March 23 - April 11, 1854

Transcribed by Melissa Marcks, '06

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Thursday March 23. 1854
A part of this day was disagreeable but pleasant
in the after noon. I had all my things
sent to Allen. Sam then sent more Blankets &c.
I Purchased of Johnson 1 French [?] $1.20
Rhalteys Logic ¢90. Websters unabridged [?]
$5.00 attended a lecture on Free Masonry
by a colored man from Washington City.
Took dinner at Dobson's -
Loaned D.H. Walton 50¢ - he pay 12½ for me

Friday March 24. 1854
A Beautiful day, started for home -
Hinst is by myside - students standing
on the plat form - parted with David Hetratter.
Dr. Collins came so far as Harrisburg. Paul Lightner
came with us to Baltimore. Paul and I put up at
the Howard House. Paid 30¢ for trunk Portage.
Purchase 2 whips 65 = $130. 3 Books 60 = 180
Milton J. Womans- 1 agricultural chemistry
$1.20 - 1 Box segars Baltimore club $2.00 25 at 12½
250 [?] at 1.50 Black Dan Watkins was introduced
to Mr Effinger. Paul Hinst & I walked for some
time about the streets. We left Carlisle at 7 am
arrived at Baltimore at 1. Paul treated to [?]
I loaned Paul $1.00. Mrs Allen gave me slippers

 
 

Saturday March 25. 1854
I left Baltimore at 8. Paid $1.50 for
board - 35¢ for Portage. Parted with Paul
& Hinst. I arrived at Harpers Ferry at 12,
left at 115 and arrived at Winchester
at 3½, left at 4. I met Miss Kate Annie
& Bettie [?]. I arrived at Woodstock
at 9, staid at Cousin Reubins & sent my
trunk to Mt Jackson. Adisin, [?] &
myself slept together, my throat feels
somewhat sore.

Woodstock Sunday. March 26, 1854
I arose this Morning at 7. Was intro-
duced to Miss Fellows attended church –
my throat pained me exceedingly – I spent
the most of the day in the house – I saw
many of the ladies of Woodstock at Lorreys
church. I dislike to listen to his gusing
John, Adisin and my self had a smoke
in the morning. I cut so[?] wood. Used red pepper
tea for my throat – A beautiful day,
Cousin Annie & Polly had a long talk
with me
 
  Woodstock
L.S. Monday. March 27,.1854
This has been a windy and somewhat cold
day – L.”S. to David H Walton. Cousin Reubin
started for Baltimore. My throat is still sore.
John Ott and myself were out at his house
shooting Mask. “ I spent some time in the
store – Cousin Annie and I spent some 3 or 4
hours in the parlour – she has improve much
in music – Time passed away quite pleasantly
I staid with her until 9 ½. I then took the stage
and arrived at home about 11 1/2. I went up
stairs and went to bed in the big room without
making any disturbance – no person in the
house heard me going to bed – It began to
snow as I passed Red Banks. Riddlebay
put the horses through. I stoped at the boy’s
house as I passed along. Reubin said
in his sleep to me that I as a stragler[?] could
not stay all night. My throat pained
me through the night.
I arrived at Home about 12 oclock
at night.
 
 

Home
Tuesday. March 28, 1854
A Beautiful day. My throat is still sore –
lumps on each side. Mother came in my
room to see me early – I saw Bettie in
the kitchen – Father & Becca as I was taking
breakfast George & John. I gave them 3 ¢
each. I saw Lem about 9 but seemed to
[in between the lines “the newspaper”]
care more about reading than talking
to me. I saw the boys at night – I have been
using red pepper tea for my throat – I took 3
pills tonight. I gave[overwritten 'give'] Lem my eggs – he put them
under an old hen. This has been the coldest night in March.

Home [double underline] Wednesday. March 29, 1854
I did not rise very early. My throat has not
Pained me so much. I feel a little weak. I
moved my bed in the parlour and also all of
my Books. I intend to study in here. I am fixed
in style – A good fix &c. I have quite a number
of fine works. Today has been rather pleasant.
We have a beautiful Bull pup, [?]. Mr. Rhyns
has been digging up the [?] trees near Reubin Allens.
I gave Tid and Lena my curtains &c. 6$.
I have studied and read a good deal this after-
noon – Purchased a bottle of Dr. Martins Pulmonary.
 
