Marie Ester Brandt Diary, 1849-1869

Wednsday 30th July
Weather cloudy. Wrote to Josey to send out tomorrow. Cecile had the toothache all night and day. Mr Barr's left town this evening. they called to bid us goodbye. The Squire is over tonight.

Thursday 31st July
Weather pleasant. Cecile was sick all night and today. Jane Spear [and?] McKee, Sawtell & [Ann Nelson Partes?] and Cad Woodard. Wells and May Finly all went to Charlestown, in buggies this morning to be back tomorrow. [Ty?] Welch was over this evening. Adelle and I went to the swing.

Friday 1st August
Weather pleasant. Cecile is still sick. The Candidates speak in town at two o'clock. There was Darkie barbacue at [Bantys?] today. Some dozen or so of Buggies full of them came in to town to show off. Adelle and I were at the swing again this evening. The good people were all taken off by the ears by Martha Finley & Dr [Satman?] getting married, they were married this evening and left for Louisville. It was not expected quite so soon. They got a letter at Mrs Flynes this morning informing them of the death of her son Joseph. He died quite sudenly the 12th of July. Robert Hopkins, missionary to the Indians, and his brother J. G. Hopkins both died lately. The first was drowned by going in swimming the latter with the flux.

Saturday 2nd August
Weather pleasant had the neuralgia, last night, cured myself of a spell of cramp cholic with homeopatha. Cecile has not yet got over her neuralgia. Henry went to Madison. Mr Wilson has not been back yet he left yesterday, with [out] saying anything as to where he was going. he was under the influence of liquer. I was over Lis's this evening. Mary & Lis Welch were over here. There is a meeting of Religious Inquiry tonight. "Willbanks" & "Higgins" are in town. There are quite a number of persons about town sick with the fever. We had soft corn again for dinner done up a la Mexican.

Sunday 3rd August
Considerable rain in the afternoon. Was at Sabbath School all of my class were present. Was at prayer meetin at 11 o'clock

and at preaching at night. The preacher is a [Sillder?], brotherinlaw of Mr Arnot.

Monday 4th August [1851]
Rain all last night and part of today, quite cool. We have been quite busy all day. Beck came tonight so we will have help if she stays. Mrs. Bennet has come in town. Dr. Simpson is at Judge Dunn's. There is speaking tonight at the chapel by Mr. Hulsey of Louisville

Tuesday, 5th August,
Weather pleasant. The exercises commenced at 10, with prayr after by Rev. [T.C.?] Holliday after which. Dr. Simpson spoke an hour and a half, an excellent speech and seemed to take well. Gilliland delivered the diplomas to the 'Lils' with an Adress. Mary Ann Brown came down but not in time for the morning exercise. Mr. Jackson is in. Mary did not come. The Simonson family have got back from Oregon. George Irwin is in town and a number of other old students. The exercise of this evening commenced at three with prayr by Rev Arnot, after which a Poem by Proff Elliot of Oxfor College. Then the Delivery of Diplomas to the Phila graduates by C. Clay Colfas.

Wednsday 6th August,
Weather warmer. The Commencement exercises, opened at 10 with prayr by Dr Wood. There nine speeches and a short address by the president. and closed with a Doxology and prayr by Dr. Rice. There were quite a concourse of people in attendance. We had some eight or ten for dinner. Mr. [Guy?] & his father called here this evening. His two sisters and some cousins are down. Liz Welch was here to tea.

Thursday, 7th August.
Some rain this morning. There was a company of some 18 or 20 went to Clifty Falls. Adelle, Mary& Henry were along. Mrs. Bennet, Dave Brown & McKee were here for, dinner, Boon & Guy came to bid us Goodbye. The Southren Delegation left this evening[.] Ann Nelson Cad Woodard & Beck Matthews went to the river to see them off, doubtless salt water [dropt?] in profusion. Eliza [Maxwell?] called here before leaving for home. Mira Caldwell was up a while. Janey is quite sick. Anna Curry and Roots Thornton are in town. Mira Simenton is married to Col Lucas of Mo, a widower of 58 years with grown up children.

Friday 8th August,
Rain last night. Mary Bennet was to have left this evening but there came up a hard rain and prevented. Mary & Adelle with several of the other girls were at the swing.

Saturday 9th, August
Weather cloudy. Henry and Will Lemaster took her and [Said?] to the River, Will went on home with her. Adelle and Mary were invited to spend the evening at Mrs. Welch's.

Sunday 10th August [1851]
Rain in the evening was at Sabbath School and at preaching at 11. Mr Palmer preached at our church at night.

Monday 11th August.
There was a very hard rain this morning. Mary started home about a half an hour or more before it began to rain. Henry Mr Walker & Eliza Logan all went together. They did not get much wet. Mrs Bennet was here this evening. Adelle and I went to the swing, it is tied up so high that we can not get in from the ground. Cad & Mary Woodard Eliza Smith and Mary Welch were in this evening. I watched to see the stars shoot tonight, saw several it being the 11 of August. Beck Matthews John [Himmons?] and Mary Walker were over tonight Mary had on on the new costume. she looks well in it. Got a letter from Josey. and one from Madison.

Tuesday 12th August.
Rain again this morning. Sent a letter to Lucie. Commenced writing one to Sallie & Rachel Butler. Cecile and bub went to the farm. They brot in some apples to cook the first we have had this summer. Carthel brot in a water mellon this evening. Adelle & Cecile went over to prayr meeting at Mr [Bonners?] tonight.

Wednsday 13th August
Weather warm & cloudy quite foggy through the night and morning. Adelle spent the evening with Mary Walker. Cecile and bub walked out to Mr Kyles after supper. Mrs Woodard was in this evening. Liz Welch was in a few minutes.

Thursday 14th August,
Weather cloudy, Cecile went to Madison with the Kyles. We were quite busy ironing. Mr Bonner was here this evening. Adelle & I were over to Miss Matthews after supper. Mrs Bennet & Sarah Crowe were up here. Henry brot us over a mellon tonight. last night the musquitoes were so bad we could scarcely sleep.

Friday 15th August
Weather clear and pleasant. Mrs Bennet was here for dinner. She left for home on the mail boat. Rachel Harvey spent the evening here. Cecile got from Madison, late got a letter from Dearborn Co they have had quite a storm there it blew down considerable good timber on our land.

Saturday 16th August
Weather pleasant. Adelle Liz Welch & Dave Brown went to Madison after dinner Cad Woodard & Beck Matthews went this morning. Cecile has gone to stay with Nancy Matthews. The the road was sold out [today] from Davis's to here. A man by the name of Mullin has the first half mile to make, Benjamin Thomas the next half mile, and Dunn & [Young?] the next mile to Hanover, so we will hope to have it done by winter. Sent to letters to Baltimore [illegible].

Sunday 17th August
Rain about 11 o'clock, and considerable of a storm in the evening. Was at Sabbath School but not out the remainder of the day. Rev Mr Durbin the Bible Agent was burried yesterday. He was killed by a limb

falling on him as he was riding along the road beyond [Versails?] on last Wednsday, he seemed to be a good man given up to the work.

Monday 18th August [1851]
Weather cloudy. Got a letter from Mary and Mr Jackson. Cecile and I have got new visites. I have a call to teach in the family of a widdow lady neer Frankfort Ky, but do not expect to accept. Lizza Welch started this morning on a visit to [illegible]. Janey Spear was here this evening.

Tuesday 19th August
Weather cloudy with some rain. Have not felt very well. Adelle and I were out to the swing. Mary Welch was over this evening. The gentlemen have a watermellon party at the Welch's tonight. I sent a letter to Dearborn County and one to Europe.

Wednsday 20th August
Weather clear. Adelle was quite busy all day getting ready to go to Vernon in the morning with Mary Welch and Will Mounts. But they sent over word this evening that they were not going, would not get a carriage. Quite a disappointment. Henry went to Madison, he expects to start on East tomorrow.

Thursday 21st August
Weather rainy. Henry started on East about noon. R. Muguet here in the evening. Mrs. Woodard and Mrs Finacle spent the evening here. Mary Welch was in after supper.

