
but she did not come home with him - we had a
pleasant evening - sat up quite late he is good company

4th Anna came home this morn - I ran over to S. Burlings
a little while, had a call from Julia H. Lizzie Lappan
and Charley Willets from Brooklyn - he is her [half] brother

5th They cleaned the common room, we served in the parlor

6th I went to [Meeting] with them it was preparative, Anna
clerk, quite an exciting time with the men Edward has
been supervisor, and a good faithful one too tho he is a [?]

7th Attended the funeral of Sarah Barnes, the [Meeting] house
was crowded, she was sick a week taken in the night
and never spoke afterwards, did not even appear conscious,
left a daughter 17 and three younger ones - They
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8th Went again to the house of mourning, poor John & Josies
little babe has gone to Heaven and oh how beautiful
it looked with roses on its bosom, a fit inhabitant for
that land towards which all are hastening.

9 James Watson was here I bought a handkerchief for Jeminy -

10th Did not go to [Meeting], wrote home & to Beck last eve
received a long letter from home. Plenty of company
George Halleck niece came to go to school a nice young
girl - wears a beautiful gold watch an chain - -
I went to see Dollie awhile - E & A went to Aarons -

11th Opened school again - Stephen Willits came aged 15 -

12th Rainy all day yesterday I feel depressed in spirits - Wrote two letters home as [?]
I had a strange dream last night I am afraid some are ill G. [Mother]

12 After school Edward self, & Anna went to the Plains took Aunt
Sarah home we went to the New Court house which is a
splendid building, Uncle Henry took us all over it, also
through the jail which contained over thirty prisoners -
how dreadful I felt to see those poor creatures confined
there two woman one & her husband in the same cell, going to be sick
Every thing was in perfect order - We did not get home till
eight -, had a beautiful moonlight ride though found Ella
Haviland brothers and sister here. I feel quite sad -

13th Attended the Literary Association at Stephen Barnes about
60 there. It was Monthly Meeting at Mamaroneck -
Edward answer to query, supervisors, commission high ways
democrat, Tilton etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. did not go up his feelings -
clerk of preparative & so on - Shame shame injustice

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15 Anna went to Davids to spend the day, Anna
Barnes & Anna Sutton called here awhile I drove to
Davids for Anna stopped at Aarons saw the baby -

16th All the girls gone by Sadie & Hannah [?] the
latter went to Birdsalls - Dollie & friend called.

17th After Meeting David his wife & son came also Aaron
his wife and four children quite a time - In the evening
Edward & Anna went to Burlings, when they came back
I took a good crying spell in her lap, it did me good
I needed it several days I now feel the better, nothing
particular the matter - had felt serious all day -

18th Quite a pleasant day to open school again
I received a letter from bother - Han Pierce was there -

19th A beautiful day and one we will remember. This
day my Mother's proposals of marriage will go to the
[Monthly] Meeting. how I would love to be there but it cannot be -

20th Took a long walk down to the woods this morning,
Anna walked to meeting - E. bought a wood chuck for us to see

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22nd - Rained quite hard nearly all day. Edward & Anna
came up to hear the compositions which were very good --
I received a letter this evening with the sad intelligence
of dear Janie Bells death, dear young creature, has left this
world in all her youth, while her heart still beat with
joyful anticipations for the future - Her disease was Typhoid
Fever she was sick at sister Mary Pancoasts where every thing
that could be done was. They telegraphed for a mother nearly
a week before her death, & for her father 2nd day & she died 4th
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she passed away very quietly. The corpse was brought on
5th day mother came on with them to remain several
days. It is a great trial for Aunt E. she had anticipated
so much in having her home after being at school so
long. But oh we should not mourn for her she has left
care and sorrow, troubles & trials, & gone to her bright home above.

23rd I was busy sewing on my dress, it rained very hard in
the morning - Edward said if Mother had only said
she would come he would have been glad to have gone for her

24th I did not go to Meeting could not feel like it in the
afternoon E & A went to call on John Suttons head out [?]
in the evening, we wrote read talked & so forth etc.

25th Busy sewing at my dress. Received a letter from Cousin Mattie.

26th Rainy this P.M. though clear in the morning - finished my dress

[Crossed out: 27th We all started] attended the Literary Association at
Thomas Suttons about 40 there Edward read "Mind your own business"

27 This morning 6 of us started for Chappaqua to attend [Quarterly Meeting]
it poured at first but soon stopped, I saw several Edward Q.
Robert S. etc. we went home with Sadie towards night went
to take a ride went to Horace Greeley's place then to the
depot for Jacob, saw Edward Q. again staid all night at Sadies.

28th Quite a pleasant morning through colder, we got flowers etc. etc.
then went to Meeting & to Esther Havilands to dine, had a
delightful visit, & came home, altogether we had a splendid
time such a romantic country but very hilly indeed -

29th Commenced school again. it is quite cold

30th Maggie & Mary both went home. Dollie came over to tell us
to go out & see the light in the sky, it was beautiful a broad
belt of light entirely across the heavens from east to west -

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May 1st A lovely day so mild & pleasant - I wrote
to Aunt E. this morning - After dinner Edward
Anna myself and the boys went to Williams where
we spent a very pleasant afternoon found Ella & Walter here -

2nd This morn early Sadie & myself went to Portchester I
drove, we had a splendid ride, I took Edwards slippers
that I worked to have them made up, they said they
would be too small so I brought them home & will
bind & fix them - David Baines & wife here to tea -

3rd John Willets was here from Ithaca a very nice man - letter from MAS

4th Sade & I were up at five working in our flower beds
were at till nine John W. helped us some - After
tea Sadie H. & I went over to S. Burlings, took the slippers

5th A man here putting up lightening rods. After school Sadie
and I went to David Barnes made a pleasant visit -

6th Up at 5 oclock walked down to the office about a mile before
breakfast - a lovely morning, & a nice warm day.

7th To day we are going to have holiday - that is we are not
going to make up one day we went to [Quarterly] Meeting
The girls sent a petition to Edward & he granted it -
A very oppressively warm day, thermometer over 80 in
the shade, this P.M. I marked something for Anna

8th Did not go to Meeting, wrote home, company here
after dinner to tea. very warm indeed

9th Warm again and very dry indeed rain is much needed
I wrote in Mary Griffen Album original

10th Quite a change so cool again & looks like storm over bay

11th Rainy, which will do a great deal of good
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The "Literary Association" met here, had a very pleasant time,
Jim Brouwer came down from Chappaqua - it was pretty large
although it rained. they had some very good essays -

12th Jim went home this morning.* Mary McCauley &
her two daughters came up 3rd day night &
staid till yesterday P.M. she is a proud, poor creature
little Alice is coming to school, a nice child -

13th I went over to see Dollie a little while. Mary G & [?] gone home

14th This P.M. John Willets, Anna & the boys went to her fathers -
Birdsalls, H. F. Carpenter Dollie etc. here. When we went to
bed, I hung the slippers I worked for Edward & had such a
time to get made on the door key. They were all worked
with shaded floss silk on cloth beautiful, tied up in papers,
with my card & asking him to accept them as a Phelopena
We watched at the top of the stairs, but he did not come out
except to bring a letter the cat was in my room I called him etc.

15th Up early I took the slippers & put in his old boots, where
they were found created quite considerable fun - I feel
miserable this morning, did not go to Meeting, took medicine
quite sick, so billious, They doctored me well,
company here to tea - I cannot eat anything

16th Wrote home, feel much better, went in school
Uncle John W. was quite sick - Anna B & Dollie
called awhile, the former had a splendid time in [Philadelphia].

17th Improved a little, though no appetite eating nothing
since 7th day morning. - Taking medicine all the time.

18th Much better this morning, Willie Tilton came to see if I would
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it commenced to rain. He went back put up his
horse & just after we were done tea he came and
spent the evening. They went so had a great eve -
He said he would go with me when I went home
I told him no Edward would see me to the boat etc.

19th Willie asked me to go this eve as we did not go
yesterday, but just at four oclock it commenced to rain -
A very small school. Sadie has gone to Tarrytown -

20th The last day of school for a week, oh I can
scarcely wait till tomorrow - I have not been home
for nearly 8 months. it was rainy nearly all day
Hannah Pierce went to White Plains. I drove
up to Thomas Fields to take Alice, when I came back found
Willie Tilton here, he spent the evening etc. etc. etc. Wanted my apples -

21st Raining very hard but notwithstanding we started for
New York, Edward took me to the ferry, it rained hard
and the streets were in a dreadful condition, after a tiresome
ride of four hours we arrived in Camden then crossed over
to [Philadelphia], found Sam waiting for me on the wharf & Sallie
at the Hotel, soon "Grand Pa" came to meet me, Sam took
my baggage & Sallie & I went a shopping brought a bonnet etc. etc.
then went out to Darby in the passenger railway Sam with us
found many changes, & all glad to see me Ned & Joe B here &
greeted me warmly, it seems so nice to be home after an
absence of eight months. Dr. & Mary Longstreth here -

22 Went to Meeting after which it rained very hard, Lide Sallie [?]
Ned & Joe S myself staid for an hour had a real pleasant time
It cleared off in the P.M. Ned & Joe came spent the P.M.

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23rd Very busy washing, about noon Aunt Jane Price
came, I was so glad to see her we had delightful talks -

24th Monthly Meeting all went but Sallie, he was out
after dinner I went in [Philadelphia] to shop bought two napkin
rings had them marked Father & Mother - went out [half past] 7

25th About nine Aunt Sarah and Ben came, very busy
making preparations. after tea Lide and I went to
Andrews to get some dishes. He came out

26th All busy preparing, and it is a most beautiful day for
the accomplishment of our dear Mothers marriage [?]
was up here helping, also his father making table carrying
chairs etc. - Sallie & Sam went in [Philadelphia] & brought out
the cake etc. etc. - Company coming all day, after dinner
we dressed & by 4 oclock there was near 70 people came
Mothers children sat next to her & his on his side, Rachel Moore
Eliza Newport & Dr Child spoke. the ceremony was said & we [?]
as mother Father, Lyd kissed them and we all followed -
We had tea and the table looked beautiful three splendid
boquets oranges ice cream peaches etc. etc. - the cake was iced beautifully
there were three tables, full, Ned Sam & Ben cut the cakes -
after the first table was through they had the silver cake basket
taken the parlor & the note read, it was a present from Mothers
four daughters marked JMC E. Newport had a Meeting
and Sam also - but I need not write more every circumstance
is impressed so deeply on my heart - I wrot to Edward yesterday

27th Busy putting things away. Ned was here with a horse and wagon
to take chairs to [Meeting] house Lide Jim Lide & I rode with him fine [?]
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Chalk and Ned called in their carriages and took us to
Uncle William, it rained hard but we had a very pleasant time
found Sam here, he remained all night Uncle G went home this [?]

28th Sam & Ben took the ice cream tub, etc. back to [Philadelphia], in
the P.M. brother went home, he wrote me a very sweet note
Jennie went home in the one oclock train Ned A. here -

29th A lovely day all went to [Meeting] Dr Ellie & children were out
to tea Oldden came to see me in the evening. Sam here

30th In the 7 oclock train we came to [Philadelphia] Father gave
me a ticket to New York we left Camden at 9. No one
I knew had quite a pleasant ride to [New York] went up
to Broadway, then to Stewards brought some handkerchiefs
then to Evans, got two books one for Hannah & one [?] pencil for Sadie -
took cars for White Plains, where Edward was waiting
for me reached here and found all well & happy to see
me Jim Brouwer & Sadie came, he staid all night -

JUNE 1st Jim went home yesterday, George Hallack
came I wrote Home directed to John Child -

2nd Quite windy but very pleasant Anne Barnes & some
friends called. Anna went with them to spend the day -

3rd This morning they were in my school, after dinner Anna & E went
with them to Williams staid to tea, onions asparagus bed Sadie

4th Pamelia Underhill here in school, afterwards, Sadie H.P. Edward
and self went to Porthchester, I engaged slippers, had a splendid
time crackers, peanuts etc. warm hands etc. soon -

5th Received a letter from Cornelia Hancock - I went to [Meeting]
had a very solemn one was thinking about going away and
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my own thoughts - After dinner we all took a long walk,
Dollie was here, showed me W T's letter I took shorthand -
wrote to Cornelia, Aunt Jane Brother etc. - sent it to Dr -

6th A cold morning. I felt miserable all day,

7th Feel rather better but quite poorly yet, am so afraid
of the chills, had onions for tea am improved some -

8th All busy preparing for the Association, I received a
funny and interesting letter from Sallie & Sam, drawings,
had an early tea, about 70 here at the Circle
they had 15 essays and a number of dialogues it
was certainly very interesting, the last one of the season --

9th Wrote to Sallie, oh how short the time before I go

10th Worked in the flower garden awhile, received a letter from Cornelia
with the translation of W's short hand. a hard rain in the P.M.

11th A beautiful though cold morning, we were up at 5 -
I went over to see Dollie, showed her the translation -
West Point, following "Saturday", etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
About [half] past 7 6 of us started to Tarrytown, to spend
the day, we were at Jacob Mott's, had a most
splendid time, after dinner took a delightful
ride, went to Washington Irving's place, and a
beautiful spot it is. perfectly splendid, & delightful
view of the Hudson, then we went to a great many
other handsome places, to see the monument of
Major Andre. etc. came home after tea, had a lovely
ride it was so moonlight. I sat in front cold hands -

12th Anna was quite sick, I went to meeting with
Edward & the children, in the P.M. Jim Brouwer was
here & M. Underhill -

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13th About [half] past one, I went with all my pupils
to Dollie's school, she had a Reharsal, the room was
trimmed up beautifully with green leaves & flowers,
they dialogues, singing etc. - and it was interesting -
Edward B. & S brought us home as it rained - Dollie
was here to tea & W. Havland & wife spent eve -

14th A very warm day indeed. Edward told me he talked
of going to [Philadelphia] on 7th day - to get a teacher. I
will be so sorry when I leave, they would like me to stay.
I wrote home in great haste telling them he would be there.

15th Anna and the boys went to Meeting, I was very
tired after school, but got dressed up, a pleasant evening -

16th I was over to see Dollie a few minutes this morning
a lovely day though quite warm.

17th A & E went to the Plains - It rained quite hard
The compositions were letters, they heard them some very good -

18th All bright and beautiful, up early, and Sam and I took
Edward to Rye. He is going to Philadelphia in the 9 oclock train
We went to Portchester did some shopping & came home -
this P.M. Anna & the boys went and made some calls. I
dressed to take a RIDE but did not go, went to see Dollie -

19 I slept with Anna last night, & oh what comfort we
took, such nice talks. Dollie came over we had a long talk -
I went to Meeting, after dinner Willie came, wanted me to
go to ride, but I declined Anna being alone - James Brouwer
came down. I slept with Anna - nice times indeed -

20th Very rainy all day, Edward came from Philadelphia, he
went out to Darby on 7th day, staid all night

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had a very pleasant visit indeed. he did not
get suited in a teacher, but heard of several - -
Wille wanted me to ride today but it stormed so -

21st Edward brought me a long letter from home last night
and two from the office this eve - Dollie was here awhile

22nd Anna and the boys went to Meeting, after school
she and I drove up to David Barnes, Anna was
home and we had a very peasant visit we then went
to Thomas Field's staid to tea & had a very nice time - -

23rd After school Barnes Hoppers & Dollie came to rehearse
the pieces they intend speaking at the May Party -

24th It has rained nearly all day, cloudy, - Willie Willets, etc. etc. etc.
were here fixing up the bower, throne & brought flowers

25th Very dull this morning, but we were all busy at work fixing
for the May Party, after while the sun came out, and
we worked hard, fixing the throne which was arched
and erected on a large platform covered with green
and most splendid flowers, Sadie Mott Brouwer was
crowned having maids of Honor & twenty girls nearly
all dressed in white with beautiful boquets, in their
hands, all did very well indeed spoke well; they looked
very pretty indeed, afterwards all were invited to a
dinner, the table being set under the trees,
all was done out in the orchard when Edward had
erected their throne etc. - The tables looked splendid
flowers, boquets, cake ice cream, lemonade, strawberries & every
thing, Robert S., Jacob Brouwer, Jacob Mott and every body else most
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carriage, etc. we counted over 140 and probably
there was more than that - altogether we had a
very delightful pleasant time indeed, saw so many.
we had a number of motto's which caused much fun
I received one which I guess was pretty true - G Y gave it
I had an invitation to attend Chappaqua Reading Circle
Pic Nic, but it comes a week too soon for my school -
Several of our's got together and proposed having one at
the Beach in two weeks - I do not know whether they
will make it out - - I [?] a while to day - Sadie looked sweet -
This may party will long be remembered by all who
attended but particularly, by my dear pupils who
I think can appreciate -, the kindness of our dear
friends here surely they have done all that could be done
to make us happy and truly we have been so it has
been to me one of the pleasantest years of my life &
surely I can never be thankful enough for all their
kindness - Edward received a letter from Anna Kaighn
this morning, applying for the school also one from E. Clements declining.

