Martha Ballard's Diary, Jul. 24-31, 1790 (T)

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Clear & hott. I work^t in the Gardin. Parthena went to mr Densmores to get a Goun made. Leu^t Learned Came here y^s Evn. we had a thunder Shower at Evn.

a^t home.

Showers this Day. Leu^t Learned went from here after Dinner. I have been at home.

a^t home.

Clear & Cool. mr Ballard went to mr Pollards on Business with thee Select men. Broth^r Moore Came home w with him, took Supper & went home. thee girls Been to mr Hamlins. Hannah tarries there. I have houghd y^e Cabages before the Door.

at home. my girls to mr Hamlins. Bro^r Moore here.

Clear. mr Ballard & I, mr Pollard & Lady & mrs Hodges went to mr Bullins, had what Cherries and Currents we wisht for & other handsome Entertainment. Hannah went to mr Dinsmores.

at mr Bullins. mr Walkers Son Expird this morn.

Clear Except a Shower. I have workt in y^e Gardin. Hannah gone to have a goun tried on. Clarrissa got her web out.

a^t home. mr Walkers infant was interd.

Clear. I have gatherd herbs for Sickness. we had String Beans and Green Peas; the first we have had this Summer. Patty sick in the night, pukeing & purging.

a^t home. Caton was married to Sally Chambⁿ.

Clear. Patty Sick all day. I tended her. I Sett cabbage plants. mrs Woodwd here at Evn. my Girls washt.

a^t home.

Clear. I wed gardin foreⁿ, attend^ed Lecter aftⁿ. mr Emerson Performd. mrs Bisbe & Polly Came home with me, Tarry all night, & Ep^hm went home with Clarrissa; Bro^t a Chees & Some Butter from mr Porters.

a^t Lecter. mrs Bisbe here.

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