March 19, 1740

1740 March 19 (Wednesday).  Samuel Bumpso and David Baverick at work for me.  A.M. Cutting wood and p.m. Splicing Rails.  I rode to smith Allens to get my Mare shod.  Din’d with Colonel Ward.[1]  At Mr. Cushings[2] — his son Jacob Very ill of the Throat Distemper.  I rode to Worcester.  Meazles at Mr. Burrs,[3] his wife Sick thereof.  N.B. Mr. Morse,[4] their Schoolmaster and young preacher at Mr. Burrs this Eve.

[1]Nahum Ward of Shrewsbury.

[2]Rev. Job Cushing of Shrewsbury.

[3]Rev. Isaac Burr of Worcester.

[4]Ebenezer Morse (HC 1737), later first minister of the First Congregational Parish, Boylston, Mass.  SHG, 4:211-217.