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 Clear. I was Calld from mr Jacksons to mr Brookss at 4h m; his Lady & 3 Childn Sick with ye measels. I tarried the Day and night, Dolly watcht, the Childns measles turnd. at mr Brookses. my Sist Debby Expird.
9 4

 

 Clear. I was at Dittoes. the wind N. I Sett up all night. mrs Brookss disorder at ye height; her infant is Sick. mrs Church has it to nurs. at Ditoes.
10 5

 

 Clear morn. Some Cloudy aft wds. I returnd home after helping mrs Brooks up & Changing her Linning. I went to Bed & Slept after I Came home. they were fireing a Cannon ys Evng below here this Evn g. at Dittoes. my Sist DebeDavis interd. I got the news 24th inst.
11 6

 

 Clear. mrs Shaw here. I have been at home. mr Ballard returnd from Surveying. at home.
12 7

 

 Clear foren, Cloudy aft. mr Reed here. mrs Woodward allso. I have workt in ye garden part ye day. at home.
13 C

 

 Cloudy & Some rain. I have been at home. the Seeds begin to Cum up in ye gardn. at home.
14 2

 

 Clear. I have been at home. Josiah Kingsbury Came here; informs me Mother Ballard was alive & more Comfortable the 2n inst. mr Foster Sleeps here. Jonan & ye Girls went to mr Burtuns with our kinsman. at home. mr Ballard went to Pitts Town.
15 3

 

 Clear. I have been at home. helpt Ephm Clear ye Dore yard & knitt on Fosters Stockin. mr Ballard Surveying for mr Thwing. at home.
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