November 6, 1758

1758 November 6 (Monday).  Mr. Hall of Sutton returning from Framingham (where he had been to preach and administer the Lords Supper to the people lately under Mr. Solomon Read) dined here.  Deacon Tainter brought me a Second Load of Wood.  P.M. I attended the Funeral of Mr. Phinehas Maynards only Child, which died by means of the Scalld on Oct. 27.  At Eve Mr. Ebenezer Chamberlin here.  He gives me a Barrell of Cyder and will take Care to bring it or that it be brought.  Mr. Jonathan Cook here, being returned from the Lake — says that Capt. Maynards Company were so Sickly and indisposed, that there were none but what had been at one time or another taken off from Duty except my Son William and two more.