Martha Ballard's Diary, Jan. 15-22, 1801 (T)

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The Jan. 2-Feb. 10 entries are relevant to the "Dissection" Theme in Martha Ballard's Diary

raind. Jane went home. Betsy Cowen Came and helpt me fill my Sausages. Cyrus killd our Calf. I feel fatagued but not Confused.

at home.

Clear. mr Ballard workt at planing. Cyrus to the hook, bot _^lb Tea Calld hyson skin. I have made 24 & _ DOZⁿ Candles. Polly & Sally Farewell here to See Betsy. I do not feel So well as I Could wish y^s Evng.

at home.

Clear. I have been at home, we washt the Buttery & kitchen. I feel very unwell at Evn, but had to go to the Barn to take Care of Cyruses Cow. I bathd my feet and went to bed. Betsy took Kinde Care of me.

at home.

Clear. mr Ballard walkt to meeting, Slip^t down and hurt his sholder again. Son and Dagt Lambd took Supper with us. Bitsy went home at Evn^g. my husband and I went to Jonas. mrs Conry Sick with y^e head aick.

at my sons y^s Evn.

Cloudy. I wrose before day, feel very unwell but had to do my work and bear other troubles. God giv me grace to bear it. Bro^r Barton & son Ephm sleep here.

at home. cyrus bot 2 milk pans & 1 pail.

a Severe Snow Storm. I have been at home, was very ill with the Collic at Evn.

at home.

Slormy. Doc^t Barton and Ephm here yet. I feel very unwell, Betsy helping me.

at home.

Clear. Doc^t Barton & Ephm went from here. Betsy and I have Bak^t, Brewed, Churned, Boiled pickele and the Swines feet. I had 4 lb 6 ox. Butter.

at home.

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January 15 - 22, 1801

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