Martha Ballard's Diary, May 24-31, 1807 (T)

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rain. mr Ballard & Cyrus to meeting. I have felt unwell. mrs Gilbard here [&] mr Turner performd.

at home.

Clear part of the day. Sally Farewel here, dind and went to Son Jonas. I removd my gardin roots, feel fatagued.

at home. Sally Farewel here.

Clear part of y^e day, raind part of it. Cyrus Shearing Sheep for mr Andrews yesterday and y^s day. I have done makeing Soap, have got almosl A Barrit ful.

at home.

raind part of y^e day. mr Ballard been diging gardin. I have washt Some and done my hous work. Son Cyrus went to the Settlem^t, brot me 10 lb flower. I made a Cake for Supper. it is Election day.

at home, did part of my washing.

Clear. mrs Parker helpt me do my washing, washt ye N. room floor. Sister Pollard dind with us. mr Ballard unwel.

at home, finisht my washing.

Clear. I have Brewd and done Some in my gardin. mr Ballard unwel. Planted Squash & Cucumbers.

at home, Brewd.

Clear. I have Bakt brown & flower Bread. mr Ballard planted Beens in y^e gardin, he Planted Corn and Pumpkins yester day. Cyrus went to Son Pollards. Rhoda, Hannah & Martha Ballard Sleep here.

at home, finisht ironing.

Clear. the Girls went from here after Breakfast. mr Ballard and Cyrus to meeting. Revd mr Parker Discoarst foren f^m Matt^u 25-35 [ ], aft fm 2^nd Tim^y 3^d C 5^th vers. Son Jona, his wife, Jon^a, Sally and Martha took Supper with us. mr Badwel Calld in here, mrs Parker allso.

at home. Son Jona, his wife and part of y^e Childⁿ here.

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