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1854[7th  Month]                             3 Monday  [184-181]     July

Got up with Arthur at half past 6 and went down to Barn. Concealed Arthur in the Hay and myself at some distance in the farm. Charles Mason came down in about 20 minutes after and filled his bag with my hay, took one of the eggs left in the laying box, tried to catch one of the fowl but the bird got away. He nearly touched  Arthur's face in moving some hay but did not discover him. Arthur joined me after Mason had left as instructed. After breakfast I went down to Richmond and after calling at Lakings(the   Doctor  not at home) went on to  Mr O'Henson's  and swore information against Mason. Got summons granted and then after lunching with Mr O    went on to "Star" and paid for 3 bottles -------  had before --------- . Was going onto Longar's   but the mare seemed so dull and heavy that  I returned slowly home. James McHardy brought back the firewood owing and my Hogshead.

1855

July           2nd   Monday (183-182)

A wild windy morning and blaring half a gale from ------- turning however to a fine sunny day with strong wind. Busy all day at fowl enclosure sheltered by the stable as I did not go to Nelson in consequence of the --------- Breeze. Ellen walked to Richmond in morning and got at Dartnall's                       1 pair of double soled Shoes for Ellen              9/6                       1 pair of double soled shoes for  Jane                       1 pair to  ----------------------                        tape and ribbon                        1lb of nails for me