At the store paying money, etc. Evening went with Hutchinson to Packer's party and played for the party in the smoke till near midnight.
Saturday, January 23
At the store all day paying money, etc. Evening met with Pitt and Hutchinson at the council house.
Sunday, January 24
Headache all day having taken cold last evening. Mostly at home. A few hours at the store over the river and back. Night played with Pitt awhile.
Monday, January 25
At the store, very busy paying money, etc. Snowed some and is cold. Whitney let me have some goods. Evening walked alone.
Tuesday, January 26
At the store till 2:00 p.m. Afterward went with the Quadrille Band to the Council House agreeably to previous notice and played for a party of men (70's) and their families who had assisted in building the house. They danced till about midnight. We had plenty to eat and drink through the interview and a very pleasant party.