1778 April 7 (Tuesday). [illegible] abal Miller[1] came to live here. I rode to Mr. B. Balls solemnizing the Burying of his New born, but Dead Child; and prayed there. In returning dined at Lieut. Bowmans. Mrs. Bowman has lately had her Eleventh Child, her 7th son. I also visited Mr. Eli Whitney, who is still confined, with Rheumatism, Fever, etc. Called at Squire Bakers, and he not being at home smoked a pipe with Mr. H[illegible], who is still there as an Accom[ptant?]. Private Meeting was [put by? illegible]. Wrote to Messrs. Fish and Fitch to assist at a Fast at Mr. Adams. Private Meeting was put by [illegible].
[1]Possibly Izebel, daughter of Isaac and Abigail Miller, b. June 27, 1764. Westborough VR 74.