December 13, 1742

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.