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Martha Baldwin diary,page 155

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 156 - the correct page number is 155. 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. though I will own that sometimes I have wanted to speak when she has been _____ and blasting, but I have not and am thankful for it. Tonight I received a present of a nice pair of woolen stockings from her. She is good-hearted. February 8. I left Lexington this morning. After a ride (part of the way by sleigh and part on wheels) of three hours, I arrived at Port Huron. Found them all well and am having a very pleasant visit. February 9. Have been sewing and visiting. February 10. The same. Quiet and pleasant.