Friday 22nd August
Rain this morning. Mother Mrs Woodard and Mrs Finacle spent the day at Mr. Benj Thomas's. Cecile and Adelle went out to Mrs. Thompsons. Mrs Bell was in here a few minutes. We had a very large watermellon that Henry left for us. Adelle & I went up to Mrs Greggs after supper but did not find the girls at home. we got quite a bunch of Flowers.

Saturday 23rd August
Weather clear. Sent a letter to Josey. Mrs Finacle was in, she left this morning. Mrs Butler is going to sell her place to Mr [Muguet?]. Adelle and I were out to the swing this evening.

Sunday 24th August
Weather pleasant. Was at Sabbath School, none but one of the Male teachers was present. Rev G. Taylor of Madison preached at 11 o'clock a very acceptable sermon. in the evening. Cecile, Mrs Woodard Willis, & I went out to meeting among the [germans?], it was [Love?] - - Least they had quite a good time.

Monday 25th August
Weather warmer. Cecile went to the farm. we got a letter from Henry, he has taken cold and had the toothache. I commenced knitting me a pair of stockings [The old Hen?] came off with 13 chickens, she had not set quite three weeks. [Mr Muguet?] was

here to bid us goodbye, he talks of buying Mrs Butler's farm if he takes it she will give possession next week. Mrs Woodard Mira Beck & Cad were all in a few minutes this evening.

Tuesday 26th August [1851]
Weather considerable cooler, was busy knitting all day Adelle has the headache.

Wednsday, 27th August.
Weather quite cool. The men have commenced working on our fence we were very much surprised by a visit from Rachel Butler, she came yesterday, she came in on hore back [horseback] yesterday with Dr. Burt. Ester Gregg came yesterday evening.

Thursday 28th August.
Weather warm and cloudy. Cecile sent another letter to Galena. She commenced drawing this evening, she and I went out to the swing. Beck Matthews was over here awhile. Adelle got a letter from Mary A Brown with the arm and front piece of the Old Arm chair to work for her.

Friday 29th August.
Weather warm and cloudy clear tonight Rachel Butler left this morning. We got a letter from Baltimore. done our washing this morning. Wrote Mary Jackson. Adelle is not well. Some of the Ladies and gentlemen went moonlight walking but she was out of sight before they got back.

Saturday, 30th August.
Weather cloudy and warm we cleaned out our sistern, and I [ironed?] the fence is done. Sent a letter to Henry and Mary Jackson worked some on the Arm Chairs, have been busy all day. Janey & Beck were in this evening. Adelle still has the headache. we have some yellow Dahlias out.

Sunday 31st August.
Weather warm and cloudy was at Sabbath school and at Class, Mrs. Davis Thomas led class, Benjamin Thomas was at Mr Crather's. James was quite not expected to live

Monday 1st September.
Weather quite warm got two letters from Henry one from Buffalo and the other from Newyork he says there is great excitement there about the Cuban outrage. Cecile went to Madison will be back tomorrow. Adelle and I were over to see Martha Howe. Sarah Crowe was here awhile. We were gone. Mr. and Mrs. Eastman started North this morning.

Tuesday 2nd September.
Weather quite warm, Frances and Caroline Chamberlain spent the evening here. Mr. and Mrs. Drake were in this evening. Cecile has got back, she had the Power of Atorney translated and sent on to California. Orin brothers came

this evening. Eliza is expected tomorrow.

Wednsday 3rd September [1851]
Weather quite warm, full as hot as at Harvest time. James Crothers died at 8 0'clock last night, and I suppose was burried this evening on their farm. Mr Willson went to Madison, and so we had dinner all to ourselves, was [knitting?] most of the day, wrote some, select [pieces?]. Smith came this eveing.

Thursday 4th September
Weather clear & warm. One of Holden's children was killed this morning by the falling of a tree. Cecile & I went down to see Martha Finley, but none of them were at home.

Friday 5th September
Weather clear we got a letter from Henry and one from Mr Deford of Baltimore. Mother spent the evening at Dr. Speers. Cecile is trying to get subscribers for the Missionary Advocate, she wants to get seven besides herself.

Saturday 6th Sept.
Weather clear. Have had the headache through the night and today. Cecile sent a letter to Deford. Adelle & I went out walking met several of the girls. I finished my stocking tonight.

Sunday 7th Sept.
A light shower in the evening was at Sabbath school, and preaching at 11 o'clock.

Monday 8th Sept.
Weather cloudy & quite warm, got a letter from Josey, she has better health than she has had since she left home also got a letter from Mary Jackson. And Felix got some bills from Henry. I was quite sick through the day with headache & neuralgia. Cecile & Mrs. Woodard went to set up with a sick child at Mr Bartlets.

Friday 12th Sept [1851]
Quite warm, Fort called here this morning he is just from Mr Jackson's he left again for there on the Packet, he brot a letter for Adelle from Mary and took one in return. She sent Mary a pincushion, & gave Fort a cigar case, Fort is desperately taken with a Miss Shellcross. We got a letter from Dearborn County. Adelle & I were up to Sarah Crowe's.

Saturday 13th Sept
Warm and dry. Cecile & Bub walked to the farm. We had a pretty Serenade last night. There is a great show in Madison today 150 different animals and a circus [or so?], took a short walk this evening.

Sunday 14th September
Weathers considerable cooler. Was at Sabbath school, Mrs Butler took dinner here. Old Mr Hubbard is quite sick, and also Charley Walker in Madison

Monday 15th Sept
Weather quite cool, Liz Welch and Mira and Caldwell were in a while this morning. Mrs McCord & Bell Janey Spear Will Simenton and Alec Reece all left on the afternoon Packet quite a number of the folks went down to see them off. Mother called to see Mrs Drake. She and Cecile called to bid Mrs McCord goodbye. another load of goods came this evening Henry will likely be here some time this week

Tuesday 16th Sept
Weather cloudy, warmer. Mary Walker was in a while this morning she left for Madison this evening. Mira came and bid us goodbye. she left after dinner. We had a load of cut corn brot in from the farm. Irvin & Smith came to settle for the house rent, there was considerable jawing before they got through. we saw quite a light this evening it seemed to be quite large a large fire on the other side of the river.

Wednsday 17th Sept
Weather warmer through the day, colder tonight. Mother is getting quite uneasy about Henry she heard a sound last night that thinks is an omen of death. Young Mrs Drake was over a while this evening. Fort came about supper time brot a note from Mary Jackson so Adelle is going down there to assist in their school, and to take music lessons. So we will be busy from now till Saturday. Cecile and I went up to Proff Piedfourck I have an idea of taking Lesson in perspective drawing. I took some of my drawings up as he desired to know my advancement.

Thursday 18th September
Weather cloudy. Mrs Gregg was over for dinner. Esther is going to take drawing lesson so I will have company. Mr & Mrs [Farbes?] were in a while this evening. They came up to see the Dr about their child who is sick

Friday 19th Sept
Weather pleasant, Henry got back before day safe, and mother is relieved of her uneasiness.

he brot a glass bird of Paradise quite a curiosity. We eat a coco nut this evening he brot [us?], he was at Baltimore visited cousin Williams grave and brot a game bag and a very fine Flute which belonged to cousin. If we get an opportunity we will send them to his mother. Liz went to Madison. Bub and Felix were over for dinner Fort was here for supper. Adelle was around bidding the folks goodbye.

Saturday 20th September [1851]
Weather warmer. We eat our other cocoa nut. Fort was here for dinner Adelle left about two o'clock four or five girls went with us to see her off they got off about three o'clock there was some young lady on the boat that Adelle was acquainted with we saw them shake hands on the [guards?] but we could not distinguish who it was. We all came up in Mr. Woodards waggon. The rented one of the rooms at the other house to two students. I got a fall off of a barrel this I was putting up corn, in the loft scratched myself some but not badly though I may be some lame tomorrow.

Sunday 21th Sept.
Weather cool in the morning was at Sabbath school but few scholars are out, I took charge of Adelle schooler for the time. Mother went the Chapel a 11 o'clock & Cecile went at 4 o'clock.

Monday 22nd Sept.
Weather quite warm, wrote to Adelle tonight was knitting all evening.

