Martha Ballard's Diary, Mar. 23-28, 1791 (T)

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The Mar. 23 entry is relevant to the "Textile Production" Theme in Martha Ballard's Diary

Clear morn. mr Ballard went to y^e meeting, tarried all night. I went to mr Baxters, took 7/6 there by an order from mr Hodgess. I was at mr Blaks, his Lady gave me a Skein Camb^c Thread. I was at mr Pollards. Sis^t Williams Came here. I was at mr Savages, Drest Pollys finger.

a^t mr Baxters & other Neig^rs. Sis^tr Williams here.

rain. Foster and Jon^a went to y^e hook. Sister Williams left here after Denner bound for Varsalbor^o. Ep^m Carried mr Hamlins Bords as far as y^e meeting house. Benⁿ Brown informs me his mammy is very poorly. the petitioners of Unity Drew 4 Lotts this Day & mr Ballard returnd home at Evn. I finisht kniting Cyrus Leggins.

a^t home. Sis^tr Wilm^s went from here.

rainy. mr Burtun here writeing on y^e Plann of unity. mr Baker Sleeps here. we are makeing Soap. I have been at home.

a^t home. mr Baker here.

Clear. mr Baker Left here Early. Doc^t Coney here to See Dolly. I have been at home. mr Ballard went to y^e hook. Joseph Foster here to work.

at home. Esq Coney here.

Clear & pleas^t. I have been at home, hear mrs Brown is at mr Woodwards, her infant is put out to nurs.

a^t home.

Clear morn, Cloudy aftⁿ, rain at Evn^g. mr Ballard went to Winthrop. mr Weston & Lady here. I have been at home, my Girls washt. Joseph Foster work^t here. Seth J.Foster informs me mrs Brown is Delireous yet.

a^t home. mr Ballard at Winthrop. mrs Weston here.

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