1742 December 13 (Monday). Rheumatick pains are gone off. D. Gr. Mr. Mainard killed a Shote for me, weight 108. Mr. Cushing here. Acquainted him with our uneasiness with Sarah. I expected the Doctor but he came not. Mr. Bradish prayed with me. I had a very bad, distressing Night. My Fever Strong and my Spirits much Exercised. But the Lord sustained me.