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Martha Baldwin diary,page 47

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 night. Gus and I were standing on the porch. July 6. Well I have been to the caravan(?) supped at Mr. Posts, met Calvin, Mabel, _______, Bristol, Stout there, saw everyone I ever heard of, came home tired out and with a sick headache. July 7. Went up to Gus just at night. July 8. Tis so very warm. I can’t do anything. Went up to Mr. Gillettes to night. July 9. Went down to the village to night with Father. Was determined not to go to Mr. Posts for I have been