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79 at 9 at Oakland, 10 at Bloomfield, at Pontiac at half past ten, then took the Stage for Grand Blanc. fare $1 50 At 12 at Dragton Plains Hotel Dinner 25 At 5 at my Uncles E Sawyers at Grand Blank. Found him sitting on the piazza, reading the History of Bonapart and his Generals just after tea. It is about thirty years since we saw each other. ? would not recognize me but cut off I saw my Uncle in him. He was very glad cut off to se me at his place. He took me in and introduced me to his wife and family whom I never had before seen I found them to be very interesting agreeable friends, with whom I am proud of my relationship. June 21 Today rode out with my Uncle to Flint 8 miles to se the plow? plant? he having some business to attend to at that place. Found a very thrifty growing village, and the greatest Lumber district in these parts. The price of lumber at this mill is 8 doll ? thousand. Sawing is done at the halves? Heavy timbered land is worth from 12,50, all along up to 15 doll per acre, Including farms more or less under improvement. My Uncle has a fine farm containing 230