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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1882-December 31, 1882

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Wednesday February 15th 1882 I came home early this morning and had only just got the house cleaned up when Aunty Walker came She had hardly taken her things of when Mrs Middleton came. In the afternoon Mrs Custor and Nell were here. I worked on my spread till nearly night, when I went over and stayed all night with Hatt. Thursday February 16th 1882. I came home early and by half past ten had the work done up ready to go down to Halsons on a visit where I spent a pleasant day. Called at Levi Robinsons and Ryersons on my way home. Worked on my spread all the evening. Friday February 17th 1882. I got my work done up early and had only finished when Grand-ma and Aunt Mary came We had a pleasant day with them. Hatt was over to dinner. I worked all my spare time on my bed-spread.
 
Iowa Women’s Lives: Letters and Diaries