Martha Ballard's Diary, Jun. 17-21, 1806 (T)

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Clear part of y^e day. mrs Gillbd Came & Calld me to go and See mrs Heartwel who has a pain in her Stomach. I walkt there and home again three times, feel fatagued. Shee Seemd Easier when I was last there. mrs Wiman & Son Jonas wife there. I cookt Pork and beens for Dinner. mr Ballard been houghing Corn and giting Some wood.

at mr Heartwels, his wife is unwel.

Clear part of y^e day. I have done my hous work & been to See mrs Heartwel.

at Ditoes.

Clear P^t of y^e day. I have been at home Except goin to Drive y^e Sheep out y^e field and I Stept in at mr Heartwels. his wife Says Shee is no Better. Sally Church did my Washing. I paid her 1 and 6 for what Shee did.

at Ditoes. ~~20 6 Clear. it was this day Sally did my washing. mrs Heartwel is very unwel yet.~~ ~~at Ditoes.~~

Cloudy & Some rain. I have removd Some Plants, Done my ironing and went to See mrs Heartwel. Shee Says Shee is no Better. mr Ballard been down to be Shaved but y^e Barber is not wel and he returnd unShaven. mrs Ands & Getchel at mr Heartwels.

a^t Ditoes.

rained some. I hear mrs Heartwel is no better. meriah here aftern, informs her Marm is better. may Shee have a greatful heart for all Gods mercys & may we all Speak of his goodness which is great to y^e Evil & unthankful. Churnd 3_ lb Buter.

I have been at home. mr Ballard to Hallowell, bt 11 lb Cod fish.

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June 17 - 21, 1806

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