Cecil Sharp Diary 1918

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Document date

Thursday 30th of May 1918

Transcription Notes

Start off directly after breakfast up one of the creeks and call on Mrs Fletch Miller a very nice woman who after considerable pressure sings me 3 tolerably good ones. Then a long walk thro’ the woods — very beautiful — to Mr Hill’s whose wife (the reputed singer) is out. Then to Mr Canterbury who also is out, and whose wife seems to know nothing whatever about love-songs. Call also at a Mrs Duncan who knows nothing either. Things begin to look ominous as these people in other parts would certainly know something at any rate about the songs. We get back at 3.45 extremely hot, dusty and tired out. Get some milk and biscuits, lie down, wash up and have tea after which we feel fairly refreshed. Do not feel up to going out again so stay in room and put photos in my book. In the evening the weather gets a little cooler and we sit outside on the verandah with Mr & Mrs Paxton and enjoy the cool and the quietude.

Location

USA : West Viginia : Pence Springs [0,0]

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