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Bill of Goods for muslin, candle wicks, hair brush, hat, fur cape and other items. $6.06 charges all paid.

For iron plow, nails, glass and freight $25.44. Other items $.90. Paid in full.

Dodge wants the stoves from Mr. Fairfax because it's time to haul them soon. Mr. Brown is also going to haul things shortly. On lined paper.

Smith Crane, Clerk of Preston County, affirms that General Buckner Fairfax affirmed his support for the Constitution of the United States.

$5 charge for 6 left hand iron center points. Was shipped to Portland from Fairmont, W. Va.

(1) Receipt from J. W. Brown for $100 from Buckner for the use of Miss E. L. Fairfax. (2) 1863 December 19 receipt on Monmouth Mutual Fire Insurance policy no. 8118 to Samuel Whitney, debtor. Israel Lowning, Collector. Premium note of $21.25. Portion assessed is $1.68 to cover company losses and expenses.

Glad to receive your letter. James Brown came for Kate and her on Saturday evening, and they did not return home until Tuesday morning. Miss Caldwell gave a party on Tuesday but she and Kate did not go.

Journal and cash book with information on purchases of fodder, lodging, costs, etc. Note states that the 4 girls (Adaline Baker, Louisa S. Fairfax, Jemima A. Parsons, Elizabeth M. Vadiver) are not to get mad at each other or show their temper in the least.

After the song lyrics: "I cannot tell the reason but I really want a wife. And every body tells me 'tis the happiest thing in life....Tedela Tedela Tedela..."

Accounting class notes; rules dealing with principal and interest, etc.