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

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Clear and warm. Lucy Lambd & Mata Ballard been here this day. mr Ballard returnd from Esq^r Locks, brot a Bushl of rie meal. he went to the Settlement, brot me 2 qts Spirit & 1 qt Vinigar, _ lb Snuff. Ezra Town Came her tarries.

at home. Ezra Town Sleeps here. this is Son Lambards Birth day, 37 years.

Clear. I have felt unwel, was so ill aftern that I Sent for Hanna^t Ballard to Bake for me, her marm Came and got me to bed & nurst. H. & Linda Sleep here, Shub^l WickSon allso.

at home, very unwel. this day Dagt Lambard is 37 years old.

Clear. I am more Comfortable for which I wish to thank y^e author. mr Ballard to meeting, Text [no entry]. mr Livermore & wife Calld in here, mr Hall [&] wife allso. Lon & Dagt Lambard took Tea here.

at home, am better.

Cloudy part of the day. I have done my hous work but had a Severe turn of pain in my Stomach which held me 3 hours. I got Easier by takeing Some weak Ley and Cut up mustard South of the house.

at home, feel the pain again.

Clear and Cool. I have done house wk, Shelld mustard and various kinds of work. mr Ballard Carried 7 lb wool to the masheen.

at home.

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