Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 27-31, 1807 (T)

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[Clear.] I have done various kinds of work in the hous and gar^d. mr Ballard been down to See Son Jon a twice this day.

at home.

Cloudy. this is the aniversary of y^e Birth of my Daugt Town, 48 years Since. I have done my hous work and workt in my Gardin. mr Ballard went down below, Carried 2 Dzⁿ Cucumrs & 3 Dito of pickele Dito. mrs Carter had 1 dZⁿ & y^e pickels. Dagt Lambard 1 DZⁿ Cucumrs.

at home, workt in my gardn. John Davis Esqrs infant Expired.

Clear. I did work up and went to Son Lambds. Allin Came up with the hors and took Pickeles for his marm. Henry is playing about but his face is Swell. I went to Son Ephms at Evng, Slept there.

at Son Lambds and Ephms. Son Cyrus Came home, isunwell.

Clear. I went from my Sons to meeting, went to Son Lambds at intermition and after meeting. Jonas wife & part of her Childn there to See her Husband. Cyrus at Son Lambd^s at noon.

at meeting from Son Ephms and at Son Lambards after,wrode up in ye Shais.

Clear. mr Ballard & Cyrus attended Funeral of Esq^r Davis^s infant. I sent 2 Dozⁿ Cucumbers to Son Lambds.

at home. Funeral Esq^r Davis^s infant Daug^t.

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