August 4, 1776

1776 August 4 (Sunday).  I had made Some preparation but laid it by unfinished and used Sermon on Isa. 55.5, pag. 171 to 176.  Administered the Lord’s Supper.  A Number of Grafton members present, and Capt. Jonas Brigham acquainted me that Persis Baker desired to communicate.  When I mentioned her as Member of the Church at Bolton, I guarded it with Saying, that the Church knew how I understood that.  Deacon Miriam, Mrs. Maynard and Miss Suse Brigham dined here.  Mrs. P________ not well: goes not to Meeting to day.  P.M. preached on Isa. 55.6.  Dr. Hawes here at Eve.