November 19, 1883, Monday

Cloudy, mild.  Went to Orange Grove and Conway with Mr. Chiapella before dinner.  Agreed upon recommendation of Mr. Milligan to make granulated seconds. 

Mr. Chiapella reports sales to date:
572 hds sugar -        $40,577.66
2582 bbls. sugar -      60,843.43
964 bbls. molasses -  20,305.59
Total         -           $121,726.68

Have paid all indebtedness and have in bank balance to credit say of $55,000.  Mr. Chiapella left in Cannon for city Tuesday morning.