Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 14-18, 1810 (T)

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Cloudy & some rain. I have not Sett up but little. Hannah Ballard Came and made Tea, I drank 2 Cups. Shee and H. Getchel Sleep here.

at [home], unwel.

X. Birth Martins 5th Dagt, 6th Child. XX.

Clear. I was Calld 30^m after mid night by mr Martin of Hallowell to go and See his wife who is in Labour. I went, Shee was linguring litt 11h 30^m Am when Shee was Safe Deld of her 6 Child & 5th Daug^t. I went from her to See her Mother who apears to be near y^e Close of life. God grant her Change may be happy. I returnd home a^t 10h Evng. I left my Patients very Comfortable.

at mr Martin Hallowell & at Isaac Clearks. Birth 13. receivd 12/ as a reward.

Clear. I have felt but feeble this day but have done my hous work. mr Ballard did Surveying for M^gr Livermore of Hallowell yesterday for which he receivd 1^D and _ do.

at home.

Clear. I have been very feeble y^s day. Dagt Ballard Came to See aftern, Mart^a, James & Elis^a with her.

at [home]. Dagt Ballard here.

Clear. I have Bakt, done hous wk, gatherd my Sage & Some Burnit &C. mr Ballard got 2/1 bus^l Indien & Peck of rie meal. he went to Doct Coneys, he made a present of 1-2/1 oz Senna, Some Camphr & 12 pills for which I feel gratefull. the Bell Told for a Death y^s aftern.

at home. mrs Smith here. Death Old mr Crosby.

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