June 6, 1767

1767 June 6 (Saturday).  Mr. Forbes here, and urges that if he stays to preach for me, then I must go and try to get Mr. Maccarty to go to Leicester, and Mr. Conkling must go to Brookfield.  Mr. Joseph Bruce is going up with the Messages.  I consent and Write by him to Mr. Maccarty.  Mr. Forbes also procures me Mr. Ebenezer Forbes Horse.  P.M. We attended Mrs. Hardys Funeral; Mr. Forbes being her Pastor, prayed.  From thence went up to Worcester; Squire Goddard of Sutton accompanys from Mr. Sumners.  Met Dr. Throop and my Daughter Sarah from Brookfield.  Mr. Maccarty consents, but ‘tis not his Custom to go the Evening before.  Lodge there.