1760 November 13 (Thursday). Mr. Forb. comes from his Fathers, and goes his Journey to Cambridge and Boston — carrys his neece with him. Went over to t’other House, and Mr. Parker and I divided the Hay in the Bays. I went to Mr. Seth Rice’s to See his aged Mother. Considering her long Confinement and great Infirmitys, I talked with her about a Sermon to her. She was glad to hear it and did much Desire it. I proposed it to Mr. Rice, but (poor man!) his answer was that he Should not concurr in it. However, he said he would not oppose it. Therefore his Mother, his Wife and I agreed to have an Exercise there, if providence permitt. I visited at Mr. Phinehas Maynard’s and at Mr. Adonijah Rice’s. The Man not at home. The woman exceeding full of Complaints — especially of her Poverty. She Read me a Paper of her writing one Lords Day. When I came home heard the News of Mr. Cooks, of Sudbury, Death. Alas! How frequently these Breaches occurr! May I take the Solemn Warning and Stand ready!