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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-01-09 -- 1861-01-11
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Wed. 9. We have excellent sleighing now, the best I ever saw, and it is enjoyed very much, by town gents especially; an account in the newspaper stated that in St. Louis the price of one horse and sleigh for one hour was only three dollars. At this rate I think I would take very few rides. Miss Covell, Miss Wilkinson, and Mr. Covell paid us a visit this evening. They made themselves very agreeable. My school has determined to have an exhibition at the end of the term, we are going to do our best. Thurs. 10. Mr. Twig a book agent, sold two volumes of a book entitled: "The Hand of God in History" to Mr. Ady. I am somewhat surprised that he should buy a religious work since he is a strong opponent of the churches of all denominations. I find that my health is suffering somewhat from too much constant confinement, too much impure air in the school-room, and want of physical exercise, I ought to bathe also as I formerly did but have no convenience for this, here. Frid. 11. The school-room is my favorite place, in it all my happiness is centered at present at least. Several young ladies and myself were invited to a party at Sherfey's. Met Mepro Hershe here with whom I was aquainted at Western. We spent a very social evening together. Came home after 1.
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Wed. 9. We have excellent sleighing now, the best I ever saw, and it is enjoyed very much, by town gents especially; an account in the newspaper stated that in St. Louis the price of one horse and sleigh for one hour was only three dollars. At this rate I think I would take very few rides. Miss Covell, Miss Wilkinson, and Mr. Covell paid us a visit this evening. They made themselves very agreeable. My school has determined to have an exhibition at the end of the term, we are going to do our best. Thurs. 10. Mr. Twig a book agent, sold two volumes of a book entitled: "The Hand of God in History" to Mr. Ady. I am somewhat surprised that he should buy a religious work since he is a strong opponent of the churches of all denominations. I find that my health is suffering somewhat from too much constant confinement, too much impure air in the school-room, and want of physical exercise, I ought to bathe also as I formerly did but have no convenience for this, here. Frid. 11. The school-room is my favorite place, in it all my happiness is centered at present at least. Several young ladies and myself were invited to a party at Sherfey's. Met Mepro Hershe here with whom I was aquainted at Western. We spent a very social evening together. Came home after 1.
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