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Martha Baldwin diary,page 115

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 116 - the correct page number is 115. 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. October 28. Went to a funeral this afternoon of a little child. It was at the house and the sermon was by Rev. Brown. A well filled book case attracted my attention, and by its contents the man must be a classical student. Went to the office with letter home and to Paysley and a paper for Eliza Whitney. October 29. A dull rainy day. At home sewing. October 30. Went down to the office and to see my schoolroom what is to be. It looks very well and will be easily kept warm. October 31. At church this morning and evening and writing to Mary Ann. A young lawyer called here today they say on my account