May 19, 1770

1770 May 19 (Saturday).  My Son Alexander came from Sturbridge, and tells me he has intirely quitted there.  Relates his Losses by the Thief who broke open his Store, or shop; and the unsuccessful Pursuit of him.  He goes to Framingham.  N.B. Mr. Davids Lovell of Medfield was with him.  After Dinner they rode away together.  Mr. Joseph Harrington came from Boston — relates a strange story of one Mrs. Wiswall of Cambridge, who lately dyed there in an uncommon Manner.