My fortnights vacation

 

Monday July 3^rd. Rather warm. Went to Rockville returned, was awakened at 12 o clock by the report of a gun & ringing of a bell, passed a sleepless night. arose at 3 o'clock.

 

Tues. 4^th. Anniversary of the declaration of Independence; had a pleasant time, rather tired. Glad fourth of July don't come every week.

 

Wed. 5^th Went a whortleberying warm as yesterday.

 

Thurs. 6^th. Nothing of any importance has happened to day.

 

Fri 7^th. Moonlight evening, went to take a walk.

 

Sat. 8^th. Went visiting.

 

Sun. 9^th Went to church.

 

Monday &Tuesday. Went a berrying Wed 12^th Great want of rain. Went a berrying Lost my pail.

Thurs 13^th Looks like rain. I went & found my pail.

 

Fri 14^th Rainy & cold. I went berrying, saw a large snake.

 

Sat 15^th. Foggy—4 o clock Clearing of beautiful

 

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