1769 May 8 (Monday). Attended the Burying of Mr. Elijah Rice’s little Son Elisha, of about 2 Years — dyed the third Day of Throat Distemper. Eben Maynard leaves us and goes to his Fathers. Mr. Gale and a Number of Hands besides, begin to work at the Meeting House. They design to add another Seat to the Front Gallerys. Mrs. P. and Mrs. Moore visit at Lt. Bakers. Mr. B. Newton pays me £36 old Tenor. Read Mrs. Wentworths Court Miscellany.