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10 7

 

Cloudy. I have done my hous wk but feel feeble. mr Katons Oldest Daugt dind here, her Mother is Cleverly. mr Ballard to Son Ephms, Carried Some greens. he gave us 12_ lb pork; it is a Leg, & 5 lb Beef; a great favour. Dagt Lambd Lent us 4_ lb rie & 5 lb indien meal. 19th inst I Sent the meal home. at home. mr Balld bot me 1 oz Snuff. they had a great day down at ye Settlement on ye removal of the imbargo.
11 1

 

Cloudy & misty. mr Ballard to meeting. Revd mr Stone discoarst fm Luke X C 41 & 42nt verses. Son Jona and wife Calld in to See me. Barny Lambd, Wm, Martha & James here after Meeting. Son Eph, his wife & Dagt & Dagt Lambd went to Son Pollards. at home. Son Jona & wife Calld in, they Sent me 10 oz Butter ys morn.
12 2

 

Cloudy till the 11h am when the Sun Shone, Clear aftern. Allin Lambd Came to work at Eleven. Seemed very unwel, went to Bed and lay till 4 pm then look a dish of Tea. helpt his grand father ye rest of ye day. he & Wm B. Sleep here. I have Cutt potatoes to plant. at home. Allin helpt us part of ys day.
13 3

 

Clear. Allin Lambd workt foren. I have Cut potatoes, done hous wk, killd Bugs on my vines &C. mr Ballard fiXing ground for potatoes. at home.
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