Martha Ballard's Diary, Mar. 5-9, 1790 (T)

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Clear & more pleasa^t. I went to Bed at 5h m & took a very fine nap. my Dagts went to mr Bisbes this afterⁿ; returnd about midnight. the hors pestered them mutch.

a^t mr Boltons.

Snowd fore n. I was Calld to See Nancy Savage. Shee had the Collic. we administred an Oil Clister which Gave relief. I returnd at 1^h pm, then went to Col^o Sewalls to get his Lady to make me a Bonnet; to mr Crosbys Store. Bo^t 2-1/4 yds Gause @ 1/10, 1 paper of pins @ /9, 2 yds Ribbin @ 2/5. was informd by mr Redington that Luke Bartons life was not Expected. I Calld at mr Pollards. Shee informs Son Towns famely were well last Wedensday. Biah was very Low indeed.

at mr Savages to See Nancy. it Snow^d.

Cloudy & Some Snow. I was Calld by Savage Bolton to See his wife who was Exercised with pain. I went & administerd Some remedies which gave relief; returnd at 2^h pm. Cyrus went after Parthena; Brot her home a^t Dusk.

a^t mr Boltons. Death mrs Hart last Evn^g.

Snowd fore n. Foster went to mr Woods after hay. my Girls were Disapointed of going to winthrop & made mrs Black a visit this afterⁿ. Brother Town Sleeps here. I have been at home. was informd that Luke Barton was alive y^s morn but Speechless. Sam^l & John Braly Sleep here.

a^t home. Brot^r Town Sleeps here y^s night.

Clear & Cold. Broth Town went from here. Cap^t Fille Brown & mrs Betsy Chevers here. old mrs Hart interd this Day. Shee Expird y^e 8^th inst.

a^t home. Funeral.

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