August 21, 1724

1724 August 21 (Friday).  I rode away for Westborough.  Met Mrs. Martha Clark[1] and Sister with Mrs. Lasten by riding to Newton.  Farther on the Road I met Mr. Bartlett[2] of Brookfield by whom I learnt Something Considerable of the Town.  I stopt at Merchant Woods[3] at Marlborough.  He walked with me to Mr. Brecks.[4]  Mr. Breck I found ill.  I lodged here.  Early to Westborough in the morning (22) to prepare for the Sabbath.

[1]Mrs. Uriah Clark of Framingham.

[2]Thomas Bartlet.

[3]Benjamin Woods.

[4]Reverend Robert Breck of Marlborough.