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Plant ye a tree, which may
wave over me, Now that its near 2 o’clock I shall retire- smoke 3 segars since supper. Why do I sit up so late. O how many thoughts – only had I a dear and a near friend. That I could tell the ___?___ of my heart. And be happier. In your last you have take it upon yourself to correct me. For which I return you my sincere and hearty thanks but not being aware at the time that I was addressing a lady of high literary attainment I deem it proper to offer an apology hoping to pay proper difference to the given of the west. Console yourself therefore with the reflection that the best err sometimes and this I know from experience. A friend is gold, if true will never leave thee Yes both, without a touch stone may deceive thee. |
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Sunday December _?_ 11th 1853 [Clippings Pasted Over Text] |
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Monday December 12th 1853 Tuesday December 13th 1853 Modesty is9 more becoming and always esteemed. More valuable than beauty. Beauty perishes but modesty real modesty never decays |
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Wednesday, Decmber 14th 1853~ Another beautiful day, Had pudding
for dinner10
10 cents Nelsa . (?) Returned the books. Was in ___?__ until ½
pase 3 o’clock. Cousin Dave and I were out riding. I left Carlisle
for Mr. Campbells about 15 m of 5. did not get any supper. At 6 20 R_?__
and Neaggie Arrived and left for William Makeheads. The roads being
in fine order our ride was grand! Solene(?) the moon shone down in all
its brightness, giving all the light desired. we traveled with great
rapidity. I was introduced to Mrs. William Makehead and a Miss Moore.
Mrs. Makehead, Mr. Mueller and hease(?) – After different plays,
we proceeded to partake freely if the refreshments we were ___?___.
I felt a considerable pain in my stomach when I left the room, having
eaten nothing since dinner. smoked segars. At 10 all went to the mill
and everyone was weighed. Miss Agnus Stensel 141. me 146. by the by
Miss Stansel was quite unfortunate. She tumbled down on the floor. Today.
Boots and ___?___. The house is now, very nice. At 11 we all left and
if we didn’t ride rapidly it was not because we did not try. Poor
horses, had to be put through. I landed my sincere and kind friend.
Arrived safe and sound Oh! How I enjoyed the ride. Splendid. I think
Annie a sweet creature so honest and harmless, also graceful in her
actions and conversations. I esteem her very highly. She is so amiable
and always treats you so Kindly, her qualities are just such as I admire.
At 12 10 we arrived at home by way of Carlisle on Turnpike. ___?__.
was in the room some 35 minutes at 1. I was in Carlisle. I soon retired
after entering my room. Miss Annie gave me some dream cake11
to dream upon. With _?_ 3 _?_. So has kept her the day and evening and
a more pleasant turn around not her _?_ Horse and gugy hire $1.50 |
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Thursday, December 15 1853 Snow this morning at 7½.
__?__ I was asked if I could not go to Philadelphia on Saturday. my
old friend wanted me to see her safe to Williams, and as she has been
so kind to me I consider kindness to obey her request although it does
not meet my kind of approbation. I got permission of Prf Johnson to
go. but since I have consider the matter I feel placed in a disagreeable
situation. for I do not know what __?__ say a bout my __?__, __ing her
away. And as she is not treated as she ought I stand and take what comes,
good or bad. cousin came to Carlisle this evening. I was with him so
__?__ in __?__ room. I was sorry to see him, in the state he was in.
I though Mr. Hearsnow had more firmness about him. He was not intoxicated,
but felt his brandy, for he said he had been drinking in Harrisburg.
I can never think well of any person that back slides so often. When
he left college he pretended to be a professor of religion. but what
is he now. It’s my impression he will never make a man of great
importance in the world. Bought a segar at Bunkhadldin 4 cents. 5 at
Eby’s 12 ½ . Felling rather stupid and I concluded to take
a walk about 7. I went taward Mr. Campbells. I in fact went in-which
I ought not have done. for I did not feel any desire for conversation,
and going in made me feel ashamed. I love to listen when I am gloomy,
and say nothing myself. Came to my room ½ past 10. It’s
now Just 12- and some 5 or 6 drunken, intoxicated students have been
knocking glass out of the hall window. I saw them go down the steps,
so drunk they could hardly walk. It would be a blessing if they were
not at College= Goodnight And may I dream of, A. |
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Friday, December 16 1853 L.S.12 A very gloomy day_ Did not arise until 7 ½ oclock. Soap 8¢. Called to see Dr. William Campbell. John R. Effinger Esq. mailed a letter to Father LS, Cold and damp tonight, sent a Bill of $257.00 to my father requesting a draft. __?__ 2.185, $157 due. Money comes and goes easy. my 30,000 _?_ dollars gives me annually 1800 dollars interest. I am not proud, nor do I dress fine= money dont trouble m, nor am I going to let any person know that I have plenty. If I can get a kind hearted wife. some of these days, I shall be happy, I only hope and desire to make some harmless creature happy. my money shall be hens My happiness her happiness. I dislike to hear of any one marr(y)ing for riches_ so mean. I would sooner live in snake than to marry a woman for money. If I find a true and honest hearted lady and I sincerely love her. I shall marry if I can. and if she has plenty no disadvantage whatsoever. _?_ another splendid form and put in _?_. was out to see Miss nealie very nice time. talked over things in general and love matters and returned about 10. My trunk is now packed for a trip to Philadelphia tomorrow. David H. _?_ $3.00. This day one year ago I lost $25.00 AS it’s near 12 I go. I’ve talked of A + B’s disposition. A has a sweet disposition always manifests the same kindness. I have made all necessary preparations for a visit to Philadelphia tomorrow. Is a rainy night. And what is friendship but a
