Martha Ballard's Diary, May 13-18, 1794 (T)

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rainy. I have been at home, am informd y^t mr Ballard found the Snow 4 feet deep when he arivd at the place of Destination for begining his Tour of Surveyings. Cyrus has been to the hook, had 1 Bushl indin Corn, 1 Dito of wheat of Esq^r Dumer.

at home, had news f^m mr Ballard.

Clear. I have been a^t home. my Girls wint to mr Blacks to quillt. I plant mellon Seeds & Beens. my Sons yoakt & ringd our piggs, & turnd them ou^t, made a pen for ym.

a^t home. Sally Wil^ms here a^t Evn^g.

Clear & warm. I have workt in my gardin, planted mellons & Cucum^rs. Dolly is gone to her Sisters. Ephm work^t for mr Waid foreⁿ, is gone to See a phraim raisd for Mat^w Haywood Esq^r. I wrote to Doc^t Barton by mr Burtun yesterday.

at home. I wrote Doct Barton yesterdy & Sent by mr Burtun.

Clear & Cool. I have been to work in y^e Door yard, Sowd Cabbage & Turnips. Planted Some beens &C. Sally went to mr Hamlins. my Sons ploughd a piece on y^e North Side of y^e gully.

a^t home. Sally Cox at mr Hamlins.

Clear & very Cold for y^e Season, wind N W. I have been piking Cottne. Ephm workt for mr Waid, Cyrus finisht planting potatoes below the Barn. a hard frost this night.

a^t home. mr Ballard is 69 years old y^s Day. Severe frost.

Clear & Cold. S. Moore & J. Slurges Came here y^s morn. mr Ballard returnd at Evn^g. they found Snow 5 feet & up in their Tour. mr Hamlin & Son, my Son Jona, S & P Densmore took Tea here.

at home. old mr Hamlin here. mr Ballard returnd.

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