Nov. Thursday 25 1886
Pony Carriage
Drove with Puss to call on
Mr. & Miss Galt at the Driard, but
learned that they had left last night.
In Office had long chat with
Harrison re Metlakatla – also with
Powell – Ward & wife & Alice, also
Col Baker, & Mr. & Mrs. Nelson dined
with us.
Friday 26
Fine day, soft & mild. Remained
at home. Frank finished the
cementing of the outer Cellar
floor.
Engaged “Sing” as Cook &c &c
at $30- pr month to commence
work tomorrow.
Charley. Cook. left — children
Party at Mrs. Wards. Carry Puss & Frank
went
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Peter O’Reilly’s 1886 diary has been transcribed by volunteers and staff at Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens and is for informational purposes only. Researchers interested in this diary are advised to consult the original document housed at the Royal British Columbia Museum & Archives, found in MS-2894, the O’Reilly family fonds.