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Martha Baldwin diary,page 140

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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This page is incorrectly labeled as number 141 - the correct page number is 140. 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. I comprehended or appreciated their love when I was there but if God permits I will soon return and more fully repay them for their kindness. Even now as I sit alone in my room I know that from those hearts is ascending the firm and fervent prayer for the safety of their child. Make me more worthy of their kindness and may I with the old year lay off many sins and keep trying to be and to do better. Strengthen me for every trial and may I prove myself worthy of