November 4, 1773

1773 November 4 (Thursday).  My Son Ebenezer was to have returned from below, last Evening: I expected also Mr. Bradshaw with him: but neither Came.  P.M. while I was much engaged came Mr. Cook (the miller) to talk with me about Church Government and wants to have something about the Platform inserted in our Church-Covenant.  I told him the Church would not be likely to be pleased with Innovations.  But Mrs. Stockwell was waiting to be examined as Candidate for the Communion.  She was examined in part.  Night approached and therefore I was obliged to defer the rest.  Mr. Phinehas Hardy asks 35/ O.T. per Barrell for Cyder.