February 15~1835 Sunday
15~1 [Sunday, February 15, 1835]
Snow half the day fell 2 or 3 inches deep. Frances & self at De Witts Church in morning. I called on Wells Esqr.- of Fayette at Wilsons before [?] Recd. introduction by him to Dr. Aiken of Phila. Pd. For Sundries 2 ½ cnts. At 8 a.m. recd. verdict of $317.18 for self in case tried yesterday- [?] in bed in afternoon- called at Wilson Hotel after having supped at Shunks- Recd. introduction by aforementioned Wells to Col. Evans of Fayette Co. & first [?] gentleman & self went to De Witts Church- he & self [?] of Washington Co. [?] our [?] to Wilson & sat awhile in wells & Evens room.
16~2 [Monday, February 16, 1835]
Cloudy- misting- crust on snow- reasonable sleighing- ice on trees- I wrote notes to editors of "Perry Forester" & Silverpool Men" & Paid Pos. 12 ½ cnts on [?] to discontinue my papers- Paid Mr. Springman for his boy Peter [?] & ride Bill [?] $1.12 ½ in full for hiding "New York Mirror" of the 11th & "Extra Globe". Wrote to Wm. A. Atlee at Portsmouth Dau. Co. & to Frederick Fairlamb [?] Del. Co. At an Argument Court till 9 p.m. Paid Sundries 12 ½cts.
17~3 [Tuesday, February 17, 1835]
Cloudy- mist- slushy. Wrote to F. E. Brewster Esqr. Phila. Paid Barber at "Masonic Hall" for cutting my hair 12 ½cts. Was engaged all day in argument of distribution of money arising from the sale of Wm. LeBarron’s estate. I had L. S. Smith Esqr. of Phila. In court as a witness- Paid for Sundries 12 ½.
18~4 [Wednesday, February 18, 1835]
Cloudy & Slushy - Jacob Walters (my valet) died of consumption at 1 A.M. this morning. Paid for sundries 13 3/4 cts. Called in evening at room of Thos. W. Cullough Esqr. [?] hotel where I met Wm. B. Reed Esqr. of city of Phila. Went to De Witt’s Church after tea where a Rev. Gent by name of Ramsey a missionary lately at Bombay told a long & ridiculous story about the Manners , Customs & Religion of the natives. He went there in 1830 & came away lately from ill health. Of course he’s begging money. I must [?] admit that I left the house disgruntled. With Manners and motives a collection is to be taken tomorrow evening- when & where they will not find me for paying, not for $1 any how.
February 19~ 1835~ Thursday
19~5 [Thursday, February 19, 1835]
Clear & mild- Wrote to Freeman Phila. In answer to his letter recd. on Feb 11th. Pos. Pd. For a box blanking a [?]. 10 ½ cts. Is slated in cash book to have [?] yesterday but it was a few days before that. Handed "Frances" for her own use $1. Was down today twice to see that things were right to bury Jacob (my valet)- I got a coffin and Shroud from Mr. [?]pley - one of debtors of poor- Bentley Jacobs at our house today. I was at "Harrisburg Debating Club" Question "[?]". I supported affirmative of question which carried by a vote of 2 to 1-
20~6 [Friday, February 20, 1835]
Clear & Pleasant- I dined at Peacock’s today by invitation with Thos. McCulloh, Bentley Jacobs, Mo. Clendenin & [?]. Paid for Sundries at Wilsons for Bentley & Self in afternoon 6 1/4. I was in Court till 9 ½ p.m.
21~7 [Saturday, February 21, 1935]
Clear & Moderate & Fine- Recd. letters from J. W. L. Freeman "Phila. Feb 7, 1835" with note against [?] & wrote to Freeman in reply- Also recd. letter from F. E. Brewster Esqr. "Phila. Febr. 19/35" with enclosures for [?] of error in Scott as case 48 Jan 7, 1834 took enclosures to B. Parker Esqr. [?] & paid $5 for said writ of error & delvd same to [?] of Dau. Co. [?] Roberts- Paid for a Box of Seidlitz Powders at Lutz 37 ½ cts. - I was at "the Capitol" where address "of Gen. Washington" was read by F R Shunk Esqr. In Hall of H of Rep to both Houses & to the Gov. & heads of the Departments. I met as an auditor [?] 2 p.m. with Judge McKinney & [?] ~Williamson Esqr Atty at Law of Huntington Pa was at my office. I recd. a bond from him drawn by ~[?] in favor of [?] for collection & at same time put into his hands writ drawn by [?] J. Clarke in my favor for $10. For collection & took glass of wine with him at Buehlers.- I called on Miss Sarah Halderman in evening & at Shunks- called to see if [?] H hand [?] [?].
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