November 28, 1869 Sunday

Got up about eight oclock, attended church and sabbath school, after church myself and the photographer who boards here took a walk to see the new railroad, attended a lecture by Mr. Wiggin in the church in the evening.  Wrote a letter home.

November 25, 1869 Thursday

Blacksmithing on the irons on D. M. Cook’s big wagon part of the day.  And a part we drew out some pinch iron. Went down to E. Mason’s and had a little dance.  Wrote a letter to my darling Sara.

November 23, 1869 Tuesday

Blacksmithing again, worked on the irons of a heavy pony body, went to the Lodge in the evening. E. A. Craig joined.

November 22, 1869 Monday

Talked with the folks all the forenoon and packed my valece [sic] with apples and nuts and a writing desk. I started for Med. at one oclock arrived safely. Found that Mr. Curtises barn had been burned while I was gone. I have concluded not to keep account of my expenditures any more as I can’t see any advantage.

November 21, 1869 Sunday

Went to church and had a good sing in my old place [rig] behind Sara. In the evening I visited dear Sara and stayed as long as I thought best and a better visit I never had, one I shall long remember.

November 20, 1869 Saturday

It rained in the morning and Simon stayed at home. I read a book and in the afternoon I went out to Stow and carried some books that Mr Wiggin sent sent [sic] to Mr Webber. I then went to Mr Newhalls and took tea there.

November 19, 1869 Friday

Got out of my bed about 9,15 A.M. Joged [sic] around all day, went up to Hudson with father and mother. I bought an apron for Batelle in the eve we played cards and carried on as long as we could keep our eyes open.

November 18, 1869 Thursday

Thanksgiving went over to Charlies and made some purchases then came the “Thanksgiving dinner” all at home. Simon Lydia Sara and I all went together to [So. Acton] to a ball injoyed [sic] myself very well, got home about four oclock.

November 16, 1869 Tuesday

Blacksmithing again, worked on bob runners all day.  Tuesday night once more the time is up when I shall go home again.  One thing I want to impress on my mind and that is only perform my work faithfully and all things will turn up and every holiday come.

November 15, 1869 Monday

Blacksmithing again, worked on some bob runners all day except when hindered by setting an axle and a tire and fixing a pump.  There was quite a lot in the eve here and we played games.