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Martha Baldwin diary,page 18

Baldwin, Martha, 1840-1913

Baldwin Public Library

Baldwin, Martha, 1840-1913

Women Michigan Birmingham Biography

Birmingham (Mich.) History

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Part of Martha Baldwin's Diary, 1858-1859

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The following is taken from a transcription of Martha Baldwin’s diary (1858-1859). Illegible sections of the original text are noted as follows: ______. A parenthetical question mark (?) follows words in the original text that were not completely legible but were still transcribed. to Mr. Gillette’s to get some fringe ________. Alvira(?) is very pleasant and social. I think her really better than formerly. April 27. Down to the village this morning. Came home at noon and then went with Gus to see about sabbath school. Took tea at Mr. Spears(?). Gus staid with me. April 28. At home all day and alone. April 29. Down to the village this morning. Grant(?) left for the east they told me. How dull it will be in the place. My Father rode out today for the first time. I am sitting on the porch writing, tis so warm. April 30. Dull and rainy. At home and busy.