March 17th, 18th
Wed. 17th. Cool. We do no work to day. I call on Albert to see & hear the sweet sounds from Emily's melodeon I play Mount Vernon Vc. Howe well that tune was sung yesterday at the funeral. miss [code]. I play chickens some with Kirby B. to drive sad thoughts away. We call down to Mr Burnhams & make music & play whilst Vc. This eve I once went there with Laura to play, but those times have past But those happy times I cannot forget. Hannah plays well on the violin & ------Daniel Belknah was there & sweet Ellen, ----wife Vc.

Thurs. 18th. Cool. A hard March so far. I long for spring & the birds & flowers. & first for sugar weather. A. Burnham 2nd, chopping wood here I will write down Laura's last words.
"Father do you think I am dieing"
"Dont be frightened Andrew"
"Do you think Dr. I am going to die"
"I am a going Dear Andrew take care of Arthur." "Give my Bible to Arthur"
"Dear Arthur kiss your mother"
"Ellen good bye be a good girl"
"My Dear mother Farewell"
"Kiss me mother"
I loved my Father and Mother