Jane Bigelow Diary, 1858-1859
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- Jane Bigelow Diary, 1858-1859
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Sunday 26th enjoyed strolling in the Boulevards with nurse & children from breakfasttime till nearly 3 o'clock. When I came home to keep an appointment with Mr B_ but he did not get back until just in time to dress for Paine's dinner. We left [illegible] very happy with a new toy & took Grace & [illegible]. They had a little tree lighted for the occasion [illegible] a long [illegible] tedious dinner. He drank to absent friends & lost friends, far or near. He gave no names; but they were written in the hearts of each & were none the less remembered [illegible deletion] though unspoken.
Mr & Mrs B_ Mr & Mrs P & Mr & Mrs C_ each with their three children excepting Mrs B's youngest. Mrs P sent him some beautiful confectionary; & the others also had their pockets full. I played for them to dance & we came home at ten. Mrs B staid up very late as usual, I retired after reading again Mother's letter received that afternoon - my only Christmas gift. Today we breakfasted at a place where they make delicious breakfast cakes, these [illegible]
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