February 11, 1775

1775 February 11 (Saturday).  At Eve received from Rev. Mr. Lathrop of Boston, a Letter and his Sermon, occasioned by the Massacre on March 5, 1770.[1]  About 9 o’Clock was called to go to Mr. Isaac Lambs Wife, who is thought to be dying.  She had her senses — was in great Earnest for Mercy.  Prayed with her.  ‘Tis feared she will not live to the Morn.

[1]John Lathrop (1739-1816), Innocent Blood Crying to God from the Streets of Boston (Boston, 1771; Evans 12,094).