Martha Ballard's Diary, Oct. 7-17, 1809 (T)

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[7]

Clear. I went from mr Livermores to Son Ephms. Sis^t Barton, B. Porter, his wife & Son in law there, they went to the Jail to See Elijah. Sis^t & I were Calld to Liverms again.

at mr Livermores and Son Ephms.

[8]

[ X. Birth Saml Livermores Son & Dagt. XX.]

Clear. I was at mr Livermores, Shee was Deld of a Son at 5^h 30^m y^s morn and of a Daugh^t at 6h 20. her illness Severe but thro Gods mercie [there] Cleverly. I returnd home before night.

at mr Livermors. Birth 15th and 16.

[9]

Clear. Sist Barton, Sons Town & Cyrus here. I have been at home.

at home, friends Sleep here.

[10]

Clear & very warm. Sis^t & Patty washt. Patty went to W^m Stones, got me a Chees w^d 7 lb 11 oz. Sis^t Slept a^t Jonas.

at home.

[11]

Clear. Sist went to Son Lambds. I have been at home.

at home.

[12]

Clear foren & Cool, Cloudy aftern. I have been at home, heard of the death of Peter Wiman. Son Cyrus Sett out for Rome.

at home. Cyrus left here for Rome. [ ] P. Wiman Death.

[13]

Clear & warm. I have been at home. mrs Gill and others here.

at home, friends [here].

[14]

Clear day, raind at Evng. I have been at home. mrs Farewel & Gill dind here.

at home.

[15]

Cloudy & Some rain. mr Ballard to meeting. mr Gillit Spake from Ephe 6th C vers 13th. I have been at home.

at home.

[16]

Clear. mrs Gill went f^m here, [Flint] Barton Conducted her to his hous.

at home.

[17]

Clear. I have been at home. Patty did my washing.

at home.

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