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May
17th. 1846. 35.83.62 Pleasant & warm We commence planting corn &
preparing for it. Tom S. helps & narrows. Rev. Mr Hodges called here------
Can it be that 6 year can brings about such changes as the last 6 have
done, 6 years ago my sister was married----- & what a change---- I
have been reading her Journal for 1839, how joyous was she then;---- Life
is indeed uncertain----- Tis melancholy to think of; what will happen
6 within 6 more years? Alas! who knows but doubtless many changes
Tues. 18th. Cooler. showers of rain; cloudy all day 47.58.49. We plant
corn-- our school beings Miss Tucker teachers
Wed 19th. Cloudy & cool 48. 58. 42. manuring & planting corn.
Geo. grafts for P. Smith O. Metle is a busy body in the garden among flower
beds, or bees, or something; or grafting & helping us some. he drawed
out manure A.M. over brand.
Thurs. 20th. Warm again. 40. 82. 57. G. grafts for J. Hanks We plant corn,
dug 4 loads in the hills &c.
Friday 21st. 45.79. 61. Cloudy P.M. We take 70 sheep to the new pasture
on the Young's place which we had hired for $20. Sange [sic] weathers
all. We dug out 6 loads in the hill & plant to corn. E. smith, Ellen,
& G. Hatch call in this too & make music. Oh! music! those care
dispelling, & soothing sounds! I love thee much.
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