1777 June 11 (Wednesday). Sent Elias for Dr. Ball; who came, and Dr. Hawes is here with him, to consult about Hannahs Case. My Daughter rode a little way, a.m. Mr. Sumner came and dined with me. He preached for me, and happened to take the very Text I have been preaching, and am still preparing on. But was an excellent, useful, Seasonable and I believe very acceptable Discourse. May God be pleased to add His Blessing! And in Special to me! After meeting, Mr. Sumner prayed with and for my two infirm Daughters. James Miller junior and his Wife came in to talk with me about joining to the Church, but I was forced to defer it. Capt. Morse, Town Treasurer, came and was urgent and in an hurry to deliver me part of the Rates. N.B. He paid me all that Mr. Constable D. Adams was to collect, viz. £34.18.1 Lawful Money.