29 1 Snow. Ice Stopped again in the River today about noon Heard a Stranger preach at DeWitts this morning. Recd. last evening a Letter from Mr. Sage "Phila Jan." 25th 1832" on thursday one from J. Libhart date Marietta "Jan. 24 1832" was at the Episcopal Church in afternoon and DeWitts in the evening... Snowed more or less all day-
30 2 Sleety. fine Rain or Mist. Snow at least 12 inches deep this morning- crust on it. Tho. A Weidman came to town this evening and was at my office--He and I were at Mr. Peacocks. Mr. Brent from Va. arrived in Harrisburg this eveng. and came to Peacocks about 10 oclock P.M. First meeting of he and Tho Weidman. I recd. Letter last evening from Tho Joseph Clendenin dated "New Orleans Jan. 12th 1832"
31 3 Cloudy and some snow. I petitioned to Orphans Court this morning for Guardian for Charles Veiel from Germany. Court appted. Christian Hachnlen (Baker) of Harrisburg. I was in at Peacocks short time this morning. Brent and Thom Weidman there, I walked to door at Alricks with Misses Gibson M.L. Clendenin Large Cotillion party at Masonic Hall tonight. I was not there. Recd. Letter from Elaim Bliss "New York Jan. 20th 1832" enclosing $5. and accompanied by depositions of Goldy & Aldrich, taken before Com. er Meredith 27 inst
Feb. 1 4 Clear and pleasant. Fine Sleighing Recd. Letter per Dr. L. Anderson from Joseph Gibbons, Dated "Springfield January 28th 1832" in relation to removal of Seat of Justice. Tho. A. Weidman dined with me today at Wallace's. "Party "Sleighing" to ":Hogues Town" this evening I did not go. Dr. McKinney and myself were after 8 P.M. at Nagles & Davis' Ogston House--
2 5 Clear and Beautiful. Snow melting very fast. Had a verbal invitation at my office this morning to dine at Mr. Peacocks today Sent him a letter declining. Sent by Moyer, attendant in Court. Walked to first Tavern/2 miles up the River /and back before Breakfast this morning. Argued Foreign att. in Court this eveng. against Harris--his Rule discharged. Was at Peacocks this evening. Dr. Kennedy there Ramsey, Brent, Findlay, McCullough, Ringgold & Weidman there--
3 6 Clear and Snow melting very fast. Recd. and answered a letter from J.P Clendenin this morning--walked up River 2 miles & Back before Breakfast this morning- I was on a most pleasant Sleighing party this evening to Mr Fox's Hummelstown Brent, McKinney myself- with Misses E. Peacock, Eliott and F.P. Clendenin in "A Horse Sleigh," my Expenses Sleigh Hire $3.00 Bill at Mr. Fox including $3.00 to Major Geo Kelly Fiddler- each $2.46 ret. to town about 2 oclock in morning
4 7 Cloudy and thawing very fast.River opened again yesterday or day before --- tis now about 12 ft below low water mark Recd. Two Letters one from Julia Ann Rawn Dated "Thornbury Jan 31. 1832" the other from Philip Newbeker Dated "Halifax Feb 2nd 1832" requesting my opinion
Feb 4th 1832 Saturday
4 7 Cont. -upon a Law Point, made motion and obtained order in Court today
open Trunks & attached. I was at Shunks and Peacocks this evening. Saw M. Alrich, Findlay, and Ex. Gov Findlay there
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