26th I did not go to Meeting, as I was tired & had much
writing to do, I wrote long letters to Aunt Jane, Allie Schofield,
Jane Hillborn, and sister Lyd - It has been a pleasant day
this P.M. we made ice cream & had a good feast -
The girls wanted to ride, so they put the side saddle on
and Sadie, Hannah & I rode around the yard, it was real nice
to be on horse back again, we had a real nice time. Mary
Griffins Father and Mother called awhile, she did not go
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she came here, it has really done her good to be away
from home, for she is a truly noble girl improves so
much upon acquaintance, she has many noble qualities -
I have been very busy writing all day - so many letters to answer

27th After tea we all walked to meet Edward, all got in the
hay wagon and had a real nice ride - Anna not well -

28th This evening received a letter from Jennie S & Aunt E -
a very pleasant day indeed though quite warm

29th Robert B was here to invite me to a Pic Nic - so about
[half] past three he called, we had a delightful ride to the
Sound, drove close to the water on the beach, we had
a pleasant time, about 50 there such a splendid view -
before long became so dark we could not see the horse
and poured with rain, so when we got to William
Havilands, we stopped for about an hour, it was a
dreadful storm, rained very much when we came
home, we had a lantern, found kind Anna & Edward
waiting for me. The thermometer at 95 in the shade

30th A lovely cool morning, I sprained one of my feet
last night and have to limp along

JULT 1st I called school at 8 & closed at three, then
we attended the funeral of Sarah Carpenter - I gave E. pincushion

2nd Edward, boys & self took Hannah Pierce to White Plains
she was going home. we had a pleasant ride I feel
very sorry, She is going away - After dinner Sade & I went to
tea, pictures Anna called twins etc. etc. - Yesterday I bought
a traveling dress, & duster also a dress for Charlotte -

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3rd Went to [Meeting] had a pretty good one, wrote in the P.M.
in the evening Robert Barnes & Jacob A came

4th A very cool morning indeed. Mr McCauley
was here a while - school closed at 3 - The girls went
to Rye Pond Anna to Aarons, me left alone but did
not care rather enjoyed it - wrote to Uncle Hall, Lide etc.

5th After school Anna and I went to Portchester, I drove
we did some shopping. I got her a small tea bell -

6th Feel better though am miserable yet, after dinner
Anna & I were in her room laying down - I felt sad -
This eve I wrote to Cousin Mattie - a letter from Jane H

7th I cannot eat anything, am miserable though will
try to keep up until school is over, only one more day -
All the girls went and took tea at Thomas
Suttons, after tea Dollie came then, two Griffens & a cousin

8th Misty this morning, but cleared off soon, I reviewed
my pupils in all their lessons, after dinner Edward
and Anna came up in the school room, also Anna Barnes
and the parents of most of the children, they recited
the Painter of Seville, then each spoke a piece afterwards
I read the compositions, some of which were beautiful, Lizzie
H. was poetry, Sadie's was a Farewell Address, several others also,
all of which were beautiful, the Sadie came up and
read a note at the same time presenting me with a
most SPLENDID NAPKIN RING, with M. S. on the out side and "Martha
Schofield from her pupils" inside, it was a very heavy one
and will be valued as much for the sake of the dear
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could scarcely express my thanks, though I
told them words had not the power to express them -
Afterwards I read a Farewell Address that I had
written, it was seventeen pages, altogether we had a
pleasant time, though each felt that we were to
separate, and while some of the essays were being read
there was not a dry eye in the room - As school closed
Stephen Willets gave me a box in which was a
beautiful FRUIT KNIFE, silver, with my name
on it, so kind and thoughtful in him. then
after school Anna gave me a very pretty Fan -
and thus it is one after another I received, such
beautiful gits, which will always be highly valued -
as evidences of the love and affections of my dear
pupils, I guess this day will not be forgotten by any
of us, it has been one of pleasure as well as pain -
and will be recorded on the pages of memory as
one in which we all felt, that the tie, which
bound our little band, would be severed, we have
been a happy circle, under the paternal care and
guidance of our highly esteemed and valued friends
How strange it will be for me not to have any
more school, and though I know my health needs
rest, and would give out if I did not quit, still
I will miss the pleasant smiles and kind words
of those who have not only been my pupils in
school, but my friends and companions out, they
have been to me like sisters.

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Attended school this afternoon was much
interested in the exercises - some very good
compositions. A feeling of sorrow pervaded
the whole assembly at the thought of parting

with their beloved teacher Edward [?]
6 Pills.

My beautiful gifts will ever be treasured as evidences
of the love of my pupils, and surely that love is
returned, for I know our hearts are bound by affections
chord which I trust will be as lasting as life itself -
The hours I have spent with them have been
happy ones indeed, and my earnest prayer will
ever be that they may live a righteous and happy
life and be prepared for their hope in Heaven -.

9th This morning Sadie Hannah and myself took Alice
McCauley up to Allan Suttons where she is going
to remain until school opens again. The boys
went with us to the [Meeting] House and there we left them -
About 12 oclock James Brouwer came down; after
dinner Robert Barnes came and we all went to Rye
Beech, there was a Pic Nic got up by our Reading Circle
about seventy there, There was quite a report about me but
I contradicted it & Sadie helped me - We had a nice time
though I felt sad knowing I was so soon to leave my
dear home here, about nine eve started home, had a
very nice ride, found them up, soon after we left
for Chappaqua, as we wished to reach there that night
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a nice ride reached there about [half] past one, went
round awhile then retired, next morning was

10 introduced to Jacob Amerman a young gentleman
from New York a cousin of Sadies, we went to Meeting
saw quite a number and had much preaching -
In the P.M. Robert S. Haviland and his sisters
came, at tea I used my beautiful napkin ring, we
had a very pleasant visit from them - a lovely moonlight one

11 Very warm indeed, this morn we three Jacob Sadie & self
went down to take Jim something to eat, a nice walk -
after tea we called on Maryanna Birch & baby -

12 After breakfast five of us started for Sing Sing, the
horse balked, we called at Havlands, gooseberries etc.
stopped awhile at Sing Sing then went down
to Tarrytown found Jacob Holts looking for us
we had a warm ride but very pleasant, after
dinner we undressed and slept, awhile, before we went
down Maria Mallery came, she remained to tea & then
we all got in Jim's wagon and went to her home which
to a most splendid place, commanding a delightful
view of the village and river, also of the surrounding
country, while there the full moon rose beautiful
casting a pale light over all things making them
look beautiful, we had a delightful time, Jim and
Jacob returned home, we remained till ten, then James
waited on us (Sadie & me) home then we had lemonade
it was very warm indeed, thermometer over 100

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13th Very warm indeed, so hot we could not go out to ride
I wrote home, we slept, talked and lolled round after
dinner, untill we got dressed, when we then went over
to Hannah Motts intending making a call, and then
returning to Jacobs having an early tea and going to
ride around to see Tarrytown, but while we were at
Hannah a very hard thunder shower came up, a
great deal of rain and very high wind which did
much damage, the lightening was very sharp, after
it was over it was too late to ride, so Sadie and I
went down to Mary Jane Fields made a pleasant call -

14th A lovely morning, after the rain, we all started
for Chappaqua, on the way I christened my silver
knife by using it to cut cake, in the road, we went
up to monthly Meeting, had a very long one -
Afterwards we all went to Esther Havilands to dine there
was considerable company there, Alfred Sutton & his
intended bride - Sadie & I eat Philopenas with R S and
both [?] after tea James & Jacob came after us -

15th Jack & Mary Jackson came up yesterday, this morn
we rode down to the meadow in a hay wagon, waited
untill they loaded up then we waited till they got on
the hill then we all got on and had a jolly ride, when
we got to the house found Susan Ann Haight there
to make a call - It has been quite cool -

16th Rainy all day, we had a pleasant time in the house
Jacob got me some braid to work the slippers, I tried
in Tarrytown but could not match. Jacob B. came up -

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17 A lovely morning, so bright and beautiful, before we were
up Mary came in and said we might go to Yorktown
so we got up and after breakfast, Jacob Jim Sadie
M Underhill started for George Hallecks which is about
ten miles, we had a delightful time going up over
big hills crossing Croton River etc. - found all had gone
to Meeting except Sarah Jane so we went too, they had
several sermons, we then went back with Hannah
Pierce to dine, in the P.M. went to the mill and were
weighed, me one hundred and thirty, I am much
better than I was, take PILLS every day. We
had an early tea and then left, went over Turkey
Hill Mountain, and down to Croton Lake, we got
out crossed over, walked all around, enjoyed the beautiful
scenery, etc. it was about sunset and every thing
looked so pretty, the water falling so far, rushing
and foaming along, - But the walk here will be remembered
without be put on paper - - - Afterwards we went
to a Hotel had lemonade etc. - then rode home, Jacob
sat back a little of the way, my shaw, cover ---

18th I wrote two pages in Sadies Piece Book, after tea Jim
took Sadie and me to call on Susan Ann Haight -

19th So rainy all day did not get off to Purchase - yesterday
Jacob Amerman returned to New York to his business -

20th After breakfast Sadie James and myself left Cherry Hill
Cottage, we had a nice ride down, they staid to
dinner, then returned, we had cut the Queens cake
so brought some of it down for Anna to have some -

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Hannah Carpenter Esther Field Benjamin Williamson
wife children & sister in law were here to tea. Just
before we sat down, Arthur Baker and his father came,
they remained all night, interesting talker - [?] [?]

21st This morn Anna the bosy and my self went up the
Hills left the horse and walked a mile very romantic country
After dinner she and I went down to Rye to get the mail -
When I came from Chappaqua I found a letter
from Uncle Hall also Lide & Mother, Lide said Carrie
Willets had written to her, that she was engaged
and was very very happy I do hope she will always
be so for she is a nice girl and Charley is a good fellow -

22nd Sarah Sherwood came yesterday and remained untill
this PM - About 4 we walked over and made a
call on Stephen Willits found Robert & wife there
This eve I gave Anna a pair of slippers I had worked for
her, they were braided on black cloth, blue & gold -
Quite a thunder storm and some sharp lightening

23rd A very cool morning, wind blowing all day, This P.M.
Hannah and I went over to Samuel Burlings to tea
quite a number there M. I Hatfield - tea table laugh [?]

24th I finished my letter home, then we went to Meeting -
had a very long one, and I was quite tired - After
dinner we all went to Daniel Griffen's, had a very
pleasant visit indeed they live at a very pretty place

25th I sewed all day on my new dress, as the dress maker
I engaged could not come her sister was so sick -
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Arabella Hoyt and her sister, who are going
to board here her sister has her little child with her

26th After dinner Hannah Edward and myself went
over to Underhills, he went to the Village.
We had a very nice visit, they were very kind indeed
did all they could to entertain us - While we were
there, a thunder storm came up, and the rain
poured down in torrents, though we did not see
much lightening; but very soon, the clouds disappeared
and the Sun's bright, cheering rays penetrated
every nook and corner, making all Nature look so
beautiful, and even chasing the shadows from our
hearts, so that we could better appreciate the beauty
of the scene, the glistening dew-drops looked
like traces of tears after the smiles had come --
We remained to tea - afterwards came home -
Hannah is learning to drive, so drove nearly all the way. we were the carriage [?] [?] [?]

27th Went to Monthly Meeting, had a good one, with
my thoughts, and reflections - This afternoon Hannah
and I went to Edmund Fields, spent a pleasant afternoon.
Hannah L. was very kind indeed, came home before dark -

28th A most lovely morning though, very cool for this month
Busy sewing all day visiting in the evening. Never to be forgotten G. T. [?] notes

29th My thoughts were so busy last night, that I could not sleep just
lay thinking - got up before 5 and finished a letter, sitting at my
room window - went down to get some pills received a paper etc. etc. the
contents must be forgotten, or cannot be recorded here - nothing but
unnatural strength keeps me able to appear well & happy

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I drove two horses to White Plains. Emma, Bell, Charlotte & Hannah,
had quite a pleasant ride, at least they would think so though
I suffered deeply - could not eat anything - He who reads all hearts
knows the cause of my anguish, may he give me strength to bear
it, is my hourly prayer - H C cut my duster & tried it on - [?] reply -
This P.M. Hannah and myself went to Esther Havilands to tea
had a nice time only I felt miserable - Alone in my room I read
the answer - oh God, what agitation of mind, what anguish of soul
I have known in the last three days, I never knew so much mental
suffering in so short a time, made still more hard to bear, by my
having to appear as I always felt pleasant and agreeable, it
seemed almost too much for me, such constant exercise of mind, caused
my health to fail, I could eat nothing a relish for food gone entirely - I
see too, another suffers deeply, It is my earnest prayer we may be restored
to our old cheerfulness and ease - I hope I may forget & let it be buried with
the past there are times when my brain is dizzy and I feel as if I must give
up, but no, I must seem to others what I always have - I keep promises -

30th I am better in body and mind, than I have been for several days
still, when I see the one who has known all, who suffers too I feel heavy hearted
It is a lovely morning, the sun shines bright & beautiful, busy
pulling flowers making them in boquets etc. Received a letter
from Sallie, saying they had heard Guy Roberts had requested
a certificate of marriage, Charley had told them I was to
be one of the bridemaids, the first I knew of it - a letter must
have been miscarried. At the same time they told
of the death of Uncle Charley's Hettie, dear little creature is
now an angel in Heaven - away from all trouble and pain -
Poor Uncle seems disconsolate, his troubles are numerous &
his afflictions are great - I too have my share of trouble. -
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This P.M. Benjamin Tilton wife and family came to board,
Emma's husband and Bells sister came all so - took a walk after tea -

31st Nearly all went to Meeting there was a funeral there, we
had a long and good sermon from David Barnes, his wife
spoke also Spent a pleasant afternoon outwardly though
there were many moments when my mind suffered -

AUGUST 1st Benjamin and Tunis returned to the city -
before noon Bell and I went and gathered some moss to make a
fire board - I worked at it this P.M. after tea we took a walk &
rode back in the hay wagon. just as I retired E gave me some splendid apples

2nd Anna came up and gave me some medicine, she is really worried
about my appetite, it is strange, how my body feels pretty well & I
have not eaten a meals victuals for one week - when I sit down
to the table thoughts came quick and fast, and food will not go down -
This morning I received 7 elegant pears, with the remark "thou didn't eat anything"
how kind, in every little act, my wishes scarcely dare be expressed -
I was helping Anna prepare for Quarterly Meeting - baking etc. - I
do begin to feel happier, & I trust all will be well - If I could forget -

3rd We went to Quarterly Meeting this morning, saw a great number
I knew, Mary Calley was there and spoke very well in the last [meeting]
We had a number here to dine, and stay all night. Jacob
Mott, wife, etc. - Sadie Hannah's Willets & Pierce & myself slept on the
sofa bedstead and great fun we had too -

4th Calls this morning and then all went to Meeting Chappagua
friends were there. After dinner Dollie, Albert Sutton etc. called then
Anna and I went to David Barnes, saw considerable company
had an invitation to attend the Pic Nic to come off to morrow - did not accept.

5th I am better than I was, body and mind. Dollie & Phebe came

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over with an invitation to the Pic Nic. I would not accept -
It rained quite hard all the P.M. Lizzie & Charlotte Griffen here to tea.

