1752 January 22 (Wednesday). Mr. Francis Whipple a large load of wood. N.B. Mr. Williams here. P.M. Mr. John Martyn junior and his sister, my son Ebenezer and Daughters Molly and Lucy here. I rode out again as far as Mr. Claffands. N.B. Lieutenant Tainter carry’d to Boston a Calf for me which he killed the Eve before last. Was not in general so well as yesterday. May I wait the Will of God! N.B. Dr. Smith[1] and Granny Forbush[2] here.
[1]Joshua Smith, the physician of Shrewsbury.
[2]The widow of Deacon Thomas Newton. [Additional note: Walett meant to describe her as the widow Thomas Forbush.]