Martha Ballard's Diary, Jan. 1-8, 1811 (T)

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Clear and Cold. I have done hous wk & knit Some. Son Town went to Son Jonas to breakfast. we were alone this night.

at home. Son Town Sett out for home.

Cloudy morn and night. I have done hous wk & knit. we were alone y^s night.

at home.

Clear and Cold. I was Calld at 10h am to Son Jonus to See Hannah Getchel who is very unwel. Doct Ellis was to See her at Evng, thinks her in danger of having a Seated fever, left Jullop and Salts tarter.

at Son Jonas. Han^h Getchel is unwel there.

Cloudy part of y^e day, Snowd at night. Hannah Getchel is much better. I have done hs wk & knit. I finisht my Cottne hoes and began a mit for mr Balld. Epm & Wm Sleep here.

at home, feel unwel.

Cloudy, Snowd Some, misty aft. mr Balld to Jonas to mend a Sled.

at home, we Staid alone.

Cloudy & misty or Foggy all day. we were at home alone all night.

at home.

foggy, the Snow wastes fast. I have done hous wk & knit.

at home, we are alone.

foggy, Some hail in y^e Evng. I have done hous wk & knit. am informd mr Dean Wiman & wido Pierce are Published. Lf Sleep here.

at home, hear Wm Lambd is Sick.

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