Martha Ballard's Diary, April 1 - 7, 1803

1 [6]
Clear. I have been at home, began a Stockin for Sally Ballard. at home.  
2 7
Clear. I went to my Sons to See Sally, Shee is very unwell. Came home at Evng. at my Sons, Sally Sick.  
3 1
Cloudy. mr Ballard, Cyrus & Ephm to meeting. Lydia went to my sons. Sally remains unwell, Le faett, Ephm & Wilm allso. at home.  
4 2
Cloudy. mr Ballard and sons to Town meeting. I am informd that Daniel Woodwards infant was Sufocated in bed with its Parents the night past. mr Lathrop is makeing a Cofin for it. Lydia and I went to Son Jon as to See the Childn who are very unwell. at my Sons to see the Childn. Daniel Woodwds infant Expired in bed with its parents.  
5 3
Cloudy & Some rain. mr Ballard Sett out with mr Hartwill to do [Sum] Surveying for him at Leeds. Lydia, Ephm and mr Lathrope attended funeral of Daniel Woodwards infant. Betsy Church & Lydia Came here and took Coffee. we are informd that mr Whitwels oldest Daught Expired last night. I have been at home all day. Son Jona here, Says his Childn Seem more Comfortable. at home. mr Ballard is gone to Leeds. Esqr Whitwels Dagt Expird last night or this morn.  
6 4
Clear. mrs H. Pierce Dind here and went to my Sons. I went and took Tea with them. the Childn Seems Some better. Lydia Spint Evn there. little Sally has been here to Day. at my Sons. H. Peirce there. I paid Lydia Nudd12/.  
7 5
Clear. Ephm and Lydia went to meeting, it is a day Sett a part for fasting and prayer. I have felt unwell this day. mr Ballard returned home from Leeds Some fatagued. at home. mr Whitwels oldest Daugt was interd after meeting.  

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