Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 26-Sep. 2, 1810 (T)

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Clear. I feel easier than I did in y^e Night. I hope I am Sincearly thankful to the Great Author of all mercies. Doct Cony Came to See me y^s morn, left me Elixer & annodines.

at [home], very unwel. Doct Cony [here] to See me.

Clear. Linda Getchel washt for me, washt Buttery Shelves, floor & kitchen. Sally Farewel took Tea with us. I have done Some work but feel very feeble. I wish to be grateful for all Gods mercies. Linda Sleeps here.

at home, Some Easier. Sally Farewel Calld here.

Clear and very warm. I have gatherd Some mustard, Brewd and done hous wk. Sally Ballard here part of the dag. Linda & Shee Sleep here. Son Jona, his wife, James, Elisabeth & mrs Sally Farewel Sett out for Clinton, Wm allso.

at home, Sett up all day & Labourd but feel full.

Cloudy the most of the day, raind aftern. Sally B. Came and helpt me do my work, Shee performd very well. Linda & Ephm Sleep here.

at [home], Sally [helpt] me.

Clear. I have done my hous work and gathered Some mustard. Ep^m & Sally Sleep here.

a^t home.

Clear. I have done my hous wk. mr Ballard & Allby Cleand the Barn to put Son Jonas whea^t in. [Ranies] & Ephm Sleep here. Son Jona returnd from Clinton. A Saw mill which was part his was Burnt while he was there.

at [home].

Cloudy the most of the day. I have Bakt flour & brown bread, gatherd mustard &C. we were alone y^s night.

at [home]. Son [Lambds] Birthday.

Clear. we were at home. Dagt Lambd Came at Evng. Jona & wife & part of y^r Childⁿ been here.

at [home]. Dagt Lambds Birthday.

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