1758 April 7 (Friday). Granny Maynard being sick and prayed for Yesterday, I went to See her — found her very ill. Doctors Greenleaf and Crosby there. N.B. Mr. Hezekiah Pratt goes with his Family to the Funeral of his Daughter Rachel Noyes — her Death much lamented especially as it was somewhat sudden — the Day before yesterday. Mr. Joseph Bowker of Simsbury here. Mr. Barrett and his wife and Master Rice, at my Request, dined here, and the former stayed and drank Tea; but returned towards Evening to Hopkinton. N.B. Extraordinary Flocks of Pidgeons. Mr. Ebenezer Rice and his sons go over to work on my old place.