March 2, 1883, Friday

Clear - calm - delightful.  Wrote Mr. Beirne acknowledging the arrival of carriage and mules.  Wrote Mrs. Beirne telling of safe arrival of children.
Went to corn boat.  Donaldson will get through taking out her quota this afternoon (3000 bu.) and boat will then drop down to Houmas store and the Clark will begin getting her corn tomorrow.  Went to Conway and to store.  Sent Demj. to Villere by Cannon.

Acreage (proposed) for Corn 1883

Riverton                400  

Donaldson            200

Clark                    350

Conway               250

Orange Grove      200

Wrote Richie (in reply) about peas.  Sent Mr. Johnson's memorandum as well as J.N. Robson & Son's letter to Mr. Beirne in New Orleans.