  Home
3. R. Letter Thursday. March 30, 1854
It is snowing very fast this morning – I feel
some what better – I think if I take great care
of myself for a few days I will get entirely well.
3”R.L” Cousin Dave sent Bettie’s letter to
me from Carlisle also Cousin Annie’s. He also wrote
a few lines. The ground was covered today to the
depth of 3 inches or more but melted rather rapidly –
- A damp day – snow an rain all the time. I have been
reading and studying all the time, read some 100 pages
or more of “Noble deeds of Woman” French &c. I find
it much easier to study at home that at College,
so comfortably situated – an excellent wood fire all
the time. A delightful bed – and a servant to take
nice care of my room. I while away my time
very pleasantly – after my meals – I take one of the[double underline]
excellent segars and smoke to my fill. I have
a splendid library – as many nooks as I desire at
present. I set up until 10 in writing to David H Walton
and reading.
John [?] Dickinson
Cavicello[?]
Rockbridge [?] [?]
 
  Home Friday. March the 31st” 1854
This has been a very damp day – I have
read a good deal, also wrote of my letter to Cousin.
I feel tolerable well. The boys were sowing plaster
on the corn circle field – I spent the evening in the
Black Boys House – in reading the Bible and
in talking to Reubin about about preparing himself for
another world. I fear her is nearing his grave.
If I can save his soul I will endeavor so to do
for he has been a great sinner.
It rained quite fast to night. Mother was
in my room some time to night – I was
quite happy to converse with her –
Charles Rhyns in putting a House in the Garden
I spent some time in reading the Bible to
Reubin and talk to him.
May I prove a constant companion to my
Books and improve every opportunity – I
am so comfortable situated that I have no
reason to complain – therefore may I give my
most earnest heed to those studies which will
[written between lines “assist in”]
most facilitatisy my purposes and designs
in attaining to that of high degree of eminence
and distinction which my to much balanced
parents would desire.
 
  L.S **double underline**
Saturday. April the 1st” 1854.
This has been a damp day – rain part of the time –
I have been reading the Nebraska Bill speech By
Hon S. A. Duglas of Illinois. Read a few chapters
in the Bible to Reubin. Rhesa Hawkins called to see
me. I mailed a letter (L”S) to Daniel H Walton
I studied some little French tonight. Read some of my
old speeches – Solomen R Moore called to see me and –
summoned me to appear at Woodstock Court on next
[?] in behalf of Dr. Coffman. It is now
about 9½ oclock and the wind is blowing at a terrible
rate – very high – no more rain. I shall now prepare
for bed. May I so conduct myself or in other
words may my deportment be of such a Character
that those who may become my companions
may profit by my example. May I at all
times and in all my actions exhibit that
simplicity and christian like disposition that
my friends may be pleased and show me
that respect that is due to a follower of
the work and holy laws. Hear aft have
[?] disgraced the church of God
by their sin through you actions
 
  Sunday April 2nd” 1854~
I arose this morning and took breakfast with
the family. I then read a sermon or tow for Reubin
after which I prepared for church. Dr Rick came
in just as I finished dressing. He spent the greater
portion of the day with me. After dinner I mounted
Charley, the first horse since last September and rode
up to Lemuels. I then went to Mt Jackson to church
I called to see Mrs” Pennybackers family: the girls look
well. I also called to see Mrs Harris. shook hands with
some of my friends. Miss Martha Cline came down
to Lems. I rode down to Mr. Ripley – spent an hour
or so after hearing Rev. Mr Cline preach at 3 Pm.
11.2. 16[?] of Exodus. I reached home about dark –
soon after my arrival Lena’s chimney caught fire
and I took the water engine and through water
all over the roof “ Mr. Lutz came down and
prayed for Rubin – He seems willing to die.
I have just come in my room and its near
10 oclock. Father Received a letter from Lovell
My throat hurts me some.
Miss Sarah J. Steenbergen was at Ripley.
I have read some good sentences to day.
 
  Monday. April 3. 1859~
I arose this morning early and proceeded
to the river – I saw many ducks but did not
kill one – I think I hurt a few muskrats. I was
at Rhesa Hawkins. Kern & Rias were ploughing in
the boat field. I came to the house at 10. I then
prepared my self and went up to Lemuels. I
saw Miss Martha C. Becca Dan Margret Tolisin [?] &c.
after dinner Tol. and I went to the river hunting. I
killed two muskrats. We walked about 7 miles in all.
We reached Lem's about tea time. Lem took the girls then
To Town. I spent the evening and arrived at my house at 9oclock.
I retired about 10½. my old tooth pained my through
the night. I have taken considerable exercise to day
my throat felt a little uneasy and I used the red pepper.
The people say A.['mie' in superscript] and I are to be joined by the holy
bonds of proverbial[?] love. The day has been exceedingly
pleasant. Reubin seems to be some thing better.
May the precepts of the Bible be my mottoes
through life. & may I continue in the path
of virtue daily adding to my stores of knowledge
from those valuable [?] tastes of the
wisdom of all ages Books.
 
