Category Archives: Charles Morrison

Sunday 1st November We went to the schoolhouse at Breasclet Angus Matheson Teacher read the 16th chapter of Acts and was commenting on it as he went along. We went in at a ¼ to 12 o’clock it was ½ … Continue reading →

Thursday 15th October Mrs Rodk Morrison’s household furniture began to be sold of today. Angus bought some things. I bought a desk at 8/- 1 picture at 3/- 4 jelly crystal plates 1/6 and cream jug & sugar bowl 2/2. … Continue reading →

Thursday 1st October Very busy today. At night I came down with Christina then went up to Laxdale and back with her. Mrs Gerrie was in the garden and noticed us. She was not well pleased. Friday 2nd October Pretty … Continue reading →

Monday 14th September Robert left this morning for Dornoch. He went by the Clansman at 6 A.M. by Loch Inver. Sheriff Cook &c was marking out the boundaries of the town of Stornoway. We were very busy today there were … Continue reading →

Tuesday 1st September Very rainy today. I was at tea with Mrs Russell & Christina Gerrie and then I went home with Christina I gave her Robt Sutherland’s Journal. Wednesday 2nd September I had a letter from William Fisher watchmaker … Continue reading →

Saturday 15th August Kate and I went to Evelix and saw Mr & Mrs John McLeod. I then had a walk down the links to the sea shore. Sunday 16th August In the forenoon Mr Munro preached in Gaelic from … Continue reading →

Saturday 1st August “The Hogue” Man o’ War and her tender the Harpy arrived in here at ½ past 8AM. Kept busy. Sunday 2nd August The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was dispensed in the Established & Free Churches. In … Continue reading →

Wednesday 15th July Mr M. Clark, of M & A Clark, arrived today. Thursday 16th July Very busy. The “Racoon” 22 Guns Captain Count Glenchen and Prince Alfred arrived here at ½ past 8 P.M. Friday 17th July The volunteers … Continue reading →

Wednesday 1st July The Lews Cattle market was held today. We were kept very busy. Thursday 2nd July Extraordinary busy today our drawings was £97. We got in a lot of meal. Friday 3rd July Very busy today. In the … Continue reading →

Monday 15 June I had a letter from J Sutherland Edinburgh. In the evening I caught a hake in the loch opposite the shop. Tuesday 16 June I was at tea in Mr Russell’s along with Mr Leith Mr McKinnon … Continue reading →