1765 September 11 (Wednesday). Mrs. Maynard having watched with Mrs. Wheelock, comes to Breakfast with us. Thomas clears; John at Cutting stalks. P.M. they take up stalks. I read variously — especially the Excellent Mr. R. Boltons “right Comforting afflicted Consciences” — and Dr. Hunts Essay towards Explaining the History and Revelations of the Scriptures.