1739 October 26 (Friday). Rode to Mr. Tainters[1] and Browns[2] at Waterton. Met Mr. Francis Bowman and Mr. Samuel Harrington. Din’d at Mr. Strattons of Waltham. Bargained with Mr. Bowman for his Mare. Rode home with Mr. Harrington and a Considerable Company of Neighbors, etc. Ensign Forbush, etc. We rode over the new Bridge. Not well at Wards, but held up home between 10 and 11 at Night.
[1]Capt. John Tainter of Watertown, brother of Deacon Simon Tainter of Westborough.
[2]Deacon William Brown, a prominent resident of Waltham.