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1861-01-05 -- 1861-01-08

Sat. 5.
I expected to teach today, but did not do so on account of the scarcity of our wood. I employed my time in writing chiefly till some time in the afternoon, when a few cousins of the Miss Adys' arrived from Atalissa, with whom I had an interesting conversation, one being a student of the Galesburge University, Ill. Took a sleigh ride to the P.O. and rec'd a few papers.
Sun. 6.
I dressed in order to go to church, but a few moments before I was ready Mr. Ady started and I was left to enjoy myself with his daughters and their two cousins. I spent a very pleasant if not a profitable sabbath. I feel tolerably well physically.
Mon. 7.
I commenced my school this morning with 41 scholars, being more than I ever had before at one time. It, as may be easily imagined, requires considerable skill to manage so many, in order to keep them quiet, yet I do it, and taking all things into consideration, their home treatment and previous deportment in other schools, I think my school will compare favorably with any.
Tues. 8.
It was very cold today, yet notwithstanding we had a fine sleigh ride in Mr. Longnecker's team to Mr. Miller's resident about 5 miles from here. Had a jovial time.

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Sat. 5. I expected to teach today, but did not do so on account of the scarcity of our wood. I employed my time in writing chiefly till some time in the afternoon, when a few cousins of the Miss Adys' arrived from Atalissa, with whom I had an interesting conversation, one being a student of the Galesburge University, Ill. Took a sleigh ride to the P.O. and rec'd a few papers. Sun. 6. I dressed in order to go to church, but a few moments before I was ready Mr. Ady started and I was left to enjoy myself with his daughters and their two cousins. I spent a very pleasant if not a profitable sabbath. I feel tolerably well physically. Mon. 7. I commenced my school this morning with 41 scholars, being more than I ever had before at one time. It, as may be easily imagined, requires considerable skill to manage so many, in order to keep them quiet, yet I do it, and taking all things into consideration, their home treatment and previous deportment in other schools, I think my school will compare favorably with any. Tues. 8. It was very cold today, yet notwithstanding we had a fine sleigh ride in Mr. Longnecker's team to Mr. Miller's resident about 5 miles from here. Had a jovial time.