6th A lovely though cool morning. busy making boquets etc. - This
afternoon Edward drove to Barnes's with me, but Anna being
away, I returned, Bell Emma & self called on R Tilton, she
said she and Willie intended going to [Philadelphia] and would go see me -
Edward went to the Depot brought back Messrs D A, Tilton, [?] etc.
we spent a jolly evening though my heart often felt sad -

7th Another splendid morning. yesterday Bell and I called on Mrs
Tilton she said they were coming in to see us. We spent
a very pleasant day, my last first day at Purchase

8th I went to David Barnes and remained all night, nice time

9th Ezra Hoyt came up from New York, quite a pleasant gentleman

10th Anna is better this morning, Edward and myself went down to
Mamaroneck to Monthly Meeting about 10 miles had a most delightful
ride returned to dinner, then he took me to Lizzies & he [?] [?]
called for me on his return it was a splendid morning at evening & one long to be
remembered although there is but little conversation - I was almost

11th of AUGUST Another splendid morning but our hearts were sad
and sorrowful for the time had come that we must separate & we knew not
how soon we would meet again, I was sad parting & I feel that I was leaving one
of the dearest homes on earth, but the last tearful farewell was felt words would not be
spoken and then I took my last look at the dear ones there, it [?] seemed like
severing my heartstrings to leave those well beloved ones. Edward was
with me and we had a pleasant though silent ride to the city
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sick, but he gave me some lozenges & I was better soon. on arriving
in New York, we found the boat would not leave for Flushing till
one oclock, so we left my carpet bag there & we went to [?]
He had to go to some Banks & I went along, then we walked down
to the Custom House etc., He wanted very much to [?] me in and get
some dinner but I could not eat and so we did not go, in our walk we
called at Hodenpyls, and had a pleasant chat - he brought me Godeys
Lady Book wrote my name in it, also, crackers, cakes fruit etc. which
[?] [?] on deck the Enoch Dean as we were there an hour or so before it
[?], He remained with me till the last moment, and then we parted,
[?] [?] had become true friends, for he is one I can look to for advice, he
stood and watched me till the boat moved out of sight & then how
teary and desolate I felt, utterly alone, but I laid down awhile & then felt
refreshed. [?] and Maria Ladd came in to meet me & said Uncle & Aunt E had
gone to Niagara, then indeed I felt almost homesick, and after reaching Bayside
[?] my heart in a letter to Sallie, and very soon the sadness disappeared,
so much that when Richard Bell called & invited me to take a ride I
went, we drove to Little Bayside, where there was a whale for exhibition
one that had been found there a few days before it was small and young
only 30 feet long, but well worth seeing, it was dead though alive when found -

12th A most beautiful morning, after dinner we went and called at Cousin Roberts
then at S. Willets, where I remained all night, had such a delightful visit Sarah
[?] and I had such nice talks, real old times again, so kind [?]

13 Rainy this morning but cleared off in the P.M. they took me home & we found
[?] [?][?] Uncle remained [?] [?] [?] is there also [?]
I thought Niagara a grand and magnificent sight, [?][?]
ought to see - a sight calculated to [?][?] one with a great [?][?]

14 I wrote a long letter to Edward and Anna then went to Meeting

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In the PM Lile & Richard came also Charley and Carie, a noble couple
they will be and a happy one I hope - though their troubles must come

15th Called on Mary Mickle, then went to Cousin R's staid all night, they seemed
to think I was changed, as I used to be so lively and now was sober & serious, I did
[?] appear pleasant and think before I left I succeeded - Richard was away

16th Went over to Uncles then we all went and took a walk down to the Pond etc.
In the afternoon read my Address to Aunt E. after tea she went to call at [?]
I felt nervous & knew not what I wanted, but there was a longing for something
a feeling that there was a vaccum, a loneliness -, I waited long and anxiously
in the evening and was made most happy by receiving three long letters from
[?] Harrison & Uncle, I felt so differently, there was a load of my heart Edward
was not very well, but wrote me a long letter, telling all about his visit to Providence -
where he went after he left me to secure a teacher for their school
which he did at the school there, I do hope they will love & be [?]
with her - he said the missed me there, but oh how much more I miss
the pleasant words, and kind attention, & their paternal care over me

17 [?] nice cool morning Aby took me over to Cousin Roberts, from there we went
to Rockaway [?] wagon loaded Lile [?] drove us, Dick being at Catskill, there was
quite a Pic Nic about 30 & all kinds of provisions, pies, cakes etc. the part
I enjoyed the most was silently gazing at the deep blue ocean, one has a
grand sight and so well calculated to make one feel still more the greatness
the [?] words fail to convey the grandeur of the scene - I felt that I could
gaze on it for a long long while - listening to the roaring of the waves as they
dashed upon the beach,. how I would have loved some of my dearest friends company
I can never forget my first day spent on the ocean shore -

18th [?][?] for Aunt E. then went to Meeting, in the P.M. we took [?] at Pearsalls

19th [?][?][?][?] Flushing, then to the [?] House [?]

20th [?][?][?] took tea called at Laurences, Edward & Lydia's

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21. I did not go to Meeting but sent some letters, while they were gone. I copied
the Piece by I Baddressed to J. H. [?] family, for Anna and commented upon it only
I think it is beautiful, and expresses so much of my feelings -

22 I went over to Sarahs on Red Bird, then down to Mickles to dine, afterwards
Bownes, - Met Nina Fremonts, [?] [?] adopted daughter & niece [?] [?]

23 Company, Dick Lile, his sisters, Sara W etc. - We made arrangements to [?] home -

24th Dull and cloudy, but, notwithstanding Aby and myself left Bayside
me, perhaps for a long long while, we met Lile & Richard
the boat and we all went to the city, met Lily Jackson and then all
started for [Philadelphia], had an agreeable ride, Lily met George & and went
with him, we went and had some dinner then came out home.
found all well, and glad to see us, it had rained quite hard letters from Chalk boy Sadie & allie

25th Cleared off Sister Sallie and myself went to the city to shop I
bought a white dress to wear to Lizzies wedding, came out on the
carriage found much young company here, Harry Child etc. we all took a
long walk along the creek Richard and I called on Mart Jones.

26th Boy went to [Philadelphia] then went to Aunt Esters, Cousin John came for us
we spent a nice afternoon, Sallie & us went down to see a woman leave [?] [?]

27th We [?] [?] went to the city, then to Earles Gallery, Girard College.
Laurel Hill, Fairmont etc. met Harry, Edward W. etc. came out again [?] [?]

28th Went to Meeting Mother spoke very well. after dinner Cousin John came down
[?] the boy riding, Lizzie & myself went to Uncle W. they came here, we rode home
with him, then took a walk, such a beautiful light night, the heavens were
brilliant with the Northern lights exceedingly anything I had ever seen.

29th Rose went to Sharon to [?] [?] left our home for Poterville & out
to Crosswicks. We will miss them after having been here [?]

30th I sent a letter to Anna inclosed [?] a gold [?] [?] [?]

31st This [?] [?] [?] [?] walked [?] [?] Cousin H
I had a letter from [?]

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SEPTEMBER 1st Cousin Ephraim brought us home we found Uncle
Charley and Johnny here, they all left i the afternoon for home -

2nd I was busy sewing at my white dress and other things

3rd Aunt Hennie and I have people were here to tea Sam also

4th Ben came down for me, after tea Sam Sallie and self had a nice walk [?]

5th Ben and I went to Uncles via [Philadelphia] - I bought Coz a wedding
gift, of a silver sugar spoon - all were very glad to see me Sallie there

6th all busy preparing for the approaching nuptials Sallie & I [?] [?]

7th A windy day, we all very busy, I made some bread - Chalk [?] [?]

8th of SEPTEMBER - A most beautiful day and the one chosen
for my dear Cousin to become a wife - we had the table all set
and then went to dress and at 5 oclock P.M. all went down to the
parlor. there were six waiters Brother & Sallie Bouman, Cousin Olive,
and Sallie Rich, Chalkley Holt and myself - we had no
preaching - They said the ceremony very well indeed - every thing
passed off well, we waited in table and had our own fun - indeed
years we will not forget it soon - 37 staid all night a number
of beds on the floor in the garrets - The waiters (except the first) straw
for shutting up the house, then had a cozy talk to ourselves, [?]

9th [?] not sleep very good last night we [?] waited on table
at each meal, - every thing was very nice indeed plenty meat from the
city. In the evening we three couples took a splendid moonlight
ride to Norristown & Bobtail - each in separate carriages

10 Cleaning up all day - sending cake out etc. etc. a cloudy day

11th Sallie [?] [?] Norristown, I had Aunt & Coz my address - after
[?] [?] [?] took Cousin [?] [?] home, I read all [?]

12 A [?] day [?] [?] [?] woman at it all day

13th I was doing some writing for Cousin H. her [?] [?] Niagara

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14 - Quite cool. I was busy writing nearly all day.

15 This P.M. the bridal party [?] went to Charley Williams, [?]
had an elegant tea and a very pleasant time, four visitors - before
we left Soloman and Susan Lukens came staid all night

16 Dull and rainy, Ben went to the city [?] H and Guy with him

17th Rained very hard all day. they did not return, Ben came last eve

18th Beautiful and clear, Uncle and I went to meeting, just at
dinner Sam and Sallie came, in the afternoon we went to Norristown.

19th Spent a pleasant time, they went home this P.M. [?] & Coz came

20th Dear sister Sallie and Sam passed meeting I can scarcely [?]
[?] After tea Cozzie read me the journal she kept while gone to Canada

21st Rainy all day Newtowns exhibition comes off to day

22 Rain again real equnoxtial storm - Chalk here, [?] [?] town

23 - I have talked of going home several days but it is so stormy

24 Cloudy - I marked a great deal - John S. Williams & Kitty here -

25 Clear - they went and then Cozzie Ol and I started home, Aunty
gave me a small piece of furniture a dear little stool -
We arrived here about one; found company he returned in the [?]

26th We washed I fixed my drawers - and consumed to the fames
some papers that were precious to me, although they were connected with
some of the greatest [?], with I can hardly [?] sorrow, agony, agitation etc.
how can I ever forget [?] It is only by constant prayer that I am
enabled to bear up so well -. [?] & [?] Sunday evening

27 Wrote to John S. Williams. Aunt Jane came down in the [?]
Came here to spend the evening Cousin C & [?] in the morrow

28 Father Mother Aunt & [?] [?] [?] [?] at to [?] to dine
I was very much disappointed [?] not getting a letter from Ed [?]
[?] [?] [?] some of them are sick [?] [?] not on the [?] [?]

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[?] [?] [?] all bereaved hearts know the [?] and
consolation in pouring forth the soul in prayer in [?] [?]
The Eternal [?] and [?] the heart [?] [?] [?] strengthening
arm is ever stretched forth to aid the weary ones of earth to help
those who trust in him - oh Father it is the [?] influences of
thy love that enable me to be sometimes overcome my naturally
quick temper, but ah even now it is not half [?], of time
after having given way on offering up a prayer [?] the [?] [?]
given me I know a that thy holy love and the [?], [?] placed in
Thee is the only way in which I can become fit for thy heavenly
mansion - would that my heart were purified and fit for eternity ''

29 [?] [?] [?] quite [?] pleasant [?] [?] [?] [?]
and Lide went to Uncle Williams Sam was here [?] [?] [?]

30 Another lovely morning, making all seem cheerful & happy
Aunt and Father went to the depot for little Mary Price This
P.M. Samuel Wallie, Martha Anthone and husband came
I made a pincushion filled it with [?] rain [?]

October 1st Another beautiful day and just one year ago I went to Harrison
[?] a stranger to all but know I feel that I know them all well and
love them too yes although I have left there as a teacher the [?]
formed in that revised spot and my intimate acquaintance with [?]
and have made the very [?] dear to me it is with pleasure it
[?] [?] the time spent there and although I saw [?] sad and [?]
hour [?] [?] [?] them 7 [?] [?] those with [?] affection
[?] [?] [?] they may receive the blessing of our Heavenly Father
I know God that to heart bountiful in thy goodness that I have
received persons of thy love and goodness, more perhaps than I deserve
but if I would not ask one blessing it would be that [?] were

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so kind to me whose constant care and good example made me feel
that I was among those whom I will love, that these may not know
sorrow or unhappiness - that they may receive thy blessings -
Uncle, Aunt, Father, Mother and Sallie gone to the city the last three to Crosswicks

2nd Another Sabbath morning has dawned upon the world a day of rest
to all, a day in which thousands will assemble in the houses of
worship there to give thanks to God, but how many there are
that weekly congregate to hear preaching that know not the
beauty of silent worship - To me the best time for sober thoughts
and serious reflection is when alone in my chamber, not when
surrounded by a gay crowd - I know we should go to Meeting
but there we find much to lead the thoughts away much
that is calculated to draw our minds from searching
into our hearts and finding out our own feelings.

3rd Could not get a woman so we washed,, I was very very tired, am not able
to bear as much hand work as I once was, though I try not to complain
Cousin Mary [?] Eph here to tea she brought a beautiful silver cake
basket as a bridal gift for Sallie - very good and kind in her -

4 A most beautiful lovely morning and I try hard to keep [?]
[?] with Nature, yielding to her gentle influences yet
[?] from my heart strings are harshly touched and tears never on
my Eyelids I am apt to feel too keenly the thoughtless words that a [?] [?]

[?] Sallie came home from Jersey Sam with her to spend the evening

5th Busy all morning in the kitchen, endeavoring to fulfill well my
duties in the household - and although I am thankful for my many
blessings - it is only by putting my faith and trust in Him who
judgeth all that I can get along I had a letter from Sadie
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These sweet tokens of love and the dear memories of the past, contribute
much to my present happiness. The remembrance of their goodness
will ever stimulate me to do right I hardly see how it is that
in one short year my heart could have become so intertwined with
them, making me [?] highly every endeavor of the love & value all
pertaining to my home there strange that even in the deepest cup
of bitterness and sorrow, happiness may be linked & love [?] be [?]
Aunt Emily came down today - I remained alone in my chamber deep in thought

6th There are moments when my weary soul seemed sinking beneath the sorrow that
sometimes encompass it. then after a prayer for strength my heart resumes its
once joyful elasticity - I have often much happiness & am grateful for it when
again, often the merry laugh is a mockery of the burning heart within - yet
I strive to be always cheerful, believing that such a disposition will contribute
much to the pleasures of those around me - We went to Cousin [?] in P.M.
Ned Sam & I. Shin here in the eve - It seems as if I can never do [?] right
because I carried on a conversation with Ned they said I was a flirt & Lide
will scarely speak to me - oh! if she knew, if she would believe it was done
without my intention of [?] [?] his [?], if she knew that I would not [?]
[?] [?] to any thing not that intentionally to sadden her young heart no no I
am no coquette - I care not for him only as a friend & always [?] to act accordingly
[?] . very busy entertaining Rebecca & Jacob I thought better about it

7th [?] [?] [?] a beautiful day. Sallie went to the City this A.M.

8th Went [?] [?] [?] to do some shopping with Sallie bought [?] [?]
dark silk [?] . It rained so hard [?] we [?] home [?] kept on all night

9th [?] [?] [?] [?] Edward and Anna, did not go to meeting, [?]
had mine at home. Newton [?] in the afternoon also Sam at [?] [?] [?]

10th Raining quite hard but at last the Sun [?] out though clouds still
[?] and [?] [?] [?] it is emblematic of the future [?] [?]

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dear ones at Purchase. This day [?] school commenced again how
well I remember my feelings on a like occasion and now [?]
sincere prayer [?] for their welfare, and that He in his goodness will
give them strength to perform the work to lead those young minds
and hearts in the right path so that all may go on in [?] [?]
My thoughts and spirit has been with them wherein to day and [?]
would I love to be of the number on that dear old schoolroom
Uncle [?] here this morning Oldden here in the afternoon Sam in eve -

11th A most beautiful day and every thing looks green and fresh although
Autums changing hand will soon vary the leaves, and give a
brilliant hue to the forest - It is [?] sorrow darkens
the soul that most we feel the need of an even sustaining Arm,
and I am oft times afraid that in my happier moments i am
too forgetful of Him who bestows the blessings - But I try to be grateful
for all those [?] it to give me a hope it will lead to follow Him

12th Another nice day and this is the one fixed for our friends Joseph & Mart to
return from England, they will meet with a warm welcome when they
reach here. This eve we started [?] to Mother Buntings but met
them coming to John Andrews so we came back with them [?]

