November 26, 1739

1739 November 26 (Monday).  Mr. Jenison and my wife rode away together, the one for Southborough, the other for Marlborough, but return’d after a little Time, my wife having fallen from her Mare and hurt herself so as to incapacitate her for proceeding.  Colonel Woods[1] and Mr. Smith[2] (preacher) from Marlborough to see me.  They din’d, and tarry’d till Evening.  At Evening Mr. Jenison rode with them.  I was considerable Comfortable and lively, and had some Considerable Appetite; Slept also comfortably.

[1]Benjamin Woods of Marlborough.

[2]Aaron Smith (HC 1735), later minister at Marlborough, 1740-1778.  SHG, 9:575-78.