February 23, 1771

1771 February 23 (Saturday).  By Desire of Mr. Gale I visit his Wife again.  Prayed there.  Dined at home.  Our Kinsman Mr. King of Suffield dined with us, as did Alexander and his wife, who have been to their Father Brown’s.  They called here in the Eve of the 21st in the Severe Cold, but stood along.  P.M. They Sat out again for Leicester.  N.B. He is laying a New Scheme to purchase the Southgate place.