1776 November 2 (Saturday). Sent James Hicks with an Horse to meet him. He arrived about noon. P.M. Sophy came from Lancaster. The Death of Rev. Emmerson of Concord, at Otter Creek, confirmed and very much lamented. Help Lord the Godly man ceaseth! Master Timothy Harrington was So respectful as to accompany her; and went back. Master Stone of Shrewsbury and Crosby, from College, here also.