Basil H. Molineaux Diaries

January 29th - March 2nd, 1866 diary transcription

Jany 29th 1866
Wrote a short letter home
+ mother posted to day.

Febuary 1st 1866
Wrote a full sheet to Bro
G.F.L. this day

15
I recd letter from G.F.L.

16th
Attended the Theatre to night
The Webb Sisters.

17th
Went to Theatre again played
Wandering Boys. Young actress and
the Four Sisters

18th
To church this morning
and wrote letter to Bro
George F. Laubach

19th
Went to Theatre again the
Webb Sisters "Pocahontas"

Wrote home about the 23rd
or 24th inst. [?]

March 2nd 1866
Recieved an excellent letter
from Father to day

Transcription by Social Studies Students at Rock Island High School

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