Martha Ballard's Diary, Feb. 4-10, 1805 (T)

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Clear. I have done my washing. Jack Pierce was brot here Sick, Son Jona is Sick allso.

at home.

Clear. I have began a Stockin for my Dagt Lambd and done other matters. we are informd that the wife of Geo Hodgskin Departed this life this morn abou^t 5 O Clock after an illness of 4 years.

at home. Death mrs Hodgskens, Varsalboro.

Clear. I have finisht a Slockin which I began yesterday. Son Jona is So much better he wen^t to the Settlement. Jack Pierce Some better.

at home.

Clear morn, Cloudy aftern, Snowd at Evn^g. Aaron & L^e faett gone to haull Shingles. I have Bak^t brown Bread, 30 lb indien & rie meal and knit on Dagt L^s Stockin. Son Jona is gone to Hallowell.

at home. funeral of mrs Hodskin

Snowd. I have been very unwel y^s day but have knit a little. Son Jona is gone down below. Jack Pierce went to mr Cyphers^s for rie.

at home unwel.

Clear. Son Jon^a had 4 swine Butcherd, he has been down below all day. mrs Pierce here to help his wife y^s aftern. I have finish^t Dagt Lambds Stockins and help^t some about house.

at home. mr Trask Sleeps here.

Clear and pleast. I have been at home. Lemuel Came here a^t Evng and brot 1 qu^t Ginn, _ lb Tea, 3 lb Sugur and 1 Dozn Crackers which my Husband sent to me.

at home.

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