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26th Con.

Fifty seven years ago, my dear old Mother, outwitted J.M. Pullen and Frank Pierce. he, old Pullen, had done sneaked in, and had my stepfather put in jail. Came back and did the same to mother. they then searched the house for the old folks money, which they had, but Pullen and Pierce, never found it. Mother had secured it so, that they couldn’t, and that same money $700.00 I think, in gold and silver, was used to buy my stepfathers freedom. he died many years afterwards. — [s.f ?] — and said he was going to hell, but P. & P. had preceded him several years, doubtless. —

A cough will stick longer by a horse than a peck of oats

SunSATURDAY, JULY 27

“The law was given by Moses.” Clear and warm. Attended usual services. David Wilson, preached at 11.am. services. the above quotation was part of his text. an angel touched him — J.S. Wainwrights body found. — We are well at home, B “B.W” and n.a. me — Services at night, good.

The actor who wisely weds is always sure of some audience

MondFRIDAY, JULY 28

“But grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.” To day is clear, partly. and warm. I rested good last night. B. “BW” and O. me are yet striving. — At the office — fun. — Class 26, few out. — I am waiting awhile before I answer Joes letter. — Wife bought a bed for Wendell, and he wont sleep in it. —