1775 February 3 (Friday). John Fay kindly helps Asa Ware in killing 3 young Swine. Capt. Jonas Brigham send [sic] his son Edward for me to Visit his young Daughter Persis who is very ill of an Asthma. I went — Sympathized, conversed and prayed with them. May a gracious God prepare the Damsel for His holy will! and Sanctifie the Affliction to all of them!