Diary of Rev. George Gary — III 299 ber 25, 1845, at seven o'clock p. m. Present A. Beers, W. H. Willson and L. H. Judson. On motion, A. Beers chosen chairman, L. H. Judson, secretary. Proceeded to estimate and after consultation, estimate the amount necessary for an adult to be $150; one child under seven years, $75; one child over seven years, $100. Board of a domestic to each family, $60. Adjourned. A. Beers, chairman, L. H. Judson, secretary." This estimate I think is too high by one third. But I see no other way but to be governed by it. There ought to be some check at some point, in my opinion. Produce is dear, to be sure; say butter 25c per pound; brown sugar, 12i/ 2 c; tea, $1.50; coffee, 33 l/3c; flour from 3 to 4c per pound; beef 6c; pork 10c. Friday, 23. Give an order on Mr. Campbell for $65.10 in favor of Mr. Holman ; to stop one of the leaks in the former mission school. Mrs. H. (formerly Miss Phelps) has not been paid up for her services in the mission school until now. Saturday, 24. Ascertain from Bro. Abernethy books that the estimate for the year from May 1, 1844 to May 1, 1845, for Bro. Leslie's family was $332.97. This was paid to 1 January, 1845. Due to 1 May, 1845, $110.99. The estimate for this year, same family, $535. Differ- ence $202.03, which, to me, is rather unaccountable. Saturday, 24. Keep the order drawn for Mr. Holman ; and sell him a note given by H. Campbell April 1, 1845 for $146.34 with interest at six per cent. Interest nine months, $6.51. Present value, $152.91. Pay Mr. Holman $65.10 and said Holman is to pay D. Leslie $87.81, which is charged to D. Leslie. This note was given by Mr. Campbell to embrace J. W. Garrison's for $120 and $18.20 paid by a Canadian to Mr. Ermitinger and also $8.14 by Mr. Pettigrove. 25 (See Mr. Abernethy 's letter.) Sunday, 25. Quite out of health today but fortunately 25 F. W. Pettygrove.
