Hiram E. Leonard Diary, January 28 – February 2, 1869

“28^th Thursday  fine winter weather  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick.

“29^th Friday  fine weather for winter  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick Fredenhagens wife had a son.

“30^th Saturday  fine cool weather  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick.

“31^st Sunday  A fine day for winter & thawing so it was muddy  I did my choars was at the house all day cut up my pigs went to office at night came home & went to bed at about 9 nearly sick Daniel Kenyon & housekeeper came about 11 & stayed to supper & went home about 8 ½ & Ben Hoath came about that time & stayed till ____.

“February 1^st Monday  fine weather for winter  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at  9 ½ nearly sick & worne out with Sister.

“2^nd Tuesday  fine mild winter weather  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly worne out with trouble.

“3^rd Wednesday  A fine winter day  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick & worne out with trouble.”