Martha Ballard's Diary, Jun. 4-13, 1785 (T)

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Clear. mrs Gardy went from here to Coloⁿ Norths. Hannah & Polly Hamblin went with her. I was very unwell; at home all Day. mr Twing brought mr Ballards Breachs.

Clear. I was Cald to mr Suels to See his wife; found her very unwell but Left her more comfortable about the middle of the Day. found Sister Williams & Doct^r Barton here. I was calld to Dan^l Boltons; She being poorly.

At Boltons. made a pair of Trouses for Jimmy.

Came from Boltons & went mr EdSons to Carry my web to weave. was at mr Westons.

Clear. mrs Foster here to mend my quilt. Woodward Allins wife here. I was at home to Day.

Birth. Danl Boltons Dafter. X

I was Calld in haste to Danniel Boltons, his wife being in Travil. Shee was Safely Deliverd at about twelve O Clok of a fine Dafter. I left her very Comfortable & Returned home before Sun Sett. fee not paid. it rains tonight. I finishd my 4th pair of Toe hoes.

Cloudy. I went to mr Pollards afternoone. mr Hodges Set out for Boston. I began mr Ballard a pair of hoes woolin.

Clear. I finished mending my quilt. the Girls went to Forbes^s. mr Ballard returnd from Court; brought 2 quart Basons & 2 pint Dito. I was at home all day.

Our fammily went to mr Suels to meting. I was Cald to Isaac Savages to See Hannah, She being unwell.

I went to mr Churches & Suels & Esqr Howards. mr Witham & wife & Son tarried here. Polly Taylor came at night. Polly Hamblin went to mr [ ] this morning.

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