13th Much company Cousin Cyrus, Aunt [?] the dress maker from the
city which kept us all very busy - I am [?] in the evening Aunt R
brought Sallie a beautiful bridal present of a silver butter holder

14 Extremely busy all day making Sallie's weddings dress & others

15th A nice lovely day though very cool, [?] [?] [?] [?] here

16th [?] the church bell sounds calling all to worship and how dearly
I love to listen to its solemn peals - my home has been so much
[?] the last few days I have had little time for silent reflection
[?] [?] my heart had uttered a prayer for strength and assistance

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This P.M. Father Mother and self rode home [?] to Aunt Esther's
I returned with E. J. R Eph Packson is some better though still ill
The say that every heart knoweth its own bitterness [?] saying
how little do we know by the outward appearance that the heart
[?] is sometimes groaning under a weight of agony, that the
sorrow stricken soul longs to trust the bonds and be free [?]
[?] sympathize with these so have I known [?] drank deeply of
lifes bitter draughts - my only consolation [?] [?] is to pray
and have faith and trust in God, we know not what may be
His aim in leading us through the firey furnace of affliction
perhaps that the soul may come forth purified and [?]

17 - Sent my letter to dear Sadie - very busy all day [?] the [?] [?]
and Ned here, surely they could not call me a flirt now, for I
moved when he sat next me, and carried on no conversation with
him than too my thoughts were of another sorrow and [?] [?]

18 Rainy cold windy day - just like myself way is it I can not be
bitter than little things disturb me my almost [?] - to
be all that I am capable of - still there are so many [?] backs
so many hard thoughts and feelings that should be kept [?]
a heart that has been blessed by a Holy Fathers love -

19 Not very well but sad because one whom I love is almost [?] [?] by
[?] [?] [?] The cloud comes & we are [?] day of [?] [?] [?] [?]
is all that can sustain [?] through [?] such afflictions

20 Cold windy day Aunt [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]

21st All went to the city I sent a letter to my [?] [?] found
To day has been one of thoughts and reflection I have spent [?]
[?] [?] [?] quiet that I had time to think for [?]
[?] [?] it is [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] but for others

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22nd A cool day warm [?] [?] that [?] fast [?] [?]

23rd Went to meeting this morning and it was one of worship I felt
the power and influence of my Heavenly Fathers love & gratified [?]
my heart for my numerous blessings though I oftimes feel unworthy -
In the afternoon, Father Mother Lide and myself rode down to Mathew
Ash's a pleasant ride the country down there being intirely new when
we returned found Oldden had been here - Just before tea Eph
came remained and spent the evening with Lide & me the others
all having gone out - our conversation in the Hall etc.

24th Very busy all day getting Sallie's clothes ready ironing & [?]

25th I have [?] lovely day, our monthly Meeting [?] object
made [?] [?] Sallie's marriage - she went to the city this P.M.
Lide's name was mentioned on a committee to [?] [?] for [?]
at Quarterly Meeting [?] which comes next week. [?] here [?]

26th Busy cleaning house - Sallie returned from the city - I received
letters from E & H Willets - [?] containing sad sad news - Hannah's [?]
[?] that the bright happy spirit of Maggie Underhill has passed from
earth, she was one of my beloved pupils in the bloom of youth, 16
summers, having passed over her head she was the youngest, the [?]
petted and beloved, and there will be a blank in her bereaved family
I feel deeply for the afflicted ones - Thus it is that Death [?]
almost every home, desolating the hearts, casting [?] & sorrow around
[?] [?] to choose the weary ones of earth - She was ill two
weeks not dangerously so till the last. What a warning such cases
are that we should be prepared when the messenger comes to for our
long way home. Edward told me that a few days before
[?] [?] Anna were returning from D.M. Griffins something gave
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[?] , John too was thrown out, but not injured, Anna was
[?] home, no bones broken but ankle sprained & several deep cuts
one [?] bone 3 or 4 inches in length poor dear Anna how I wish
I was there to assist her all I could, I am so sorry she has to
suffer so but oh what a blessing her life was spared I can scarcely
be thankful enough that the [?] power of events spared her so from [?]
life would be [?] indeed without her love and care - She is
[?] far dearer to me than any one except some of my nearest relatives
how much I love her God only knows, the deep and true affection
that flows from my heart to that one being is [?] and boundless -

27th Sallie and Lyd went to the city to hear George W. Curtis. I wrote to H. W.

28th [?]HB sent a note down for me to call at her school, which I
did, she told M. Hunt was going to leave and she wanted me to apply
[?] Bartram John Brooks [?] spent the eve and Mary Jones

29th [?] PM - Lide & I went round to the Meeting House help
fixing curtains & they have been new roofing it & making a
porch all the way in front & one end cleaning whitewashing etc.

30th A dull day raw & cold I went to Meeting had a good one
although my thoughts were with the loved & suffering ones at Harrison Ed wrote us to[?][?]

31st Very busy preparing for Quarterly Meeting - G. Truman & [?] coming here

NOVEMBER 1st This morn Lide & I were at the cars to say good
bye to May & Lizzie Jackson who are going to School at Providence,
Attended [Meeting] which was very large George Truman spoke beautifully
and my meeting was very good - much company to dine
After tea Ned came with the good tidings that our dear friends
[?] [?][?] had safely reached [Philadelphia] [?] [?] [?] was here

2 [?][?] Anna [?] was quite [?] [?] called to see her
[?] [?] sounded [?] & [?] for my [?] [?] eve


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Father and Mother went to I. H. Andrews to call in [?] [?] [?]

3rd Aunt Jane is some better and we are all so glad. Sallie went to the city -

4th day I received two letters written for Stephen but by mistake sent to
me I returned them to Edward, and had the right one from there to day.
My dear Anna is improving, I do pray sincerely that she will soon recover

4th Lidi Father and myself went to the city did some shopping at Fourth
a beautiful [?] as a present for my darling sister, Sallie, & Lide got a
silver gravy ladly - I felt a strong drawing in at George Taylors
and on going in met Stephen Willets & wife from [New York] very glad
indeed to meet them, they were going to Haddonfield [?] this noon -
Ned Andrews here to spend the evening - We gave Sallie her presents -

5th Most lovely weather real indian summer - Uncle T & and Aunt E.
came out to [?] have been to Baltimore Yearly Meeting
Sam and Amos came, Sallie received a present of [one] dozen small teaspoons
[half] dozen large ones, & butter knives all from Richard Price, very unexpected
and handsome too - also a dozen tea spoons from Uncle Thomas & [one] dozen
damask linen napkins from Aunt Eliza. she has received many bridal gifts

6th Sam Amos Hannah Ann Earl & James Shin all here busy playing cards
[?] Bunting & Evan Cadwalader, Polly & Gretel here awhile

7th Every day brings nearer the one which our dear Sallie will become a wife

8th We are preparing for to morrow & each one hopes it may be [?] [?]

9th Damp and foggy, Brother and myself went in the city to purchase
[?] [?] , and bring out the cake from the confectionary, [?] [?]
[?] [?] him found the groomsman had been here and we [?] [?]
after dinner Carrie Budd came [?] braid Sallie & Lids hair which she
[?] P.M. I went up the Public School to be examined for the [?] the superindent
was then 24 applicants the directors were [an hour and a half] deciding between
a Miss [?] and myself one was chosen. A white [?] M. Russell,
I [?] who to have had it but perhaps she needs it most - Uncle & [?]
[?] [?] & Ben will here came only at [?] [?] [?] [?] Dear
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did very beautifully, all wore white flowers, her sisters & his were
bridesmaids, Amos [?] & Lyd, Ben & Hannah Anna Boyd [?] Earl &
Lide. There were between 61 & 70 here all passed quiet - but the
day [?] impressed so vividly on my mind it is [?] wish it
it was the day that my own darling sister became anothers, they
said the ceremony very well & when it was over, the thought came she
is gone, no longer ours but has become the wife of one who has
promised to be "faithful and loving" till death - that moment was agony to
me, I felt as if I could not bear the weight of anguish, it was a hard
struggle and I have tears [?] to conceal my grief or I could not them
[?] [?] our other cousins were here - some Aunt & Uncle Mother Sister -
we did very well at the table waiters waited on the others - bride [?] sweet.

10th Another beautiful day, clearing up sending dishes home etc. This P.M.
they went in the city in the carriage [Cousin] Linnie & Lide & self in the cars all
to tea at Sarah Coopers friend oysters and an elegant cake then we
went to hear George W. Curtis lecture on Dickens, very good - Lyd and I
staid [?] night - Sallie & Sam found many presents from his friends, a
handsome Bible from Earl Shin his Uncle [?] table marble top, elegant
stuffed arm chair - brush and comb books etc. she is fixed very nicely.

11th After helping dear Sallie fix Lyd and I went out to the Barbers, he cut
hair all off and champooned it, cut close just like a boy, it was so short
and uneven I could no nothing with it - I came home found them gone to Cousin M.

12th [?] and boy went home Sam & Sadie came out to tea [?]

13th All went to Meeting, They went in to Ash's to dine, [?] [?] [?]
and hard [?] [?] Earl came for us we went down after tea

[?] [?] [?] in and "[?] dont be alarmed it is not your [?] but [?] [?]
[?] [?] [?] down" of course we [?] alarmed and [?] came
[?] [?] fainted hearing [?] shortly we went [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]

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composed [?] the [?] all [?], but the wind being west [?]
the horse from catching. Ned waited on us home, spent evening

[14th] Jennie went home today, Sallie returned to the city, Aunt R came

[15th] Attended the funeral of I. Hancock - a young married man left
a wife and a babe, poor thing I sympathize with her [?] Budd here

16th I have been suffering bodily all day, have tried to bear it patiently
it is nothing compared to mental anguish - I sometimes wonder how it
was that I was able to bear so much - those few days were more
agonizing to me than many years of my life, my brain was on
fire & the weight of agony almost drove reason from her throne
I would have given much to have been unconscious for a while -

17th Cloudy and foggy, a 6 oclock Lizzie Andrews became the
wife of Isaac Hibberd - it was clear before the time appointed

18th Rainy nearly all day Mother gone down to George Truman's
I felt much better to day, had long letters from Harrison this week -

19th Very rainy but cleared off about 11 then Lyd, Lide & myself went in the
city she to go to Heatons, we to Byberry - Lizzie James went to [?]
to meet us we then drove to James Townsends, the sewing circle
met there so we had an opportunity to see many old fiends -

20th We made our home at Jesse James and met with a warm
welcome, went to Meeting with them - Ed Pickering & five took tea at [?]

21st Went to Bowmans to tea, it rained quite hard but we got back safely Jesse

22nd Took tea at Dr Comlys - Mary Bowman went home with [?].

23rd Spent the day at Thomas James after we came back Ben Vandegrefts etc. came

[24th] We sent up to Attelborough Quarter saw many we had not meet for
years Cynthia Holcomb, Speak Buckman etc. had not seen him for 10 [years]
we dined at John [?] had an elegant time pleasant ride -

25th Dined at Emer Comly's, called at [?] [?] [?] it Robert [?]

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26th Attended the Sewing Circle at [Thomas] James had a delightful time
a good many there - several old schoolmates and acquaintances

27th Lizzie and I rode to [Meeting] with Jesse, George H. went home with us
4 on one seat - There was other company invited & we had a splendid time

28th George returned & in the P.M. we bid farewell to our dear friends there
who had been so kind - 4 years had passed since I had visited them
so felt almost a stranger, though every one was remembered -
They took us to Bristol - we found Cousin C going to Crosswicks

29th Took tea at Uncle Charles Pierce, they are all so kind, Emmy is lovely -

30th The [Reverend] Edwin Chase and sister took tea at Cousin C's - in the evening
we attended the Lyceum which was very interesting indeed - good speaking.

DECEMBER 1st Hector Ivins and Mary came over and spent the evening. C. Pierce
brought word M. Mc[?] had gone to Harpers Ferry with Mrs Brown we shall
feel very anxious to hear of his safe return - We went home with Brother Hectors

SECOND 2 A warm lovely day too beautiful for the accomplishment of
such a deed as the hanging of Poor Old John Brown - a man so noble
and heroic should not meet with such a death - The whole country seems
agitated. Meetings held to exhibit the sympathy of friends -

3rd So rainy and cold we did not leave Hectors, had a nice time -

4th First day we went to Meeting, then spent the rest of the
day with dear Hector and Mary, our visit was so very pleasant

5th We got up intending to go home but it was so stormy we did not

6th Rainy again in the P.M. rode to Morrisville, N. Field &
[?] went home with us spent a delightful evening

7th [?] did come home stopped in [?] awhile, rained hard

8th & 9th We staid at home company in the evenings. Pusey [?]

10th Lide and I went all around begging money for the
Fair [?] [?] 8 [dollars] and [?] a great deal for Darby in
[?] little [?] [?] and [?] came out from town.
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11th Went to Isaac Hibbards to tea Jim Rhoads there

12th The Anti Slavery Fair commenced to day at Concert Hall

13th Lide and I went it I was waiter at the provision table we staid
at Samuel Childs all night saw a great great many of our friends

14th Attended the convention heard Theodore Tilton, he speaks beautifully

15th Very busy at the Fair Room at meal times - Harry took me
to hear Dr. Chapin last evening on Modern Chivalry, very good
Today the Hall was seized by the Sheriff - they said for rent from the
lessee but they did not mean us to have it - we had a very great
excitement a number locked in - I slipped passed an office and got in -
The Sheriff and his men behaved very orderly and gentlemanly
there was a clause in the lease, that the owners could seize it if there
was any danger of property being injured, some threatened to burn the
hall if we remained in it - we moved to the Assembly Buildings
house crowded. We went to hear G. W. Curtis on the Present appeal
of the Slavery questions the house was well filled thousands on the outside
to break it up but the Mayor and 600 police kept them
from setting fire to it - high windows were broken and vitriol
thrown in etc. several disorderly ones taken out, and locked up -

16th Attended Fair had my pocket picked, came home at 10 P.M.
This week will long be remembered by those who attended the Fair

17th Very Rainy but at 5 oclock Jesse, Lib, Tacie, Mary Parry George & Maggie
came we spent a very pleasant evening Pie Fashion, Ned and Poet here stormy, Gertrude

18th George came out early and we all went to Meeting 10 of us young folks came
here afterwards - in the evening Ned, Chalk & Joe had a nice time Harry Sam & Thomas here

19th They left us had [?] visit from them such nice young folks

20th Went to Monthly Meeting, rain very had Uncle Bartram brought us home.

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21st Father took [?] to the depot [?] I went to [?]
Uncle Benjamin met me and [?] we [?] out to Uncle Paxsons
found Aunt [?] better than I expected. I remained there [?]
than a week and it will ever be remembered as one of pleasure
[?] were both lively and Aunt Jane said she never laughed
more then she did during that time, one P.M. Albi and I drove
to Edward's school, Christmas had a dinner at uncles Turkey suppers etc.

25th Uncle [?] and family ate Christmas dinner here - We took tea at [?]

30th We went to [Meeting] in the sleigh I was very sorry to leave [?] Lide
for I had so much pleasure the past week with our Aunt [?]
Uncle P. came down with me then went to Cousin Ephraims [?]

31st At 9 oclock Oldden and I started for Uncles had a most splendid
ride along the Schuylkill and Wissahickon every thing covered with
[?] made all look beautiful - arrived here before dinner all well

JANUARY, FIRST, EIGHTEEN HUNDRED SIXTY. 1860.

First of the year first of the month and first of the week as I lay in
my quiet chamber this morn - I offered prayers for strength to carry out
my resolve to be better in the future, to become purified in spirit
It is quite cold and we all remained at home enjoyed the conversation
In the P.M. [Cousin] [?] & Oldden went to Bucks County Doylestown

2nd Very cold indeed thermometer down to zero, good sleighing

3rd We went & got Sallie Bowman then spent eve at [?] nice time

5th Took Sallie to Norristown very good sleighing and snow every day

7th [?] v P.M. M [Cousin] and Oldden came back very wet indeed

8th Oldden Ben and I came home they [?] away after [?]

