Sat. Jan. 16, 1897 Wea. nice

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We did not get up before 8:30 and we had so much to do – never-the-less we washed, baked, swept, cleaned &c.

This after noon Mr. Lawrence set me to work – copied one bill – it was very easy but I guess the engrossing will be harder.

Went to the skating rink with the girls to-night. Could not get them started home before 11 o’clock. The Mandan Band was over and played.
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NOTE:
Here "to engross" means to write or print the final, official document.
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