Friday, July 10, 1868 - "Jim Boyd is working for M. Tuttle this week."

This is a very hot day. Murcury up to 82 (degrees) to day. I am mowing to day with the Mower. We drawed in 6 loads of hay to day. 1868
Mrs. Black was up this way to day. Jim Boyd is working for M. Tuttle this week.

Heart gazing mournfully
Back through past years-
Bringing sad memories,
Laden with tears-
Life’s hours wasted,
Talents abused,
Bright opportunities
Blindly refused-
The PRESENT.