November 12, 1760

1760 November 12 (Wednesday).  Wrote to my Brother Parkman of the Disaster of the Looking-Glass and to desire him to send me another Barrell of Flower.  Sorrowful Tidings of the Death of Miss Nabby Winter!  May God Sanctify it to the Distressed Parents, and to my dear Sarah, who is much wounded by this grievous Stroke!  Mr. Forb. from Brookfield with his Neece Hannah.  They, and her sister Rebecca, dine with us.  P.M. he visits his own Father.  N.B. Breck helps Mr. Parker Winnow.  I receive 8 Bushell of Rye (Spring Rye) for my part.  Alexander winnows at home.