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who, having married one of {them}, lives
with them yet. She has paid several
visits to her friends; but is generally
anxious to return. This part of
Springfield called long medow, is pleasant,
having a handsome meeting house,
but too wide a street. This is {the} case
with many of {the} river-towns.
We rode to Enfield about 8 or 9 miles.
This place is pleasant & similar to
{the} former; but more populous and
elegant. Arrived at East Windsor
about Sunset. Found Mr Perry's
wife almost wasted by a consumption.
Lodged at Capt Grant's, Mrs Marsh's
father's.
Saturday. Mr Gannett went on
for Wethersfield, but I tarried to assist
Mr Perry upon {the} Sabbath. Spent
my time chiefly at Capt Grant's,
whom I found sociable, rich & a high
whigg. Genl Prescot had boarded with
him, after he was taken by Capt
Barton upon Rhode-Island. But his
sour, uneasy temper prevented a con-
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