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Day: December 5, 1780

December 5, 1780

1780 December 5 (Tuesday).  Mr. Corn. Waters and Miss Sarah Shepherd going from Newtown to Sutton call and dine here.  Mr. Corn. Biglow came for his Rye, to pay him for his reaping.  He requires 4 Bushels and half, but releases a peck.

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