Martha Ballard's Diary, Sep. 9-15, 1797 (T)

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Clear. I was at home foren Sewing, was Calld aftern to See mrs Whilwels infant who is unwell with a Cold. I applyd a plaster to the Stomach and Onions to the feet and gave it a Syrrip of mullin. it Soon revivd and I returnd home. Calld a^t Son Lambarts, they are well. the midle Pier of the Kenebec Bridg was finisht and there were 7 Discharges of the field piece and 3 Cheirs.

at mr Whilwels, his inft unwell. mrss Cyfers & Savage been here.

Clear and very pleast. mr Ballard is not yet returnd. Cyrus & Hoit attended at the fort, Hepsy at the hook. Thankfull Calld here. I Did not feel able to walk to meeting and tarried a^t home.

at home.

Clear and very pleas^t. I have been Sewing and gathering herbs in my gardin. Old Lady Tounsin of Sidney, mrs^s Savage & Cyfers here. I Paid mrs Cyfers all I owd her for work Shee had Done for me.

at home, had Company. Son Cyrus is 41 years Old this day.

A rainy Day. mr Ballard returnd from the Plantation. Cyrus went to mr Blacks and Bot me 18 lb flower, paid Cash 6/.

at home, pickt wool.

Clear. I have been a^t home. Dagt Lambt & Child, Son Jona and Sons here. my Dagt and I went to mr ["Dingleys" - implied]

at mr Dingleys.

Clear. I have been at home. Son Town Sleeps here, his famely well.

at home. Son Town h^r.

Cloudy and Some rain. Son Town left here after Breakfast. mr Ballard been makeing a plan for Jessy Blunt. Hepsy went to mr Dingleys.

at home.

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September 9 - 15, 1797

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