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Clear. Cyrus & David went to Seek mr Preskotts Child yt was Lost. it was found alive. I Sowd parsnip & Carrot Seed in the Gardin by ye Barn. Ephm went to mrs Woodwards for half peck potatoes Shee gave him, & planted ym in ye Gardin. Shee was here, Drank Tea with me. Seth Pitts wounded him yesterdy. at home. Preskots Dagt found. mrs Woodwd here. Dolly got her web out.
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Clear. I attended public worship aftern. A gentleman by ye name of Tylar from Uxbridg performd. mrs Pollard here for herbs for Judy Heuston who is Sick at mr Blacks. at meeting.
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Clear, a Cold air. I have been at home. my Dagts washt & Scourd ye Puter. at home.
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Clear, a frost ys morn, a Cool air. David & Ephm began to plant our Corn. Patty planted pumpkin Seed. I have been at home knitting. at home.
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Clear. Cyrus went to Pitts town. Bot 1 oz Beet seed & 1 oz parsnip; gave 1/ pr oz I planted ye Beet. Jon a informd me he Saw Wilm Hurd; he left Oxford 7 Days ago. Mother Ballard & Polly Kingsbury were thought to be not long for this life when he left there. at home. had news from Oxford.
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