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

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132 Monday December 11th 1876. I did a large washing this forenoon. And went to town in the afternoon. It was a real pleasant day. I began sewing as soon as I came from town and did not stop till nearly eleven oclock. letter from Jen Tuesday December 12th 1876. Mother went to the valley today. We did the work and a big ironing. It was nearly supper time when we got through. I felt too tired to sew at night and put in the time writing a long letter to Jennie. It was a lovely day. I got an invitation to attend the Leap Year Ball at the St. James. Wednesday December 13th 1876. I sewed nearly all day and finished my suit I am fixing I like it very much I put it on before supper and wore it all the evening. We expected Mr Whetstone and Mr Heberling over to spend the evening but they did not come Charlie McCall was here a few moments today.

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132 Monday December 11th 1876. I did a large washing this forenoon. And went to town in the afternoon. It was a real pleasant day. I began sewing as soon as I came from town and did not stop till nearly eleven oclock. letter from Jen Tuesday December 12th 1876. Mother went to the valley today. We did the work and a big ironing. It was nearly supper time when we got through. I felt too tired to sew at night and put in the time writing a long letter to Jennie. It was a lovely day. I got an invitation to attend the Leap Year Ball at the St. James. Wednesday December 13th 1876. I sewed nearly all day and finished my suit I am fixing I like it very much I put it on before supper and wore it all the evening. We expected Mr Whetstone and Mr Heberling over to spend the evening but they did not come Charlie McCall was here a few moments today.