1747 August 18 (Tuesday). I Catechiz’d the Children at the Meeting House a. and p.m. About 70 Children of both sexes, viz. about 44 Boys and 26 Girls. N.B. Mr. Benjamin How at work for me a.m. Casing my study window, putting up a Shelf. N.B. I sent a Letter to Deacon Newton upon his not dealing previously and privately with Brother James Fay. Deacon Kimball at work here and lodges again.