1749 February 9 (Thursday). A rugged morning — went to Mr. Browns again. He agreed to take Thomas. I had Mr. William Rice’s Company from Mr. Lorings. Din’d at Deacon More’s. When I got up to Dr. Gotts heard that Mr. Stones[1] Spouse is given over. Call’d at Mr. Smiths.[2] When I got home found there had been Three sorrowful messages. A man from Mr. Stones to desire me to visit him in his Affliction. One or Two from Mr. Tomlin, his Child being Dead, and a Letter from Holden concerning an appointed Fast there on occasion of the Throat Distemper at which they desire my assistance.
[1]The Reverend Nathan Stone of Southborough.
[2]The Reverend Aaron Smith of Marlborough.