August 26, 1756

1756 August 26 (Thursday).  Am Sorry that one of my Swine, while I was gone, did Mischief in my Neighbour Beeton’s Field.  I viewed his Fence; and found that by measure the Rails, between which the Hog got in, were 14 Inches apart.  P.M. Daniel Miller came here under Grievance, for my Talk about him representing him as ridiculous if not also Scandalous — Upon which I sat before him the great Indecency of Christians being careless of their Garb and Appearance when they come to the House of God: and in particular of his coming bare foot and bare legged etc. etc.