George Washington Papers

[Diary entry: 10 January 1769]

10. Finishd gathering Corn at Doeg run Quarter. 242 Barrels.

A Very spewing frost among Wheat particularly in the little field at Doeg run. Note the consequence of this.

spewing frost: Farmers now refer to this process, which lifts and injures the roots of plants, as “heaving.”

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