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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1872-December 31, 1874

Page 127

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127th Thursday December 5th 1872 I went to town early this morning and got my cloak and the trimmings for it came home before noon and went right to work on it when evening came I put it away and worked on my apron this has been a real pleasant day Had a letter from Bertie Croninger Friday December 6th 1872 I went right to work on my cloak as soon as I got through my breakfast Mother went to town in the afternoon In the evening Hatt went down to the lower neighborhood to stay all night Arth Folsom was here for dinner today Saturday December 7th Finished my cloak and made Hattie a sleeveless sacque Went to town in the afternoon for some things to send to Bertie and Lillie I had a letter from Mr H_ wrote to him tonight, Sunday December 8th 1872 I helped do up the work this morning and then wrote to Bertie Uncle Jim was here for dinner and Hattie went home with him After dinner I wrote some to Lillie. It has been a cold disagreeable day.
 
Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries