December 21, 1853 - January 3, 1854

I’d offer thee this hand of mine
If I could love thee less
But hearts as warm and pure as thine
Should never know distress
My fortune is too hard for thee
Twould chill my dearest joy
I’d rather weep to see thee free
Than win thee to destroy

I leave thee in thy happiness
As one to dear to love
As one I think of but to bless
As wretchedly I rove
But Oh! When sorrows cup I drink
All bitter thought it be
How sweet it will be for me to think
It holds no drop for thee

And now my dreams are sadly o’er
Late bid them all ?
And I must leave my nations home
In brokeness of heart
But oh! Dear one when far away
I know no ? again
? not that
one thought of my
should save thy
bosom pain

Wednesday December 21, 1853 L.S (letter sent0

Was at the post office, mailed letters one to D. H. Walton L.S. L.S. to ?

Engaged a kind gathering at Neamburg? Depot. Stopped at some place to see a show- it was wonderful. Saw a dog with three legs. Bought candy and cigars for 18 3/4 cents. My health is not good, my throat hurts very much. I have a severe cold and if it persists I may see Mr. Smith.

It is with pleasure that i assume the task of addressing you, notwithstanding the baseof obstruction which serves the course of my mind by other studies it is impossible to impede the pure stream of affection which flows like an incestible torrent from its melted fountains. Dearest misson of intensive delight were you approved of the constant blaze of equivalent particularly burning in the breast of irresistable beauty it would emphasize the plume of hurricane utterance to develop the misitic? thin flustering in the cabinet of transparent. But alas in my present mind I can but only languish into ? anticipation of infavorable seasons having no manner only to emphasize my fond regard for one in whose bossom I feel willing to replace the heat of my instinct. Consequently but as one retired and alone in a desire of ? which amist ensued by the ? distance Hence when ? the pinion of thought by the sight of fancy my heart steals away drawn by the magnet of affection to solicit a smile from your heavenly visage.

Thursday December 22, 1853

A beautiful day- rather cold- Walls ? called to see me this morning at (Some street). Was introduced to Mrs. E Lavr from Alabama. Was at Jefferson College. Spent the evening with Walls was very sick tonight.

Friday December 23, 1853

Was up at Sling's office- Very rainy and wet day. Bout one knife pen 25 cents. 1 Pistole 25 cents, chain 12K gave them to Willie and Virginia as Christmas presents. Spent the evening in.

Saturday December 24, 1853

Was at the office- boutght a watch chain of gold $38.00 Mr. Lelive and ? went over to the Delaware to Leamden-10 cents- 5 cents. Saw Dr. ?. I was at the American Hotel and saw Ms. Maggie I wish it was Ms. Annie. Saw Mr Lehames McMaron, Was informed of R. Hanes at 8 o'clock was introduced to Miss Everten Hines and some others- took them to the ? paid a boy 25 cents to take charge of my coat and hat- Mr. James Allen. My throat hurt me considerably tonight. Very bad cold and cough. Mr. Williams J. Allen by sin card. Willie Allen, Virginia his daughter. I spent the night in various ways. Stopped in to see Mr Hines house. Very cold and windy drank his wine. Miss Evalena B hines came in the room just about 12 was introduced by Mrs. Allen, Miss Annie Baymon was with her. Evalena has very light hair she will be 17 years old and is very kind hearted. not quite as tall. I then went home by way of Montgomery Street.

Sunday December 25th, 1853

Arose this mornig at 8, very cold day yet beautiful. Was at the American hotel saw Dr. Leamphell. Was at the church, stopped in to see Nathaniel D. Newcaster. Came home and spent the afternoon in the drawing room. I anticipate a royal dinner. Dr. Leanphelle received an invite. After dinner went to see Miss Reverbine R Hines, spent the evening came home and at 11:30 smoked cigar. Was introduced to Mr. Digan, he is engaged to Miss Allena. Major W.L. Butt

Monday December 26th, 1863

I did not get up till 9 o'clock. Walls called on me. We walked up Chestnut and of all the people big and little was surprised to see so many persons on the street. I came home at 11 and sat by the fire until twelve for my cold is rather severe. I felt quite sorry and much troubled this afternoon. R.L. Elyer was informed of the ? But it? Spent the evening with Miss Evelina at Mr. Baymons on 6th street. Hines 12". Quite a splendid evening. Mr. Digan- had a long walk home- spent an hour in reading and smoking together retired at 2 o'clock was dancing a little.

Tuesday December 27th, 1853

Ment to see Mr Miram and he took me to see the place where Robert Hines holds the fort. I came nito the place- Neuburg and I walked about for some time. Bought pecans ??? Spent the evening in walking around. Was at the Walnut Church- saw some hard cases.

Wednesday December 28th, 1853

Walls and I were at the insane hospital- came home at 2- did not go out until 6. Invited Miss Evalena stayed until 11 1/2. Then went to see Albert Hines later.

Thursday December 29th, 1853

Went to see Ashley Gigens at Mirads store. Invited me to have lunch with them until 1. Received a letter from cousin David L.H. I went down the street?? I gave Mr. Allen my note for $50.00 this trip to Philadelphia from ? has cost me just the round sum of $60.00 and how it has been spent. I am unable to accept- Having bought one thing much in the bank. Present how much my Liking a splendid one. Was to see this Allen this morning- Mr ? at Mrs. Whites very nice time- was in dover- stayed until 12 Came home rather late bought a ? ? for my cold 25 cents onle a ? very cold sleighs are monring all around.

Thursday December 30th, 1853

I was up this morning by 8 o'clock staid in the house until 1 o'clock- I then walked down Chestnut was to see Walls Newcaster got down at 3. I then left and went home. After dinner I started at ? to visit Hines- my thorat is quite sore again my cold is sever- very bad- I took supper unitl Miss Hines at ? I went to baste Miss ? was learned to see fine house to 1:30 Front Street- Miss Allena, Miss Hines, Miss Evalena to the Mount Ramsey was inttroduced to servant ladies- Miss Levafallen Miss White Miss Margerie Oh it was magnificent supper- served wine- danced some little- Oh it was ?- A splendid time- I staid all night took some (Further actions at this house are covered by newspaper article)

Saturday December 31st, 1853

Got up this morning at 8 my cold is not better- My throat is still sore and cough is unusual. I came home at 12 met Chester McCan on the street had a long talk was indeed glad to see him- I never thought of seeing him on the street- I spent the morning in the house- William S Trabinger Lewisberry York Co. Pa Miss Annie Baymoon ? MrMurras Purrel thought to be So. 140 1/2 Market and Merchant Street.

I spent from 12 to 4 at Allen then went to see Miss E ? at 9 was delighted I am better pleased such to see her. I took time- she played for me on the piano- very good- Her cheeks have been smaller for in the kind ways went all night- fine ?- If my cold were not so bad thought I might take Miss Evalena? I came saw Allen he is not happy- come he is angry at my come home ? was here.

January the 1st 1854 Sunday

New Years Day- Arose at 8 my cold is not better very cold yeat a beautiful day snow of 8 inches splendid studying bells are ringing very ? This morning I have not been out of the house till past 12- Thy house shivers most beautifully - If I was only at house what splendid ? I would have- Philadelphia took a while to deepen Took dinner at 4 o'clock I then went over to Miss Hine- Saw McCan- Had cigar was at MR. H also Miss Annie Baymoon- I stayed unitl 12 o'clock cause home after taking my medicine I retired. I have seen my lighting today than I ve seen for a long time. I was not at Church today I would have went in the morning but I was constantly spitting up. I gave sis 25 cents as a new years gift- 60 of all I spent in Philadelphia I shall have to make a ? on the bust- Digans is engaged to be married in September.

Monday January 2nd, 1854

I arose this morning at 8 my cold is somehwat better- Att 11 Mrs. Hines, Mr. and Mrs, Hines, Mrs. Allen, Tiphen and Evalena-sis-arrived at the Wilton House at 4 o'clock, $15 for the sleigh. Had supper- very cold- retired at 12 o'clock. Bid the family good bye. So Evalena adn i left the sleigh to go in. Sleigh rides cost in all of $25.50. I considered it another cold ? and not a good day. I saw some magnificent edifices or buildings- One building that cost $100,000. A man is a fool for erecting such a castle mansion, the snow covers 1 foot deep. I was invited to drink some punch but not a bit did I taste. Only cold water and milk. Mrs. Bank and the old woman were in the kitchen late, my feet got very cold- I laid down in the sleigh.

Tuesday January 3rd, 1854

Very cold today, paid $3. 35 and 25 cents Received five letters one from Lem- My throat tonight hurts me very much and I lear I am going to suffer. I was t James ? took tea at splendid milk base- I fixed up some little in my room. Gave ? a badge. Took 3 pills they made me smile- sick- Put many ? on my neck. I have got ? around my chest. I saw Lancaster I was at the station in good time- I saw the infant drummer adn the little woman 34 years old and only (following sentence blacked out.) Tobacco I spent $3.30 Market St. below tenth To 32 street wherever below Walnut.