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17 5

 

Clear part of ye day and pleast. I have finisht makeing my apple Sauce & Done other things. at home.
18 6

 

Clear. I have Bakt and done other work. Dagt Ballard Sene us victuals. at home.
19 7

 

Clear morn, Cloudy before night. I have done hous work, ironed [&] mended hoes for my husband & Cyrus. Jonas wife here a little while. at home. mrss Ozgood gave us _ lb Candles.
20 1

 

Cloudy & raind aftern. mr Ballard & Cyrus to Meeting. I have been at home. Revd mr Stone Discoarst fm Luke 8 C 14 Vers. at home.
21 2

 

Cloudy day, Snowd at Evn. I have been at home, began a Leggin. Cyrus been to Son Ephms. Allin Lambard was there, is very much hurt. Snowd at Evng. at home. hear that Allin Lambard was hurt.
22 3

 

Cloudy all day, misty, raind hard at Evning. I have been over hauling my Lining raggs, made me a night Cap & mend one. knit in ye Evng, hear that Allin is better. at home. mr Ballard workt at Son Jonas.
23 4

 

Clear. I have done hous wk, washt & knit Some. mr Ballard wkt for Son Jona. at home. mrs Kenny here.
24 5

 

Clear the most of ye day. I have washt thee Bed room & kitchen and knit Some. Barny Lambard here. at home. Aliin is Some better.
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