Martha Ballard's Diary, Jun. 9-16, 1806 (T)

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Clear part of ye day & warm. I have been at home, workt in my Gardin. Twisted 9 knots Thread & did my hous wk.

at home.

Cloudy & misty. I have transplanted Some Cucumbers and done other Matters in my Gardin. mr Ballard finisht Planting our Potatoes. there was a great noise at [Gilbd].

at home.

Cloudy & Some rain. my husband been very unwel bu^t had to worrie after y^e Sheep to get y^m out of y^e Corn. I have been over y^e field 8 times my Self and pick^t up wood &C. Jon^a B. Junr Came and Slept here. mr Wiman so kind, he brot a Burthen of wood and proposed Seeking my Cow but I thought Le faett would bring her, but he did not.

at home. mr Ballard is very Sick.

Clear Part of y^e day. mr Ballard is more Comfortable for which mercy I wish to be greatful. mrs Wiman Came here. Betsy & Sam^l, they washt their wool. y^e old Lady took Tea with us. I Churnd 2_ lb Butter this day.

at home. mrs Wiman here. I have Churnd 20_ lb Butter Since we killd y^e Calf.

Clear. I have made a Chees which is the 11th Since we killd our Calf.

at home.

Clear. I have Churnd 1_ lb Butter which makes 22 lb in y^e last 8 weaks. made a Chees, finisht my washing and other [mallers]. mr Ballard been to y^e Settlement.

at home. I have made 22 lb Butter & 12 Cheess Since w kild the Calf.

Clear. mr Ballard & Son Cyrus to meeting. I was not able to attend. Revd mr Stone Discoarst f^m Acts 9^th C 39 vers.

at home.

Clear. I have Done work in my Gardin and observed the Eclips, it was not total here but very Dark.

at home.

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June 9 - 16, 1806

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