Monday, September 29, 1873.—We improved a portion of the day in getting hay for horses. My husband swung the scythe. Willie pitched the hay into the wagon, and Lucinda and I trod it down. My husband and Willie worked to make a warm stable of an old house nearby, and in securing hay. 20MS 11, 1873. LASW 81.1
Wednesday, October 1.—I spent nearly all day in writing. Willie went out upon the water in the afternoon. My husband and Willie and Sister Hall went after a load of hay to keep the horses. Their feed is nearly done. LASW 81.2
Friday, October 3.—The horse called Parson was very sick. We feared he would die. We doctored him as well as we could, putting hot flannel blankets around him. He was relieved after several applications. We learned that hydrotherapy is for animals as well as for human beings. 21MS 12, 1873. LASW 81.3