October 24, 1884, Friday

Quite cool.  Some people saw a little frost in the road of Donaldson (on a bridge) Mr. Johnny told me.  Had fire for first time.  Mr. Chiapella brought up a letter to me from Mr. Value saying he had to my credit $46,683.  Gave cheque to Mr. Chiapella for $30,000.  The whole amount will only carry us to 10th of next month.  Wrote Mr. Beirne about how long money would hold out.