January 2, 1771

1771 January 2 (Wednesday).  Mr. William Wood yesterday fell into a Tub wherein was hot Water to scald an Hog, and was Sorrowfully scall’d.  I visited him and prayed with him.  Mr. Thomas Adams of Medfield made me a Visit and lodged here.  He brought me several Books to read.  Baumgartens new Theory of human Nature and Education.  Saaldfields Philosophical Discourse of Dreams.  Sturmys plurality of worlds.  And a General Table of Europe, its present and Future state.  I was sent for to go to Mrs. Gale who is in a dangerous Fit.  The Messenger, Samuel Andrews, at 9 o’clock — went — found many Neighbours gather — her Husband gone to Weston.  Tarryed some time.  Prayed, exhorted etc.  Returned home late.