1745 November 18 (Monday). Mr. Rand was so good as to Stay and dine with me, but then left us. Town Meeting to grant money for the School though we have been for a long time without any. At Eve Nathans Father came and told me they were now somewhat put to it for Boys Help and desir’d me if I could Spare him to release his son, which I did, and he went home with his Father. And may God be gracious to him!