Tuesday 23nd Sept.
Some rain this evening, though not enough to catch any water. Ester Gregg and I went this morning to take our drawing lesson we are to go five times a week. We sent a letter to Adelle, Lucie and Mr Lemon. Mother & Cecile went out to the farm in Mr.[Reids?] waggon to get the apples, there were about a bushel in all but that is as many as most folks will have this year. Two of the rooms are rented to students There is a widow lady moved in to Simentons house she has been a missionary to India, has come here to educate her children. Mrs. James Kyle was in this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer called to bid us goodbye they are to leave in the morning for North Salem in the state. I had a spell of the cramp cholic but with the aid homeopatha & horseradish leaves it did not last long.

Wednsday 24th Sept.
Weather quite clear tonight, cool enough to have frost by morning. Got a letter from Adelle, she got down safe, and had some calls on Sunday but she will soon put an end to such doings where she is conserned. was at my drawing lesson this evening, wrote some to Josey tonight.

Thursday 25th September
Weather clear and quite cool there will likely be a heavy frost tonight. Sent a letter to Josey. There has been several deaths from cholera in Madison among whom is Mr. John Sheets an old settler. Henry has the toothache very bad.

Saturday 27th September
Weathers quite windy and cold, have had to set by the fire today, it sprinkled some this evening. We sent a letter to Galena. Mrs. Driggs & Beck Matthews called this evening.

Sunday 28th September
Weathers quite cool some rain though not enough to run off of the house. Was not out all day we had no Sabbath school on account of Campmeeting.

Monday 29th September
Weather clear and more pleasant, Cecile & Mother walked to the farm we got a letter from Deford and one from Josey Old Mrs Applewhite is quite sick with the fever & flux, it is very sickly in that part of the country. Wrote in Eliza & [Hannah?] Gregg's Albums. Sarah Crowe and Dave Brown are the attendents at the wedding tomorrow. There is quite a brilliant display of the Northern Lights, tonight

Tuesday 30th September
Weather clear and pleasant Eliza Gregg was married to Mr. Baird this evening I did not go to draw Ester Gregg could not be there so I sent for my drawing and drew at home. I forgot to bring it home yesterday. We sent a letter to Deford. Cecile and I went out to Steps Goodpasture to get Sumack to collor some stockings black Lizza Welch was over this evening, she says there is is talk of Harriet Irwin being married soon to Brengle I suppose the wedding fever will begin

Wednsday 1st October
Weather clear and warmer Harriet Irwin was married this morning and left immediately for Charlestown. Beck Matthews brot us over some of the wedding cake she had been to call on the brides. We called this evening on Mrs. Baird, her old man is sick with the chills. Mr. and Mrs. McKee are in town.

Thursday 2nd Oct
It looked very much like rain this morning and sprinkled some, butat noon clear and looks like Indian summer. Mr. Baird is quite sick. [Callum] rented the other room down at the other house.

Friday 3rd October
Weather cooler. The chimney at the other house burnt out this morning. Mrs. Mary Woodard and Mrs. Montgomery called this evening.

Saturday 4th October
Weather clear, Cecile went to Madison with Mr. Kyle quite unexpectedly. We sent a letter to Adelle. Beck Matthews got one from her, she is in fine spirits and well pleased with her situation. I finished my picture have been at it two weeks. I have a bad cold have been taking homeopatha all day, but don't seem to get better.

Sunday 5th October [1851]
Weather clear, was at Sabbath school, but not out the remainder of the day, the day. Mrs Ward one of our probationers was buried in the evening. There was a strange preacher at the Chapel.

Monday 6th October
Weather clear, some frost this morning, rather warmer this evening. The trees are turning and look quite pretty. Mr & Mrs Brengle got from their wedding tour this evening.

Tuesday 7th October
Weather clear and warm through the day. Cecile & I called on Mrs Brengle this morning at Mrs Finleys this evening. We had green corn for dinner. Mr Wilson had a chill today.

Wednsday 8th Oct
Weather warmer. Sarah Crowe got a letter from Adelle Monday. Mother and Cecile went to the farm after dinner. I had the toothache a while this evening. The two Mrs Drakes were over tonight.

Thursday 9th October
Weather warmer, somewhat cloudy. The springs are getting quite low, the river is rising a little but the say it is lower than it has been for seventeen years. I did not go to the drawing class today or yesterday. Have had the headache.

Friday 10th October
Weather warm and somewhat cloudy there was a large circle around the moon last night. Henry went to Madison. They got a Piano over to Felix's today -great use they have for a Piano. Mrs Kyle spent the evening here. Our woods are on fire, if it should get windy it may do considerable dammage among the fences and haystacks though the road is between it and our meadow, we have about 8 cards of wood and that will be exposed.

Saturday 11th October
Some rain, was drawing most of the evening.

Sunday 12th October
Rain most of the day but not very hard, was at Sabbath school. There were but four cholars & four teachers present. Was at prayr meeting at 11 and at preaching at night. Mr Wallace [A. Leceader?] preached at our church a very good preacher. The President has commenced preaching at night, quite a change from [our?] last winter's course, when he objected strongly to night meetings.

Monday 13th October
Weather quite cold; got nothing in the mail today. Dr Hays was here for supper and to stay all night.

Tuesday 14th October
Weather cloudy through the day clear and cold tonight, we got a letter from Adelle this evening she seems in fine spirits.

Wednsday 15th October
Weather clear there was considerable frost last night, I dug the Dahlia roots yesterday. The two Mrs Chamberlains were here for tea, I have considerable cramp.

cramp cholic this evening, I did not eat supper, am doctoring with Homeopatha, but does not have its usual effect. Billy Locke and Ed [Latapie?] are in town.

Thursday 16th October [1851]
Weather clear sent a letter to Josey; wrote one for Adelle to send by Billy Locke with some other things.

Friday 17th October
Weather clear and warmer Mrs. Dunn Mrs. Spear and Mrs. [Maderweld?] were here for tea. we sent Adelle's letter this morning she will get it this evening. Our new preacher is John Miller

Saturday 18th October
Some rain there seemed to be [considerable?] of a thunder some east of this, Cecile expected to go to Madison but the rain prevented

Sunday 19th October
Weather cooler, there was no male teacher at school, so we heard the children say their lesson and dismissed. A strange preacher by the name of Snider preached at 11 o'clock, Farbes was also there. Mother and Cecile went down with Mr. Riles to hear him preach at Kent.

Monday 20th October
Weather cloudy with a few sprinkles of rain. We got a letter from Lucie after so long a time, they had not heard from us for two months, and we had not heard from them for more than that time Liz Welch got a letter from Adelle she is but Mr. Jackson has had the flux.

Tuesday 21st October
Weather cloudy, considerable rain last night. Mr. Bell of Louisville was here for breakfast, and Mr. Farbes for dinner. Cecile went to Madison. Mrs. Martha Finly was here a while this evening. She got a letter from Adelle yesterday.

Wednsday 22nd October
Weather cold and windy. The Package of Missionary Advocates came and are all distributed to their owners. Cecile and I were over to Mr. Thomases in the evening.

Thursday 23rd October 1851
Weather clear, There was a hard frost last night, and ice this morning. the ground in the front yard is covered with leave that have fell off today, they are yet green. We sent a letter to Lucie with Henrys Daguereotype. we had it ready to sent last mail but forgot it we also sent a number of S.S Advocats to the children and one to Josey. [Callum?] has moved. I was not well today so that I could not go to my drawing.

Friday 24th October
Weather more pleasant, have been sick all day. Cecile went to the farm with Mrs. Piedfourck and the old man. We got a letter from Adelle, and one from Sallie [Butler?], Mr. Poachman and three of his daughters were here this evening.

Saturday 25th October
Some considerable rain, sent a letter to Adelle. Shook our room carpet they were full of dust which had blown in off of the street. made some quince pies, the first one

Sunday 26th October [1851]
Weather cold and [windy] Mr Miller the new preacher was at Sunday school he went to [work] quite at home he is in no [notion] of giving up the school for winter and promised to take charge of it every other sabbath, they all seemed highly pleased with him, he preached at 11 o'clock and led the male part of the class afterward, there are too many members to lead at one time. So they will be divided hereafter to be met alternately, he promises a revival.

Monday 27th October
Weather quite cool considerable frost at night was at my drawing this evening. The room is taken at the other house.

