July 11, 1877 Wednesday After securing a boarding place at Mr. Wils Stockton's, Hadley and I went to Albany passing through Mt. Pleasant where we took dinner. Secured a certificate without an examination, though I was willing to stand it. We staid in Albany all night but parted the next morning; Hadley going north and I going home by way of Gentryville, Berlin and Ogle Grove. Sept. 1, 1877 Saturday Edward took me up to my school at Island Branch by way of King City. Arrived at my boarding place by sundown. Sept. 3, 1877 Monday Commenced my ninth term of school with an attendance of twenty-one. Secured boarding for $10.00 per month. Sept. 15, 1877 Saturday Made a trip to Maryville riding up to Pugh's the evening before after school. Arrived in town by noon and after attending to my business, I rode out to see my old friend, J. W. Ware. Spent a very pleasant evening with him and left next morning for my school. Nov. 24, 1877 Saturday Having finished the first half of my term, I dismissed for two weeks to allow my school boys a chance to gather corn. Edward having come up for me the evening before we started early for Albany going through Mt. Pleasant. After drawing my money at Albany, we struck south for Maysville. Stopped at Greenwell Ford and took dinner with Will Brown. Were late getting home. Edward took me back after vacation which I spent visiting schools. +++++++++