March 15, 1759

1759 March 15 (Thursday).  Visit and pray with Mr. NurseMiss Persis Rice here to work for my wife, in some Tayloring (as they speak).  My son Thomas not well.  P.M. Visit Messrs. Daniel and Timothy Warrins Familys, there being a great Number in each sick of the Meazles.  Eleven in both.  I prayed with each Family.  Visit at Neighbour Bathericks and at Lt. Forbush’s.  At my Return home found Thomas in a great perplexity about going to Hopkinton, to Mr. George Crosmans Wedding — being delayed, and disappointed of an Horse, He could neither go nor know how to stay.