1747 January 7 (Wednesday). Cold for some Days past — today Clear, Windy, Cold. Mr. Warrin took away the oxen he bought last night. My sons thrashing Rye. The Day appointed for the Ordination of Mr. Reed[1] over the second Church in Framingham. But I kept at home for I fear what Grounds they go upon. It grew very Cold especially towards night.
[1]Solomon Reed (Harvard 1739) was the minister of the Second Church (Separatist) of Framingham, and later Titicut Separatist Church of Middleborough, 1756-1785. Sibley, X, 398-400.