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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1872-December 31, 1874

Page 178

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178th Monday June 16th 1873 I washed and ironed both and after supper Mother and I went to town in the buggy got a lot of groceries and I got me a new white dress. It was almost dark when we got here. Mr Schell called. Tuesday June 17th 1873 I sewed all day on my dress. Went to bed early in the evening. Wednesday June 18th 1873 Mother and I went to the valley today We took dinner at Aunt Lindas and supper at Aunt Sarahs, and came home by the upper road. it was quite dark when We got home. I had a letter from Mr Huebner. Thursday June 19th 1873 I helped do this morning. Mrs Magill and Mrs Pursell spent the day here. After supper I took them home in the buggy It was dark before I was ready to come home. So I had Charlie come home with me. had a letter from J.J. wrote to him tonight. Friday June 20th 1873 I sewed all day on my dress, went to bed early in the evening.
 
Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries