1737 November 8 (Tuesday). Called at Capt. Williams, and at Mr. Eb. Beeman’s on our way home. P.M. Funeral of one of Mrs. Seth Rice’s Daughters[1] who dyed by a Quinsy. Rain. N.B. The Floor of the Room at Mr. Rice’s broke under us.
[1]Walett: Ruth Rice died Nov. 7, 1737, age about 18 months.