1772 November 4 (Wednesday). Nathan Fay still. Breck has one Benjamin Cogswell to work on his Store. I rode to Hopkinton, being Sent for, to visit Mr. Barrett; he is now exceeding low and will doubtless very soon leave us. Mr. Fitch’s son Elijah is very bad with the Canker. Went there and prayed with them. Dined at Mr. Barretts. Prayed with him at his Desire — but He is capable of very little Conversation. I took Solemn, endearing, and I fear final, Leave of him. Returned home at Eve. Ebenezer tertius here from Cambridge, and lodges here.