1754 May 10 (Friday). Ebenezer’s Mare which I have now the Care of, is kept at Mr. Bonds whilst Ebenezer has mine to work — that I may help him what I can. His Father Harrington here. Lucy came from Brookfield with Mr. Baldwin last night. I rode up to Shrewsbury to the Funeral of Colonel Nahum Ward. A very great number of people attended — many Gentlemen from Neighbouring Towns — except Ministers, there being no Minister from the Neighbouring Towns or Parishes but my Self. Mrs. Patty in a low Condition. I supp’d with the Bearers and other Gentlemen at the Widows. Justice Baker and Lieutenant Fay my Company home. N.B. We had a very refreshing Rain gently distill’d most of the Afternoon. A Seasonable Blessing this exceeding dry time.