November 29, 1774

1774 November 29 (Tuesday).  Ezra Bellows came to request me to marry him to Ruth Harrington.  I made a Visit to Miss Sarah Gale who languishes under an Astmatick Cough and other Disorders.  Instructed and prayed with her. Dined at Mr. Gales.  Dr. Ball also there.  Heard that Lieut. Bruce was near his End.  Turned my Course from going either to Marlborough or Southborough as I designed and went to Lt. Bruce’s.  He was low, but calm — said but little, but answered as if he was in Hope concerning his state. Prayed with him, and took final Leave.  At home, Capt. Ezra Wood of [Upton?] here.