April 22, 1777

1777 April 22 (Tuesday).  Alexander goes to Framingham in his way to Lynn, to View a place there with mills etc. to be sold.  One Mr. John How of Boston (Brother, he says, of Mr. Joseph How Tinman) in the Road, travelling on Foot.  I took him in and gave him food — calls Mrs. Surcomb his Sister etc. etc. etc.  I visited again Mr. Batherick.  N.B. Mindwell his Daughter with a Baby, though she is unmarried.  Severely rebuked her.  P.M. Catechized at the Bond-school House.  12 Boys and 14 Girls.  After Catechizing Called at Deacon Bonds and at old Mr. Warrins.