1748 January 11 (Monday). Sent for Captain Maynard — who consented to go with me if I would venture, at least he would go with me as far as Shrewsbury. It was a rugged Day — The Snow deep, the air somewhat sharp, the wind blew about the Snow — but we ventured to Shrewsbury. Mr. Cushing and Dr. Smith[1] with their Wives were going. I was exceedingly well wrapped up, and we ventured with them. Stopped at Deacon Jonathan Keyes,[2] Mr. Morse’s,[3] and at Moore’s[4] (in Chauxitt). Arrived at the House of sorrow in the evening where I lodged. Mr. Gardner of Stow there, having preached there the day before, Captain Maynard lodged at Colonel Oliver Wilder’s. N.B. Disquietment among Mr. Prentice’s children by reason of their Father’s will.
[1]Joshua Smith, the physician of Shrewsbury.
[2]Of the north precinct (Boylston) of Shrewsbury.
[3]The Reverend Mr. Ebenezer Morse of Boylston.
[4]Deacon Joseph Moore.