Sunday, December 17th. [1848]
A Mestizo lady called this morning for medical advice. Mr. N. interpreted for her, and I thought she never would get to the end of… Read More »Sunday, December 17th. [1848]
Benjamin Lincoln Ball
Friday, December 15th. [1848]
Mr. Skinner assisting, I administered chloroform to a gentleman, and removed several carious teeth. Much surprise was manifested by him when he learned that the… Read More »Friday, December 15th. [1848]
Thursday, December 14th. [1848]
My doors, windows, &c., being closed, I did not wake till past nine this morning. It blew very hard during the night, but I hear… Read More »Thursday, December 14th. [1848]
Wednesday, December 13th. [1848]
The barometer has fallen since yesterday thirty hundredths, indicating a severe blow, This evening it rains, and begins to blow like the typhoon in China,… Read More »Wednesday, December 13th. [1848]
Tuesday, December 12th. [1848]
Was in my room at my new boarding-place most of the day, selecting and learning some phrases in Spanish, to make myself understood, if possible;… Read More »Tuesday, December 12th. [1848]
Monday, December 11th. [1848]
This evening Mr. M. had a supper-party in his room, consisting of several friends from the Plymouth and myself, Wo remained at the table an… Read More »Monday, December 11th. [1848]
Sunday, December 10th. [1848]
After breakfast I rode with Mr. Napper and other friends, and passed un Indian cock-fight, in an amphitheatre. We went in and witnessed a number… Read More »Sunday, December 10th. [1848]
Thursday, December 7th. [1848]
I called again, with Mr. Sturgis, on the officials, and signed a paper, which Mr. 8. also signed, becoming my security. A large snake, of… Read More »Thursday, December 7th. [1848]
Wednesday, December 6th. [1848]
Mr. Sturgis very politely took me in his carriage, and accompanied me to the government buildings withinthe city walls or fortifications. ” The decree had… Read More »Wednesday, December 6th. [1848]