Martha Ballard's Diary, Jun. 22-28, 1810 (T)

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Clear. Linda Getchel washt Bed Cloaths for me. I paid her 22 Cents. I helpt about my work but am feeble.

at [home], Linda helpt.

Clear and warm, I have done my hous wk & ironing. mr Ballard bush^t pees. Ephm hauld 1 twich wood for us. Peter Voces youngest Child Expired, aged 3 years.

at [home]. Death P. Voce Child.

Clear and warm. mr Ballard is not wel and we did not attend public worship. Son Jonas wife took Tea with us, W^m, Martha & Elisabth were here allso. Ephm & Wilm Sleep here.

at [ ].

Clear and warm. I have done hous wk and mend^d a pair Trousers & transplanted Some Beets, houghd Squash &C. mr Ballard Seems a little better.

at [home]. [Funeral] Peter Voces Son.

Clear. Son & Dagt Pollard, Dagt Ballard and part of their Childn here. I am informd that mrs Morgin is dead. mr Ballard is So wel as to hough Some in his field. Saml Pollard & W^m Ballard Sleep here.

at [home]. Son and Dagt Pollard here.

Clear forenⁿ. I have done my hous work but feel feeble. Le faell and Ephm houghd Corn here.

at [home]. we were alone y^s night.

Cloudy. I have done various things, Sett Beets, houghd Squash. W^m & Sarah Ballard Sleep here.

at [home].

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