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Tuesday, April 28, 1874 Spring weather. Cold winds after the storm. Did some copying. Received three? Marshall-town papers. Expect to go to a temperance meeting Thursday night. Father brought Della what she calls a "mouth organ".

Wednesday, 29 Chilly weather. Della did some copying for me, & also took me to a sport ride?. Received two Pittsfield? papers from Cousin Emeline. Sent away two more temperance songs. - three more to write.

Thursday, 30 Pleasant weather. Attended a temperance meeting at the "Temple Church". Heard good speaking but no music. Had the pleasure of hearing Father make some good suggestions. Mother had a gift of six table knives.