9th [?] [?] [?] [?] - beautiful [?] [?] but [?] [?] [?]

10th Foggy - Father Mother started for Jonathan Paxsons [?] [?]

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10th Foggy all day Lyd and I attended Dr Fussels lecture last eve

11th Foggy snowing a little, Clear at night - I am busy sewing

12th Alone yes alone with my thoughts which often are almost
benefical companies - mine are varied & in looking over the past can
see much that will do for a lesson in the future - I have been
writing stopping occasionally to think of the many scenes I have
witnessed which prove a warning for me. I am not blind my eyes
often penetrate the exterior and I behold the outward is no index
for the interior how often are many deceived by appearances.

13th Preparing to go to Long Island repairing some dresses.

[14th] Very raining and wet Sallie came out in the morn Sam in eve [?] here

15th Uncle Charley came out we went to meeting John Bunting here
in the P.M. Sallie and Sam came to stay all night - from his fathers.

16th I went in the city with them did some shopping, in the evening
we went to Race [Street] Reading Circle had a delightful time George
Hancocks waited on me home a very pleasant walk remained at Sallies

17th Went up to Samuel & S. Childs and purchased a gold hunting
watch for myself then went to Cozzies remained all night

18th Had a good communication from the spirits quite comforting then
went to Cherry [Street] monthly meeting, then back to Sallies & out home -

19th Attended [Meeting], Phebe Fell & Mart here John B. here in the evening -

20th Busy sewing all day Joseph and Mart here in the evening

21st [Called?] up to Aunt Esthers, found Mary Bonsal here & Johny & Willie

22nd Went to meeting George Hancock here & came home with us to [?] & tea

23rd Jabez Bunting and wife spent the evening here

24th To Monthly Meeting this morn I was appointed on a committee
got up and excused myself saying I expected to leave home and
would not be able to serve etc. This P.M. went to Cousin Mary

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25th In the afternoon took a social cup of tea at Uncle W's spent eve at Jones

26th Warm beautiful weather in the P.M. Father & Mother went to [Philadelphia]
I [?] some in the evening Ned and Joe here, said good Bye

27th Sallie came out in the morn - Father & Mother in the afternoon & Sam in the eve
I had a letter from Edward saying he would be glad to meet me at Rye

28th Quite cold this morning. Packing my trunk to go to [New York]

29th Lizzie Saterthwait came out yesterday also Hall Price &
in the afternoon Dr Ash and wife took tea here - George Ridgway
and Lide went to Chester - To day we attended meeting in the
evening Chalk B, Humphry and many others were here - Oldden
staid till all were gone then we had a long serious talk, but
it must not be written here, my heart uttered a prayer for
him, yes a heartfelt wish for his happiness - I thank him truly

30th Sam Sallie Lizzie and self left home, I wore a smile and
waved a pleasant good bye, but if I had not learned before
how to restrain my tears they would have come plentifully
then - Sam and S escorted me to Camden, he giving me some
candy to eat on the way but my kind mother & sister
Lyd had supplied me with six turn over pies, two of which
I ate and carried the rest to my dear Anna - I was deeply
interested in reading the Hidden Path so the time did not
seem long before I reached [New York], I then waiting at the N.H.
depot till four when I took cars for Rye, where I found
my friend Edward, Hannah and Sadie all appeared
glad to see me, and I was warmly welcomed by dear dear
Anna as well as all the rest of the household, oh how
natural to be once more among my dearly beloved friends
Anna has not yet entirely recovered from the accident, a great scar

31st Preparing for [two] [Meetings] Robert S Haviland took tea here & eve

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FEBRUARY FIRST 1860 - To day is my birth day
twenty one years of my life have fled, and I wonder if
the recording angel has written "worthless" if so oh Father show
me a path which will lead me to be all that thou willest [?]
Let me not be a drone in society, let me meet the trials of '
the world with a christian spirit, and if some of my cherished
hopes be not fulfilled, give me strength to bear the burden, and
I would this day ask one boon, that I may receive thy forgiveness
and that the past may be obliterated, Thee knows how I suffered
those few days of firey trial, how I longed to leave [?] earth
but it was not thy will and now all is well -
We attended Quarterly Meeting although very cold thermometer 2
degrees below zero, saw many of my old friends & acquaintances

2nd Again went to Meeting which was much larger in the
P.M. Jacob Mott & wife there, after tea 15 of us sent in one
wagon to the Literary Association which met at Edward Barnes -
a number there and we had a very interesting time such good essays.

3rd Sadie went home with her Uncle, after dinner we went to call at
James Underhill, I sympathised greatly with them, they feel dear
Maggies loss so much, her Father can scarcely bear it - came
back to tea then spent the evening at Aaron Havilands -

4th Dear Anna and I did have such nice talks all so very
kind and I soon learned to love Mary S. Moore - we spent the P.M.
in the school room, they have improved so nicely, dear little Johnny
loved me just as much as ever - all welcomed me -

5th Mr McCauly came up very interesting talker, I did
not go to [Meeting] for several reasons I heard W. T. was home & did
not want to see him - We spent the eve at David H. Barnes -
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6th So very rainy I did not go - Anna wrote in the Bibles I
in two Albums. S. M. B. & S. S a nice day to ourselves - Thomas S for Sarah
Once, once only did I loose my self command and then I would
have given worlds to have been alone, no word was spoken, but
my cheeks betrayed my thoughts and each felt - the gaze must
be elsewhere - But I will succeed at last, I feel I will -

7th Edward took me to Rye & left them all, all those dear ones
not knowing when we should meet again - I arrived in [New York]
about 11 found the streets in a dreadful condition, waited two hours
on the boat, then we left and I did not get off at Hunters Point
they did not tell us and I thought they went no farther, no one
moved from the cabin so we all went to Astoria then back and on
arriving at Flushing found Aunt E. there to meet me, when
we got here eat supper then went to Cousin R's to spend the eve -

8th Opened school with 3 as Lilly wanted so much to come is here 2 hours
we have the room over the dining room, & get along so nicely -
Went to Sarah Willets to tea had a real nice time

9th Sent off three or four letters, had one from Lide, and my opinion is
that some men Post masters have a great deal of curiosity & ill manners -
after school Aunt and I drove down to Lydia Laurences - [?] at Carry L

10th Aby Aunty & Anne went to William Frames to tea - Carrie W &
Eddy here to tea - made a mistake in the evening we had a nice time

11th No school - very cold I was busy unpacking trunk and fixing room
W. & S Titus, N. Frame & R M B here to tea - R and I wrote to S. M. B. Brooklyn

12th did not attend meeting, had a good quiet time for myself wrote to
Lyde - also replied to that particular thing which was none of his business -

13th Aunt went to New York to stay all night - Wrote to Cousin Hannah

15th Snowed hard all the afternoon Aunt came up from the city -

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16th I feel very sad I know not why, but shadows are around me -
that must be shaken off - after School went over to Cousin R -
helped Catharin get ready for the Reading Circle which met
there, and we had a very nice time much pleasanter than
I expected, Willie Willets was there. Carrie gave the President
my essay and no one suspected me not even Aunt E. -
The President was absent but the Vice one served who was no
other than Sam Willets the gentleman. Nettie and I met & when
wished to light his cigar Fortunately he did not recognize me -
I was voted in a member - so will endeavor to do my part Fred took me home

17th Aunt Eliza remained home all day - I had a letter from home which
did me much good - after school rode over to [Cousin] R's in the pony [?] [?]
nothing so soon brings the elasticity to my heart, as a ride or
walk, where I can more fully see the beauties of glorious Nature -
it soothes my troubled mind, elevates my thoughts and raises
me above all worldly trouble and vexations, then my spirit leaps
to the Author of all and my soul is filled with praise -

18th Aunt & Uncle went to Yonkers, it snowed all day, but we
cleared up the house, etc. I felt rather miserable, a dull kind of
pain in the back of my head & the one sore spot in my chest -

19th I sent my watch to [Philadelphia] by Express. It is beautiful out this snowy morning every thing so laden
with snow, the wind blowing fast, and strong - yet Aby Anne
and self went to Meeting in the sleigh - John D. Wright
there and spoke a long while - very good and although I
try to be profited by such things, and reflect at such time,
often the one forbidden subject crowds into my mind, and as
the snake charms the bird but to destroy so my thoughts dwell
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I feel that I am changed, that I am older, and oh sometimes
there is such a longing, a thirsting after I know not what -
I feel there is something needed, and know not what - is perhaps
it may be my soul craves Peace and is not yet prepared to
receive it, then oh Father help me to wait patiently till Thy
time comes - strengthen me to do right - that I may be worthy of thy
love - Silas Titus here I took a sleigh ride with him to Pearsalls

20th A cold morning, but I had a sweet note from Carrie which did
me so much good, wants me to go spend the night with her -.
Aunt and Uncle came home, but it is the truth, and perhaps I should
not say it, but it is a comfort to write my thoughts here - that my
heart beats no faster at her return. I do not feel that leaping of the
soul when I hear her coming - there is no bounding to meet her and
why, ah, I partially know - Never from her do I receive any [?]
of affection, no caress, no kiss is ever given unless I make the first advances
and these are what my heart needs, what I desire above all things -
for instance she put her head in the school room & said Anne hand out that
tea, thee should have had it all ready - a nod was what I received
three days absent and this is the greeting - oh God let not my heart ever
become accustomed to such coldness - though she knows not how I long
for her love - I mean love that shows itself by actions of affections -
All costly presents never can free the place of true love & feeling -
Aby took me over to Carries her Mother was away, and oh what a
nice long talk - we had dear dear soul my earnest prayer will ever be
for her happiness - she is truly blessed in being loved by such as he -
We wrote a little poetry for the Circle, rather funny and not finished yet -
but we felt like talking oh she told me so much dear good girl
I wish we could always be friends, I hope we may [?]
I commenced putting Iodine on my frosted feet.

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21st Aby came after me, I held school till one then closed - had an
invitation to go a sleigh riding with a party, but having told Carrie I
would go with her I did not accept - She called and we went over
to Newtown had a delightful time and ride, though the sleighing
is getting poor - I had a nice letter from Aunt Jane dear Creature -

22nd Warm and cloudy looks like rain - I feel dull constant pain in the
back of my head, just as if I had had a fall - makes me very dull
and indifferent to things - [?] rained all day. Gilbert Laurence here all night

23rd The snow all gone and the bright sun makes it warm & sunshiny -
I wrote to M. Jackson - Yesterday finished my composition on LOVE
to be sent to the Reading Association - nearly four pages -
Rode down to E L and over to Cousin Roberts on the pony, and
felt much better for it. Still have my cough which has troubled me
for more than a year, sometimes worse than others - I sometimes
think it originates in that one spot on my left lung - so dry & hard

24th Mary Hicks Laurence and Richard here to dine on Turkey -

25th Last evening received nice long letters from Harrison E & H
accompanied with which was a copy of an essay by Edward
Barnes on "[Woman's] Rights" which they desired me to answer
which I accordingly did, and I guess some of them will open
their eyes for it was pretty spicy - showing a little what men were -
This P.M. we were over at Sarah W's to tea Carrie and I
finished the poetry we commenced for the Reading Circle -

26th I sent 13 pages to Harrison this morning - did not attend
meeting all the rest went - and I was left entirely alone but I
[?] that, then I can think better, and not be disturbed -
It is a lovely day, so bright - and beautiful. I took a walk before breakfast
Mr and Mrs [?] and children here to tea - afterward I slipped off an
wrote to Aunt Jane and Cousin Mattie

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27th Aunt Eliza went out and made some calls, after school I went
home with Lillie - found Cousin C more comfortable she has been suffering
with a bad boil on her back. After tea Richard and I drove to
Flushing had a very nice time indeed beautiful and moonlight
we went round by "College Point" etc. so called,- Played checquers after we came home

28th A mot beautiful morning - I came over home - Must have eaten
something that disagreed with me for I feel miserable - so depressed I
know my system is out of order, my tongue is coated and almost every
afternoon my burning cheeks show the fever there is about me-. I do what I
know best, and do not want to complain -. Aunt E does not see my
needs as well as dear Anna used to - it is not her nature - she does not
understand me -. S Willets and children here to dine I went home with them -

29th Had a real nice time last evening - John brought me home -
dull and foggy all day - cold too and real unpleasant -

MARCH 1st Real rainy day. Lillie brought me two letters
one from Sadie written two weeks since: the other from home
telling me the sad the news that Lizzie Child Thomas' eldest
was buried a few days before, died with the throat disease - It will
be a great trial for she was a darling child about 15 & so good
every one loved her - sweet disposition. She was sick only a week
I felt real sad all the afternoon, but after tea we went over
to the Readidng Circle at S. Willets, she was quite poorly though
better and we had a pleasant time -. Carrie did so well.
Had several pieces read, I had one on "What is Love" read it myself
Robert W. asked permission to take it home which he did -.
They appointed me to read at the next Meeting which meets here -

2nd Cleared off beautifully, I try to take a little walk before breakfast
I wrote to Lizzie W. [?] [?], Aby copied in the Essay book - nearly all retired
early. I love that boy he is pure and sincere untainted by the world.

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3rd A beautiful morning though rained before night. I went
over to Cousin R. came back to dinner then worked on my slippers.
In the evening read Sewards Speech eat ice-cream etc. - wrote to [?]

4th Went to Meeting then to John Bounes to dine A & I had a nice time.
Richard & William here in the evening. quite a pleasant visit - -

5th Another beautiful morning so sunshiny and bright -.
Aunt E went to Willets brought Carrie home with her afterward she Aby & I
Richard and Emmy, went to Flushing to attend a lecture, R had made a
mistake in the evening so we promenaded & called at Frames, a nice time -

6th Another lovely day, I drove Carrie home. Uncle went to New York,
brought home my watch which had come by express - it is not the
same one, the number of this is 20365. Patent Lever Hunting base -
In the evening Aby and self went to Cousin Roberts there Richard
May HIcks, Sallie, William Silas & us went to Ahlis and spent a very
pleasant evening. Reached home at 11 retired at 12. Had a letter for [?]
My cough is quite troublesome. Every afternoon one scarlet spot comes on my
cheek, and I fear fever is burning within - I am very careful -.

7th Rainy nearly all day - Foggy weather makes me feel dull -

8th Cloudy again to day - They went to meeting. Sewing school in the P.M.

9th Clear in the afternoon, Aunt went over to Sarah Willets -

10th Cold and windy, after dinner we drove to Flushing, then we all
went to Titus's to tea had a very pleasant time indeed.

11th Blustery, and cold I did not go Meeting wrote to Sallie & Sadie

12th Cloudy and cleared off before night - Han Laurence here she and I had a long
talk - after tea Aby and I went to Flushing to attend a lecture by the
Rev. W. H. Millburn, subject was what a blind man saw in England -
He was blind himself but I have scarcely ever heard a better lecturer -
he was very eloquent - gave us an interesting account of his trip to England.
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showing us true English Character, and drawing comparisons between
them an Americans - No one would have thought of his being blind
his delivery was so good and every movement corresponding with his
words -. He was witty and instructive - and I should have been very
sorry indeed to have missed it -. Richard, Fred, etc. were there - Retired [half] pass 12.

13. Quite cold again kind of snow and hail. After school went to L. W. [?]
Carrie quite poorly in bed I staid and talked awhile to cheer her up.

14th Maria Weaver here. Baking for the Circle I wrote to K. and gave it just as I retired -.

