November 29, 1781

1781 November 29 (Thursday).  Mr. Thomas Whitney came to acquaint me that Mr. Reuben Maynards wife is delivered of Twins, that one is dead, and desire my Assistance in burying it tomorrow.  Mr. Whitney answers an Enquiry I made (by Occasion) namely, How far he would go in reconciliation with Neighbour B. Fay?  He answered and I wrote it — read it to him and he acknowledged it.