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December 11, 1740
1740 December 11 (Thursday). A pritty good day — but heavy, Dirty and Snowy under Foot. I rode to Marlborough and on my Way settl’d with and paid Mr. Beeman.[1] Was at Mr. Feltons,[2] Mr. Williams (the sadler). Din’d at … Continue reading
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