September 2, 1740

1740 September 2 (Tuesday).  My Wife rode to Mr. Winchesters[1] a.m. and with me p.m. to Mr. Wheelers,[2] Mr. Balls,[3] etc. and thence over the Hill to Mr. Gamels, Jesse Maynards,[4] etc.  Simon Tainter junior our Company back.  Captain Hapgood of Shrewsbury burys his Eldest Son of the Throat Distemper to Day.  Very Cool Evening.

[1]Benjamin Winchester of Westborough.

[2]Joseph Wheeler.

[3]Nathan Ball.

[4]Son of David Maynard.