Solomon D. Bagg

Like many diarists, Solomon uses the inside pages at the back and front of his diary for miscellaneous items. This includes letters, receipts, and recipes for ringbone and spavin (horse osteoarthritis), horn distemper and various liniments. His father, James Oliver Bagg, was a “country doctor” and is, perhaps, where Solomon got his interest in veterinary remedies. He also copies out share lease agreements for parts of his farm property. His daily entries are regular and very concise: “14 Nov 1858  clear & cool commenced feeding cattle Wind West Wm Sick good sermon Br Gorman.”  He and his family live near Moulinette.