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.
Showing posts with label Makinin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Makinin. Show all posts
Friday, April 22, 2011
Monday, April 22nd, 1861
To day James Wrigley started for Galveston but in consequence of the boat leaving before her hour he was left behind. I am engaged taking an inventory of Makinons stock. weather changable & warm.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 27th, 1861
This morning my cousin William P. Leaverton and family with his negroes arrived on the steamer Ruthven they having just got in from Maryland. The ladies put up at the Hotel but I procured from Jack Makinin his old restaurant for the negroes to stop in until they could be forwarded to Crockett by my little wagon which is now hourly expected with my own negroes drove in charge of Frank Stewart. weather changable & rather warm.
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