Tuesday 28th October [1851]
Weather cloudy and quite windy with appearance of rain, Henry and started to [buy?] corn to take down the river, they expected to go over the river, but I should think it was too windy to cross. Henry has not got back, Miss Jane Irwin is sick, Nan & Beck Matthews were over to sit till bedtime. Mrs. Woodard was in this. There is a light in the north east like their might be fire.

Wednsday 29th October
Quite a hard rain today. Was drawing a good part of the day, Mrs. Thomas is staying with us tonight,

Thursday 30th October
Weather smoky and cloudy. Mr Fort came this evening, brot letters from Adelle he was here for supper. Mira Caldwell child is dead

Friday 31st October
Weather quite smoky. Cecile and I went out to Mr Mc Elroys and bought a cow for $15, to be brot in as soon as she has a calf. Mrs Woodard and Mrs Piedfourck were here this evening a student by the name of Rankin has rented the small room up stairs, for a short time or perhaps for the session. Fort takes possession of the long room tomorrow. I have commenced a new drawing -- larger than the others.

Saturday 1st November
Weathers quite warm rain with thunder this evening and tonight. Nan [Dungan?} was here a while this evening. Fort was here for dinner, he has taken the long room. Rankin took possession of the long room

Sunday 2nd [strikeout: October] November
Weathers cloudy. Was at Sabbath school, and class. was reading the rest of the day

Monday 3rd [strikeout: October] November
Weather cold and windy. Our new cow was brot in this morning, she had her calf Saturday The missionary advocates came today. Mrs Thomas Crowe and Mrs McCain have sons. I am writing to Adelle tonight.

Tuesday th November
Weather clear, we sent a letter to Adelle and one Deford. Have a very tedious drawing [in?] hands. Fort took the small room.

Wednsday 5th November
Weather cold and windy with a few sprinkles of snow this evening. Drew at home today, we brot in some of our cabbage this evening. Mrs Shannon and family left for Iowa.

Thursday 6th November
Weathers clear, Jimmy Johnson moved to Mrs Shannons house to take care of it, while they [strikeout: they went] yesterday with the first load of things to the river someone stole some things out of the house. They are working the road now on the college hill. We got a load of hay today. We got got Pete killed he was sick. So we have but one cat now Tom will miss him. Ester Gregg takes her drawing lesson in the morning after her french so I am alone in the evening. There is a student quite sick at Judge Dunns

Friday 7th November
Weather not as cold. There was a very white frost this morning. Mr Miller was here this evening, he was around calling on the

members. commenced cutting up our cabbage for crout tonight. Our Paper did not come today Mother gave me the calf today to raise.

Saturday 8th November [1851]
Weather cloudy. Henry went to Madison, we finished our crout. We paid for the cow, was drawing and sewing most of the evening. There was a man came tonight to get a house he had come from Madison, he was drunk, he had his family with him, he will not likely get one.

Sunday 9th November
Rain about noon was at Sabbath School, Mr. Miller is going have the school learn to sing, a good idea as it is much needed but I am afraid we will not be very apt scholars. I was not out, the remainder of the day

Monday 10th November
Weather cloudy. We got a letter from Josey, they are all well, they talk of moving to Texas if they do Josey will pay us a visit this winter. Mrs Aplewhite has recovered, they have had very dry weather in that region of country so that cattle have died for water. I drew at home today as it was not pleasant for me to go

Tuesday 11th November
Clear and cloudy and clear tonight. Started to my drawing this evening, but the wind blew in my face so cold and damp, that I was afraid to go on lest I should get the neuralgia

Wednsday 12th November
Weather cloudy, we got letter from Adelle, she is well and in good spirit. Drew about two hours this evening, and went to Mr. Piedfourck, at three. he is very well pleased with my drawing McKee has got back.

Thursday 13th
Weather Rainy, Mr. Woodard and family and Mrs Ritchie, started to Charlestown today on a visit, I drew at home today. wrote some to Adelle tonight.

Friday 14th
Weather rainy. Henry started to Goshen this morning to see Adelle. We had our cow killed this morning. I drew at home today. Mrs. Julie Kyle was here a while this evening. Jackson hauled three loads of wood Slocum left for home, he got a letter that his mother was sick and wished to see him.

Saturday 15th November
Weather cloudy and cool we were very busy all day putting away our beef there was preaching today at the chapel they have communion tomorrow. The President has gone on east, to get contributions for the new college.

Sunday 16th November
Weather cloudy was at Sabbath School, and at class. The french folks from the river called in the evening. we were [not acquainted?] with [them?]. They are regular french with their [mai oi?] and mon dieu.

Monday 17th November
Weather pleasant. was up to Mr. Piedfourck to my drawing. my next piece is the [guide?] Henry came this evening brot me a letter from Adelle and word from some of the girls. Commenced a letter to Josey.

Tuesday 18th November [1851]
Weather pleasant, Sent the letter to Josey Mrs Kyle and Mary Welch were in this evening, finished my picture, and commenced the new one I am to paint it.

Wednsday 19th November
Weather somewhat cloudy. Got a letter from Lucie and the Dr with his Daguerreotype it looks quite like him, Lucie has had an attack of neumania, we also got a letter from Adelle which started the day Henry was down there Mrs Kyle sent for Cecile to go out and help her with her cloak, I have had a severe headache some part of the day it has been coming on for several days I will have to take medicine tonight was not up to my drawing, Henry was hunting and shot two squirrels.

Thursday 20th November
Considerable rain So that I could not go to draying, was knitting all evening, it is turning quite cool.

Friday 21st November,
Weather snowy and quite windy and cold. Was at Mr Piedfourck in the evening commenced painting wrote to Adelle at night

Saturday 22nd Nov
Weather more pleasant. Sent the letter to Adelle. Mr and Mrs Finley were to leave today for the south, Jerry Drake is quite sick, they sent for Dr [Metcombe?] this evening. We are coloring with [shumack?] berries, it seems to do well, we had no luck with our blue dye.

Sunday 23rd November
Rain in the evening. Was a sabbath school and preachings. Our quarterly meeting commences the 25th December.

Monday 24th November
Weather cloudy in the evening. Mrs Woodard and Mrs Kyle were here a while this evening. I was up to my drawing but Mr Piedfourck was not there, Henry Went to Madison this morning got a letter from Mr [Quistwick?] Judge of the Court at Galena, answer to ours of some time ago, Jerry [Drake] is dangerously sick, but some little better today

Tuesday 25th November
Snowing all day. I suppose it would have been a foot deep if it had stayed on it is dripping off the roof we sent a letter to Lucie.

We washed a large washing this evening, will rinse and hang it out tomorrow. I did not draw any today.

Wednsday 26th November [1851]
Weather mostly clear we invited Mr Piedfourck and [for?] dinner here tomorrow. I was at my drawing this evening.

Thursday 27th November
Weather drizzling Today is Thanksgiving in 28 of the States. The stores were mostly closed in Madison. There was preaching at the chapel here. Cecile went to Madison with Mr & Mrs [Kyle?], she did not expect to go till they came. Mr & Mrs Piedfourck did not get here for dinner, till we were done, they thought the dinner hour was three o clock, we thought they had given out coming. I commenced a letter to Sallie Butler.

Friday 28th November
Weather clear. Got a letter from Josey and Ralph, They talk of moving to this state if they can suit themselves in a farm, we are highly delighted with the news, hope we will not be disappointed, I was at my drawing this evening.

Saturday 29th November
Weather clear most of the day, worked some little at my drawing this evening sent my letter to Sallie Butler and one to Josey. Mrs Kyle sent us in a sweet potato pumpkin and a mess of sausage, mother sent her some pepper and pickles.

Sunday 30th November
Rainy in the morning, clear in the evening. Was at Sabbath school, not many scholars out. was at prayr meeting at 11 o'clock. Fort led the meeting. They had prayrmeeting in Blake's room at night.

