September 11, 1775

1775 September 11 (Monday).  Neighbour Newton and his wife were here with the Corps through the last night, laying it out etc.  We are preparing for the sorrowful work of burying.  Mr. Fisher makes the Coffin, and Mr. Thaddeus Warrin undertakes to dig the Grave.  I writ[torn] a Number of Letters to my Children.  Mr. Newton carrys Messages to Brookfield.  Capt. Maynard to Concord.