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.
To day William Leaverton came down, and we went in Company together, to Hall's bluff [on the banks of the Trinity River]. after transacting some business we returned in the evening. There was a large Comit visible at night situated in the N.W. weather changeable & warm.
To day we left Grand Cane and traveled 32 miles and arrived at Livingston. we stoped for the night with Judge Andress. My horse Hawk was very sick all day and with very little prospect of his recovery. expenses $6.75. weather clear but very warm.
To day the little woman, Florence and myself in the buggy with Frank Stewart & negro girl Conny on Hawk left Liberty for the mills. we traveled 23 miles & stoped for the night at Grand Cane. Conny had a severe fever all night. expenses of the day $3. weather cloudy & warm.