Mary B. Brooke, 1898

November. '98. Wedn. 23. Clear. Cold. Mother took Aunt Eliya down to Mt. Olney early to go with them to twon. Nun husking and hauling in corn.

[illegible] Right after [illegible] I went alone to Dr. Lu Harlam had two [illegible] drawn. called at cottage Marh at. then to Burton Hower. After lunch. helped Mrs. Kelly fix the dining room for company [illegible] mom. [illegible] [illegible] and A. B. called, and I went with them to Mr. Chapin's office. She excited to stay down with Mr. Chapin. I went to Renee, Palais Royal Boston Houer, Harrie & Shapir. Later Mrs. Kelly, Teddy and I went to central [illegible] mission. After dinner to church to see the things for the [illegible] overevery of my visit here. Thoroughly as I [illegible] dr. Though I miss dear Ms. Bailey, sister and the [illegible] toys. Teddy is fascinating.

Thurs. 24. Snow-ed. [illegible] Father and mother alone all day. In the afternoon they went to Brookeville to supper. Emeline has a son (Jeremiah) Harriel here. Eleaning [illegible] for butchering right after [illegible] Mrs. Kelly & I fixed the table. Then me and

November 98 Wedn. 30th Partly Cloudy most remarkedable ___ ______ grate on my lap!

Churned and printed the letter Powell went to Blere. mill. Mother buying sound, giving land, sau____ eteEd [illegible] about 4 - with a load of coal. Father at 3:30 with many things to tell. _____ ____ing. Heard of the aiath of Mrs. Lauress is ______ of Alexandria. Papire full of ________ of the _____ of many ships on the heir England coast last Sat. & Sun. 200 _____ ____ in wind and storm.