Julia received a valentine and Mr. W. W. D. gave me a very pretty ring –
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The Diary of Mary Ann Denham
Wootton Bridge 1857 -1859
February 13th, 1859
Sunday 13th February 1859
February 6th, 1859
Sunday 6th February 1859
Cousin William dined with us. In the afternoon Julia and I went to Wootton Church.
February 3rd, 1859
Thursday 3rd February 1859
Mother and Julia went into Newport. Julia brought herself a mantle and silk dress.
February 2nd, 1859
Wednesday 2nd February 1859
Julia went to Newport.
January 9th, 1859
Sunday 9th January 1859
I and Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Mr. T. L went to Wootton Church. Mr G. C drank tea with us. After tea I and Mr. W. W. D walked to Ryde, we went to Trinity Church, arrived home about 1/2 past nine o’clock.
January 2nd, 1859
Sunday 2nd January 1859
I and Julia went to Wootton Church. In the afternoon Cousin William came to see us. In the evening Mr. W. W. D and I had a few unpleasant words but we parted amicably.
December 26th, 1858
Sunday 26th December 1858
I and Julia and Mr. W. W. D, Miss D. D and Mr. and Mrs Dore went to St. Thomas’ Church. In the afternoon Mr. J. L called in, also Miss. Baker and Mr. H.J.L about 3 o’clock Julia and Mr. F.L. walked home to Wootton Villa but I remained at Mr. Dore’s till evening we arrived home about 8 o’clock.
December 24th, 1858
Friday 24th December 1858
I and Julia went into Newport, I paid the Insurance Money, saw Mr. Joseph Thorne.
December 14th, 1858
Tuesday 14th December 1858
I washed the week’s clothes, Julia not able to get up till evening.
December 13th, 1858
Monday 13th December 1858
Julia very ill indeed.