Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 10-17, 1786 (T)

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Mr Ballard mowd on y^e Entervail. Polly Taylor & Dolly finisht pulling our flax. mrs [Wilm^s] here. mrs Densmore went home.

I went to mr Porters. Bo^t 2 oz. Indigo, 2 Green Col^rd Bowls, 1 Tunnill, 1 Dipper, 1 Pepper Box, 2 Tumblers & 3 y^d Tape, paid with an order from Isaac Cowen. Jon^o has Changd y^e mare for a hors. Hann^h receivd a Line from Daft^r Town, her fammely all well.

I was at home, did housel work. y^e girls finish^t y^r goun^s, y^e men repairing y^e Corn mill. Cyrus Bo^t 15 lb of Butter of Abr^m Page.

A Clear day. Hannah & Dolly wore y^r New gouns. I stayd at home. Patty Towns birthday, Shee is three years of age.

I was Calld to See Cap^t Savages wife who is Sick of a feaver. Shee took phisick, was very Sick after y^e operation. I watch^t with her this Night.

I have been at Cap^t Savages till afternⁿ. Shee took phisick, Seemd Releavd. I Calld at mr Thomas^s, Betsy unwell, a pain in her head. Hannah Savage a pain in y^e Stomac. Mr Ballard gone on the Estate of Pitts. I hear y^t Rhuben Moores Eldist son is Deceast Last Sabbath Day.

I have been at home, Carded Some Cottne. y^e Girls went to mr Porters. Polly, Sally & Betsy Chever Came home w^t them.

I was Calld to See mrs Savage, find her Some more Comfortable, & Betsy Thomas Shee is very unwell. Polly Adams here.

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August 10 - 17, 1786

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