Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 4-7, 1788 (T)

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Clear. I helpt Spread the yarn to whiten then went to the revd mr Fosters; tarried till near night. I opend her Breast; it discharged a Larg quantity. I Left her much more Comfortable. I Calld at mr Westons. Sammy is about at Col^o Norths, also his Lady is very ill. at mrs Williams^s, Shee is Comfortable; her Child also.

at mrs Fosters. her Breast is Easier. at Wido Williams^s also.

Showers. I went to See mrs Foster; her Breast is Easier. mrs North is Better; mr Savage, his wife & Polly, Drank Tea; hannah Woodward also. I rode to Theop^s Hamlins. Calld at Doct Colmans.

I was at mr Fosters. Calld at Wdo Wilms^s.

Clear. I gatherd herbs & was Calld to mr Fosters. Calld at widow Williams^s; her Child is very unwell. mr Ballards hand is much Better. Cap^t Porters Lady has been here. Parthena gone to Stay with mrs Williams. mr Gilbe here this night.

at mr Fosters & wido Williams^s.

XX. Birth of Leut John Shaws XX Daugt Daug^t. [sic].

Clear Part of the Day; some Showers. I went to See mrs Williams; her Child is very unwell. mrs Pollard there, mr Vahn also. Polly Bisbe tarried with her this night. I was Calld to Leu^t John Shaws Lady who is in travil; left home at 9^h 30^m. Shee was Safe Deld of a Dag^t about 11^h Evⁿ. I returned home at two.

at mrs William^ss. Dolly finisht Strikeing Harnis to a Forty.

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