Martha Ballard's Diary, Feb. 16-23, 1801 (T)

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Clear. Hannah Seems Some Easier. I went after noon to Son Lambds and returnd at Evn^g. my Dagt had an ill night, the infant very wrestless.

at Sons Pollards and Lambds.

at Son Pollards. Doct Howard Calld, thought the Breast not fitt to open. my Dagt had an ill night.

at Son Pollards.

Clear. Son Pollard Calld Doc^t Colman to open his wives breas^t, it had a Copeous discharg and Shee Seems more comfortable. the infant is Cleverly. mrs^s Black came up with her Brother.

at Ditoes.

Clear. mr Ballard came to son Pollards and I Came home, left my Dagt Low bu^t as well as could be Expected. there was a great discharg from her Breast this morn. we Calld at Son Lambards, they are well as usual. am informd that mr Allin is interd this afterⁿ. we Calld at Son Jonas, his son wilm is Sick. the Revd mr Joseph Boman, who was the Pastor we Satt under at OXford, Came to see us this aftern.

at Sons Pollards & Lambds. Rev^d Joseph Boman here to See us. Funeral of mr Phinias Allin.

Clear and pleasan^t. I have been a^t home, have Seen 66 years roal away. O may the remainder of my life be Spent in the Service my heavinly father, who has so long preserved me and so kindly Supported me.

at home,have seen 66 years.

Clear. I have been at home. Son Pollard, Lambd, Ephm & Polly Hodges Dind here. Jona killd his Swine.

at home.

Clear. mr Ballard to meeting. Revd mr Boman Performed.

at home.

Clear. I went to See Dagt Pollard. her Breast is likely to Break again and Shee is very feeble. I tarried all night.

at son Pollards.

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February 16 - 23, 1801

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