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We did but little more that season at mattress making. 1 worked about as usual during the summer. The next winter we didn’t get much work to do; we had supplied everybody with mattresses in this section.
In May. 1857. I hired to Mrs. Boyers for 12 months. 1 worked for her for mv victuals and clothes, and William made about $30 during the year making mattresses. I hired to her again for the year 1858. William made about $60
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