Martha Ballard's Diary, Dec. 25-31, 1794 (T)

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Clear & remarkable pleast for Christmas. I went to Son Pollards, little Jon^a Ballard is unwell, the res^t of their famelies are well. Dolly & Sally have washt, Scourd my puter & washt the Kitchen. I am informd that the wife of Richard Foster is very Sick of a feavour.

at Son Pollards. Jon^a Ballard is unwell. I began a mittⁿ for Cyrus.

Cloudy & Some rain. Ephm went to See how Jon a Balld Did, finds him more unwell. I have been at home.

a^t home.

Clear [&] very pleas^t foren, Cloudy aflirⁿ, raind at Evn. mr Ballard returnd from Surveying Gov^r Williamsons Land in Fairfield. Dolly Spent aftern at mr Livermores. Polly Came home.

a^t home. mr Ballard returnd.

Clear & very pleas^t. Dolly went to Son Pollards, Sally to her Dads. Juda Houston was here, Presented Mrss Learneds Compliments and her wish to See me. I have been at home all Day.

at home.

Clear & Some Cooler, the ice makes in the river. mr Ballard is gone to Survey Land in Sidney. I have been at home, Sally returnd.

at home. mr Ballard gone to Survey.

Clear fore n, Cloudy afterⁿ. I went to See Danl Livirmore, he is very ill with the mumps.

at mr Livermores to See his Son Daniel.

Cloudy. I have been at home, finisht Cyrus^s mitts.

at home.

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