December 13, 1866

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“Pleasant and cold. Mother and I went to the green. John passed the evening with me. Alice Wilbar is married this P.M. Miss Emily Williams called. Took tea at Mrs Shirtliefs.” – Hattie E.F. D.

Notes: The green Hattie refers to is Taunton Green, the center of town. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taunton_Green_Historic_District

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December 11, 1866

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“Pleasant and cold. Uncle Addison called this P.M. John passed the evening with me.”            -Hattie E.F. D.

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December 9, 1866

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“Pleasant. Attended the afternoon services  John accompanied me home and took tea with us. we passed a very pleasant evening together.” – Hattie E.F. D.

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December 8, 1866

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“Pleasant in the morning. Rain in the afternoon. Returned home. John passed the evening with me  it is very pleasant to be again with him.” – Hattie E.F. D.

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