More and more with an humble sense of the multiplied blessings bestowed upon me, for by this means I believe we shall increase in knowledg how to move and conduct ourselves amidst the various temptations, besetments & crass occurances incident to this probationary state.

19th of 4th mo.

I sawed rail cuts with Thomas Barnum on the Esek Aldrich job in the year '34.

Another year has gone and what has been my improvement during its passing away. Have I imporved any from my former life which has deviated too much from that of the Christian. Lord help me in the coming year if my life should be prolonged. This year I was united in marriage to Patience T. Comstock, one who I am confident will aid me through the various walks in life 13th of 2nd mo., 1834.

12th of 4th mo, 1835

came on the 1st day of the week. I according to my usual custom went to meeting. A year well begun if the place of worship was devoutly attended.

12th of 4th mo., 1836

I went in the morning with Claton Smith to get some Beans & shoots of Samuel. Set on a jury between Benjamin Wixom and Harvy Coe. Wixom was lame and withdrew section. In the the PM I started with Samuel for Detroit for Ethan Lapham business on Alva Smiths account to see Drake who Alva had employed against Lapham. Drake was gone from farm, But my desire to imporve the coming Year I hope may be faithfully put in practice Nothwithstanding the many hinderences.