August 1, 1750

1750 August 1 (Wednesday).  We have Still so much to do at the Meadow that Joseph Bruce, though his Time agreed to be out, yet at Ebenezers Desire, I detain to work for me.  Mr. Abner Newton was buryed.  A large Funeral.  He dy’d in the middst of his Days, being in his 42nd Year.  I hope he dy’d in Christ, and in him I have lost a very valuable and generous Friend.  The Lord Sanctify it to Me and to the Neighbourhood, who Seem sensibly to feel the Loss.  Mrs. Newton requested that my Wife and I would return to her House after burying which we did and Supped with the Mourners, Bearers and the other Friends.