Martha Ballard's Diary, Mar. 17-23, 1803 (T)

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Snowd. I have been at home makeing Soap, finisht footing mr Ballards Stockins.

at home.

Clear part of the day. I have been about my Soap and began to foot a pair hoes for Cyrus. mr Prince Baker here, Sup^t here. he had a Plan of New Sharon to Carrie to Judg Coneys which he is to return.

at home. mr Prince Baker of New Sharon Sup^t here.

Clear and very pleas^t. I went to Son Jonas aftern, Sally is unwell. Lydia Complains of a Pain in her head. I aplyed Camphir when Shee went to bed.

at Son Jonas. I paid 12/ to Lydia Nud.

Clear and very pleast but it is very bad traveling. mr Balld, Cyrus & Ephm at meeting. Lydia wint to Son Jonas. he and his wife & y^r Son Jon^a were at meeting.

at home. mr Cleark & Ruth Springer joind inMariage.

Clear and Colder & windy. mr Ball^d is gone again to prosceed in heading the Lotts East Side the river. he did not return a^t night. I have been at home, knit on Cyrus^s hoes.

at home. Daniel Woodward had a son Born y^s day, his first Child.

Clear and windy. I have been at home, finisht Cyrus^s hoes. Son Jon a, his wife, mrs Pierce and Sally took Tea here. Jon a & Son Lambd been to Son Pollards, they are all well. mr Ballard returnd a^t Evn, has finished the work he went upon.

at home. Dagt Ballad & mrs Pierce here. I hear James Smith had a Son Born y^s day.

Clear. I have been at home, kni^t on a Stockin for Hannah Ballard & makeing Soap.

at home.

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March 17 - 23, 1803

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