Martha Ballard's Diary, Sep. 12-15, 1809 (T)

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Clear. I returnd to my Sons, was at mr Childs, Westons & mr Hamlins. hear that Elijah Barton has gone away being acused of Shooting mr Chadock which hapned 9th ins^t when he was asisting a Surveyer in runing out land in [no entry]. there were three guns fired. the men who Cummitted the Crime were in disguise, a woful afair. I went with others to See the Jail.

at Livermors and other Places. Saw Joseph Bowman & Lady.

Clear and Cool. I returnd home between 8 & 9 am found much to do but got through it. Allin Lambard Came and Carried his Mothers Coverled away.

at Son Ephms. Death Capt Cox.

Clear, a frost this morn. I have been at home, Bakt and did other matters. Dagt Ballard here & 4 Childⁿ, informs me my Son is gone down Expecting to go to Jail. I am very Sorry he is So much hampered. we are informd that Capt Cox Expired yesterday very Sudently. may I be prepard for that Chang when ever it may take place.

at home, Dagt Ballard here.

Cloudy and rainy all day, a heavy Shower at Evng with thunder. mr Ballard and my Self were Sent for to attend y^e Funeral of Capt James Cox of Hallowell but the wether was such we Could not go. I have Brewed and knit Some and done other matters.

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