Martha Ballard's Diary, Sep. 31-Oct. 8, 1811 (T)

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[1]

Clear, a hard frost last night. Dagt Pollard is with me. Jonas wife in foren. they hav a husking.

at home. Son Jona is in Jail again.

[2]

Clear and Cool. Dagt Pollard tarried here till after noon & went Jonas. mrs Ballard & Shee Came in before night and D^t P. Sett ouf for home. I have felt Some better for which I wish to have A greatful Sence.

at home, feel more Comfortable thro Gods Goodnes. Dagt P. wen^t home.

[3]

Clear. Hannah & Dolly Pollard Came to help me. I feel very feeble but thro Gods Goodnes free from pain.

at home. H. & Dolly Pollard Came here.

[4]

Cloudy and Cool. Hannah Scolt Pickles & part did my washing. mrs Stone here, brot 12 Cents fm Mrss Carter for Plumbs. mrs Burlun Sent me a present of Tamrinds, Tea and 4 lb Beef. Jona Calld to See me.

at home, felt some Better thro Gods mercie. Son Lambard Sleeps here.

Clear Some part of the day. I have done Chores, paird & Cutt apples to drie. Hannah finisht washing, washt the kitchen & Buttery & Bakt Bread and Pies. Marth^a, Elisa & James Spent aftern here.

at home. Son L. left here Early to attend Coart. he gave me 25 Cents.

Clear part of the day. I have felt Some better. H. Ballard, L^e faett, Luke Barton, Ranus Pierce here. Mariage mr Heath to Sally Farewel.

at home, friends here.

Cloudy. I feel bu^t feeble but have done Some work. Son Ephms wife Sent me meat prepared for mins Pies yesterday. we are bakeing them today.

at home.

Cloudy. I have been at home, made a pair Pillow Cases, feel fatagued.

at home. H. Ballard Sleeps here.

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