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Tuesday, July 21, 1874. Fair weather. Did some coping. Wrote a new effort "Words that Cheer" Re'd a business letter. Think I shall call my Book: "Silver Ripples."

Wednesday, 22 July weather Wrote a message Finished some copying which I commenced yesterday. 'Tis a long time since I have had a ride.

Thursday, 23 Hot weather A nice rain. Made a poem out of two of my old efforts. Wrote a piece of unclear verses for Father.