Monday 1st December
Weather pleasant, Thomas Crowe had about [$150?] stolen from him Saturday night he has not found it yet. Mr [Westmire?] and another German are here tonight, [to?] buy [80 acres?] of land from [Dearborn?] [illegible] [I had a pretty good day?] work at my drawing

Tuesday 2nd December
Rain [the morning, cold?] and windy tonight with some little snow. Mr. [Dinsmuer?] left this morning. [We?] got up very early to [give?] them a start. I did not go to my drawing but [kept at it quietly?] close at home. will get it done this week if I can get time to work at it. I have doen more in the two past days than I have done in the two past weeks

Wednsday 3rd December
Weather cloudy, finished the pencil work on my drawing. Have taken the young shepherd to commence on tomorrow, got a letter from Adelle, she sent it by Henry Brown to Madison, she has the headache a good deal, the house that Proff Knox lives in was a fire this evening but not much injured. Matilda McCane a small girl has her eye put her farther done it in whipping her a week or two ago, he went to strike her on the hand with a switch, and it struck her in the eye. he is very much distressed about it.

Thursday 4th December [1851]
Weather somewhat cloudy
Sent a letter to Judge Perrin of Baltimore. Janet spent the evening here, Henry went to Madison.

Friday 5th December
Weather cloudy in the morning clear in the evening, Mrs. [Poulter?] brot the hogs this morning, we have been very busy with the meat, we cut the sausage meat on a patent cutter about fourty pounds in about an hour. Mrs. Butler and Mr. Bars were here for dinner. Will Butler was married two weeks ago to Miss Lizzie Peek of Salem. Mr. Barr performed the ceremony, [done?] but little at my drawing. There was a small happening at Mrs Browns tonight

Saturday 6th December
Weather clear, we have been hard at work all day, have our meat put away for the present.

Sunday 7th
Weather pleasant was at Sabbath school. we exercised some in singing before school commenced, I was not out the remainder of the day.

Monday 8th December
Some rain this morning, was busy all morning did not get to my drawing. Mrs. Kyle was here a few minutes this evening. Commenced a letter to Adelle.

Tuesday 9th December
Some rain this evening, we done a two weeks washing and had it out by ten o'clock. Mrs. Gregg spent the day here, we sent a letter to Adelle. I was at my drawing this evening. Mr. Wilson went to Madison to attend the Lodge, and Henry went to hear Dr. Durbin preach.

Wednesday 10th December
Rain most of the night and part of the morning. Blake left for home this evening. I drew about three hours this evening we put up mother's curtains tonight

Thursday 11th December
Weather cloudy was drawing most of the day, we sent a letter to Ralph and Josey. We had hommony for dinner, the first we had this season,

Friday 12th December
Weather cloudy but clearing [off?] tonight with a prospect of a cold spell, we made a little of Pumpkin butter today for the [first?], it was very good, I went to my drawing but found Mr Praff not at home.

Saturday 13th December
Weather very cold, was drawing most of the day. There was a happenin at Mrs. Greggs last night.

Sunday 14th December
Weather quite cold snow [th?] through the day rain in the evening, was at Sabbath school but three scholars present, was afterward at class, Mr. Whitworth preached at the Chapel in [the?] evening.

Friday 28th July [1865]
Cloudy, the sun shone out most of the time quite warm. A rain storm again toward evening. Mrs Jones & Mrs [illegible: Kyle?] came past & I went out with them [torn] prayermeeting. Cecile is not well & did not go, we had to make the exercises short to get home before the rain, [illegible: Mrs.?] Kyle got in a waggon that passed [illegible] with that help she would barely get home without rain. I did not keep any teeth in today as a part of the gums felt sore, I think the Dentis burnt it by putting the plate too hot in my mouth.

Saturday 29th July
Somewhat cloudy, not quite so warm. Bub started down this morning with a conveyance to bring the folks home. It is now bed time and they have not come yet, & our supper table is still waiting for them. Cecile had a chance of riding to the farm this morning so she went out to see about the Wood. She took the little bucket & picked it full of berries.

Sunday 30th July
Rather cloudy. Mr Wiley did come, but as the members were mostly there, Mr Gilbert led in a prayermeeting. Was at Sabbath School in the afternoon.

Monday 31st July
Weather clear & more pleasant. I hoed out most of the cabbage. There has been so much rain they are getting most too large to work. I am trying to keep down the weeds and grass in our garden but it will keep me busy. Sallie Butler was here awhile this afternoon.

Tuesday 1st August 1865
Quite warm, cloudy part of the forenoon. I spaded a piece of ground and planted some turnip seed. Cecile went out with Sallie Butler to Mr Logan's and took dinner. Mrs McClintock & Maggie Monrow were here awhile this evening. We had a letter from Josey. Ralph is not well.

Wednesday 2nd August
Quite warm, somewhat cloudy. We washed. We were invited at Mrs Watts to tea. There were a number of others invited.

Thursday 3rd August
Quite warm, slight showers this afternoon. We thought of going to Madison but could get no way. We expect to go tomorrow. They had word today that Dr Wood's son, had a [illegible: brain?] stroke.

[Aug. 3, continued]
He and his wife was on the way here to make them a visit. Dr. Wood is not at home & Mrs. Wood is not well, so Dr. Scott and Anna Prince went to Madison, to meet them. We heard this afternoon, that Matt Wiley is quite sick with fever. Matt Smyth was over this evening, she [torn] she expects to go down tomorrow to her -- Mrs. Monrow got frightened last night & came over to stay with us. She went out to Prof. Thompson's tonight.

Friday 4th August [1865]
Cloudy this morning, very warm, rain this afternoon & evening. Cecile and I went to Madison with Mr. Jones. I went to have my teeth fixed & eat my dinner with them, we took dinner at Mrs. Browns. We sent a letter to Aunts & had one from [them] this evening the first time we have heard from them for over two years. They had received our Photos that we sent by Louis and were much pleased with them, she said she will send us hers.

Saturday, 5th August
Slight rain this morning & again this evening, it had the appearance of a storm. We sent a letter to Lucie and Josey. Dr. Wood's son was able to be up this afternoon, but took a chill after which he was supposed to be dying. They send for Dr. Rodgers and Spears. We have not heard since. I went out after supper and picked a few berries to eat.

Sunday 6th August
Heavy rain in the forenoon & again at noon, & again in the afternoon. We went to Sunday School as soon as the noon rain ceased. We did some singing & heard the children say their lessons. Mr. Thompson and Sturgus were not there. Dr. Wood's son is some better.

Monday 7th August
Weather clear and cooler. I did some weeding this morning. The rain makes the grass grow so fast I want to keep it from seeding. Cecile & I went to the graveyard this afternoon, to clear out our lot. The whole yard is very much overgrown. Cecile went on to Mrs Thompsons, to get some [illegible: Tulip?] bulbs. The old french woman was here while we were away.

Tuesday 8th August
Cool about clear. We [washed?] on the Machine. We sent a letter [illegible: to?] Aunt. Mr. Hugh [Snodgrass?] died this morning had been sick some time [torn] with flux & fever.

Wednesday 9th August
Foggy this morning, cloudy toward evening, warmer. I took [illegible: the?] cap off of our new hive this morning, it was full of [illegible: bees?]. I had on the bee dress so I did not get stung. We kept the cap in the dining room [illegible: & we?] had to keep the windows and doors shut to keep out the bees. They were not very cross.

Wednesday 9th August [1865]
Mrs. Thomas Alonzo his wife came down this morning & took dinner with us. They have had a letter from William telling them of the death of their little Willie. He was sick four weeks with summer complaint and teething. I suppose they will take it right hard. I was over to prayermeeting this evening.

Thursday 10th August
Rain the latter part of the night and morning. We took out the honey & sold 14 lbs which was near about all. We kept considerable of the other cap for our own use. Sallie Butler took dinner with us.

Friday 11th August
Weather somewhat cloudy, warm in the sun, I put in some Turnip seed. Cecile went up to Mrs. Rees's. They have their sale tomorrow and leave for Iowa next week. She also called in to Mr. Robbs and at the old French folks. We went out to Mrs. Woodards to prayermeeting with the two Mrs Kyles and Mrs. Rawson. We had a letter from Josey. Henry has had two chills and Georgie one. The boys talk of coming up next week.

Saturday 12th August
Somewhat cloudy, cool east wind this evening. I pulled a good many weeds this morning. Cecile and Mrs. McClintock went up to Mrs. Rees's sale. There was a picknick among the young folks today. Cecile called to see Jennie Hynes this afternoon, she is in very poor health.

