Martha Ballard's Diary, Oct. 18-27, 1810 (T)

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Clear. I have been at home. Sist Barton at Son Jonas takeing Care of Hannah Getchel. Shee Sleeps there.

at [home]. [Buried H. Getchels infant].

Clear. Sist Came here, did Some washing for her Self. we went & Dind at my Sons. Shee Came and Slept here, Sally B. allso. Shee brot us 1 [quart] Spirrit, 2 lb Sugar, 2/1 lb Tea from Son Jonas.

at Son Jonas.

Clear. I havee done various kinds work. Sist B. went to Son Ephmes after breakfast.

at [home].

Clear part of the day. I have had my hous work to do, feel but feeble. Ephm & wife to Son Pollards.

at [home]. hear [Dagt] P. is very [Sick].

Some rain y^s morn. I heard Dagt P. is more Comfortable to day. I have Cut Pumpkins to Drie.

at [home].

Clear and very Cold. I have mended Cloaths for my husband. he got in Some potatoes, La faett helpt him.

at [home].

Clear and Cold. I have done hous wk.

a^t [home].

Clear & not so Cold. sis^t Barton left here to go to [her] Sons.

at [home. Sist [Barton] left [here].

Clear & very Pleast. I have been ["at home" - implied]. Ephm Calld at L. Hamlins, got me 5 oz Snuff for 1 qt mustard.

at [home]. mr [Lan ] Sent [me] 2 lb [pork].

Clear & pleast. two of mr Burdens Sons, Lefaette & Ephm finisht giting our Potatoes from y^e field. I have Bakt, ironed & other matters.

at [home].

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