This post is the first of many to highlight the daily journal entries made by John Gilfillan [1826-1885] in the year 1883. In a small leather book entitled Excelsior Diary 1883, John would record brief notes about his farm, the travels and events of note within his family and friends, and a few financial transactions.
Let's take a peek at what happened...
On October Thursday 4 1883
[illegible] and daughter, H. Murray and Laura, Ella, Alex, Rob and I all went to the fair.
drove [illegible] spring wagon.
came back to gas well at 6 o.clock.
got to Hicory 1/2 [illegible].
7- had supper stayed all night
very tired
extra for sundries
October Friday 5 1883
This entry consists of John's transactions from the day, such as, "By cash for load of apples about 25 bush $15 50" and "To cash paid hotel bill five dols"
October Saturday 6 1883
[illegible] sheep frame
very much pleased with my purchase all round
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