much hurt, from a severe fall with his horse.
JUNE 8.
1 man & self ploughing McCourt horse hunting ,& with cattle, Lewington ill. Laing at drains. Mooelingunn with lambs.
JUNE 9.
2 men at plough. Lewington the same. Self looking after lost sheep, butter & mare; measuring land.
JUNE 10.
Two men harrowing self sowing McC repairing saddles.
Lewington shot 2 turkeys at 1 shot.
JUNE 11.
Men as above. Attending to mare butter logs stools &c &c
JUNE 12.
Sunday 10 hours steady rain. (Lewington hurt in fall).
JUNE 13.
Lewington at work. Told him to let McCourt go; as he was more likely to find cattle; said he must have a fresh agreement at £2 per month. I told him to go, he was not worth it; that I should not bother myself any more about him, & he would be the last I should send home.
McC found cattle,early. Laing & self carting material for steps. Joe building them. I also finished hewing them.
Horses often seen & in of late. Much rain.
JUNE 14.
As per usual work.
JUNE 15.
As above.
