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25 1

 

Clear. we did not go to meeting. Son Epm & Ezra Town Came here. Ezra Sleeps here. Lefaett & Hannah went to Clinton. at [home]. Ezra Town Sleeps here.
26 2

 

Clear. Ezra left here after Breakfast to attend Coart, he is Foreman of the Jury. Son Cyrus Calld here after Sun Sett, tarried a fue muniets and went on for home. he informd me that a Child of A mr Bean died with the hooping Cough. at home. Ezra left here. Son Cyrus Calld here, told of a Death.
27 3

 

Clear & warm. I have been takeing Care of mustard & doing hous work, finisht gathering the peas in gardin. at home.
28 4

 

Clear. I have workt hard in hous & gardin. mr [Bond] here for mr Balld to go to Church meeting, he went. Son Epms wife & Son, Sally Farewel & Marta Ballard took Tea with me. at home, Bakt. Dagt Balld here.
29 5

 

Clear foren, Some rain aftern. I have workt hard part of ye day but feel very unwel. at home. aniversary of ye Birth, yesterday, Dagt Lucy, 53 years.
30 6

 

Clear & warm. I have had pain in my arm & foot. Martha went to Mrs Andrewss, Shee Sent me Spirit to Bathe my Limbs with. I have put a Cheese in pres which was made without rennet. at home, feel feeble.
31 7

 

Clear. I have Sheld mustard and done various kinds work besides. Epm went to the Settlement, got me with Wicksons due bill 1 qt Spirit, 2/1 lb Tea & 3-2/1 do Sugar. at home, very lambe.
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