1760 November 27 (Thursday). Publick Thanksgiving but the Weather so Stormy I did not go out. Mr. Fessenden went to meeting when it was about 7 m. past 11. There being nobody but Mr. Batherick, besides my Family, he waited a while till somebody else came. Allowing my Watch to be a little too fast, he could not be supposed to begin before 11. But I had requested the Congregation would not exceed 11. I had promised to be Seasonable. The Congregation did not assemble in Season. He preached on Ps. 107.8. He came home 5 m. before One. Many Seemed Disappointed at the Exercise finishing So soon. Am informed Mr. Blanc was at meeting. Billy invited him to come here to dine, but he chose to go to Deacon Tainters. Mr. Fessenden lodged here. I had put on Blister and a Poultis — by means of which the Swelling of my Face went down, and Pains of my Teeth ceased. D. Gr.!