 

L”S Tuesday. April 4.th” 1854
A delightful day. I was at the river but did
not shoot at any thing. Miss Martha, Willie &c
spent the day at our house. I read some few
pages &c. Father received a letter from Matilda
requesting him to send her more money 500$ to
the Union Hotel Baltimore. But I think she will
get her due recompence – nothing – she is welcome to come
home if she will. If Mr. H. desires to go to Califonia
let him go”
L.S to Rob G Hickerson. I spent the most of the day
in doing nothing, although I read some few pages
and wrote Hickerson a letter of 4 pages fouls[?] cap[?] –
I was up at Lems in the evening with Miss Martha Cline
Father answered Matilda’s letter – Sol and I had a
long talk. Now from due reflection and Consideration
I think it prudent not to visit much in or think of
getting married for so long as the old people con-
tinue the way they do. I would not feel happy to
bring my wife home never – so then I shall think
for Martha what I shall do. I am placed in a
undecide condition.

Wednesday April 5th” 1854~
I finished my trip to the Falls of Niagara. A beautiful day –
- rode over and got Rhesa Hawkins house, went to Woodstock
in company with Dr. Koontz. Left my house at Millens Hotel
paid ¢25. rode out to John Ott’s and took supper with
John. Left my house and walked in with John – visited
Miss El. Crawford. Saw much of Cousin Ann’s company –
[?] very pleasant – I spent the most of my time with
her- Jacob R. Pipens case came up before the court.
witnesses being examined.
 
 

Thursday. April 6.th” 1854
Another beautiful day “ Pipen’s case still in testimony “
Was with A.mie much of my time – John rode my
horse in and left him at Reubin’s. I was to see
Miss El. for I walked come with her. I read much
of the life of Robinson Crusoe. I was to see Buets[?] Chower[?].
I spent the evening in the parlour – Cousin Polly
staid at John Otts all night, an John took Lizzie[?]
out for the first time since she gave birth to the bay.
Reubin came home to night –

Friday April the 7. 1854 –
I heared some splendid speeches to day
from Allen, Williams & Lucken. I was in the
parlour for a while with Amie &c. read Rob Crusoe
until 11 - . Reubin Burn’s died about 6 oclock
 
  L.R. Saturday. April 8. 1854 –
A beautiful day – I prepared for home – Bowman’s
& Coffman case was call but Synder was not present
I said that Snyder would prove this. That Bowman
spoiled the pants, that they were improperly cut
and that he said he could not have made them
fit ['even' superscript] if he himselves had made them & that the [?]
them & examined.) Johnson said he heard Snyder say so
The case was continued – I claimed my attendance
I left about 2. stoped at Edinburg– eat supper
at Red Banks. spent an hour or so with Mary
Jane & Miss Steenberger. I came home about
dusk. Reubin was interd to day.
I received Dave H Walton kindness- a letter
from Hickerson LR
 
 

Sunday April the 9. 1854 –
I was soon at Rhesa Hawkins until 10 oclock. I saw
Sheldon there. I was to see Lem a few minutes – Sent Mr
Peters his letter – I came home about 11 and spent the
remainder of the day in reading religious Books. I
have endeavored to spend my time in that way &
manner which is pleasing and exceptable in the sight
of God. This has been a windy day, appearance of rain.
I returned about 9. But did not rest well

Monday. April 10.th” 1854
I arose in time for breakfast and was reading
diligently until 12. Was sent to Rhesa Hawkins to
inform the boys to come with the wagon. They were
hauling manure – Rev. Mr Thomas stopped and took
dinner, left for Woodstock about 2½ oclock.
I spent the afternoon in reading &c. retired at 10.
I think so much about what I must follow for a living.
“Sweet, good night? I_ It rained some to day at 12”
This bud of love, by summer’s ripening breath,
May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet.
“ By my modesty, Shake R&J
The jewel in my dower I would not wish
Any companion in the world but you.
Shake T
 
  L”S - Tuesday. April 11. 1854.
A nice day – except that it is rather windy
I have spent the whole the morning in my room
studing. After dinner I walked up to Mt Jackson
L”S. Mailed a letter to J.C. Dickinson “ I bought
a gold pen and silver handle of kind $1.75.
a very large one. One box of Bennets Pills 25¢ &
1 Bottle of Pulmonary Balsam 50¢. Purchased of
[?] Bowman 2 box of Caps - $6¼ = 12½ “
Left my slippers at Johnsons. Saw Miss Maggie
K oontz and had a long chat with her at the table –
I carried a box from Town to send some Butter
& Eggs to Woodstock. Stoped at Lem's and got
my Books. Baubigne’s History of the Reformation
4 Vols Hannat Morse[?]. 8 Vol. Young man from home –
Leck Richmond. [?] [?]. I eat supper at Lem's”
I came home about 8 oclock. This has been a
beautiful day – rather cool towards night –
I wish my brother possessed a little more
Kindness for I dislike the man that can –
not talk in a kind & polite manner.