October 4, 1760

1760 October 4 (Saturday).  Took leave of my daughter Forb. (who is more Comfortable) and of all of them early this morning.  Mr. Whipple and I Sat out Some time before sun rise.  Got to Mr. Eatons to Breakfast.  Mr. Stone and Coll. Brigham lodged there, and had not broke fast.  Called at Mr. Maccartys.  We all (four of us, who were of the Council) dined at Capt. Curtis’s — where were old Madam Prentice, Mr. Jabez Richardson — and one Mr. Dana of Ashford.  This last travelled a good way with us.  N.B. Heard that Mr. James Maynard was badly wounded by a Bull’s hooking and tossing him.  We therefore went that way to see him.  A great Mercy of God that he was preserved from Death.  When I came home found my Wife ill, confined, and Dr. Willson with her.  She had a great Cold, Cough and faintness.  The Doctor took a Pint of Blood from her.  N.B. hear that Mr. Fessenden is to preach at Shrewsbury tomorrow.