1775 February 4 (Saturday). I am preparing to preach. The public Distresses are heavy. Mr. Andrews and Dr. Hawes dined here. Persis Brigham dyed last night.[1]
[1]Persis, daughter of Capt. Jonas and Persis Brigham, b. Apr. 23, 1764; d. Feb. 3, 1775. Westborough Vital Records, 27, 231.