Martha Ballard's Diary, Sep. 29-Oct. 3, 1802 (T)

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Clear. I was at mr Gills, the Child is viry low. Old Lady Hamlin, mrs Camble & Moore Came there to See me. Old Lady Gill Came there and I left there afler diner. Calld at Son Lambds, Thoms is Sick with the measels; fm there I Came to mr Burtuns, took Tea with friends who Consisted of mrs Hamlin, Crage, Camble, Moores, Carter & 2 mrs Burtuns, & returnd home. Calld at my Sons, his wife is better. L^e faett & Wil^m are Sick. Sis^t Barton, mr Porter & wife Sleep here.

at mr Gills & other friends.

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Clear. I went to mr Gills aftern, their Son Sam^l Expired a^t 9^h [Evn]. I was with them all nigh^t. a hous belonging to y^e Biges^s was Burnt ys night, 2 famely made destitute of a habitation. it was the hous which was Deacon Clearks.

at Ditoes. Saml Expired at 9^h Evn. Bigess hous Burnt ys night.

Clear. I tarried a^t ditoes till af^t diner. Sis^t Barton Came there. I Came home, Calld a^t son Lambds, Thoms is unwell, Barney allso. I workt in my Gardin afer I Came home.

at Ditoes & son Lambds.

Clear. Sis^t Barton Came here and Cutt Apples to drie for her Self. Sally Church & Child here. we have harvisted Beens & hops. mrs Farewell & Sally been here.

at home. Bror & Sis^t Barton Sleep here.

Clear. Bro^r & Sis^t left here. Jack Ballard Conducted his aun^t to mr Faughts. my famely to meeting but my silf all day. we attended funeral of mr Gills Child after meeting. I had supper to prepare after I Came home.

at meeting, & at the funeral of Saml Gill.

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