June 8, 1756

1756 June 8 (Tuesday).  Billy finishes hoing the Island Field.  I visited old Mr. Bradish and Mr. Ebenezer Forbush who has the Rheumatism.  We expected my Wife’s Kinswomen from Marlborough, they having sent us word that they would visit us to Day; but they did not come.  Old Mrs. Kelly dined with us.  P.M. attended the Funeral of Mrs. Betty Maynard.  My sons Wife So weak etc. we have not only Sent Sarah over to them but my Wife herself has gone over and changed Children: left Sophy, and brought over their Infant, and thus we worry through the Night.