November 19, 1748

1748 November 19 (Saturday).  A very bright moderate Day.  The Earth open yet, and a fine Opportunity to provide for Winter.  N.B. Mr. Stephen Maynard brought me from Major Henchman, a New Folio Bible which the late Mr. Joseph Wheeler presented to the first Church in Westborough to be at the Dispose of the Pastor thereof for the time being.  The price I understand in 20£ old Tenor.  At Eve came Mr. Bridge of Framingham.  Mr. Buckminster[1] is to preach for him.  Mr. Maccarty to go to Rutland, Mr. Martyn to Worcester and tis propos’d I Should preach for Mr. Martyn.

[1]Joseph Buckminster of Rutland.