Martha Ballard's Diary, May 7-11, 1789 (T)

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Clear morn, a Shower aftⁿ. I have been unwell, but went to See mr Hamlins infant, its mouth is near heald. it Seems not so froward as it has been.

I was at mr Hamlins.

A Storm of rain & Snow. Capt Haill & Sherebiah Town Brot Loggs. Son Town & mr Barton, & two young men, they all Sleep here. I have been at home. Dagt Town was very poorly after I Left her, but is nore Comfortable now.

Snowd. I have been at home.

Clear & Cool. Son Town & the other Gentlemen went from here. mr Ballard went on the Business of Dividing the interest Judg Howard left. the Girls went to mr Westons. Polly Savage warpt a web here. I have been at home. mr Sprage Sent to me to go & See his wife, but being Some unwell I pospone it till to morrow. God willing, I Shall go.

I have been at home.

Clear. I went to See mrs Sprage, find her very Low, but in not so much pain as Shee had been. I Calld to See mrs Jackson also. Shee is in a weakly Situation.

I was at mr Sprages & mr Savages.

Clear. I was Calld at twelve O Clok to See mr Blaks infant, it is very unwell. I went to See mrs Burges, Shee is very ill able to be about. I Came home at Evn, find 10 men here which all tarrys y^s night. they are Boating Colo Hadens goods.

I was at mr Pollards & Capt Porters.

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