April 9, 1754

1754 April 9 (Tuesday).  Receiv’d a joyful Letter from my son Forbush that on the Night before last (the night after the 7th) my Daughter Mary was delivered of a Daughter, and both Mother and Child well.  All glory be to God our Saviour and Deliverer.  May He perfect begun Mercy!  Richard Kelly at work again on John Dunlops Account.  He setts up the Fence on the Line before mention’d.  My Wife to Mr. Harringtons and brought seven Dollars which I borrow of him to pay the Reverend Mr. Stone for Newton Meadow.