IMH 75:2 186

"Chronicles of Upper Burnet" (1)

1881

Wednesday, March 23rd.

Wat came early in the day to see if he could have the use
of the sugar camp. He had got John's consent and Pap's was
easily obtained I was not asked. I took three yaller powders
and was rendered incapable of duty. Father spent the forenoon
helping Foster and Hand. (who also, I have omitted to mention
were at work yesterday.) Alvin fumed around in search of
something to do that suited him. After dinner he and Father
cut down one oak tree that stood close to the boiling place. Wat
put in his appearance in the shank of the afternoon gathered
sap and went to boiling. His visitors were Reid, Billy Ballinger,
and myself I came home and began a letter to Grandmother.
There was a pretty snug freeze last night and it was cloudy but
not very cool all day. In the afternoon there was a very good
run of sap.