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for kerosine. V says if the
wind blows he will not return till
the crossing is good. Well the wind
does blow and I'll not worry for the
Lord is merciful & good. Charley &
Flora came for kerosine but we
have none for them. They were very cold
so after warming themselves, they went
home leaving their bottle behind them
till V comes back from River View.
Ed Bates came up for V to help him
pitch hay in the stable but he went to
the Bay. We gave Ed the letters for Eveline.
Frank Woodman here for shingle nails.
Clear and growing colder. I'm
sorry for Jen and the poor little ones
this night if they come down from Marguerites
in the waggon. Towards night Charlie
came again for oil. But Voltie & George
not come and we do not expect them
thoug [sic] we keep looking out across the river
throug the cold fog that arises from the