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.
*This Sam and Nellie are 2nd great-grandparents to the Keeper of this family history blog.
To day I purchased of Mr. Gale the fine sorrel gelding known as Jack McKim's Rob. for which I paid 300$. weather clear & hot. Ther: 95°.
To day Capt. Peacock returned with my horse Hawk. James Wrigley & family with C.C. Lund left in the cars for Houston to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge. weather clear until evening when a severe gale came up changing the atmosphere from very warm to temperate. But little business doing.