1771 April 23 (Tuesday). Received a Letter last Night from Alexander informing that the Thief James Jones, who stole his Cloth last year at Sturbridge, was seized and put into Worcester Jayl. I rode early to Mr. Stone’s. Broke fast there and prayed in their Family. After which he rode with me to Brother Browns at Framingham to acquaint him with Alexanders Case and desired he would ride up to Worcester, the Superior Court now sitting, and assist Alexander in the prosecution of Jones, or advise him as should be needful. Then Mr. Stone and I rode to Mr. Bridge’s at Sudbury to Ministers Meeting. Messrs. Loring, Smith and Goss there. Mr. Loring prayed. Mr. Bridge a Concio on Joh. 16.27. After meeting I went to my son Williams and lodged there. He tells me of new Discord in Concord.