1742 August 7 (Saturday). Mr. Thomas Brown[1] of Newton and his son here. Lieutenant Stone[2] of Shrewsbury here in his way from Holliston. He informs me they die in numbers there of the nervous Fever and that Mr. Stones widow[3] is now Sick. Thomas came home at Evening from his Fathers.
[1]Not identified.
[2]Walett: Isaac Stone, one of the first selectmen of Shrewsbury. Stone d. Apr. 22, 1776, a. 78 y. 7 m.; Shrewsbury VR, 276.
[3]Not identified.