2 1 Clear and pleasant—Cool—I was at DeWitts Church this morning with Miss F.P.C. attended with other members (new page) – of “Harrisburg Bar" as invited mourners the funeral of Nicholas B. Wood Esqr at 5 o clock. P.M. was at Peacocks in the Evening
3 2 Rain all day—I wrote to Jos. Dyre enclosing Rule to take Depositions. I was at Peacocks short time this morning. Attended Meeting of the “members of the Bar" of Dauphin when Judge Hummel was chairman and CC Rawn Secy adopting resolution to wear Crape on the left are [arm] for thirty days out of Respect to the memory of N.B. Wood Esqr I was at Peacocks’ this Evening Miss E Peacock and her father arrived at 7.o. clock from a tour of a little more than 2 weeks—
4 3 Cloudy, muddy, + settled with S.H. Randall Taylor this morning Paid his Bill for making militaty equipments in full vide Bill + Receipt $12.87 and Recd from him for professional Services Fee $9.87. Recd of Norman Caleneda and of the assignees of J.S. v B.J. Wiestling $31.82 of $38.25 acknowledged this day by him the said Norman to be due and payable by them this said assignees to the said Danl Stine for whom the $31.82 was recd by me. Paid said money over to Mrs Stine same day and also $1 in full for my Borough Tax vide Reciept, and Recd Fee $2.82 for collection. was at Peacocks in Evening Rogers, Shoch, Alricks, H. Buehler and wife there. Mrs C. Wood (inserted afterwards) Wrote to Deborah Rhawn
5 4 Clear and Cool, recd Letter from Julia Ann Rawn “Thornbury Sepr 1. 1832" It informs me that the parties interested in the “Old Place" had met at Uncle William Cheyneys on the “Thursday preceding" to Article for selling the place to David R. Cheyney. I was at Peacocks and Shunks a short time this morning. Saw Misses F.P.C. + E.C.P. at Post office this afternoon. I wrote letter to Geo. King at Carlisle to day for Mrs King Recd the 1 st number of the “Harrisburg Gazette by “Charles Morrig" Henry & I took walk in the evening. I was at Peacocks in the Evening Dr Hetzel & Shannon were there had political talk in P.O. this evening with Mowry (new page)
6 5 Clear, Cool, beautiful Mr John Everhart from Perry Co. and myself entered into a written agreement this morning by which I am to have the 1/3 of $1128.71 if collected for him from J.S. + B.J. Wiestling, or 1/3 of any portion of the same that I may collect by the suit or otherwise—was at Island this afternoon with Mrs Clendenen Misses F.P.C. + E.C.P. + Jno. Jos C after Peacocks and Mclans, I was at Brides a Mrs Roberts’ party at Mrs. Haldermans this Evening. Misses Peacock + Clendenin were not there in consequence of the Miss Halderman not having visited E.P. after here Return home—I was at Peacocks after the Party—Harp + violin were played by Strollers† + Walzting + Dancing
† Editor's Note: Strollers: A strolling player.
7 6 Clear and pleasant, I rode on an Old Bay Horse of Murrays this morning to McAlisterss and Back in 45 minutes from Henrys to Henry’s. was at Large Party this Evening at Mr Wyeths—had violin + Harp + Dancing, Broke up at ½ past 11—served notice on Geo Bealty to attend as arbitiater on 2 nd October in H. Scott v McCord. Served at 6 ½ o clock in evening—
8 7 Clear and Beautiful, Served notice on Jacob Shoemaker + Richd T. Seach by showing them a Copy. to attend as arbtrs in Scott v. McCord on 2nd Oct and Served notice on McCord by handing + leaving in his hands a copy of notice, subscribed at Seach’s office this morning for a copy of the late acts of the legislature, Copy to be 50 cts, appd in Wyeth + King at Esq. Graydons this morning, adjd till 12 [ ] inst. Wrote letter for Wm. King to Geo King at Carlisle + Recd $6.43 tax for Danl Stien from Norman Calenda. Rode to Geo. Fishers Esqr after 1.o. clock P.M. in compy Misses F.P.C. E.C.P. + S.A. Weidman, on horseback took tea accd. retd in Evening at 8 ½ P.M.—Paid toll going and coming 40 cts and pd George (Blackman) at Livery Stable 12 ½ cts. I rode Genl Camerons Saddle + Whip.
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