Martha Ballard's Diary, Mar. 30-Apr. 5, 1807 (T)

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Clear. I left mr Braleys Early this Morn, Came to Son Jonas. he Sent for his Father, we took Breakfast there. Son Lambard & [Gidyon] Barton allso. I Came home and did Some washing. Georg Heartwel had a fitt and I was Calld there. [Loiza] Gilbd is unwel allso, and Parkers Child.

at mr Braleys, Son Jonas & Heartwels; have done Some washing.

Snowd from 3h pm all night, a Severe Storm. I have done my hous work. Jon^a B. Slept here. Dagt Ballard Sent me a Decanter of Cherry Rhum. I Sent her 2^qts Vinagar.

at home.

Snows & Blows but we are able to Make a fire and have food to Eat, which is a great Mercy for which I wish to thank y^e Great Doner. mr Ballard went to Son Jonas. I finisht Wil^ms hoes and began to foot one for Cyrus.

at home. there was a meeting at Son Jonas to Chuse oficers.

Clear but Cool. mr Soal & Rheubin Brown got wood for us. I have done my hous work & knitt Some.

at home.

A Severe Snow Storm. I have been at home. Jon^a B. Slept here.

at home.

Snowd and very windy, Clear at Evng. I have done my hous work, washt some. Son Jona, his Sons Jona & Wil^m Supt. y^e boys Sleep here. they brot me a Pie. mr Heartwel here at Evng for Indien Meal & Candle.

at home.

Clear part of y^e day. mr Ballard and Cyrus to meeting. Sons Jon^a & Ephm and y^r wives took Tea here, Jon a Junr, W^m & Martha & Soffa allso. Son Cyrus Sleeps here. Son Lambd & wife been to Son Pollards; were not here but left information at Son Jon^as that Rhoda Pollard was very unwel.

at home. my Sons & wives here.

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