Martha Ballard's Diary, Dec. 23-26, 1807 (T)

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Clear. I have been at home. Wil^m Ballard Came here about Sun Sett, informd us y^t his uncle Samuel Pierce was Drownd laSt night, malloncolly to hear. Cyrus went to his Brors, finds it is a reallity. Son and Daugt Lambard and mr Stevens here. a mr Noles from hamden here on Business.

at home. Son and Daugt Lambard here. we had news that Saml Pierce was Drowned yesterday.

Clear. I have been at home.

at home.

Clear. it is Crismas Day. I have done a fortnit^s wash and was Calld to Son Jonas. he was in great Distress with his arm which he hurt by a fall from his hors last tuesday. I put a poltis on it. Hannah was very ill. I attended to them through the night till after [4] this morn.

at Son Jonas, he and Hannah very unwel.

Clear. I had a very ill turn at my Sons but got [brkfast] and helpt Some about the [sic]. Polly Brooks there aftern. my Son and Hannah were Some more Comfortable this [nt].

at [Ditoes]. Funeral of Saml Pierce.

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