May 24, 1770

1770 May 24 (Thursday).  Mr. Nurse, to the great Disappointment of my Son and Daughter, neglects to move their goods from hence.  I attended a Fast at Hopkinton at the House of Deacon Moses Haven, on account of his Wife’s Spiritual Troubles.  Mr. Barrett, Mr. Joshua Prentice, and Mr. Fish were there.  These last carryed on the forenoon Exercises.  Mr. Fish preached on Luk. 24.47.  I performed the afternoon Services.  Preached on Cant. 8.5, former part.  May God be pleased to pardon our Sins, hear our prayers and bless His holy word to us all!  Especially to the poor disconsolate Woman.  At Mr. Barretts was Capt. Morris of Hallifax.  When I returned home, found here Mr. David Hitchcock (John’s Master), his Wife and little son Pelatiah: and afterwards came Mr. Cushing and his Wife.  But Alexander and his wife and Child were gone to Leicester.  The forementioned, with Mr. Moore, his Wife and Child, made up a numerous Family.