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April 2d What a beautiful day, we were app
rehensive of rain this morning as it commenced.
Mr. Charles is so backward in his farming operation
I dread or fear inclement weather as arresting his progress
The Lord's will not mine be done. I am getting on slowly
in the Poultry line as I have now ten chickens one
Hen setting on duck eggs will hatch the 10th
of this month one Goose setting, I shall get
along after some sort of experience.
April 28th. I have just returned from
my weekly visit to town. I feel very mel
ancholy, having attended the funeral
and burial of a much loved acquaintance
who died on the 24th of April in child
bed after torturing and agonizing
sickness and suffering most intense
all of which she bore with much fortitude
and christian resignation she murmured
not no[r] repined her lot once and seeing
the distress of her relatives and friends
around her dying bed she entreated
them not to weep she had a bright hope
and trusted in her redeemer she became