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13 4

 

 Cloudy all day, raind at night. I have felt very unwel but had to work very hard. at home. mrs Lad paid us 12/s.
14 5

 

 Cloudy & Some rain. Jona Junr receivd of mr Livermore for me 6/. mr Ballard bot 1 bushl rie. at home. Jona & Wm Sleep here.
15 6

 

 Clear. I have Bakt & ironed &C. at home.
16 7

 

 Clear. I have Bakt pies. Jona Slept here. at home.
17 1

 

 Clear. mr Lad & Son Epm Dind here on a roast Goos which Son Jona gave us. at home. Son Epm here.
18 2

 

 Clear. I have done hous wk & knit. Jona Sleeps here. at home.
19 3

XX.

 Cloudy. I have done hous wk & knit. it is 55 years this day Since I was Joined in wedlock with my husband. many Changing Sceins have past me in that time. at home. 55 years since my Marriage.
20 4

 

 Cloudy. I have done hous wk. Betsy Wiman here. Jona Sleeps here. at home.
21 5

Birth mr Thwings 3d Dagt.

Cloudy. I was Calld to mr Thwings at 1h ys morn. Shee was Deld of her 3d Dagt & 7th Child at Sun rise. I was alone with her when it was born. mrs Smile Came in Soon after. at mr Thwings. Birth 21st. receivd6s June 6th, 1810. 1_ Sugar.
22 6

 

 Clear, Some Snow, part of ye day. I have washt. Jona Junr Sleeps here. at home.
23 7

 

 Clear. I finisht my wash. Le faett Sleeps hr. at home.
24 1

 

 Clear. Sons Jona, Lambd & wives & part of their Childn & wido Pierce here. Patty went home with her aunt Lambd. our Swine Butcherd yesterdy, wd 200.  
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