15th Beautiful day - getting much warmer, I received a letter from Aunt
also a paper from Sam, and through mail a very handsome edition
of Charles Lambs poems, no name was attached and I could not make
out the Post Mark but doubt not it was from my friend Robert L.
The Reading Circle met here about 30, and we had a very pleasant
time, a little dance on the common parlor afterwards - I read Capital Punishment
and an Essay of my own on Life. I was very tired after all was over, felt all the
evening as if something was wanted, that the longing of my soul was not obtained

16th A splendid day, Hetty Bloodgood staid here all night - Cleared up Aunt away.
In the evening wrote to Aunt Jane -. Robert S and Oldden -
I feel my health is going down again - It seems impossible to
eat anything when my tongue is so evated, my stomach too
is full of fever - Day after day as eve draws night the same
burning spots appear on my cheeks -. But no one notices it
Aunt does not see, the symptoms of disease, and I cannot oh I
cannot tell her. I did try and take medicine. She laughs &
thinks it's nonsense I do not eat more says I live on air etc.
but does not think my system is so disordered it refuses food -
I look healthy and strong, but I know I have several week points -
That one in my chest is often very sore - & so much bad taste in my mouth

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17th Dull and cloudy in the morning but cleared off - in the
Morning I went to see Cousin Catharine, in the afternoon called
on Mrs. Mickle, Carrie came with their new horse for me to
take a ride, we called at Titus's, and then went on had an
elegant time -. Ahlis's, Richard, Titus's etc. were here to tea, we
had a very pleasant time - I talked with Sile about [?]

18th Had a letter from Sallie last evening she told me Uncle Joseph
and wife had gone out west - how I would like to have seen him
once more - poor man, my heart aches for him - such a wife, too -.
Went to [Meeting] and in the P.M. Aby and I were out and walking
eating nuts swinging etc. - dear good boy I hope he will be free from -

19th Sent 15 pages to Lide a good long letter - Aunt E was out

20th Aunt E went over to Sarah W's to spend the day - I feel quite miserable

21st Real cold and wintery, I rode over to S. W.'s on the pony on an errand -
read Van Wycks speech in Congress which was very good indeed.

22nd I took Aby and Anne into Flushing they are going to Yonkers -
It snowed quite hard. Richard came over & I went home with him.

23rd R brought us home, the white covering is fast melting away

24th Uncle, Aunt Carrie and I went to New York Aunt took
Doctor Wilkes, to see about my cough, he gave me a large bottle
of medicine to take three times a day, and some dreadful pills - he did
not hear me cough so could not tell much about it -. He also
looked at my frosted feet, said I must use Iodyne not so strong as I had
been -. That india rubber shoes did not agree with me and I must
not put them on but get thick cork sole walking books which I
accordingly did, they are lined with canton flannel & lace over the ankle -
I went to Park Row where Sadie was waiting for me, had gone over to
invite me there, but I could not go - Aby Anne and I came up at [?]

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found an invitation to Pearsalls to tea, Alice had accepted so we went
the other young folks there, So we had a very pleasant time indeed -

25th Attended Meeting this morning, but I did not derive much
benefit could not get that quiet peace which is necessary to silent
worship - After dinner we had a nice quiet time, every day I see
something more in that dear boy, I feel drawn towards him, by an invisible
chain and if it be my lot to help polish such a priceless gem, I
hope I may be given strength to do it aright - we are very good friends -
Carrie sent for us to go there to tea, Aby and I did, had a delightful
time, I drove home - he will be blessed for doing so much for me so kind -
Directly after we left here Silas, William and Richard came, then went
to Laurences, and after we returned called here - [half] past 9 great boy S.

26th Cloudy but getting warmer -. They came from Yonkers.
A kind a loving word, what power they have only the angels who look down
on the lives fall can tell the good they do -. They drop gently into the
earth and nourish the plant of love -. they make everything beautiful -
a movement, an act often causes me to be happy, then again
in just as slights only opposite may drive sunshine from my heart - .
When oh when can I learn to take my life as God gives it, or
learn to be good -. I search my heart often to see if I am fit to die
and sometimes think if it were His will I am now most prepared,
I have passed through the fire of affliction and have put my faith
in Him who never forsakes those who ask for help and strength.
There is ever one star constant in its light to brighten my Soul -.

27th A cool though beautiful day - I had a sweet note from [blank] , in my room early -
I hope I may be truly thankful for such evidences of love & sincerity -

28th Had 12 pages from Harrison, E sent me a copy of some essays, comments
on the one I wrote - how I love to get letters from them - wrote to Anna

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29. A lovely day though somewhat cold. the wind wend down &
this evening we attended the last of the Reading Circles for this
winter at Edward Powells, had a delightful time, a little
dance after my partner was the Vice President - letters from H. W.

30th A perfectly splendid day, the birds singing so sweetly -
and all so beautiful - it does me good to see so much sunshine

31st A very pleasant day. Uncle, Aunt Carrie and myself went to [New York]
we looked at sewing machines and they bought one of the Gray and
Grace, very simple but I guess good, 65 dollars cabinet one,
then I went over to Brooklyn to Sadies, they were very glad to see
me -, in the P.M. Mary S. Moore, Sadie & I went over to call on R. Willets
they were out; we returned to Brooklyn to tea -

APRIL 1st A very warm morning we attended Meeting,
The house was crowded, an Indian woman sat under the gallery
and spoke very well indeed, commenced with saying "She was thankful
to the Almighty that her poor Soul was allowed to drink of
the waters that flowed from the throne of God", it was really
affecting -. She wished to raise money to visit the Queen as her
tribe were imposed upon, could not hold property in their own name
she attended the [meetings] in New York, and at one received over 120 dollars.
Mr Matlack was at Brouwers to tea, afterwards we went to Henry
Ward Beechers church, had a first rate sermon on lying splendid music

2nd We went with Mary to 27th [Street], saw Dollie & her husband -. then we
walked down Broadway, made some calls & did some shopping etc. - -
After dinner went to see Maria, she was very glad to see us, gave cake etc.
then we were so long going to the Ferry the Enock Dean had gone, Sadie
wanted me to go back but I did not came up in the 6 oclock & Charley
took me to a Livery Stable where I hired a carriage and came out - Aunt E got
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I was almost homesick - really felt miserable - no appetite again - eat no supper or breakfast

3rd A cloudy day and I do not feel very well - so chilly all the time -
Carrie Emmy and Fred here to dine - a very nice time, we took them home

4th Rainy in the afternoon - which will do much good - I am better in
health and spirits tho still have such an unhealthy taste & feeling.
Sewed on the Machine which worked very well - a letter from Ma

5th All except Carrie and I went to [Meeting] then to Smarts to dine -
we walked down to the shore - after tea Richard called for me
to go to Willets's - had a very pleasant time - waited up for me -.

6th A lovely morning shower last night - makes all so fresh -
John and Hannah Bowne here to tea - Cousin Phebe arrived from New Orleans

7th A lovely morning and the beautiful birds make such sweet music
I often hope when the time comes for me to be called to a better home it may
be in spring time, when all is so bright and beautiful, when all nature
is full of gladness, and every thing seems nearer heaven, I would have the
happy birds sing their sweet songs, as my spirit wafts it way to the eternal
Throne, let my last-look be upon nature, then I may go to Nature's God -.
Such might be my wish - but oh there is One who will direct all aright -
and I trust by His mercy and goodness I may be prepared when the messenger
is sent - be ready to give up all earthly things and become immortal -.

8th I had fondly hoped the medicine would have restored me, but the same old
miserable feeling has returned - I am very weak, suppose it is because I have eaten
nothing scarcely for 3 days - but I cannot -. To day I am scarcely able to be
in school, but I had none 2nd day so will make up to-day -. I look very
well, at least no eye here is keen enough to see but what I am, and of course
I will not complain - try even to laugh and be merry - it might worry them
I go to the table take victuals but leave them untouched, food will not go down -
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8th Quite rainy all the morning none of us went to [Meeting]
but I had a delightful time reading Timothy Titcombs
Gold Foil which is a most excellent book in my opinion -
In the afternoon we went to Sarahs found Carries grand
father there, we had a pleasant call - Richard & Fred here to tea.

9th Rainy again to day which makes me feel dull and
good for nothing - Cousin Phebe here to tea I went home
with them and staid all night - had a very nice time -

10th Showery all day. Richard brought us over - I staid
here as we thought of going to New York to-morrow -

11th Rainy so we did not get off. In the P.M. I went over to Cousin R.
Richard asked me to ride so we went met Emma Ahlis, talked awhile
Silas Titus, he jumped in one then went to Joe's had a great time
Richard went home with Bell & at [a quarter] of 9 then all three came for me to go Ahlis's
so we did and had a great time - after we went out to get in the wagon etc. etc. -
Dick brought me some letters, but did not give them till we got Ahlis's for
he said he was afraid I would stop to read their papers too -

12th Walked over then went up to the garden - Aunt E went to [Meeting]
in the afternoon to Cousin R - I went over and staid all night, as they
said it would do me good to spend a week there and I have
been nearly every night - . R and I had quite a talk about likeness [?]

13th Real showery, Lillie and I came over at one o'clock Uncle and I went
to [New York] I intended going to Brooklyn, to stay all night, & then
go see the doctor, when we got there we went down to the vessel
in which Saunders and Rebecca expect to Sail, it is the Invincible
and very handsome - only 7 cabin passengers - then we went to
Park Row, and Uncle said I might as well go to Yonkers with him
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14th A cool morning and quite windy but the Sun shoe bright
on the Palasades and the beautiful Hudson looked glorious as
its waters were dotted with the sails of many a sloop or the
puffing steamers glided onward towards the great Metropolis -
Uncles, brothers, sisters & children (16 in all) came down with us, we
then went to the wharf and got in a tow boat to sail out to
the vessel, it was very rough and the waves washed over
the deck - I was quite sea sick but some were not, was soon
relieved of my breakfast then felt much better - when we reached
they went on and we returned to the city - Uncle came up I went to
Maria's found her just going over to [New York] to dine with her brother Abraham insisted
so much on my going I did & we had a most interesting time, met her brothers
friend a Spanish gentleman, a doctor, and good phrenologist, most
interesting, intelligent smart man. told me my character just as
well as if he had known me always - said my lungs were large & sound
but I would use them too much, that I did all I undertook with all my
heart - etc. etc. -. I believe I do overtax my brain with too deep thought
for I am often hard at thinking even when carrying on light conversation -
I came up in the 5 oclock boat, they both escorted me to the dock -
Fred and Aby met me but Fred did not come out with us - letter from Bub

15th First day morning again but I did not go to Meeting, wrote 2 letters -
Could not eat any dinner, Aunt E, but no I will not write it. I went to my
room and found comfort in prayer just as I always do when my heart is
overburned with grief - in [half] an hour I had on my old smile, and tried
to forget - She was very kind then, Uncle knew I had been wronged -.
Aby the children and I had an elegant walk in the woods gone all
the afternoon - then eat hazel nuts - in the evening read a little
and combed heads - R here awhile -

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16. Aunt E out to spend the day, it was clear but soon commenced
raining and kept on all day most - no appetite at all

17th Aunt E down to Mickles to spend the day - more cutting remarks.

18th After school Carrie and I walked down to the shore - gathered
some water cresses - at dusk we started for Cousin R - to get
the letters, Richard drove in and gave me some, said my
friend Sadie & a gent had come up in the boat and were
waiting in Flushing for us - Aby and I went right in &
found her and Jim brought them out -. I had not received her
letter -. tho I got it that evening - also some from home -

19th A most beautiful day we took Jim to the cars, as he
had to go to business - then went to the Barbers and I had my
hair cut - from there to Watson Bourons (her Uncle) where we had a
delightful call, then to the Green house where we saw many
beautiful flowers, called at Effingham Cock, but they were at [Meeting]
back here, then down to Ed Laurences - home to dine - afterwards
to Mickle's went in the green house etc. then over to see Carrie W.
drove to the Sound back here to tea, found the Ahlis's & Richard
and Silas in the evening also Thomas Frame and Sarah Willets.

20th Cloudy, I had school till 11 oclock, then M. Mickle L Mott & Thorne
called here to eat most elegant ice cream, then we walked
down to the shore, Sadie enjoyed it very much, we picked up
clams and eat them, after tea Aby took us to Pearsalls, a real nice time.

21st Aby took Sadie and me to the boat we then went to [New York]
walked up to Dr Wilkes, but he was out in the Country, then we
went over to Brooklyn, Mary was so kind, got me cake rice pudding etc.
a heavy shower prevented me from leaving till 1 oclock then Sadie went
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[?] take more medicine & pills, rub my breast with Croton oil, then we
went to the Druggists, but having to wait I went to Samis & bought some shoes
walked from [?] City Hall to Fulton Ferry in 15 minutes, bid
Sadie good Bye in Broadway reached the boat as the last bell
was ringing - quite a pleasant ride up found Aby waiting for me

22nd First day morning quite rainy, but not having been to [Meeting]
for some time I went, Phebe Frame and I laughed at the horses -
I sent a letter to Sam - We had a nice quiet afternoon - after tea Aby
and I went to Titus's to spend the evening, Fred there, eat ice-cream
after we came home, had a nice little talk etc.

23rd A beautiful day, Aunt went to Pearsalls, Carrie to Cousin Robert

24th Aunt & Anne went to [New York] to Court - I intend going home in
two weeks or less - I went over to Cousin Roberts and staid all night

25th Aunt went over to Sarah Willets, Uncle & Aby to Court, Richard came
over with me staid an hour or two - quite a hail storm in the P.M.

26th A beautiful bright morning Aby Aunt E and I started for Westbury
Uncle to Court - had a delightful ride over to Hannah Townsends
where we stopped, had some lunch talked awhile & went to [Meeting]
saw several I knew we returned to Townsends, they had a good deal
of company Bill T. Sam Willets, Fred Smart etc. - we spent a very pleasant
evening indeed, they are such a nice family, the girls I liked very much

27th We were up early after breakfast 3 carrages went to take a ride
down to Hempstead all enjoyed it so much Marty Willets there
came back and went to Meeting then to Silas Earl's to dine had a
very nice time indeed, then came home, quite a pretty ride.

28th Busy this morning after dinner I walked over to Sarah found
them most all poorly, doctored Carrie up & put her to bed. [?]
went over after me, eat ice cream when we came home.

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29th After breakfast I walked over to Cousin Roberts, received a
letter from home, then we dressed and started for Cow Neck meeting
called for Richard, went to Edmund Willet's to spend the rest of
the day had a most delightful visit, all so kind and polite.
beautiful and moonlight - when I came home found Sadie's
likeness and a note from her - dear creature I love her so much -

30th Wrote to Sallie Bouman and Aunt Sarah - do not feel very smart -

May 1st Richard brought Hatie the dress maker over and we were
very busy all day sewing. John Christy from Ireland here -

2nd Busy sewing, I drove over to see Carrie a little while found her
very poorly, in the evening Aby and I took her some ice cream -
wrote home that she was going with me - we will have such a nice time -

3rd Cousin Roberts here to tea, also Silas Titus & Sarah Willets's - Emmy
self and the boys up stairs, wasp stung me, just as Silas
was leaving he handed me a package and asked if I would
accept it as a Philopeana from him - when I opened I found a
very large and handsome edition of Thomas Moorses works - elegantly
bound - gilt edged etc. - a very beautiful gift indeed -

4th After tea Aby and I went to Mickles to attend the dramate
Reading Circle, over a hundred there splendid entertainment,
much dressing etc. - but I would not like to attend very often -

5th Cousin Phebe and Lillie here, after tea Aby and I took [?] home.

6th A lovely warm day, I had 3 papers from home - had a
letter from Sallie the other day & she told me -. ever since
my heart has breathed a prayer that, Our Father would continue
to share His blessings on her - that her husband may prove all - went to [?]

7th A beautiful warm day Aunt E and I went out and made
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8th I went to New York C.P.F. on the boat & I gave him directions
to Darby and an invitation to visit us - I went up to the Cooper
Institute to attend the Anniversary of the Anti Slavery Society
very soon saw Uncle Charles Pierce Emma Han & Sade -
heard William Lloyd Garrison, R. Purvis, Wendel Phillips
Dr Cheever Elizabeth Cady Stanton etc. it was very good indeed.
the meeting adjourned at 2 then I went to the dock to see
what kind of boats went to [Philadelphia] by sea - then to Brooklyn
where I staid all night & had a grand time with L. Mott & others.

