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& G. Brown, Jersey City, &c. Harnessed team alone for the first time -- did very well.
Wednesday 19th. A cold day. David & I went to Schenectady to get trimmings for my harness, the last of which with leather will be 12.95. Silver throughout. Called at Gilbert Taylor's & took tea, reached home before 8 in evening.
Thursday 20th. A pleasant day, but quite cold. Isaac & David went over to Mr. Bower's & got me a side of leather for my harness. 13 3/4 lbs at 23 cts. per lb.
Friday 21st. Warm. I drove Vulcan over to carry Cinda & when I came back Isaac & David went after the leather as written above. In the P.M. we carried the material for my harness over to Mr. Hall. Went to the village, got a letter for Isaac & one for Cinda. In the evening, Mr. Weed fetched Ann down. Mary is sick today.