1740 March 19 (Wednesday). Samuel Bumpso and David Baverick at work for me. A.M. Cutting wood and p.m. Splicing Rails. I rode to smith Allens to get my Mare shod. Din’d with Colonel Ward.[1] At Mr. Cushings[2] — his son Jacob Very ill of the Throat Distemper. I rode to Worcester. Meazles at Mr. Burrs,[3] his wife Sick thereof. N.B. Mr. Morse,[4] their Schoolmaster and young preacher at Mr. Burrs this Eve.
[1]Nahum Ward of Shrewsbury.
[2]Rev. Job Cushing of Shrewsbury.
[3]Rev. Isaac Burr of Worcester.
[4]Ebenezer Morse (HC 1737), later first minister of the First Congregational Parish, Boylston, Mass. SHG, 4:211-217.