1740 September 2 (Tuesday). My Wife rode to Mr. Winchesters[1] a.m. and with me p.m. to Mr. Wheelers,[2] Mr. Balls,[3] etc. and thence over the Hill to Mr. Gamels, Jesse Maynards,[4] etc. Simon Tainter junior our Company back. Captain Hapgood of Shrewsbury burys his Eldest Son of the Throat Distemper to Day. Very Cool Evening.
[1]Benjamin Winchester of Westborough.
[2]Joseph Wheeler.
[3]Nathan Ball.
[4]Son of David Maynard.