To day Reuben MATTHEWS visited the house for the purpose of making a negro trade with Mrs. J.J. HALL [Mahala* Sharp Hall nee Roberts] but without success. Frank STEWART arrived from Crockett to commence work for the year as a field hand. Still engaged in clearing and doing very well with one hand.
*This Mahala is a 3rd great-grandma to the Keeper of this family history blog.
