1767 June 26 (Friday). Temple begins to mowe the large Pasture. Mr. John Forbes of Brookfield brings me Dr. Fordyce sermons to young Women, vol. 1, from my Son Forbes. Mr. Joseph Arnold and his Wife here. Robert Nugent, an unfortunate Sea Man, here begging. Miss Hephzibah Maynard has been here some Days, assisting Sarah in Quilting; towards Evening goes home. The Drought very sorrowful. The Lord pity us! And Prepare us all for what He Shall see meet to inflict!