Martha Ballard's Diary, August 8 - 16, 1804

8 4
Clear. I have been at home, Done my hous work but am feeble. mrs Farewel Calld and informd me the Babe was very Sick yet. mr Purington here for Camomile for his Son James. he is very unwell. Lemuel Sleeps here. at home. mrs Farewel here.  
9 5
Clear. I have washt and done my hous work. Dagt Ballard and mrs Farewel took Tea here. Lemuel Sleeps here. the Babe is much as it has been. at home. mrs Farewel & Dagt Ballard here.  
10 6
Clear. I have Cleand my Buttery. Leml had Soap here. mr Puringtns Mother Sleeps here. Shee is on her way from Varsalboro home. at home.  
11 7
Clear. I have been at home. mrs Densmore went to her Sons and returnd here to Sleep, mrs Farewel Sleeps here allso. at home.  
12 1
Clear. Cyrus went to meeting. mr Purington & his mother Dind here. at home. Leml Slept here.  
13 2
Clear. I have Scolt the Bedroom and Bed Stead to kill Buggs, and done other matters. mrs Densmore to her Sons after breakfast. at home. Heman Sleeps here.  
14 3
Clear and warm. Heman Slept. I have been Cleaning hous and went to Son Jonas to Tea, mrs Farewel with me. Shee informs me yt Shee has lost her Swine. at son Jonas. mrs Farewel Sleeps here.  
15 4
Clear. Sally Church washt. Dagt Ballard Dind here. Sally requests /9d for her work. I have not Paid her. at home, feel very feeble.  
16 5
Clear. mr Benat Brot mrss Farewels furneture here and Shee Came here to reside. at home. mrs Farwl Came here to reside [fr] ye present.  

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