Hiram E. Leonard Diary, February 25 - March 3, 1869

“25th Thursday  fine for winter  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick & worne out.

“26th Friday  some cloudy & windy & froz up verry rough  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick etc.

“27th Saturday  rather a fine day for winter  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick & worne out.

“28th Sunday  rather fine weather some cloudy  I did my choars was at the house  round the house all day a choaring went to office in evening came home & went to bed 9.

“1st March Monday  A fine day & pleasant for March  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick & worne out.

“2nd Tuesday  rather fine but cool  I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick.

“3rd Wednesday  cool for March   I did my choars was at the office all day came home at 8 ½ & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly worne out with Sister.”