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Martha Baldwin diary,page 93

Baldwin, Martha, 1840-1913

Baldwin Public Library

Baldwin, Martha, 1840-1913

Women Michigan Birmingham Biography

Birmingham (Mich.) History

EC01b093

Part of Martha Baldwin's Diary, 1860-1863

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Some sections of the original diary are illegible, and these are noted in the transcription. A bracketed question mark [?] represents one illegible word. Places where whole sentences (or considerable portions thereof) were found to be illegible are noted with a bracketed ellipsis […]. Whole paragraphs found to be illegible have been noted in the following manner: [P] 26 Lizzie over and read a few moments. Called it a reading circle and let it pass. 27 Uncle Franks people over. To night did several errands and calmed down to writing in my journal so long my [?] Another Saturday is passed. Perhaps on account of the possible money I may not teach longer than this next week. 28th At church this morning. Most sick to night. 29th Back to school again. Aug 1st Hotter than fury. Went up to Beckmans, & there met those friends of Georges. Had a horse back ride --- Gay --- Aug 3rd Saturday. Very very [?] How I wanted to go up to Gus. This evening I spent at Mary’s with George and his [?] If they are anxious for a flirtation, of course they can do it. They are deep but if that is the game may be out generated. [?] is pleasing but then----