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26th 5 mo We have had several considerable rains which gives a spring to vegetation generally. The season appears promising, the weather is become warmer. The weather is very changeable, quite warm today with some rain in the morning.

27th & 28th Pleasent street was clayed at the expense of the Town & individuals. Dug down at the front of our house about 10 inches.

Census of the Inhabitants of the County of Nantucket taken by Reuben Macy 1830
Whole number of inhabitants 7202
Blind number of inhabitants 9
Deaf & Dumb 5
Paupers 70
White Inhabitants
Males Females
Under 5 years old 451 403
of 5 & under 10 385 350
of 19 & under 15 380 364
of 15 & under 20 390 400
of 20 & under 30 631 643
of 30 & under 40 420 449
of 40 & under 50 284 329
of 50 & under 60 189 309
of 60 & under 70 137 214
of 70 & under 80 64 107
of 80 & under 90 16 21
of 90 & under 100 2

Coloured population
Males Females total
147 132 279
Number of Candle & Oil factories 38