November 21, 1774

1774 November 21 (Monday).  Alex came early from home, to bring money he borrowed of Breck.  Informs me that he has settled his agreement and Engagements to Southgate.  Mr. Benjamin How came and plastered above my Mantle Iron etc.  P.M. I rode to See a number of Afflicted Families, viz. Capt. B. Fay, confined by sickness; Ensign Fay and his wife who have lately been bereaved of their Brother Mr. Josiah Shattuck — Joseph Grout in his Languishment and prayed there.  Returning home, called at Capt. Jonathan Fays to see Master Jenison.  At Eve my son Baldwin came and lodged here.