This is the first page from Samuel’s 1895 Diary. The text says,

 

“A Christmas gift from Charles P. Melvin to his father.

Sam. J. Melvin, Hanlin Station, PA”

 

What a great gift!

 

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This year is a work in progress. The daily entries have not yet been transcribed and uploaded. We’re working on them!