Anna’s Bible

My aunt Evelyn recently loaned me her grandmother’s bible, and I took a picture of the front inside cover.

It says

Presented to my wife Anna on the Fifth anniversary of our marriage.

Nov 7, 1906

Lovingly, Mac.

San Diego City, California

… and that’s the end.

After October 9th, all the pages in the diary are blank.

We know that there was a lot going on in Nathaniel’s life; he got married to Anna Lauterbach in early November 1901, and they moved to San Diego soon afterwards (date?) – but he didn’t record any of that in his diary.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this diary – I know I have.

October 9th, 1901

The page for Wednesday, October 9th says:

Called at office.

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Questions and comments:

October 4th, 1901

The page for Friday, October 4th says:

Called on Mr. S. A. Coats.
Received Ck #35 - Citizens Nat Bank
for $100-
Cashed same day

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Questions and comments:

September 25th, 1901

The page for Wednesday, September 25th says:

Called at office.

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Questions and comments:

• I’m getting the feeling that Nathaniel is just going through the motions now – both for his job at Playa de Oro, and with the diary.

September 18th, 1901

The page for Wednesday, September 18th says:

Called at office
for service.

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September 11th, 1901

The page for Wednesday, September 11th says:

At office. Report. Leave my
address.
Notify Mr. F.V. Morrell I am at
Company's call

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Questions and comments:

• Though Nathaniel doesn’t say, I’m pretty sure he means that he’s at the New York office.

September 10th, 1901

The page for Tuesday, September 10th says:

S.S. Finance.

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September 9th, 1901

The page for Monday, September 9th says:

S.S. Finance.

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Questions and comments:

September 8th, 1901

The page for Sunday, September 8th says:

S.S. Finance.

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Questions and comments: