1767 June 29 (Monday). They are here a.m. as they return to Shrewsbury. It is a very melancholly and Sorrowful Time by reason of the Extraordinary Dryness. The Rays of the Sun Shoot down very intensely, and the Wind, as it seems, contributes to the further drying and parching the Earth. May God extend His Pity towards us! Towards Eve I went up to Lt. Bakers who is confined by Lameness. At Eve a Shower, and in the Night more Rain, through Gods great Goodness. To Him be Praise and Thanks!