Martha Ballard's Diary, Aug. 25-31, 1811 (T)

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Clear. we did not go to meeting. Son Ep^m & Ezra Town Came here. Ezra Sleeps here. Lefaett & Hannah went to Clinton.

at [home]. Ezra Town Sleeps here.

Clear. Ezra left here after Breakfast to attend Coart, he is Foreman of the Jury. Son Cyrus Calld here after Sun Sett, tarried a fue muniets and went on for home. he informd me that a Child of A mr Bean died with the hooping Cough.

at home. Ezra left here. Son Cyrus Calld here, told of a Death.

Clear & warm. I have been takeing Care of mustard & doing hous work, finisht gathering the peas in gardin.

at home.

Clear. I have workt hard in hous & gardin. mr [Bond] here for mr Ball^d to go to Church meeting, he went. Son Epms wife & Son, Sally Farewel & Mart^a Ballard took Tea with me.

at home, Bakt. Dagt Balld here.

Clear foren, Some rain aftern. I have workt hard part of y^e day but feel very unwel.

at home. aniversary of y^e Birth, yesterday, Dagt Lucy, 53 years.

Clear & warm. I have had pain in my arm & foot. Martha went to Mrs Andrews^s, Shee Sent me Spirit to Bathe my Limbs with. I have put a Cheese in pres which was made without rennet.

at home, feel feeble.

Clear. I have Sheld mustard and done various kinds work besides. Ep^m went to the Settlement, go^t me with Wicksons due bill 1 qt Spirit, 2/1 lb Tea & 3-2/1 do Sugar.

at home, very lambe.

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August 25 - 31, 1811

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