Martha Ballard's Diary, Sep. 4-9, 1808 (T)

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The Sep. 8 entry is relevant to the "Textile Production" Theme in Martha Ballard's Diary

Son Ephms 3^d Daugt Expired, aged 5 weaks, 2 days & 12 hours.

Clear. I am at my Sons, the Child is no better. Dagt Ballard Came and assisted in takeing Care of it. Doct Cony was Calld, left Sinna [and] Elixir Salutus but it was past the reach of medisin. it Continued till 7^h 30^m Evng when it gave up y^e ghost. a mr Howard tarried all night.

at Ditoes. the Babe Expired at 7^h 30^m Evng. mrs Hamlin and Titcomb laid it out.

Clear. we were at Son Ephms, the Neighbours granted them assistance in makeing preperation for the interment. I Slept in the Chamber alone where y^e Corps lay.

at Ditoes, Dagt Ballard went home.

Clear part of y^e day. the remains of y^e deceased infant were intered after 4 pm. Revd mr Stone made an able prayer on y^e ocation. mr Isaac Farewel and Lady were at y^e funeral. there was a Shower with thunder after we returnd from y^e grave. mr Ballard & I tarried all night.

at Ditoes. the Funeral of his Child attended.

Clear. I left my Sons at 2^h pm, was Conducted home by mrs Sally Farewel in a Shais. Sopha Came with [us]. I gathered Cucumbers, [mustard], Safron, merigoulds after I Came home.

at Detoes and returnd home.

Clear. I have Scolt my pickeles & put a dye of my purple Corn Stalks a makeing and did various kinds of wk.

at home.

Clear. I have Brewd, gathered Mustard and done many kinds work. Jon^a & Stephen Porter here, took Tea. mr Ballard been to mill for Son Jona and went to Cap^t Youngs & had a hors Shod.

at home. [am informd that mr Dellinghams youngest Child Expird] y^s day.

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