1752 December 18 (Monday). At the Funeral of Ebenezer Pierce. A Sorrowful Time! This Death Seems to be much lamented. Many more attended it than I expected because of the fears of the people are under of being Seiz’d with the Same Fever. Mrs. Pierce and their Daughter Hannah lies sick yet. O might these Providences issue in the divine Glory, and their, and all our highest Good! And especially may our young people be Suitably awaken’d, and abiding Impressions be made upon them hereby! Alexander to School to Captain Maynards.