March 2, 1770

1770 March 2 (Friday).  Dr. Hawes brought home my Sleigh from Mr. Warrins, strengthened, but the new work not Painted.  Elias (of Brookfield) to school.  Mr. Benjamin Garfield here and dined.  Am but poorly.  My Son Baldwin, having been at Boston, returns this Way.  Confirms the Sorrowful story of Ebenezer Richardsons Shooting among the Boys, gathered about his House, and killed a Lad of about 11 Years, and was committed to Goal.