Martha Ballard's Diary, June 17 - 21, 1806

17 3
Clear part of ye day. mrs Gillbd Came & Calld me to go and See mrs Heartwel who has a pain in her Stomach. I walkt there and home again three times, feel fatagued. Shee Seemd Easier when I was last there. mrs Wiman & Son Jonas wife there. I cookt Pork and beens for Dinner. mr Ballard been houghing Corn and giting Some wood. at mr Heartwels, his wife is unwel.  
18 4
Clear part of ye day. I have done my hous work & been to See mrs Heartwel. at Ditoes.  
19 5
Clear Pt of ye day. I have been at home Except goin to Drive ye Sheep out ye field and I Stept in at mr Heartwels. his wife Says Shee is no Better. Sally Church did my Washing. I paid her 1 and 6 for what Shee did. at Ditoes. 20 6 Clear. it was this day Sally did my washing. mrs Heartwel is very unwel yet. at Ditoes.  
20 6
Cloudy & Some rain. I have removd Some Plants, Done my ironing and went to See mrs Heartwel. Shee Says Shee is no Better. mr Ballard been down to be Shaved but ye Barber is not wel and he returnd unShaven. mrs Ands & Getchel at mr Heartwels. at Ditoes.  
21 7
rained some. I hear mrs Heartwel is no better. meriah here aftern, informs her Marm is better. may Shee have a greatful heart for all Gods mercys & may we all Speak of his goodness which is great to ye Evil & unthankful. Churnd 3_ lb Buter. I have been at home. mr Ballard to Hallowell, bt 11 lb Cod fish.  

Source: www.doHistory.org. Transcription courtesy of Robert and Cynthia McCausland.