November 11 - 27, 1845

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and myself contracted for the carpenters
work of our House he was not at
home, but I found him at a sale at Mr
Cotes
, he recollectd some of the conversation
but did not recollect the positive contract
but said he would reflect upon & let
me hear from him in a few days—
I then come up to Republican to see
Mr. Spencer Keeling who Mr Moon tried
to get - to take the Job off his hands
after so anxious to get it. Mr Keeling
said very clear that Moon told him
I was to give Him Moon one hundred
& twenty five Dolls for doing any work
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Travelled about 46 miles on this business
Demarcas Lain also heard Moon say
I was to give him $125.- for doing my
carpenters work ————————

Nov. 21 Cutting down branch - Halling
wood Shrubbing Corn Land & breaking
flax — John J Lain making Gate
this day to be put up at, - Spring -
began this day to Plow for corn,

27 Raised House beyond Hen House
fix fences about House & Lot
& making cow shelters - put up
cherry to fatten, cutting on Branch
corn & Turnip Patch — Novr 1845
dry & good weather,

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fransalman

There are 2 John Lains: John J. Lain and John W. Lain

Ben W. Brumfield

In the early 20th century, the Lain farm was adjacent to Aspen Grove to the south-east.