August 3, 1876 Thursday Borrowed Uncle Billy Scarlott's saddle and started on horseback to visit my friends at Isadora. Took dinner at Mr. George Taylor's near King City and supper at Mr. Jacob Pugh's. Spent the night at my old boarding place at Mrs. Wetherman's. Was very sore riding as the day was warm. August 4, 1876 Friday Renewed my journey, going my old route through Sweet Home. Arrived at Isadora by four o'clock. August 8, 1876 Tuesday Having finished my visit among my Iowa friends, I left Browns after dinner for home. Arrived at Wetherman's at 9-30 P. M. August 9, 1876 Wednesday The morning being very foggy, I got lost on the prairie south of Wetherman's. Rode too far east and struck a strange settlement. Passed by the farm of my future father in law and had a chat with him as he was fixing fence by the road. Had no idea then that here would be my future home. Passed through Island City and got home by 9. P. M. Sept. 18, 1876 Monday Commenced my seventh term of school, having secured a five months term at Amity, five miles west of Maysville, at $45.00 a month. Had eighteen pupils in attendance. Went to school on foot, boarding at home. Dec. 27, 1876 Wednesday Alvin Lee and I took a trip to Plattsburg in his wagon, stopping at Crellin's and Garyer's. Took in the town the next morning and started for home by 2. P M. Cold and windy, going and coming. ++++++++++++++ Lori