Martha Ballard's Diary, Apr. 14-21, 1803 (T)

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Clear. I have been at home. Cyrus and I removd the banking N of y^e front doore. I Shoveled it into my Sellar to fill a wet place under the Stairs. Lydia went to see Betsy Andrews.

at home. Dagt Ballard here to Tea. Jack brot Hannahhome.

Snowd. mr Ballard returned home. I have not felt very well. Jona is very unwell with a Cold.

at home. mr Ballard returnd.

A Severe Snow Storm. I have been So unwell I have not Sett up bu^t part of the day. the remains of Deacon Coney were intered this aftern.

at home unwell. Funeral of Deacon Cony.

Snowd and blowd & raind. our men Seeking for the Sheep, found Some of them. mr Ballard to meeting aftern. a funeral discoars was Deld by y^e rev^d mr Stone from PSalm 37^th C and 37^th vers.

at home.

Clear part of y^e day. I have been at home Sewing raggs. mr Ballard been down to y^e Settlement, bro^t home _ gⁿ Rhum, q^t Ginⁿ, _^lb Tea and a Spair rib which Son Lambd Sent me.

at home.

Clear. I have been at home, helpt do hous work. Lydia washt. we roasted a Spare rib, Dag^t Balld here and partook of it.

at home. Dagt Ballard & Sally here.

Clear. Ihave been at home. Son Lambard removd to the house where mr David Thomas has lived.

at home.

Clear. I have been at home, mr Ballard to Hallowell. Lydia to See her Sister and help her quillt a Bed quilt. Son Lambard has been here.

at home. Son Lambd here.

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April 14 - 21, 1803

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