Martha Ballard's Diary, Apr. 12-17, 1809 (T)

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raind. I Sett out to See mrs^s Wiman at 1h pm, find her very low. I watcht with her. Shee got bu^t little rest. mrs Emry rose before day & I went onto y^e Bed and Slept Some.

at mr Wimans, watcht with his wife.

raind all most all day & Evng. I returnd home about 9h Am after removing y^e patient & Changing her Lining, left her Sleeping and a little Easier. I found Sally Farewel & Hannah Ballard here, they Slept with Pally Town here Las^t night. Sally here y^s night allso.

at Ditoes, his wife is very Law. Sally Farewel here.

Cloudy & Some rain. I have made Candles, 13_ dZⁿ. Sally Farewel left here after Breakfas^t. Patty went to Son Jonas, their infant is unwell. Shee was informd that mrs Wiman was a little delarious.

at home, made Candles. W^m & Sally Sleep here.

Clear. I have felt unwel but have Bakt and done part of my hous wk. Pally did my washing. Shee was Calld to watch with mrs^s Wiman, Shee is no better. Lef^t & W^m Sleep here.

at home, Bakt. Pally washt & went to watch w^h mrs^s Wiman.

Clear. mr Ballard to meeting. Revd mr Stone Spake fⁿ fm 1 Corin^h 15 C 34 V, aftⁿ fm Mat^u C 7^th 2^nt v. Patty Came here at Evn, Says mrs^s Wiman is very weak.

at home. Pally Sleeps here. mrs^s Wiman very Low.

Cloudy part of y^e day. Pally washt and went to mr Wimans, tarries. mr Ballard to Parrish Meeting. Son Cyrus Came home. [Dolly] Lambd Sleeps here. I have done hous wk & knit.

at home. Cyrus Came home. Dolly Lambard here.

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