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1833 which denotes more falling weather. Many vessels left the port to go westward. Toward night the wind increased & began to rain. In the evening it was a NE rain storm, Thus we see the uncertainly of the weather, as well as every thing else in nature. This sudden change in the weather was unlooked for by all.

20th 12 mo Daniel P. Macy arrived here today at 3 o'clock PM on business & left 6 o'clock in the morning in [BURDITS?] Packet for Boston thence back to Philadelphia. Thomas went with as far as Boston.

5th 1 mo A considerable fall of snow today which is the first since the commencement of winter. And very little cold weather which has brought many vessels heer with provisions, wood & other necessary articles for family use. All the vessels that comes (or the Masters) complain that the markets are dull. Wood is very plenty, but the price is kept up at 7$ per cord.

7th A heavy snow storm with a high wind the snow was in drifts of considerable height.

8th Many sleighs are flying through the streets.

9th The weather is very fine, no sleighing.

21st, 22nd, 23rd 1 mo An uncommon cold spell for a number of days. The thermometer has ranged form 8 to 20. The wind prevailed at NW and blew with great violence. No snow on the ground.

24th The thermometer was at 8 this morning, the wind moderates with a pleasant sun. The harbor is covered with thick ice, which extends to the Bar.

12th Ship Phoenix Sanford Wilber Master arrived at Old Town whith a full cargo of oil to Thomas Macy. Two lighters were at Old Town who took loads.