Sunday 13th August
Cool in the morning, quite through the afternoon. Somewhat cloudy and more so toward evening. Cecile went to the chapel in the forenoon, Dr [Deall?] had a sermon for the [parents?]. He gave it to them hot & heavy. It was a continuation of his last Sunday's sermon but as few were out then he continued it & is not through yet, but will preach another time on the same subject. Was at Sabbath school & at preaching in the afternoon. It was Mr Thompson's farewell with us as he leaves for Princeton this week. Brother Morrison took up the 5th collection, several of them said they were not prepared. Mr. Kyle told him he ought to announce it so they could come prepared. He answered he feared if he did they would not come at all. So he is sharp enough for them, they will remember him taking collections. It amounted to but 70 cts, Cecile & I gave 50 of that & Mr.Woodard the remainder. James [Ipencliff?] gave 50 cts for the Missionary Collection, We handed over

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it with ours, Willies & Esther [Ipencliffs?]

Monday 14th August [1865]
Rain last night, this morning & again toward evening, the sun shone out quite hot. I worked in the garden part of the forenoon. We sent a letter to Josey and one to New York.

Tuesday 15th August
Cloudy this morning, clear the afterpart of the day, cooler this evening. I worked in the garden most of the morning. I was down to Mrs McClintocks awhile this afternoon. Mr. Lodge was here this evening for a room & boarding when he would be on hand, till he leaves for Chicago. We let him have the room but did not engage to board him.

Wednesday 16th August
Cloudy with some slight sprinkles of rain. Clear tonight, cooler. We washed. Mrs Nelson & Mrs Scovel called here about noon. Henry Thompson called to bid us good by. He leaves for Princeton tomorrow. We had a letter from Chigago, & one from Cincinnati. I went over to prayermeeting this evening. Miss Margaret McKee came home today.

Thursday 17th August
Weather clear, cool mornings & evenings, quite warm in the sun. Cecile & I went out to Mrs Kyles to see [bub?] but they had left for his Grandfathers. They had sent for them yesterday evening as they supposed Mr Stradford's brother was dying. He was lying quite [bad?] with consumption. He had entered the service last march and took the measles while in camp at Indianappolis and has not been well since and now fall another Victim to the Slave holder rebellion. We had a letter from Alice telling us of the sickness & death of their little Willie. They have sold out at Payson, & William is going to take charge of a Waggon Train for Felix Crocker from Council Bluff to Denver City.

Friday 18th August
Mostly clear, warm in the sun. Cecile went out in the Country & came back by Mrs Woodards & took dinner with them. I remained for prayermeeting. Mrs Kyle came past, & we went out, there were no others there. I went to see Mrs Cravens this forenoon, she had another attack of Hemorage of the lungs last night.

Saturday 19th August
Weather somewhat cloudy through the forenoon, clear tonight. Mr Peck came this evening, he is going to visit around for awhile. I was down to Mrs Burnes awhile this evening. Johny has not been well for about three weeks, but is getting better. We have been looking for Henry & [Jimsen?] all week but they have not come yet.

Sunday 20th August [1865]
Weather about clear warm. We had class in the forenoon, but few out. Brother Wiley brot his daughter along, she went to the chapel, she seemed to be well again. Robt Sturgus took charge of the Sunday School. as he was late coming we filled in the time with singing. We liked the way he conducted School very. he made some very earnest good remarks to the School. I went to the chapel in the afternoon, it was prayermeeting. Fithian Scovel made remarks & also Dr. Wood.

Monday 21st August
A shower of rain this morning, & again this evening, with the appearance of a good deal of rain South of this with very vivid lightening. Cecile & Willie went out to the farm, to show the men where to cut our Wood. We had a letter from Josey. Jimmy had had two chills, the boys talk of coming up this week. But I hardly look for them.

Tuesday 22nd August
Rain in the night & this morning cooler & cloudy. We sent a letter to Josey. This is Lizzie's birthday, she had a party. We bot some peaches. We put up three qts. Dr. Irwin sent us some very nice large ones. We preserved them. We think of going down to Mr. Wileys tomorrow. Kupler has bot a farm adjoining theirs, he has been going down to plough for Wheat. He has been going in the morning and coming back in the evening. If we had known it, we might have gone with him most any day. Tomorrow he expects to go but will not come back till he gets through with his work, so we will depend on Mr. Wiley to bring us back. He said he would do it anytime we would come. We expect to stay over one night. Cecile was up to see Mrs. Cravens. She seems better, though she has not been as well.

Wednesday 23rd August
Weather clear & a good deal cooler. We went down to Mr. Wiley's with Kuppler, found Mrs. Wiley washing but she laid it away. Matt had had a chill the day before and one again about 2 o'clock with fever all the rest of the afternoon. Mr. Lodge, Mr. Peck & Harvey Wiley came over a while afternight. We had quite a little excitement over a snake that show'd itself [under?] the fire place after it began to get warm from a fire they had made when we came. Matt cut its tail off with a shovel but it drew back again under the mantel.

Thursday 24th August
Weather clear & quite cool when not in the sun. We

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went over to Mr Preston Wileys for dinner. Two young Miss Brazzletons were also there. Mrs Wiley is away at Indianappolis. Her daughter Mrs Buxton is keeping house for her. Mr Buxton started for Seymour, they are going to move there. When we got back to Mr Wileys we found Matt in bed had had another chill, and feeling quite badly. Her father feels very blue over her. [His?] son Edward [brot?] us home in their Buggie. They gave us a nice mellon to bring home. I felt sorry to give them so much trouble when they have so much work on hands and Sickness beside. We found all safe when we came home, and several documents in the office for us among which was a large sized Pamphlet [history?] [illegible] of Old Abe the [life?] Eagle, and five copies of the Childrens Portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

Friday 25th August [1865]
Clear quite cool in the evening the sun shines warm through the day. Cecile was at Mrs Neraths this morning. they are going to move to Indianapolis. Mrs Jones came along & we went out to Mrs [illegible] Mrs Cresswell was there, six of us altogether. I went in to Mrs Rowlands after supper to sit awhile. [crossed out: We went down Tuesday] Mr Fitson went down Tuesday and brot up his first wife to make them a visit, he took her back Wednesday evening. I would not be surprised, if he could get a divorce from his other wife they would marry again.

Saturday 26th August.
Clear & warmer a few scattering clouds. We put up some tomatos. Cecile & I walked to the farm to receive the wood we had cut.

Sunday 27th August
Weather clear & warm. Cecile went to the chapel in the forenoon. I went in the afternoon, after Sunday School. They have had prayermeeting [crossed out: in the] afternoon service through the vacation.

Monday 28th August
Weather clear & warm. We washed. Bub is sick with sore throat, Nan Matthews is also sick. There is several sick around town. Mrs Miller and Miss Harriet Adams called here this afternoon. Cecile called to see Mrs Cravens, she was spitting blood again this afternoon. After supper we went over to see Mary Welch but they were not at home. We went on up to Mr McKee's, we met Mr & Mrs [M Fanses?] walking out. But they went back.

[Aug. 28, continued]
We heard there that Mr. David Reed talks of Renting Miss Rees's house and keeping boarders. There was a Mr Bridges looking at Dr Irwin's house today with a view of purchasing, as Mrs Miller was saying. We had a letter from Josey. Ralph has had a chill. Jimmy has started to school at Clear Spring so the boys will not be [coming to Hanover?]. Bertie talks of coming with a lady who has friends in Madison.

Tuesday 29th August [1865]
Weather clear & quite warm. Mr Peck and Lodge came near noon, they took dinner with us. Mr Wileys came this afternoon & those young men from Ohio came in the stage. They took supper here. They are all about fixed up for the night. Cecile went out to Mr Logans to take them a young oleander.

Wednesday 30th August
Clear and quite warm. We sent a letter to Alice. We put up some Quinces. Jim Thorn is dead, his death was caused by inveterate smoking

Thursday 31st August
Cloudy, slight rain about noon, slow rain tonight thunder, quite warm. We sent a letter to Josey. - - Maggie was here this afternoon. Harvey Wiley had a heavy chill yesterday. Mary Roberts called called to bid us goodby she starts for Illinois tomorrow. They are moving there. she says her brother William Mount is quite low with consumption. Mrs McClintock is sick.

