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.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Tuesday, March 26th, 1861
To day I sealed & labled the 15 doz. bottles of brandy that I drew off on yesterday and they are now ready for the market. weather cloudy & showery but rather warm.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Monday, March 25th, 1861
To day I drew off 15 doz. [bottles] of brandy and bottled it up for sale. I also went to the City and arbitrated the case of Stanwood & Fatheree vs. Kellum. gave an award in favor of the plaintiffs for $543.50 in this case. James Wrigley was associated with me as an arbitrator. weather changable & rather warm.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Sunday, March 24th, 1861
To day I done nothing but loaf around the ware house & take an occasional smile. weather changable & rather cool.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Saturday, March 23rd, 1861
To day I went fishing in a mud creek or rather puddle in company with Sam* Sharp and Ed. Jones with but little success. very little doing by way of selling goods. weather clear but rather cool.
*This Sam is a 2nd great-grandpa to the Keeper of this family history blog.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 22nd, 1861
To day I went to the city to arbitrate a matter in controversy between Kellum & Stanwood. I also received a fine barrel of oysters from Galveston on the steamer, which I eat (at least my share) with great gusto. weather cloudy & rather cool.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Thursday, March 21st, 1861
To day the little woman [Margaret Hall Stewart nee Sharp] in company with several ladies, went in hunt of black berries. She & Mrs. John Wrigley walk over the railroad bridge, which is a considerable undertaking for a lady. I took a strole in their company on the other side of the [Trinity] river from Liberty. we met with poor success in getting berries however. weather changable & rather cool.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Wednesday, March 20th, 1861
To day we are engaged in the store, but I am sorry to say, but little doing. I sent to Galveston for one barrel of fresh oysters, but on the return of the Steamer was disappointed. weather clear & rather cool.
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