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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1876-November 15, 1877

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64 Thursday June 8th 1876. Mother went to the valley today I ironed and got the dinner in the forenoon and cut some carpet rags in the afternoon Mother did not get home till late I havent felt at all well so went to bed early. Friday June 9th 1876. I went to town early this morning and got stuff for Rob a shirt and myself an overskirt I sewed carpet rags awhile after I came home. Winnie rode over with me but did not stay long. I cut out Robs shirt in the afternoon. Winnie came over after supper and we went to Irving society the programme was splendid. I staid all night with Winnie. I had a letter from Hattie today. I wrote to her. Saturday June 10th 1876. Mother went to town this morning and I sewed on Robs shirt. It was late when Mother got home so the dinner was late. It was terribly hot but I
 
Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries