September 13, 1759

1759 September 13 (Thursday).  My Brother Parkman having been to Rutland, returns this way.  He lodged last night at Capt. Allens at Shrewsbury: dines with us to Day, and rides with my Wife (at my request, and I with them) to old Mr. Bradish’s, for it is the Day of my Catechizing in that Corner of the Town.  Mr. Joslins House being unfit, I hold the Exercise at Mr. Chamberlins where I had 29 (of both Sexes, older and Younger) that attended it.  My Wife visits at the Houses beyond, as my Brother was left at Mr. Bradishes, while I am engaged — but we meet, and have an agreeable Entertainment at the House after I had finished, and (at the Desire of the Young people) we had sung.  My Brother lodges here, and I have great pleasure of his Company.