To day I left Liberty on the cars for Houston in Company with Col. Wrigley and his family. We arrived in Houston safe and sound and put up with Mr. Perkins. I carried over with me $4000. in gold. Col. Wrigley's son John was sick all the way over. I am sorry to state that I drank too much brandy as medicine, to prevent the cholera which is now prevailing in Houston. Weather cloudy and hot with occasional showers of rain. Ther: 88°.
Thus closes my notes for the month of December and also for the year just passed and gone and now numbered with the things that were. Whether the Almighty will spare me to chronicle the daily events of the incoming year is more than I know but trusting in Him I shall enter upon the pleasing task, which is useful as a reference and may be profitable to those who have an interest in me.
Showing posts with label brandy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brandy. Show all posts
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Tuesday, November 28th, 1865
To day I am still at work at the warehouse, and finished bottling off the brandy. Ed. Jones left for Livingston and I loaned him my revolver, to take with him. Jimmy [James Wrigley Hall] has a chill and fever. I am afflicted with sores all over my person. Weather clear and pleasant.
Friday, November 27, 2015
Monday, November 27th, 1865
To day I am still at work at the ware house. I assisted Col. Wrigley in putting up 6 Doz. brandy, which we shipped to D. Willis at Livingston, together with 38 sacks of salt. I sold my large road wagon to L. Jackson for 80$ specie and collected from him 4$ which I had heretofore loaned him. Weather variable and pleasant.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Sunday, November 26th, 1865
To day I am still at work at the warehouse and still drawing off brandy. I let Hicks have $3. to purchase a pair of shoes. Frank [Stewart] still improving a little. Weather variable and pleasant.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Saturday, November 25th, 1865
To day I am still at work at the warehouse, drawing off brandy and putting it up in cases. I loaned Col. Wrigley my horse and buggy to drive up town. Frank Stewart walked down to the warehouse being his second trip. Weather variable and rather warm.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Sunday, August 24th, 1862
To day the steamer Ruthven came up from Galveston, and my friend Frank Hitchcock came up on her. he presented me with a bottle of fine brandy which wasn't hard to take. I remained at home nearly the entire day reading & writing. weather changeable with a hard rain in the evening. Ther: 91°.
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.
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