1736 September 28 (Tuesday). Mr. Haven and I set out for New Medfield though in the Rain. Deacon Rice and his son Josiah[1] overtook us upon the Road. Mr. Haven because the Rain continued, went to Mr. Goddards of Leicester, but we (with Mr. Cushing) to Richardsons and thence up to New Medfield — got there Comfortably in the Evening about 7 or 8 o’Clock, and had very Comfortable Lodging in that New Place.
[1]Josiah, son of Calleb and Mary Rice, b. Dec. 30, 1700 (MVR, 157).