9th At 9 oclock I was at the wharf to go to Flushing found
Anne Bell there, Aby met us at Flushing we reached Bayside
about 11 and at 1 he and I went again on an excursion
as the new boat made a trip, there was quite a party a
band of music etc. - good diner, we went up the Sound in
Little Neck Bay, many waved handkercheifs etc. altogether
had a very nice time, reached home in time to receive
my company as Aunty had invited several young folks, we
had a delightful time ice cream etc. - played etc. - great time up stairs
I did not get to bed till 12 oclock & my last nights on [Long Island]

10th Aunt Aby and I went to [New York] met Eff Laurence & Miss Johnson
did some shopping; then we left her and called a few minutes
in Brooklyn and just before 5 took passage on board the
Kennebec bound for my native shore-. I enjoyed it at first
exceedingly, though I soon discovered I was the only female
on the ship, the view of [New York] Brooklyn, Battery, Governors
Island etc. was grand, [New York] Bay & Long & Staten Island
did look beautiful about dusk I was very sea sick & took
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tho' my appetite had been very poor, Aby staid with me till
[half] past ten - both very sick, at one I got on my berth
where I slept quite well till next morning - it was very dark
and the Captain said a bad night at sea, had to stop to sound

11th I did not leave my state room till after ten as I was so week &
sick every time I raised my head then we went on deck - the
Captain was very polite - brought me an apple to eat etc. - nothing
could be seen but the white waves of the briny deep and
the birds walking on the waters except her and there a sail
was seen and our own gallant vessel sailing nobly onward,
about 1 we reached Cape May - then were again out of sight
of land in Delaware Bay - before reaching there met a
return vessel that had lain the Bay all night fearing to
venture out, gradually the long line of land was transformed
into the green fields, budding forest trees, and many cottages
that beautify the banks of the Delaware - such a sudden
change from the bare ranches on Long Island shore -.
We did not reach [Philadelphia] till 8 oclock as it was so very
rough the night before we were 5 hours longer coming in -
we immediately took cars for home which we reached at 10 -
found all pretty well and plenty of company - I was very tired

12th Father and Mother went to the city - Rainy a little. Aby Lide
and I laid about as we too were tired & sea sick. I wrote on board to Sadie & Carrie

13th Went to [Meeting] (no preach to)- Company in afternoon & evening

14th To day our [Yearly Meeting] commences - all but Lyd went in the
city, [?] Robert S. and his mother were on he went with me to dine
as Sister Sallies a real nice time. I saw many many of my friends -

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dinner up stairs and went to the Academy of Natural Sciences
George Hancock Lizzie J. Lide & Aby went with us but left sooner than we did
We enjoyed it very much and it was a very interesting afternoon we
were back in time to hear the closing sermons & speak to our friends -

16h A lovely day again to Meeting which was quite interesting & some good preaching
took dinner up stairs and 7 of us went to Girard College, up on top
and all round - Robert enjoyed it very much - such a splendid view
last night we all took tea at Aunt Rachels a very nice time indeed

17th A crowded meeting at Cherry Street, some good sermons we & Jesse James
dined at Dr Moores a lovely time - she is so pleasant and lovely -.

18th A Meeting again Robert & [?] went to Dr Trumans to dine - last
night Lide and I were at Mary Parry's a very nice time indeed
Robert went with [?] where we said good bye as they
could not go home with me - Lide & I came out found company

19th Very busy, this morning Sallie Price came, also Hector Ivins wife
and two children, in the afternoon Uncle Thomas, Anne and my
dear friend Carrie, Aby too came out - & Cousin Cyrus Pierce

20th A most lovely morning 12 of us went to Meeting, a silent one
in the afternoon much company Dr Moore's & wife - Samuel Child
we went to Sharon and it is beautiful there - all fixed up nicely -
In the evening Ned and Chalk were here -a pleasant time -

21st Eight of our friends left this morning - Carrie Aby Lide & I
called at Aunt Esthers had a nice ride & a laughable one

22nd Carrie was not so well did not get up till noon, Lyd went
to town Mother to Monthly Meeting. we ironed. Aby left us -

23rd We took a ride to Uncle Williams a very pleasant call indeed
I do so love to have Carrie with me she is such a dear sweet girl -

24th Carrie and I went in the city this morning, had our likeness

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taken for each other then to Independence Hall, got our
dinners and went to Girard College then to see Miss Dollie
Walton the little fairly a perfect little creature and so sweet
and pretty -. sang and danced beautifully for us -

25th Sam and Sallie moved out. Called at Jones's this P.M. After tea Oldden and
Cousin John came to take us a ride it was a splendid
moonlight night & we had a grand time called at
Farrens and saw the Swans. I rode with O. a good talk -.

26th Rather a dull day but we had a nice time, went to
the cars to meet Charley Frame who came from New York -
Father and mother gone to Bucks [County].

27th Dull - but we went to Meeting, after dinner walked up to
Sharon a very nice call indeed in the evening Charley
Carrie and I had such a nice talk he is so nice. Ed here -.

28th Escorted Carrie and Charley in the cars, Oldden was there
we bid them good bye and I felt so sorry to part with her -

29th To day is Crosswicks Quarter & I expect Father & Mother are there

30th Sam comes out every night and it is delightful to have Sallie here

31st Lide and I went to meeting - afternoon it rained hard -

JUNE 1st A lovely day in the P.M. Lide, Mart Jones & self
took a walk up the creek - Mart Dodgson here

2nd a beautiful and all nature is looking so beautiful -
Ben came home about noon - Lizzie James came to spend a week -

3rd A beautiful morning, George Hancock & brother here to spend the day
other company too, all took a walk along the creek, Ned with us -

4th Quite a thunder storm this evening which turned to a real rain -.

5th Mart D over awhile - Mary Jackson here awhile, they are well -.
Father and Mother reached home after an absence of ten days we were at Jones.

6th Cloudy in the morning but the Sun shone out awhile -

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My sea voyage has restored my health, I feel like a different
person no longer that burning bad taste in my mouth, no
longer does the fever within redden my cheeks as night comes
on -. my chest too is so much better tho often hurts me much
As it is my Makers will, I trust I am duly thankful
for this great blessing. I remember all, praises are [?]
and oh how often is a silent prayer breathed forth, that I may
so live as to be worthy the blessings bestowed on me - God is
good, is merciful and tho afflictions come we can ever find
peace and rest in Him - He loves as unselfishly - and if we
live in obedience all will be well -. He knows how much we can bear -
George Hancock and Nathan Sellers here, in the P.M. we were at Sharon.

7th To meeting this morn wrote to Carrie this P.M. [Cousin] yesterday

8th This P.M. started out to take a walk, it commenced
raining we had to wait at the Hotel nearly two hours
last evening we spent at Uncle Williams a very nice time
indeed, Ned took us aftewards we took a ride - Lizzie sang

9th Lizzie started home, Lyd went in the city to see the Japanese
in the P.M. we went to Cousin Marys they wanted me to
stay all night so I did, after tea Jacksons Hays etc. came in
grand time eating strawberries etc. etc. - Eph played & we danced a little

10th A most lovely morning and we all spent such a pleasant
day to-gether, it is a beautiful place & I love to be there .
Oldden brought me home in the eve Nathan I & cousin here

11th Busy all day company to tea - I felt very sad indeed,
my thoughts [?] upon life & death and there is a stirring to
prepare for that Eternal Home where sorrow never enters -

12th [?] etc. out from town to spend the day 9 here to tea.

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13th Another lovely through very warm day, we called on Mart R.
the rest were out to tea & I had a nice quiet time - A sweet
letter from Carrie, and also Sadie, two dear girls how I love them.

14th Four of us went to the city in the carriage they went to
Emmy Kaighns [?]. I did some shopping and then went to
see the Model of Solomon's Temple on exhibition at National
Hall - It was well worth visiting, is 35 feet long and is made
as near as possible like the one of old - it cost 26,000 [dollars] and
was got up and is owned by a Woman -. there were 500 small
figures dressed in Jewish costume, the different courts, the
Brazen Lea upheld with 12 oxen etc. - it is impossible to describe
it and must have cost much time and labor, and though
as I looked on its magnificence, it was nothing compared to
the original, and yet was all such show acceptable to Him
for whom it was constructed, Solomon may have done it in
his ignorance, but now how often are smaller idols worshipped
[?] our hearts, which become dearer than His love & will -.

15th Uncle Had and family came this afternoon, went to Uncle W.
to stay all night and came back here after we had retired -.

16th This evening we all went to Uncle W's to a party, about 50
there and we had a first rate time, elegant entertainment -
Uncle George and Ben came down here Ben took me

17th A warm sultry 1st day morning, we went to meeting
about 1 we had a very hard shower sun came afternoon
Uncle Halls all here to stay all night came from Cousin W's

18 Uncle G went home, about 11 they went up to [?] sale -
At [half] past twelve Cousin Robert [?] etc. came - I went to Sharon
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19th They went at 9 oclock - All of us went to Dr Longstreth's to tea
it rained quite hard, but we all got home safely after a pleasant visit.

20th We had company to tea the Buntings here, Joe & Lizzie & dear little Georgie

21st Quite a dull day. John Child came out, we went to Sharon, Annie came [?] with us

22nd Our folks went to [Philadelphia] - In the afternoon Lizzie Satterthwait came
out She is a lovely girl, after tea we went to Sharon, Jane gave
Lide a dear little canary bird which sings so sweetly. its name is cherry

23rd A lovely day, after dinner Lide Lizzie & myself went to Cousin Mary's
I drove, and we did have a real nice time - they are all so kind -
At 4 oclock this morning Sam & Sallie left here for New York.

24th A very lovely day, I went to meeting, tried to be good, but it is
hard sometimes when there are so many things said, I know
they are not meant to wound and I am afraid my heart will
become hardened and instead of bearing them calmly, will let my
naturally quick temper rule - I know it is only by prayer &
constant striving I can resist the impetuous & angry word
but I will try to have faith and strive to do & act the right -

25th A beautiful day, I was busy sewing - They returned to-day

27th A very warm day, summer appears to have come in earnest
We went to Puseys to tea had a very pleasant time "indade".

28th Company from town to tea - Mart Jones etc. here awhile

29th A warm day, but a lovely shower in the afternoon -

30th Sam & Sallie came home and Aunt & Carrie, after tea we went to Sharon

JULY 1st Quite a dull morning and shower at noon - in the P.M.
I drove Aunt E. & children & Lide to see Jacob and Nancy Gross are here
a very nice time indeed. In the evening I wrote a long long
letter to my dear Anna how badly I want to hear from her -

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2nd Sam Sallie etc. went to the city, they rented a house 18th & Mt. Vernon It
also with much furniture. how much I desire all will be well -.

3rd A drizzly day they went to Cousin Marys - took Aunt E and Carrie -

4th I took Lizzie in town then went to Cousin Matties' found [?] and all
very ill indeed poor fellow consumption marked him for a [?] -.

5th Randall is no better but is entirely willing to go - I help [?] on him.

6th Death hovers around but he is still living though very weak indeed.
I had to leave after dinner, went to Aunt R's & to [?] 18th [Street]
then came out home found all well - I bought a new dress -

7th Sam, wife & Lyd went to Aunt Janes - Ben and I went to Byberry
to Knights to tea then I to Hillborns a lovely visit there -

8th Mary and I went to Meeting then I went home with James -
had a lovely time, spent the evening at H's - George was up --

9th Lib and I took G to the stage - she was sick most all day -

10th I tried to be useful in helping about [?] & Parrys then
to dine and to tea - Ben was there also - Lizzie & I talked -.

11th Ben and I came home, stopped at Lizzie's found Randall gone -

12th Attended Meeting this morning, had company to tea.

13th They went out visiting - I was very busy sewing on my dress

14th Nearly all went to town - so we had a nice quiet time, I baked
and sewed on my dress - [?] and Charley here to tea -

15th A beautiful morning, and the birds are singing sweetly company

16th Very warm all day, rain is needed very much indeed

17th Busy doing housework baking etc. also cleaning the parlor

18th Sallie went to spend the day with Cousin Mattie

19th Went to Meeting it was extremely warm mercury at 90
Lide and I went to Sharon came home by the [?] oclock Clarkson
Taylor wife etc. were her in the evening Sallie came home to day.

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20th Rachie Ivin came with father Mother he and I were at JH[?]
got some ice cream on our way home while making the bread
Lizzie called me to run out and we saw a beautiful meteor
shoot along the sky towards the east - it was a grand
sight but went with such velocity was not long visible

21st Busy baking after dinner Sam and Sallie went to grand mother [?]
It is very warm but a good wind & stiring - no rain yet

22nd Another Sabbath morn, very cool early but by noon was quite
warm again - company from the city, but I wrote after dinner to M.J.

23rd I was quite sick all day so I was extremely weak could scarcely sit up

24th I am better to day tho not able to attend Monthly meeting which I regret
exceedingly Cousin Mary was here to spend the day, and I went home with
her thinking it would do me good, a change some times is very beneficial

25th Improving in health, spent a pleasant day assisting cousin M.
In the evening had a long serious talk with E. I feel closely bound to
those children for i am well aware there is much good to be found in all
their hearts. we understand each other so well no harm can be done

26th A beautiful day though a heavy and refreshing shower did [?]
Our folks came down to tea, but O. brought me home and our conversation
was one to be remembered, I trust we will both be benefited by such free thought
We attended the first Reading Association at the school house, organized
[?] I hope it may be continued [?] carried on right will be improving

27th Suffered intensely bodily but endeavored to maintain a meek and quiet
spirit, but am so often unsuccessful. I retired early to have a better
opportunity to reflect, prayed earnestly for strength to walk correctly -.

28th A cool day, though at noon my quiet temper gave a reply to Mother
which call forth expression of displeasure, I did not mean to wound
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long to be more of a deciple of our Savior, sometimes the bursting heart can
only feel all it could wish to say in prayer, but He hears it and
I rise with a more peaceful spirit after casting the burden upon him -.

29th Another 1st day morning, and a warm it is, company all day but
I step off in the evening to write to Lizzie James & my own Sadie

30th A little after 7 Father mother and myself went to Concord
had a very nice ride indeed, took dinner at M Palmers, and went to
Uncle John Speakmans to stay all night, met with a warm
welcome, though I could scarcely believe Aunt R was my dear grand
mothers own sisters - their boys were very polite indeed

31st Went to Meeting this A.M. - heard some very good preaching -
we dined at D Painters and went to Uncle Paxsons to stay all night -

AUGUST 1st We attended an appointed [Meeting] at Birmingham
and had a good sermon from L. Hunt - company to dine -

2nd We all went to Thomas Hooke's to spend the day left I. & Mart at Wilsons -
I returned with Uncle Paxsons, it was a splendid moonlight evening

3rd Father & Mother went home, Aunty and I were busy all morning
in the afternoon El Satterthwait came to spend a couple of weeks -

4th We young folks went to Temples to tea, a very nice visit indeed
a grand good supper, George and Charley both asked [?] go to Longwood -
I accepted C as he gave me the first invitation and I did not wish to offend -

5th I went to Longwood with C. El with Ed, had a good sermon from Lucretia Mott
company in and after tea, a splendid moonlight evening [?] [?]

6th I cannot write to day's thoughts & feelings they must not be put on paper -
Eph Ridgway came to dinner, then we went to Painters to tea, had a very
nice visit indeed I was greatly disappointed in W Painters looks, more noble
than I expected, we left at 6 oclock, had a splendid ride home, though
for the first time in my life, could not [?] told whether the road was hilly or
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We found company at Cousin Ephraims, all gone to bed, but after giving
Cousin M some medicine went to bed, though not too sleep much, waking
up at intervals, with only one thought burning in my brain - I hope to
get over my intense indignation to the unknown one, though my sympathies
are with the wronged, and I shall give my advice when I feel it right -.

