October 8, 1740

1740 October 8 (Wednesday).  Baines and Marritt at the Well.  The Captives went off, desiring Prayers in our Congregation for them.  N.B. Captain Tarbell of Groton return’d home.  I rode 2 or 3 Miles with him to Shew him the Road.  N.B. His levelling Rice and his Brother, etc.  I visited Mr. Jacob Rice[1] and his Family, and Mrs. Thankful Rice.[2]

[1]Jacob Rice of Westborough.

[2]Mrs. Josiah Rice of Westborough.