August 9, 1738

1738 August 9 (Wednesday).  Eliezer Rice and John Rogers carted Hay from the Meadow.  Two Load apiece.  Moss Mowing in the Morning and raking and Cocking the rest of the Day.  At Night the Carters got in my Rie into the Barn, almost wholly.  Mrs. Williams[1] and Mrs. Rachel Rice[2] visited Mrs. Parkman.  Fine weather.

[1]Probably Mrs. Abraham Williams of Marlborough, the sister of Mrs. Parkman.  Hudson, Marlborough, p. 470.

[2]Probably Mrs. Luke Rice of Marlborough.