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Martha Baldwin diary,page 25

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. May 16. Oh how cold! Have been to sabbath school. Reading ______ and listening to _______. May 18. This afternoon Gus and I were invited over to Uncle Franks to meet Sarah Culver(?) and Lucy. I walked over and Gus came with Father when he came for me. I went home with her and staid all night. May 21. Last night Mother sat up at Mr. Tonis(?). She died this morning. Those poor, poor children. How much are they to be pitied. I have been down this afternoon. May 22. I have been planting flower seeds and am going to Mr. Tonis(?) to sit up.