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[Note: the year is likely 1847, according to an online date calculator; Sunday Sept 19 occurred in 1847 and 1852 -- she was married in 1852, not teaching then] Sep Sept 19 Sab. Went to meeting all day. Had an unusually interesting meeting this afternoon. Some of the professors seemed awaking to duty a prayer meeting is appointed for. Thursday evening I do hope it will be well attended and do good. I have occasion to day to lament my coldness and unconcern Oh how can I be thus and know that there is winging me away to my eternal home. Sept 23 Attended a prayer meeting this evening. The First I have attended since I left home and the first that has been held here for a long time. I hope it will be continued and do good. I do hope it will do me good for my heart is very hard. I am surprised at myself when I think how little I love that savior who has died for me. 24th. This day finishes my first term. Mr. Knapp - his wife - sister with her daughter - came in. Yesterday Evan Collins one of the inspectors came in. I felt as if I would like to know their opinion of the school. I hope I labor not to gain praise of man but to do my duty in the light of my Creator. Sept 29 - vacation commences. This is my last day before vacation. Miss Roberts has been here all the week will stay till Monday when we go to Chicago together. Oct 4. Rode to Chicago on top of a load of wheat. Quite comfortable knit most of the way. Oct 6. Came home to day Started from Mrs. Gorns? with whom I boarded during the week I spent at Chicago. She was very happy to see me and I enjoyed my visit much. Rain all the way home. but did not get wet much. Oct 9 - Going to Elgin to day with Miss Hopkins and brothers. Oct 11 Came home from Elgin - enjoyed the ride and visit much. went to Mr. George Coney's, Dr. Forney's & Mr. Wrights - pleasant and refined people. Dr F galvanized me twice - thought it might be of benefit. Enjoyed the sabbath. heard two good sermons, from John 8-12. received a letter from home to night & a paper wh. will come