Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 6-10, 1796 (T)

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Clear. I went to Son Lambarts this foren, Dind there, mrs Capin there. my Dagt is remarkable well, her Dear little Babe is recovering of the Soar mouth. I was Calld from there to See mrs^s Burns, find her very unwell. applied remidies which gave Some relief. I tarried all night, Shee had Some rest.

at Son Lambarts & at mr Burnses.

Clear. I am at mr Burnses, his wife is unwell yet. I was Calld from her to See mrs^s Robbins who feels her Self unwell, but Seems more Comfortable aftern. I Dind & took Tea and returnd home at Evn, find mrss Pikford, her Sister Nabby and mrs Dingleys Dear little Dagt here. mrs Welch & Childn Came here to tarrie y^s night.

at mr Burnses & mr Robbins^s. mrs Welch & Childⁿ Sleep here.

Clear. I have been at home. Patty washt. I help^t about house. Jason Pierce & wife, mrs Heartford & Pickfors and Nancy Dingly here to Tea. mr Saml Pierce Sleeps here. Revd mr Stone Calld on us y^s fornn.

at home. had Comp^y. mr Stone here foren.

Clear. Pally went to See her Mother. I have Done my house work and mended Two Shirts for mr Ballard. he and Bullin Compleeted the Plann and Sartifacates fitt for return and Bulin went from here. EbenZ began to pull our flax.

a^t home.

Clear. mr Ballard been Surveying for mr Bridg. I have been at home, Done my house work. Patty Livirmore here with Nancy Dingly. Ebenz puling Flax. Son Ephm Came here, brot 13_ lb Veal from Son Lambart. my Daugt is Cleverly.

a^t home.

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