May 11, 1775

1775 May 11 (Thursday).  Publick Fast, recommended by the Congress, on Account of the present Distresses; and the Meeting of the General Congress at Philadelphia.  In the morning Several Teams, that had carryed Goods to Grafton or further, were returning; one of the drivers was Mr. John Coburn of Brookline.  I committ to him my son Samuels Letter, to be delivered to Breck at Cambridge least Breck has missed of the Letter, which Samuel depends upon his receiving.  I met with too many Interruptions in my studys to be able to finish the Preparations I endeavoured to make for this peculiar and important Fast.  I was desirous indeed to preach one part of the Day on 1 Pet. 5.6.  But I found it necessary to preach on it, both parts of the Day.  May God graciously accept the Humiliations, the Supplications and [Instructions?] and Pity and relieve His People.  John droops: is too poorly to go to Meeting.