1745 June 5 (Wednesday). A.M. Mr. Townsend[1] from the Northside here, and very full of Discourse. I visited Neighbour William Rogers junior’s Wife who lies Sick. P.M. I rode (with my wife) over to the raisings on the west side of the River. Mr. Seth Rice an House and Ensign Josiah a Barn. N.B. Brother Hicks was here a.m. and brought up yesterdays Gazette[2] containing a large and particular account of the Successes of both Army and Fleet.
[1]Joshua Townsend.
[2]The Boston Gazette, or Weekly Journal, June 4, 1745.