Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 1-5, 1809 (T)

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Clear. I have done a larg wash and other matters. mrs Emry Came here, took Tea, Dolly & Lucy Lambard, Sally & Martha Bald also. Jon a Junr wrode hors for his gⁿ Daddy to plough our Corn.

at home. mrs Emry here and 6 of my Grand Childn.

Clear & warm. mrs Burbank and Sarah Farewel here for Currents. mrs B. gave me 1/6^d. Son Jona, his wife, Sally, Mart^a & Lucy Lamb^d took Tea. Sister Barlon Came, her hors Slipt his Bridle and went away. Shee & I went to Jonas. Lefaett, Linda & Hannah Came with us & found him.

at home. Son Jona & wife here, Sis^t Barton allso. informd of y^e Death of a mrs Robbins.

Clear. Sister Barton & I went to Son Jonas. mr Ballard Came there & took Tea. Nathaniel Tytars wife fell from a hors and broke her thigh.

at Son Jonas. mrs Tylar broke her thigh.

Clear. I have workt Some in the Gardin & done hous wk. mr Ballard houghing. Sist Barton left here at 9h am to go to Dag^t Lambds. Dagt Ballard and mrs^s Saunders here to Tea, Sally & James allso.

at home, had Company. Lefaett took our Calf away.

Clear part of y^e day, Thunder and rain aft 3h pm. I have done hous wk and wed gardin. mr Ballard finisht houghing his Corn y^e 3^d time.

at home.

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