Friday 1st September
Very heavy rain last night. We had the spout turned into the cistern and it dashed over into the yard & then to the cellar. So this morning we found things there pretty generally covered with water. But nothing lost, I carried out 49 wooden buckets full of water at least 240 gallons. We made a jar of tomato butter. Mrs. Thompson & three [of?] the children were here a while this afternoon. They were spending the day at Mrs. Morrows. slight rain most of the day. I went down to see Mrs. McClintock this evening. She thinks she is near well again, her brother from Missouri came this evening. It is Bessie's father. Mrs McKee commenced spitting blood today. She dont know what has occasioned it.

Saturday 2nd September
Rain this morning and again this evening, quite warm. Mr Lodge left this morning. I finished taking the water out of the cellar 18 buckets full.

Sunday 3rd, September [1865]
Slight rain in the morning. Cecile went to the Chapel in the forenoon. Mr. Peck superintended our school. There was a pretty good turnout of scholars. Our preacher gave us his last sermon for this year. I was over to prayermeeting at the Chapel at night.

Monday 4th, September
Rain toward noon and again this evening. Mr. Woodard came in and told us that they were going out to Mr. Ritchie's so we got ready in a hurry and went along. It threatened rain all the way there, but it did not come till we were near Mrs. Woodards and then not heavy. Mrs. Voris [or Nan Ritchie?] we found feeling not at all well, threatened with chills [or?] fever.

Tuesday 5th, September
Heavy rain several times through the morning & forenoon, it commenced with a heavy mist. We washed but did not get the clothes out. It has been a very warm day. We had a letter from Josey.

Wednesday 6th, September
Rain about noon and most of the afternoon. We did some more washing but did not get them dry before the rain. Still quite warm.

Thursday 7th, September
Cloudy, warm some this forenoon & again this evening. [Harriet?] McKee started for Glendale today to go to school. [Illegible: Agubad?] Logan called here this afternoon. Mr Wiley brot us down some watermellon, as they were eating one in their room.

Friday 8th, September
Heavy rain last night which brot some more water in our cellar. I carried it out 16 buckets full in all. We sent a letter to Josey. Mrs. [Jones?] came past to go to prayermeeting but as more of the others came & Cecile was not well enough to go, we thought perhaps no one else would be there and we did not go, but the road would likely be muddy & the sun shone hot, and with the prospect of no others being there, I did not think it best to insist on going & Mrs Jones does not always feel very able to take the walk. I hope the weather may prove more favorable next time & that we may all have it in our heart to be there next time.

Saturday 9th, September
Rain this morning & again after dinner quite warm. The Musquitos are getting quite troublesome.

Sunday 10th, September
Somewhat cloudy warm. Was at class Brothers Wm Ramsay Blankenship & Walton were up in place of brother Wiley, the two latter took dinner with

us. There was but few present, but we had and interesting meeting. Mr Patton came to our Sabbath School & gave the children a little talk at the close of the school. I went over to the chapel, after school & to Sunday School Concert at night. Dr. [Jelott?] & Mr Patton talked to the children, and Prof Garrett led the singing. Dr Wood mentioned in the afternoon that there was one enquiring Soul among the students, and invited any who wished to converse on the subject of religion to come to his room at any time, and also invited them to attend the students prayermeeting held every evening. Cecile is not well, but went to Sabbath School.

Monday 11th September [1865]
Cloudy, quite warm, a slight shower of rain this afternoon. Cecile went to Madison with Mr Jones & came back with Mr Tate. She gets medicine and advise from Dr Hutchinson.

Tuesday 12th September
Rain about noon & off & on through the afternoon. Warm. We washed but the rain came too soon, after they were out to set dry. Drusilla Watts was over awhile this afternoon, they have five boarders, she is not well. I let the window fall on my arm this afternoon & hurt it pretty bad, but with camphor and pain killer, it is very much relieved.

Wednesday 13th September
Heavy rain last night. Somewhat cloudy quite warm. The musketos are getting very troublesome. They kept us awake a good deal last night. Cecile is quite unwell. We had a letter from Josey, They are as well as common, 5 No of the little Corporal for July & August came in today mail. we do not understand what is to be done with them. Mrs Robb and Mrs Rowland & Miss McMurray
called here this afternoon,

Thursday 14th September
Somewhat cloudy with slight sprinkle of rain here, there seemed to be thunder showers around. Brother Beswick was here for dinner. He is acting as Agent for Greelys life of Lincoln, he will preach at our church in the forenoon of next Sabbath.

Friday 15th September
Quite warm, some rain around with a slight shower here. Mrs Jones came past this afternoon & I went out with her to Mrs Woodards. Cecile did not feel well enough to go out; there were no others there.

Saturday 16th September
Mostly clear & [windy?]. We sent a letter to Josey & had one from her this evening telling us [know?] First, Burt is come to Madison Tuesday [with?] one of [the?]

preachers, and will have a chance of going back with Mrs. Finsley, one of the preachers' wives the next Tuesday. It will be a good chance for her to come & go. We had Josey Leonard & Fritz to dig our potatos they found nearly a quart of grub worms. the potatos are very badly eaten by them. we have been quite busy all day.

Sunday 17th September [1865]
Rain in the afternoon. Brother Beswick in the forenoon, preached for us. He has not changed much. We had the rain to come home in from Sabboth school.

Monday 18th September
A good deal cooler particularly tonight. I hope we may not have frost yet. We washed and have been busy all day. Brother Beswick was in a while [torn] this afternoon. One of our little chicken died this morning, and another one looks like it would live through the night, we don't know what is the matter with them. They eat a great grub worms Saturday and we think the bees have stung them, so we don't know what is the matter with. It may be the rain, the cold turn in the weather. They are just a week old today.

Tuesday 19th September
Weather clear & mostly so. Cool, if there was frost it was not enough to do damage to vegitabes. Cecile went to Madison with Mr. James Kyles, but did not come back. Burtie was not there on the noon train. So she waited for the night train and will remain over night.

Wednesday 20th September
Weather clear, warmer. Mrs. McClintock came home today. Her sister does not get any better. Cecile & Burtie came down in the stage. Sallie Butler was here this afternoon. she has not been well. Brother Beswick was here this evening. I went over to prayermeeting tonight.

Thursday 21st September
Cloudy, misted, rain a little this morning. We have been quite busy, all day. Bertie was over to Felix's for dinner & supper and is staying over night. I went over to Miss Smyths to get one of them to take my Sabbath School class Sunday as I expect to go to Madison tomorrow or Saturday to remain till Sunday afternoon or Monday.

Friday 22nd September. [1865]
Warm, cloudy in the morning. We sent Burtie on & to Mrs. Woodard for some butter. She complained of feeling quite tired when she came back and is threatened with a chill. Mr. & Mrs Kyle came by, were [expectedly?] on on their way to Madison to attend Conference. They wished me to go with them, but as I was out in the garden, & no ways ready, I thought I could not go, but they said they would wait so I hurried, & got myself ready. & Cecile put up my things [&?] went & got there near noon. I went to Mrs. Browns. Mrs. Gale was down to church and I was there for dinner. I have not seen her for a number of years. Mrs. Brown went down to the [Chapel?] to look in on the Conference. I saw several of our old preacher. The subject of discussion was the Preachers And Society. After we went home, Mary & I went to the river to see the mail boat, but as it was much behind time we did not wait for it, but in the meantime we looked in of the Gas Works & also saw the Ferry boat land three waggon loads of North Carolina Emigrants on their way to Johnson Co, 30 in all. One family had nine children and nary one could read, so the women said. their husbands had been conscripts in the Rebel Army -- I asked the women why they came away, she said the crops had failed there & they had nothing to eat or wear. At night, Mr. Ingle Esq of Evansville & Dr Bowman, of Greencastle spoke on behalf of Asburry University.

Saturday 23rd
Warm somewhat cloudy. Mary & I attended the morning session of the Conference. Charlotte Dubach invited us to dinner with her, found them all friendly and sociable. Mary & I went to the Chapel again in the afternoon, remained awhile, and then went down to Mrs. Sherman's and took supper with her. we all came up to Church together, it being the [Missionary?] Anniversary, Dr Durbin & Dr. Wiley addressed the people on that subject after the report of the Treasurer was read, they were full of interest. Dr. Durbin left for the boat as soon as he was through, for other engagements.

