28 [November]
The weather cold thankful we are where we can get wood the price here is $2.50 for a cord. There is great difficulty in getting change, fortunately this morning I got a $20 bill changed, by purchasing $4 worth of Meal.—
Two poor women recently came here to beg. I was not able to give them meal, for I find it hard to get it for my own family, and had no change: but this morning when I was in the Village I passed one of them & gave her 25¢ having felt badly at refusing her all aid, when she applyed to me at the door.—
John has been made first Lieutenant which pleases him very much, no more pay but a better position.—
Elizabeth goes to dine with her Aunt every Saturday, to spend the day with Eliza, who is very much out of health.—
Miss Clemy Legg sent a message to Elizabeth requesting her to come and see her, yesterday afternoon Gabriella & herself went to return Miss Butler’s visit, her Mother teaches at the District School, was a Miss Stone, is a widow,—and then went to see Miss Legg.—
Mrs Legg told the Wilkinses that her daughter found Elizabeth perfectly charming and enjoyed the Saturdays when they practised for Sunday. E. leads the choir. She really sings very well indeed—she has improved herself wonderfully.—