21 1 Clear + Beautiful, I heard Dr Barber preach this morningat Mr DeWitts church, and in the evening at Lockman’s church with Ladies to hear same gentleman. Rogers returned from s^d Church with Mary Scott Clendenin, Cassinger came to Peacocks at ½ past 8.o.clock + Rogers + self there

22 2 Rain—Rec^d letter from H. H. Van Amrige Esqr West Chester Oct. 19 1832 + p^d Postage 12 cts. was at Peacocks this evening till 10 o clock—(new page)

23 3 Clear and pleasant. I p^d Bet made with Mr Parker in the 15^th inst. Hale Stake holder $5.00- I bet Wolf would have 3500 maj. Same day rec^d from H.K. Strong stake holder Bet made with same Mr Parker that would would have 2500 maj $5 Same time p^d Bet made with H.K. Strong that Wolf would have 4000 maj. Krause stakeholder $5.00—Same time p^d Bet made with A O Hierter on 4000 maj $5.00 + same time Between Jas. Burnside Esqr. 4000 maj. $5.00 in Both the latter cases Dr. G.H. Berghaus Stake holder.—Rec^d Letter from France’s Wyeth upon subject of Bet with Parker + Duck—Wrote note W.H. Buehler enclosing J.K. Findlays petition + Wrote to Chas H. Cheyney in answer to his letter of the settlement and sent by Dr Chas Berghaus. rec^d of A. Boyd Hamilton $37.50 lent to him on the 16 th inst. I was at Dr Hetzels, and at Mrs Dr Puis Door this afternoon with P.O. Ladies—went for them to Dr Puis in evening at 6.o.clock took them home + went to Jackson’s meeting at Nagles-offered resolutions in favour of Gen^l Jackson—and after meeting Went to Peacocks where was Rob^t\ Ross, Dr G H Berghaus and Mrs Roberts.

24 4 Clear + Cooler. Paid Jacob Shrom this morning for 12 lbs of Stove pipe at 15 cts per lb + 37 ½ cts plus for the 2 elbows there to in all $2.17 in full vide his receipt. Deposited in “Harrisburg Bank" $41.43 vide Bank Book. Sent Lewis Plitt vide due Bill $30. Jno. Jos Clendenin + myself walked to Hiersters “Fairview" this afternoon with P.O. Ladies took tea there. Mrs Haldeman + Daughter + Husband Miss S. Cameron + Shoch + Shunk at Peacocks this Evening.

25 5 Clear + pleasant. I Wrote to Mary S. Clendenin this morning + handed her the letter at Mr Peacocks at 12 ½ o clock noon. Harrisburg Greys paraded at (new page) paraded at 1 P.M. and Met “Elizabethtown Artillery" 1 mile from Harrisburg + Escorted them into town they took quarters at Tho^s Wallace’s I was at Shunks + Peacocks this evening

26 6 Clear + Cold-rec^d from Mr Hicks 2 “stocken Nett^†" Shirts at $3.00 on a bet of eight dollars won on him on an even Election for governor, he betting on Ritner—Harrisburg Greys Gov^ner Guards + Eliz^th town Artillery paraded to day. I rec^d letter from Mary S. Clendenin present + wrote to her in afternoon in reply- I was at Peacocks in the Evening rec^d letter S. Gemmel $15. enclosed

† Editor's Note: Stockinet or Stockinette: An elastic knitted fabric used esp. in making undergarments or bandages.

27 7 Clear + Cood- I put on Stockinett Shirt last evening for first time this season. Gave Hy (Black girl) 6 ¼ cts made search in land office this morning and p^d Fees for R M^cKissick 50 cts called at Mrs Clendenin’s house on my return from the Hill where they are [arguing] + moving. Paid Mrs Curran my washerwoman, in full vide Bill + Receipt for 1 Quarters washing commencing on the 1 st. July last + mending $4.50. Paid for Stove door for my office stove 50 cts. Wrote to R. M. Kisson in answer to his letter rec^d on 23 rd inst. Enclosing him draught of Survey + I was at Peacocks this Evening---