January 16, 1739

1739 January 16 (Tuesday).  Mr. Cushing and his Wife came to the Funeral of my Infant Elizabeth.  The Weather was moderate.  The Neighbours in very considerable Numbers, attended.  I desire to interr my Dead in the Faith of the new Covenant and of the glorious Privilege of the Resurrection to Eternal Life.  N.B. Nurse was bearer.  No Friends from Marlborough.  N.B. Mr. Cushing and his Wife could not go to the Grave.  Jotham cut wood a.m.