7th Cousin M better tho not able to be down stairs, so weak - I presided
at breakfast and came home with Tomlinsons found them busy ironing -.
Spent most of the P.M. in thought and writing doing what I believed
to be right, hoping to receive the approval of Him who watches over
all our actions. I have followed the dictates of conscience in [?] so

8th Our folks went to Cousin Ephraims -. While sitting alone Eph came in
we had a good long talk and both feel better for it, I showed him
a copy, and he was satisfied - he is a good noble fellow & I believe him worthy -

9th I went to the office to post a letter - We went to meeting, and I
tried to think good, but many times my thought wandered to that
subject which has filled my mind for the last few days.
It is extremely warm, and rain is very much needed, so many weeks
of dry weather have destroyed the crops of corn, but we must try to
[?] a spirit of contentment, hoping all things & keeping our faith in God

10th This morning my heart was made deeply sad by the
sight of a poor human soul seeking to find the free soil of Canada
He came here and we fed and directed him, the earnest
prayer of my heart is that he will find a free home & get safely
on, what a horrid system of cruelty to thus enslave an immortal
soul, [?] to bondage [?] of our Fathers children - when will
the time come that our nation will be free from this curse of Slavery -

11th A dark cloudy morning and some rain but scarcely enough to
do much though all looks refreshed -. I am often thinking of
the ones who will to day receive evidence of esteem -.

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12th A pleasant Sabbath morn, went to Meeting and heard a good sermon
from our dear mother She spoke beautifully and it was very impressive -
Aunt Esther and Cousin John came down to tea -. Lide took a ride with Ned.

13th About ten oclock it commenced raining, quite a thunder Shower,
then turned into a real storm and continued all day, and there
will be many a heart filled with thankfulness, that it has at last
come after so many days of dry weather, which prevented the corn
from growing end coming to perfection - Cousin M & Mary W spent the day

14th Continued to rain nearly all the morning & kept cloudy all day.
The committee to nominate officers for the Lyceum met here and we got
through our business very satisfactory, I do hope we will succeed

15th The new cushions for the [Meeting] House came and we were around there,
Amos Hillborn was here to tea - returned to the city in the cars.

16th Did not attend [Meeting] because there was so much to attend to at
home, we washed up Sallie's things for housekeeping, sheets, etc. company

17th After dinner we went to Cousin Mary's had a real nice time, John S. etc.
were there Eph and I had a long talk we went up to get some corn -. Lib James here -

18th Lizzie went home as she only came to pay a short visit, I was at
the baking table 5 hours and a half, making bread pies cakes etc. was
very tired all day - Aunt Jane El, & Rachie came down to stay till 3rd day

19th I was quite sick in the night vomited a great deal but felt so
much better this morning that Sam and I took a lovely ride on horse
back I enjoyed it so much. We went to meeting and had a long
sermon from John Hunt - it was a very good one a very large
meeting indeed, afterwards, the Lloyds went to drive past and upset
his carriage but no one was in, they soon raised it up & no damage
was done -. Edward Wilson was here the rest of the day, Eph and Oldden to
tea Aunt Jane [?] [?] and Lyd went to Aunt Esthers, I had a long

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talk with E also Ed Wilson and if all he said was true I have cause
to be thankful that I have been enabled through my Heavenly Fathers
power to be the means of some good, hope I may still keep on -

20th They went to Cousin Marys to tea. John Jackson here awhile

21st Attended Monthly [Meeting], soon after Ellie and I left I the cars
Ben too the rest in the carriage we left the city at [half] past two reached
Bordentown when we found Uncle Charley and Dave they took us out, it
rained very hard awhile but cleared off beautifully found them all well

22nd A beautiful day Ellis Ridgway spent most of the morning here Lide
Ellie & Lizzie went to the Reading Circle a real party it was too -

23rd A very hard shower early this morning but cleared off again -. Uncle
went to Aarons and brought word that Achah's pure spirit had
left the mortal frame and ascended to that other home where all is
bright and beautiful, she was prepared to die, her sufferings had been great -
This P.M. we took a pleasant ride and had a beautiful view of the country

24th Uncle Paxson and Mollie came also a friend of Lizzies Ella Thorne a sweet
singer, staid to tea and we took her back to Crosswicks after tea

25th Uncle took a ride , Marshal Palmer & R Satterthwait here, Ellie & Rodgers
Janie and I went to call at Aarons a little while, my heart was in
sympathy for the afflicted ones, she had been such a loving faithful creature

26th Went to [Meeting] and at 1 attended the funeral, the meeting house was crowded
and Henry Ridgway gave us a most solemn and impressive sermon
He spoke of the saints of old said that many thought that all the good
had gone with them, but that was not his belief, he believed the dear
sister was as good as many of those who lived in the past, he felt bound to
say that a better woman never lived, it was a strong assertion but he could
speak it that since she entered on the path of religion a better woman never
lived, he spoke beautifully to her children said in such an impressive manner
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her through all her trials can uphold you the whole meeting was affected
and it certainly was calculated to fill one with the holiest reflections, I thought
many times, if every life could be so full of good, and purity could so
closely adhere to the right through all the trials of this world, I prayed
that mine might be one as spotless & full of goodness as hers had been.

27th I enjoy being here very much indeed so many nice talks with the girls
and I find dear Ellie & Lizzie take kindly all my serious conversations
if they knew how deeply I was interested in their welfare I love them all
dear sweet Janie is a precious jewel and will [?] the love I can bestow -
Ellis was here also Anna Eliza Roberts Henry Satterthwait and wife -

28th Uncles Jennie and I went to Mount Holly [Quarterly Meeting] then to William Clothiers
to dine a real pleasant ride and most delightful ride with tea at Ben's -

29th I answered Sams letter by 3 oclock at [half] past Uncle Paxson left to
spend the day at Bristol and then journey homeward. Ellis was here
we have had great times eating watermelons, he is good hearted, nice
open pleasant young man, but lacks a business energy which is a
very great pity for he has the material to make a very fine man - Marshall here

30th Marshal took Ellie and Ellis the rest of us over to Trenton we had a splendid
ride went to the Prison and saw the convicts then out to the Asylum
which is a splendid building 3 miles beyond, were shown all over it
and saw some who appeared to have plenty of reason their [?] looked wild
we then went over the Capitol and from there to a beautiful grove
where we eat our dinners of Crackers, cheese, cakes candies peaches etc. indeed we all
enjoyed it very much [?] ride home was very pleasant & we spent a
delightful evening, Marshal bid us good bye as he returns to Delaware -.

31st We took a ride this afternoon, while at tea in came Cousin John & Oldden
we were very glad to see them, Ellis was over and we enjoyed the evening,
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SEPTEMBER 1st A beautiful day, we all took a walk in the woods
met Ellis out gunning so he joined us and we had a real nice time -
He was over in the afternoon and asked me to ride we went round to
Shellltown & enjoyed it very much, he staid to tea and quite late - I
would not retire without Lide, so was censured but I believed my course was
right so endeavored to do what seemed best tho did not wish to offend

2nd Went to [Meeting], it is a splendid day, spent a pleasant afternoon, gentleman
smoked and then I quietly left for a couple of hours Ellis here after tea
we started to take a walk, he offered his arm, but I had to refuse on account
of his cigar I was very sorry, but I will not vary from what I believe right
We walked home together and had a long satisfactory talk & [?] are good friends

3rd We bid all farewell and started home after spending two weeks most
delightfully, it is a visit long to be remembered - parted with John & Oldden in the city
when we reached home found Lyd better she had been suffering with a carbuncle

4th Mart Dodgson here awhile Ben & Ed Satterthwait have gone in business together were
out here a little while I do hope they will succeed, & keep to the right

5th All very busy moving Sallie & Sam to their new home in the city 18th [Street]
Ned & Eph here to assist, she and I went in the cars and opened the house
were very busy all day, planning and fixing things in their places -

6th Busy all day helping sister Sallie went out to get marketing etc. - came
out home and hurried off to the Lyceum, the room was full, and
we chose officers then heard a most beautiful and eloquent lecture from
Dr Herman it was full of eloquence on Literature afterward Dr Jones
read an original essay on Knowledge which was excellent tho most too
long as we were all tired - Ned and Chalk waited on us home.

7th Cousin John here awhile, after tea I made some calls on Jones etc. etc. etc.

8th Did my baking before breakfast and went to town at [half] past 7. they were
very glad to see me I went out and did a great deal of shopping for
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9th A lovely cool day, a great change since yesterday, Mary Jones
and I took a splendid ride did not get back til 10 oclock.
Joseph and Mart Dodgson here awhile also Newton I wrote to [?] ...

10th I was very busy all day as the washerwoman did not come,
about noon Uncle George and Aunt Sarah came. After tea we
went to Newtons to attend the Temperance Society, but we found
it very different from what we accepted, there was entirely too
much show and form, I was disappointed for I had hoped it would
be plain and simple - still it may do good and I hope it will -.

11th A cloudy day which I suppose has disappointed a great many
as this is the day fixed for the Political Meeting on the Brandywine
Battlefield - a number went from Darby - It is also Lidie's 20th birth-day.

12th Real windy and cold, rained some in the night - I took from my finger 2 rings [?]
I went to the city, found them all pretty well after dinner Sallie and
I went down town to do some shopping called at Sarah Coopers -

13th Uncle G & wife spent the day at Sallie's. Rebecca Ash there to tea

14th Mother came in and we went and did some shopping - came home with Pa

15th Had a sweet letter from dear Anna, their school is quite large -
Father mother and Lide went to Aunt Esthers to tea, I had a nice
quiet time to think, it is good to be alone and reflect -.

16th Attended meeting this morning, in the afternoon Oldden came, after
tea we went and took a delightful ride, when we came back
found Willie Bartram & Mr Rhoads here, Nate Sellers came also - .

17th They returned to the city, and I trembled when I thought what
might happen before our dear Sallie would visit us again I pray for [?].

18th Aunt Rachel here awhile to dine - This P.M. we went to Cousin Mary
had a real nice time, I love to visit there it is so home-like.
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19th This morning we cleaned the 3rd stories, Lide and Lizzie Jackson
took a horse back ride went to see Hattie Johnson, just before reaching
there the horse threw Lide, supposed he was [?], she was not hurt
except bruised -. I spent the evening with Mary Jones, reading to her her eyes are so weak -

20th Went to Preparative Meeting but there was no business. Nellie Bartram here

21st I have been very busy preserving preparing for the winter season, our
friends have been very kind in sending us fruit - so it may be with
spiritual things and that which is given by our Heavenly Friend
may be of most service when the winter season comes and the
clouds of life darken for a while the sunshine, but what has been
laid up in times of joy may be sufficient to prove to us, that Our
Father ever watched over us, and doing all things for the best -.
I wrote to Carrie, dear young creature how I hope her hopes may not be [?] -

22nd Our folks went to town. I went up to Sharon and helped them
make carpets, they are making the house so warm and comfortable

23rd Tillie McAllister came home to dine with us, Ben B. & Ned here in the eve.
At meeting I gave [?] a small package well wrapped up -

24th Busy all day, preserving fruit, elegant quinces Hector sent us.

25th Went to monthly meeting. Ben & Lyd were out, very heavy shower & hail

26th Mother went to the city to stay with Sallie while Lyd went to Han
Purvis wedding -. I went to Sharon and was busy all day helping sew -

27th Beautiful bright morning, but commenced raining and was stormy -
Father went to the Fair at Powelton, met Uncle Charley - Rainy all day.

28th Mother came out from town - Cousin Jane Graham here to tea Israel in the eve

29th Aby Bell and Anne came brought us a basket of elegant pears & apples.

30th Went to [Meeting], had a short sermon from Israel Grahame, very good
[?] Bartram here - Hall Price brought Sallie down to Sharon
I wrote a letter to Aunt Jane - dear creature she is - I do love her

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OCTOBER 1st Quite a dull rainy day, after dinner Aby
and Hall started for Chester County - Mary Jones here also Oldden

2nd Very busy all day ironing and cleaning house - it is quite warm -.

3rd There was a very large Republican meeting here, addressed
by John Hickman and others, over a thousand persons - we
were on Purvis porch. the clubs had a grand torch light
procession which was very beautiful indeed they passed by
here. Will Bartram and us came up, and saw them from here Will was so polite -

4th Mother went to town, Aby came out to tea. I wrote to Jenna P. S.

5th A damp warm misty morning, after breakfast Lide & Aby & self went
to Sharon then to Uncle Williams - I was at Jones this P.M. Ma came home

6th I was very busy baking etc. - they went to Cousin Marys

7th All went to meeting had a good sermon from Ma - company

EIGHTH Ben came out for mother, she went right in but before
she arrived, our dear Sallie had a fine little son, after 8 hours suffering
Mother sent word right out and it was a relief to know it was
over, another immortal soul to live and care for - I do hope
the mother will be strengthened to bear the burden, my most
sincere prayers are offered up for her. my own angel sister -.
Father went to the city, returned in the evening -.

9th This is election day and an exciting one to politicians,
cousin Ephraim was here to spend the day, Oldden Ned & Chalk to spend the eve

10th Lide and I went to the city to see our little nephew, found Sallie
doing well though very week - the nurse seems to take very good care of her
we did not spend much time in her room & after dinner went shopping
Lide brought herself an Arab cloak - we returned home that evening

11th Went to week day meeting, which was quite large [?]
Sharon scholars increase the size of [?] very much indeed.

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Our Lyceum met this eve, the editor read our paper which
was very good, then I read the Painter of Seville, afterwards
Rebecca read the Trumpet. The [meeting] was quite interesting
Ned and Will Bartram waited on his home - great boys those.

12th Cousin Mary came out from town after dinner Father & Mother took her home

13th Busy white washing and cleaning the dining room Mother went to town -

14th We went to meeting, it has been quite dull and rainy all day, which
has made the time pass very slowly - mother being absent makes it worse

15th Mother returned home left Sallie and the baby doing very well

16th After dinner Lide & I went to take a walk called at Phebes then went to a chestnut
tree, Ben and Charlie knocked us some - They were making the new road -

17th Gave a poor woman her breakfast - she had been deserted by her husband -

18th Attended [Meeting], busy sewing on my bonnet as I am trying to make one!

19th Cloudy and dull commenced raining towards evening - high winds

20th Rainy all day the sun scarcely shone out once - leaves falling fast -

21st Cloudy and dull - we went to meeting heard a beautiful prayer from
Mother - Just before dinner Hall Price came after Humphrey Ash E. S. [?]

22nd West but cleared off after dinner. Father and Mother went to Abraham Hunt's funeral
Last evening Eph and I spent part of the evening with Lide Price at Lowells

23rd Our monthly Meeting, quite large after dinner all went to town, soon
Hannah McAllister called then Aunt Esther and Cousin John came
the women went to Bartrams and John and I had a nice talk. Mary Jones
here a little while I finished my bonnet that I made all myself [?]

24th Cleaned the parlor I was not very well, but kept it to myself

25th Busy cleaning cellar. Lide went to Sharon after dinner they to ride.
Our Lyceum met and we had a real nice time over 60 there Nellie [?]

26th I suffered very much nearly all night - with a bad tooth ache little better
We went to Cousin Ephraims had a nice time only I had tooth ache

27th Some lovely warm weather - Busy most all day preparing for Quarterly [Meeting].

28th Did not go to [Meeting] [?] [?] [?] [?] Dr's out to tea

29th A good deal of company - Sarah Mendenhall and Mary

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Jesse James and wife Clarkson Taylor and wife - also
Jennie Satterthwait several more here to tea these staid
all night - We young folks took a walk in the eve -.

30th Just after we started to Quarterly Meeting it commenced
raining quite hard, Uncle Paxson came back in the carriage
and we all got there safely. Jennie and myself had a seat
in the window very comfortable the meeting was quite
large, after meeting it rained very hard indeed but the
carriage went many times and brought all - we had
a good deal of company - Marshall Palmer spent the
afternoon here - after tea Chalk & Ned came to take us to
Uncle Williams, but M. was not home so they staid here -
soon after Cousin John and Oldden came, we had a real nice time

31st Mother and Aunt Jane went to town - soon after Aunt
Esther and cousin John came they staid to tea, afterwards
Ned & Chalk came in a two horse carriage and took us to Aunt
Esthers, it was a beautiful moonlight evening and we had
a splendid time - it was hollow eve and many gates were off -
Well here I am on the last page of my book I have
written many foolish and worthless things that had better
been left out, but I wrote just as I felt in my mind
often was various - sometimes, gay and joyous, others sad and
weary - it has often been a great comfort to come and pen
my thoughts here a kind of relief to my heart, perhaps
no good will be done by it, yet as it gives me great pleasure
I write on - hoping the next book may be better - dear dear
book I am sorry it is full - but good bye good bye -

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