1775 October 23 (Monday). Visit Capt. Wheelocks sick Child. P.M. come my son Samuel who informs that his Wife had a Daughter last Tuesday the 17th. Praise to the [torn] Great Deliverer in time of Trouble! One Mr. Chapman with [torn] who lodged here. I have a very sore Leg, having hurt [it] against a stake at Mr. Samuel Forbush’s on the 17th.