February 17, 1768

1768 February 17 (Wednesday).  Mrs. P________ and I walk to Mr. Edwards Whipples, and dine there.  P.M. Mr. Whipple carrys us in his sleigh, with his Wife, a visiting to Mr. Temple’s, Mr. James Maynards — and Squire Whipples.  Return at Eve in our own sleigh.  Mr. Moore and my Daughters having come back from Shrewsbury before Dinner.  My Mare has the Distemper; swelling under the Jaw.