Martha Ballard's Diary, September 11 - 16, 1811

11 4
Clear. I have had a Collic pain, took Senna, had a very Sick night. mr Field Sleps here. Son Cyrus has Seen 54 years this day. [at home, unwel. Cyruss Birthday.]  
12 5
Clear. I have been very unwel. Hannah or Marta with me the most of ye day & night. my Husband to Judg Conys to Church meting, ye Doct Sent me Campher. [at home, Sick].  
13 6
rainy the most of the day & last night. I am here alone, feel very unwel indead. the Sun Shone before it Sett. Epm 3d Came down fm Clinton, informs his marm is unwel. the horses dislroyed all our Corn last [night]. [at home].  
14 7
Clear. I have been very Sick. mrs Smith and Stone Came and took Care of me, got my Bed in to the North room. my husband Sent for Doct Cony but they Calld Doct Ellis. he left me medisin. mrss Firbush Came and Set with me till Evn when her Husband Came to accompany her home. Joanna Slept here. [at home, very Sick. Doct Ellis to See me].  
15 1
Clear. Joanna got Breakfast and did up my wk and went home. mrs Farewel Came, tarries this night, Hannah Pollard allso. Old mrss Carter & Sands were here. I feel more Comfortable thro Gods goodnes. Jonas boys gatherd the plumbe of the tree in gardin. [at home, Some Easier.]  
16 2
Clear. I have been So much better as to gather part of my Cucumbers. mrs Andrews here, brot me pie. Son Epm brot 1 qt wine & 3-2/1 lb Sugar. Hannah washt, mrs Farewel went home. mrss Sands & Betsy Pierce here. [at home, friends here.]  

Source: www.doHistory.org. Transcription courtesy of Robert and Cynthia McCausland.