Martha Ballard's Diary, July 18 - 23, 1810

18 4
Clear. mr Ballard left home at 9h am to go to Clinton. I wish he may return Safe. Hannah Pollard & Dolly Lambard washt for me and washt my kitchen. they went to Son Jonas after Dinner. I have wed gardin some. they and Hannah B. Sleep here. at [home]. mr [Ballard] to Clinton [or Winslow].  
19 5
Clear and warm. I have done hous wk & Pickt wool. Sophia Wiman and Betsy here. Hanh Pollard & D. Lambd went to Son Epms. H., S., & Mta Sleep here. at [home].  
20 6
Clear part of the day, a little rain aftn. I went to Son Jonas to See Elisabeth, Shee is unwel. Sally Pollard and P. Lambd Sleep here. I have Scolt my [bed stead]. at Son Jonas.  
21 7
Clear. I have done hous wk, made a pair pillow Cases. Son Cyrus Came here, Dind & went to Hallowell. my Husband returnd from Clinton, all wel there. Cyrus, S. Pollard & D. Lambd Sleep here. at home. mr Ballard returnd fm Clinton.  
22 1
Clear and warm. Sally Pollard and D. Lambard took their leav of me and Expected to Sett out for Clinton before breakfast. Son Cyrus after for Rome. may they all arive at their homes in safty is my ardent wish. Hannah Pollard Calld here, took her liev of me, [Sett] out for home. may they all be blest and prosper through life. at [home]. [Hannahs] Ballard, Pollard & Betsy Wiman [      ].  
23 2
raind all day. I have felt very unwel but have done hous work and pickt Some wool. at [home], unwel.  

Source: www.doHistory.org. Transcription courtesy of Robert and Cynthia McCausland.