1747 April 27 (Monday). Ebenezer work’d at Mr. Tomlins. I rode to Marlborough and pay’d the remainder of the Bond at Mr. Jesse Rice’s, and the Interest and took up the Bond. N.B. Mr. Joshua Wheeler of Boston and his wife there. Thence I rode to Bolton (Calling at Captain Barnards)[1] — din’d at Mr. Benjamin Lawrence’s (who lately dwelt at Westborough). N.B. visited her sister Esther Russell who has lain Sick for Some Years and has not spoke a word ever since last March was Two Years. I proceeded to Mr. Joseph Tainters at Marlborough and at Colonel Williams[2] — call’d also at Mr. Amsdens[3] at Westborough. Got home before the Storm set in, which prov’d very great in The night. Fear’d my Barn would be blown down by the Strong Winds.
[1]Robert Barnard, who lived in Marlborough near the Bolton line, was a miller and kept a public house.
[2]Abraham Williams, Parkman’s brother-in-law.
[3]Jacob Amsden.