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Saturday December 17th 1853 Left Carlisle at 10 oclock for Philadelphia, Mrs. Allen Desires me to see her safe to her son’s house. No 90 9th14 _?_ . tave to phi @3.35. Rained Excessively fast all day. $5 of ave. At Harrisbur took dinner and had a splendid time. Mr. _?_ was very kind in loaning me 10$ - in exchange left it. At 2 oclock arrive at Lancaster about 4 one mile further the train was letained from 4 to 7. The engine of the burden ran off the track and busted things in a grand style. The cars were jammed and smashed in a most horrable manner. the hand worked diligently in the rain but they- succeed in get the engine out of our way. During the time we were detained the passengers manifested much impatience. I _?_ _?_ in different ways. About 8 as we were passing a train of cars and while the cars were moving very rapidly some person15 jumped off the train, and I should say might as well be killed15 as he was smashed to a cake of blood . I jumped off the train as soon as it ran back to him and looked at him. At 12, we arrived at Philadelphia. a hack conveyed us to Williams. $1.00. Was introduced to Mrs. William Allen. They are indeed kind people. They also live in a splendid and magnificent manner. Fine house, every comfort imaginable . wealthy. At 2 I retired- not feeling well. I drank a few swallows, supper. Etc. bought segars from C+I. I felt as if I be happy whiest _?_ if Annie was along – her face like _?_ comes- I have16 seen a well executed and certainly very enabling display in _?_ place. |
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Sunday December 18th 1853 Monday, December 19th 1853 Breakfast at 9. After breakfast went to the Country Commissioner’s office. After which walked along for three hours admiring the beautiful buildings and was at the Union Hotel. Jefferson College. Made enquring for N ?__. Dinner at 3. at 4 oclock Mr. William and wife + myself went to welch’s circus17. Saw a young lady walk and dance on a wire_ cup + _?_ swing, beautiful little ponies. R_?_ + _?_ I laughed until I caught a sore _?_ . At 12 I eat a small portion of Turkey. Retired at 1. I have no desire to visit any places of amusements. And would not go if it were not for Mrs. Allen –She is certainly a rue and kind wife. so affectionate. How different from Dave’s wife.- and her husband could not treat her kinder. Was at Franklin Square a magnificent place so many_?_ . |
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Tuesday December 20th 1853 Was at the county commissioners office. William Allen is certainly very wealthy and making money rapidly- But they are rater extravagant. Spent some time on the street come to got at 11. Took breakfast at 9.- Oh! Set my friendship in the
wealth I’m from thy sight the
heart with my bosom |
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“Would you both please
and be interested too Innocence __ There is no coverage but it No ccoustancy but in an honest cause So fare thee well- yes Farewell! There coast not teach me to forget The Friend I Love |
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Come thy me thy sorrow Come tell me thy sorrow, and if I can aid thee, My heart and my purse are both thine to The End; If not seek support from the being that made thee But maurneum? Not as if nothing solace my friend Though thy sky be now dark, there is hope for tomorrow A Sunlight to come which the moon may restore Then Cheer bid thy soul spring immortal o’er sorrow Those hast’ one friend at least if than cants not find more Ne’er fancy thine own disappointments are greater Than theirs who __?__ night whatever they do Misfortune finds all either sooner or later Life’s mourners are many the mirthful are few Then run not try spirits with fears + _?_ But wrestle with care and thy firmness restore There’s a star for thee yet, and still brightly it rises Thon hast one friend at least if those canst not find me |
1 Excerpt from "Oft in the Stilly Night," by Irish Poet Thomas Moore (28 May 1779-25 February 1852)
2 "When I am Gone" (Southern Harmony no. 305) by M.H. Turner, http://biblestudy.churches.net/CCEL/S/SOUTHERN/SHARM/SHARM/HYMN/TWHENIAM.HTM ; In addition, the song with the "Plant ye a tree" addition from the next page are found together in a notebook of Jonas Y. Schultz, who wrote the verses together in 1856 so that they would be remembered for when he died. His version starts with "Shed not a tear" and ends at "Sing ye a song[...]I am gone" http://www.bfchistory.org/files/Schultz - The both appear to be just additional verses to the Southern song
8 Before the advent of a standardized way of spelling, cigar could be spelled "segar". Spelling change to "cigar" notated in the Oxford English Dictionary first in 1869.
13 Oliver Goldsmith (1730? - 1774), from The Hermit, viii. Stanza 19
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