December 3, 1883, Monday

Clear, delightful.  To Orange Grove, Conway and Clark.  The latter the only place grinding.  Because yesterday being pay day and the hands at some places have not yet come back.  Besides, a funeral - one of Donaldson hands killed in a fight (cards and whiskey).
Wrote Willy in reply.  Wrote Mr. Ballejo in reply that butter not received on Cannon.