Martha Ballard's Diary, Sep. 20-26, 1809 (T)

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Clear and very warm. mr Balld went to the Dedication of the New Meeting hous. mr Nichols of Portland performd, his Text 1 kings [no entry].

at [home]. done various kinds of work.

Clear and warm. I have done hous work and various kinds of work. mr Ballard Cuting Stalks.

at home.

[Cloudy] till about noon then Clear. I have Scolt my pickles, washt the Buttery & kitchen, Sheld mustard and done my hous wk. mr Ballard Cutt Stalks. it is muster day, they peraded at the forks of y^e roads.

at home, did various kinds of work.

Cloudy the most of the day. I have done Some washing. Rhoda Pollarr Calld here.

at home.

Clear the most of the day. Dagt Ballard, Mart^a, James & [E ab^h] here. Son Ephm Calld Dolly, W^m, Henry & Barny here. Dolly and Sally Ballard Sleep here. mr Ball^d been watching his field to keep the Cattle out.

at home. Childⁿ & grand Childⁿ here.

Cloudy foren. Dolly & Sally went away after Breakfast. I have done hous work & harvested Some Beens. mr Ballard mending fence by y^e Corn.

at home. mrs Farewel Calld here.

Clear. I have gatherd in [gardin] Matters. mr Ballard mending fence, Lefaett & Ephm helpt him.

at home. Son Jona here, he came home last [night].

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