Martha Ballard's Diary, Nov. 24-Dec. 8, 1785 (T)

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mr Ballard Gone to mr Pollards. Clear. Soloman Pollard went from here, went on Board Cap^t Smith Bound for y^e west Indies. Hannah & Dolly Gone to mr Westons. mr Sarls & [Lee] Drank Tea with us.

Clear part of y^e Day. I went to See Isace Savages yonges^t Child, it being unwell. Polly Hamlin Slept here. it Snows. mr Sarls Drank Tee here & Took a raft out this Crick y^s Even^g. Eliphl^t Robbins here, unwell.

I was at home all Day. Polly went fm hr.

I Did not attend Divine Servis but am going to visit Henry Babcocks wife who is Sick. I find her Some more comfortable.

I Came home f^m Babcocks & went to mr Westons. mr Hamblin here to Settle.

I was at home. Foster went home from work here.

I was at home. mr Pollard & mrs Foster Dind.

mr Crages Shop was Consumd by Fire. I was at home all Day; finsh^d a pair of hoes.

I was at home till in Evn^g, then Calld to John Blakes, his wife being unwell.

At Blakes, his wife unwell. I went to Tilars.

At Blakes. it Snowd. Shee cood not Consent I shood Come home.

I came home from Blakes, Left her Better.

I was at home all Day. y^e Corn mill Set to goin^g.

I was at home. Mr Hopkins & Stanley went home.

I was at home. it is very Cold, 9 it snowd yesterday.

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