Sunday, 24th September
Foggy about nine, it commenced raining & rained most all the time till two oclock or after. Mary & I went to Lovefeast before the rain but went home

[Sept. 24, continued]
in it. Bishop Morris preached at half past ten, after which five young ministers were ordained Deacons. At half past one there was a childrens meeting addressed by Brothers Cotton & Erwin House Assistant Editor of the Advocate, the latter is quite a little dellicate specimen but understands talking to children is short and to the point. After the exercises I bundled up and came home with Mr & Mrs Kyle. I would like to have remained to hear Dr Wileys Ordination Sermon at three o‘clock at Roberts Chapel and Rev Smart of Detroit Conference, and agent for Garrett Biblical institute, who was to preach at the Chapel at night. I heard him address the Conference on the subject of his agency and also speak at Love Feast. I think he is an excellent speaker and an earnesthearted Christian. When I came home I found Bertie sick. she had had a chill Friday & another today so Cecile thought best to send for the Doctor, who was gone to Madison. I did not get back till toward evening. She was then better, he left medicine. Musquitos are thick.

Monday, 25th September [1865]
Slow rain most of the morning. Bertie seems better, she is taking quinine. As she was to go home tomorrow with the gentleman she [strikeout: was to go home with her] came with, Cecile took her to Madison this afternoon to take the Cars in the morning. Cecile will stay over night. We had a letter from Josey this evening [writes?] Wednesday a long time coming. We wrote to her this morning so that if Bertie did not get home tomorrow they need not feel uneasy about her. I hope she will get home safe. My neck & shoulders have been quite painfull all day.

Tuesday 26th, September
Mostly clear, warm sun & cool air. I went out this afternoon to see Mrs Spencliff, she has been very sick but is some better. Cecile came home in the stage. Bertie had such a sore mouth this morning she could eat but little breakfast. Brother Smith took charge of her. Mr & Mrs Linsley were also along. Cecile & Bertie staid over night at Mrs Thormas's. Cecile took dinner at Mrs Hunts.

[Sept. 27 continued]
We called at Mrs. Watts to see the [illegible: Daycans?] wife. She is Methodist. She was just packing up to go to Albany. They just had word of the death of their daughterinlaw. Mrs. Rowland is sick with chills.

Thursday 28th September [1865]
Weather mostly clear, rather warm. We washed. I called at Mrs. Millers, Mrs. Cravens & Mrs. Jones. Miss Smyths & Drusilla Watts were here this evening.

Friday 29th September
Weather clear. I am writing with my left hand, but was making such a poor work I have changed to the right, & think I can do it. I cut my hand badly this afternoon. It is a deep cut and inch or so long right in the middle of my hand joining the wrist. I was pressing the cork into a bottle that we were going to seal when it broke and cut into my hand. It bled a good deal. I have sticking plaster on it and have used pain killers, camphor and olive oil on it. Mrs. Kyle came to go to prayermeeting but of course we could not go. We have not had meeting for five weeks. We got a letter from Josey. Bertie got home safe.

Saturday 30th September
Rain most of the night & some this morning, cooler. There will likely be a frost. My hand did not trouble me through the night. It pains very little. I am very careful with it. I want if possible to keep getting it hurt, so that it will soon heal. We had part of our sweet potatos dug. Mrs. Piedfourck called here this afternoon. Also brother Sheeks Bible Agent.

Sunday 1st October
Weather clear & rather cool. They have communion at the Chapel. We had no one to take charge of our Sabbath School. Mr [Beck?] is not well. We had singing and heard the lessons. We expected our preacher but he did not come, but the Bible Agent preached and took a collection. I went over to the Chapel in the evening. They also took the Bible collection there.

Monday 2nd October
Clear, the sun shines warm, through the day cool air. My hand and arm is more swelled today. I was to see Miss McKee & Mrs. Rowland this afternoon. They are both sick in bed with a fever & chills. We sent a letter to Josie.

Tuesday 3rd October
Weather clear, I went out this morning to Snyders to see them making molasses. they have one of the patent evapporators. They make a fine article, very fair & thick.
I went out to Mrs. Woodards after dinner. Mr. Sheeks came in just as we had cleaned off our dinner, but we made dinner for him. I think my hand is better.

Wednesday 4th October [1865]
Weather quite cool. We went to Mr James Kyles to dinner. There was a partial eclipse of the Moon this evening

Thursday 5th October
Weather clear. Cecile did some coloring this morning. This afternoon she went to sit awhile with Miss McKee. she thinks she is some better, Mrs Rowland is better. Mr Fitsons case is still on hands, they have all been up four days and nothing done yet. Dr Scott is a witness in that case, & Dr Wood had to be up today in another case, so their [classes?] were dismissed for today. The boys engaged in Saturday nights mischief were all reported to the Grand Jury. They were up yesterday and today.

Friday 6th October
Weather clear & warmer. Cecile went to Madison with Mr Bain & Mrs Mrs McClintock Mr Bains horse took sick so they came home with Mr James Kyle. Mr Alexander Dinwiddie was buried at their old graveyard today about 11 o'clock. He died Tuesday of conjestive chills, the corpse was brot last night to Madison & down in the hearse today. Alex Juno and Alice came with it. Mrs [Shook?] and her husband, & Mrs Casey Wooley were also there, and one of Mr Dinwiddie's brothers from Madison. I there met with Mrs Patterson, or Elizabeth Wooley an old schoolmate. I have not seen her for a long time. they live in Ky. I called to see Miss McKee and Mrs Roland. The are both better, the latter is up & around

Saturday 7th October
Weather clear & warmer. Cecile went out to Mrs Woodards this afternoon. We had a letter from Josey, Burtie had no more chills, she and Georgie were out gathering walnuts. Mrs Nelson and Mary were here awhile this evening.

Sunday 8th October
Weather clear & warmer. Was at class but few out. Was at Sabbath School in the afternoon. There was not as many scholars present but better order. I was at the chapel in the afternoon, and at the childrens concert at night.

Monday 9th October
Weather clear & warmer. I was at Mr Woodards and Mr [Cresswell?] this afternoon. Mr Woodard has chills now everyday. He had his hardest one today, George has them every other day

Tuesday 10th October
Weather mostly clear & pleasant. We had one of the [Cotton?] girls to help wash & scrub. We sent a letter to Josey.

Wednesday 11th October
Weather pleasant. Mrs. Watts was here awhile this afternoon & also Mrs McKee. I was at prayermeeting tonight, two strange preachers were there. Synod comences tomorrow at Madison. We had the rest of our Sweet Potatos dug.

1849
1849 Nov. 29


1851
July 28 - Aug. 3	"Mr. Willson drinking again"; candidates speak; African-American barbecue; a group to Charlestown in buggies; corn "a la Mexican"
Aug. 4-9	Hanover College commencement; a group goes to Clifty Falls
Aug. 10-17	cooked first apples of the summer; road making organized
Aug. 18-25	"gentlemen have a watermellon party"; Henry starts for East Coast; began knitting stockings
Aug. 26 - Sept. 2	Rachel Butler arrived on horseback; a group goes "moonlight walking"; cleaned cistern; received letters from Henry in New York
Sept. 3-8	finished stockings; Cecile soliciting subscribers for the Missionary Advocate
Sept. 12-19	"Fort is desperately taken with a Miss Shellcross"; traveling show in Madison with 150 animals; Henry returns
Sept. 20-25	Henry's gifts from Baltimore include coconuts; falls from a barrel; begins drawing lessons; "several deaths from cholera in Madison"
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4	predicts "wedding fever will begin"; "finished my picture have been at it two weeks"


1852


1865
July 28 - Aug. 3	problems with false teeth; gardening

Aug. 14-19	neighbor with measles from the war -- "another Victim to the Slave holder rebellion"

Aug. 29 - Sept. 2	Harvey Wiley is ill; 240 gallons of water in the cellar

Sept. 11-16	Cecile sees Dr. Hutchinson; MEB injures her arm; mosquitoes "getting very troublesome"

Sept. 28 - Oct. 3	"cut my hand badly"; Snyders have a "patent evapporators" for making molasses

Marie Ester Brandt Diary 1849-1869 (in progress)

Marie Ester Brandt Diary
1849-1869
(in progress)