Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 22-27, 1806 (T)

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raind till near noon. mr Ballard went to y^e Settlement. James Purington & Jon^a Ballard Jun^r here. I have done my hous work and Some matters in y^e Gardin.

at home.

Clear Except a Shower. I have been at home, done my hous work, ironed my Cloaths &C. mr Ballard went to be Shaved.

at home.

Clear Part of y^e Day. mr Ballard & Cyrus to meeting. Revd mr Parker Discoarst foren from mark VI C 12 vers. a Gentleman whose name I do not know performed aftern f^m 1st Corin^tns part of y^e [ th] Carity Sufereth long & pt of y^e 8^th, Charity never faileth.

at home. we had Cucumbers & Green Corn.

Clear, a Cool morn, warmer aftern. I have been at home, workt Some in my Gardin and did my hous work. do not feel So wel as I Could wish. mrs Heartwel here.

at home.

Clear. I am informd that Son Lambard removes his Famely to Augusta this day to y^e place he went from to Varsalboro. Jona & Wil^m Ballard & Luke Barton took Breakfast here. I have workt Some in [ga^d].

at home.

Cloudy foren. mr Ballard went to Son Lambds, Carried Some Currents & Squash. I have harvested String Peas and done various kinds of work. mr Ballard Says Soffia Came [yester] day.

at home. [ ].

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