Thus closes my notes for the month of December and also for the year just passed and gone and now numbered with the things that were. Whether the Almighty will spare me to chronicle the daily events of the incoming year is more than I know but trusting in Him I shall enter upon the pleasing task, which is useful as a reference and may be profitable to those who have an interest in me.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Monday, April 16th, 1860
Still in Sumpter. The Dist. Court opened to day, and a special venue was [ordered?] in my case returnable on Thursday next. at home commenced to work the corn. weather changeable & cool.
