April 1828

April 1, 1828. The weather mild, we get along very well in taking account of stock.

April 2, 1828. The weather pleasant. We got about through taking account. Today Dr. Green was buried.

April 3, 1828. Today is fast day. I went to meeting to the Baptist Church in the fore part and to the Congregational in the after part of the day. We had very good meetings at both places. In the afternoon I went a hunting and playing at ball. In the evening I went to the singing society at the Washington Hotel which was very good.

April 4, 1828. Today the weather is rather chilly and there is some signs of a storm. I feel rather tired and am not much better satisfied after my amusements yesterday. It begins to snow smartly this evening and continues yet which is 11 o'clock. I must read a chapter in the testament and once more commit my spirit to the protection of the All Ruling Providence.

April 5, 1828. The weather is rather stormy in the fore part of the day and the snows melted away in the afternoon under the heat of Sol. It is now 10 o'clock at night when I must lay my head on the downy pillow and seek repose in sleep, forgetting all the toils of the day.

April 6, 1828. Today the weather is mild and pleasant. I went to the Baptist Church today. Text in the forenoon Galatians 6 and 9 P.M., 6 Corinthians 11, 5-14. There was a new member taken into the church today with great solemnity.

April 7, 1828. The weather rather chilly. I have not much that is to note down.

April 8, 1828. The weather today is about the same as yesterday. George is very unwell tonight with the headache.

Wednesday, April 9, 1828. The weather rather chilly and windy.

Thursday April 10, 1828. The weather the same as yesterday. Travelling good.

Friday April 11, 1828. Today is windy and some cold.

Saturday April 12, 1828. Today the weather is pleasant and business is brisk.

Sunday April 13, 1828. The weather is pleasant today and I went to the Baptist meeting. Mr W. preached, we had a very good meeting. In the eve I went to Mr. Bouton's meeting at the Courthouse.

Monday April 14, 1828. The weather rather windy today and the business brisk. I am expecting my father over today to carry me home.

Tuesday April 15, 1828. The weather very windy and the sand flies exceedingly, business pretty brisk. Father came over and am going home tonight in a waggon.

Chichester Wednesday April 16, 1828. I am now at home. The weather is pleasant. Folks are all well. I am going a grousing this afternoon.

Thursday, April 17, 1828. The weather pleasant today and I enjoy myself very well.

Friday April 18, 1828. I expected to go to Concord today but I could not get ready and so I expect to go Monday in the stage.

Saturday April 19, 1828. The weather pleasant, our folks are a going spearing fishing tonight.

Sunday April 20, 1828. The weather looks some like a storm in the forenoon, this afternoon we had a brisk snow and rain storm. I did [not] go to meeting today because there was not any near. I expected to go to Pittsfield to meeting but was hindered by the storm.

Monday April 21, 1828. The weather is quite stormy and there is snow on the ground, about 1 in. [of] snow. I started for Concord with the mail carrier and took the stage at Blake's tavern.

Concord Tuesday April 22, 1828. The weather stormy and the roads windy. I arrived here (at Concord) about 5 o'clock last night and found the folks all well. I have been hauling manure part of today with Mr. Kent and George. Business not very brisk.

Wednesday April 23, 1828. The weather very pleasant and the travelling good. I arose this morning with the sun which was about 5 1 /2 o'clock and opened the store, built a fire &c. Business not very brisk.

Thursday April 24, 1828. The weather very fine and the business [?]. I arose this [morning] about 5 1/2 o'clock, opened store and kindled a fire. Business not very brisk.

Friday April 25, 1828. The weather is similar to that of yesterday. I arose this morning about 15 minutes past 5 o'clock. We keeped the store open until[l] about 10 o'clock last night playing on the flute.

Saturday April 26, 1828. The weather pleasant and the travelling good. I arose this morning about 15 minutes past 6 o'clock, opened store &c.

Sunday April 27,1828. The weather pleasant and the sun rose clear. I went to meeting today at the Baptist Church. Rev. Nathe Williams. We had a very good meeting. I went [to] Mr. Bouton's meeting at the Courthouse.

Monday April 28, 1828. The weather pleasant and the traveling good. l had a bad headache today but am better this evening. Father sent over my handkerchiefs which l left at home.

Tuesday April 29, 1828. The weather pleasant and business well at this time. Arose this morning about sunrise. Built fire &c. &c. I saw Mr. Tenney and sent home.

Wednesday April 30, 1828. The [weather] very mild and warm. Today is the warmest day we have had this spring, I think &c.