Martha Ballard's Diary, March 23 - 28, 1791

23 4
Clear morn. mr Ballard went to ye meeting, tarried all night. I went to mr Baxters, took 7/6 there by an order from mr Hodgess. I was at mr Blaks, his Lady gave me a Skein Cambc Thread. I was at mr Pollards. Sist Williams Came here. I was at mr Savages, Drest Pollys finger. at mr Baxters & other Neigrs. Sistr Williams here.  
24 5
rain. Foster and Jona went to ye hook. Sister Williams left here after Denner bound for Varsalboro. Epm Carried mr Hamlins Bords as far as ye meeting house. Benn Brown informs me his mammy is very poorly. the petitioners of Unity Drew 4 Lotts this Day & mr Ballard returnd home at Evn. I finisht kniting Cyrus Leggins. at home. Sistr Wilms went from here.  
25 6
rainy. mr Burtun here writeing on ye Plann of unity. mr Baker Sleeps here. we are makeing Soap. I have been at home. at home. mr Baker here.  
26 7
Clear. mr Baker Left here Early. Doct Coney here to See Dolly. I have been at home. mr Ballard went to ye hook. Joseph Foster here to work. at home. Esq Coney here.  
27 B
Clear & pleast. I have been at home, hear mrs Brown is at mr Woodwards, her infant is put out to nurs. at home.  
28 2
Clear morn, Cloudy aftn, rain at Evng. mr Ballard went to Winthrop. mr Weston & Lady here. I have been at home, my Girls washt. Joseph Foster workt here. Seth J.Foster informs me mrs Brown is Delireous yet. at home. mr Ballard at Winthrop. mrs Weston here.  

Source: www.doHistory.org. Transcription courtesy of Robert and Cynthia McCausland.