1751 January 31 (Thursday). A very Snowy forenoon. I went to Mr. Benjamin Woods[1] but returned and din’d at the Doctors. I wish I could deal more plainly with the Doctor about his intemperate use of Spirituous Liquors — yet had it over and over with him and gave him what Charge I could that he should abstain — but I fear it is all in Vain. Mrs. Rachel Bowker there. Everyones Heart bleeds — but we must leave it to God! P.M. we visited at Mr. Smiths (Mr. Osgood not gone) and went in to See Mrs. Williams to mourn with her under the loss of her Father. At home in the Evening.
[1]A leading citizen of Marlborough.