Hiram E. Leonard Diary, September 30 - October 6, 1874

“30th Wednesday  fine dry weather  I did my choars was round the office all day closed up at 8 and went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick.

“October 1st Thursday  fine dry cool weather warm days  I did my choars was at the office all day closed up at 8 & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick with rheumatism  Pasamore Coleman was married to Allace Betts today.

“2nd Friday  fine dry weather warm days & cool nights  I did my choars was at the office all day closed up at 8 & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick with a cold  G Sidwell went to Rockford.

“3rd Saturday  fine dry weather warm days & cold nights  I did my choars was at the office all day  closed up at & went to bed at 9 ½ nearly sick with a cold & the rheumatism  I got a suit of cloths & overhalls, Joseph brought them from Naperville $23.00.

“4th Sunday  A fine pleasant dry day warm in middle of day & cold at night  I did my choars was at the office all day closed up at 8 and went to bed at 9 ½ sick with rheumatis & cold  I heared today by Nick Hines boy that Henry Gould had left his wife 2 years ago.

“5th Monday  fine cool dry weather  I did my choars was at the office all day closed up at 8 and went to bed about 9 ½ nearly sick with a cold & the rheumatism.

“6th Tuesday  fine cool dry weather  I did my choars was at the office all day closed up at 8 & went to bed about 9 ½ tiard & nearly sick with a cold etc.”