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13 5

 

 Cloudy, Snowd & raind. I have been at home. Son Jon a Sent us 4_ lb Venison. I Cookt part of it for Supper. mr Ballard been down below, Bot _ lb hyson Tea, 2 lb Sugar, do Butter & _ gn Spirit. at home. Son Jon a here at Evng.
14 6

 

 Clear. I have washt. mrs Heartwel was in here. mr Ballard workt at the Barn fixing a place for Sheep that have Lambs. at home.
15 7

 

 Clear part of the day, Some Squalls of Snow. Son Jonas wife & 3 youngest Childn made me a visit. mr Heartwel took Tea with us. I have ironed & mended. at home. Jonas wife and 3 of her Childn here.
16 1

 

 Clear. mr Ballard to meeting, Cyrus allso. mrs Heartwel here for herbs, 2 of her Childn unwel. I have been at home. the text forenn Romans 8th 28, aftern, Proverbs 22nt C 24th vers. at home. Cyrus Came home & returnd.
17 2

 

 Clear. I have been at home. mr Ballard to Hallowell. Son Jona & wife Calld on their return from Son Lambards. brot us 45 hering, 1 lb Chees, Do [Butr] and Some oinions, a present from Son Lambd. at home. Jona & wife Calld here.
18 3

 

 Clear. I have been at home. mr Ballard Surveying for Squir Lyon. Ephm and Wilm Sleep here. mrs Hlwl, her Dagt, Betsy Wiman & Hanh Ballard here to mitk. at home.
19 4

 

 Clear. I have been at home. we had our 8th Lamb, all alive yet. mr Ballard has been to Son Lambards, William is unwel. mrs Heartwel here, paid ye flower they had borrowed. I have Twisted 28 knots hoes yarn. at home.
20 5

 

 Clear. Dagt Lambard Sent for me to go & See William who is unwel. Wilm Cypher her to Cut wood. I got breakfast and walkt to Son Lambds, Le faell acompanied me. I tarrie all night, have not seen ye river Sinc before it Closd. at Son Lambds.
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