1750 October 31 (Wednesday). Messrs. Newton and Forbush at the Chimney, my Son Thomas and Jonathan Smith tended ‘em. Lieutenant Tainter sent us a Quarter of Mutton at Evening besides which there was not anything Sent us for the approaching Thanksgiving. But I thank God who inclin’d him to Send; and that we had in the House wherewith to make decent Provision, were but our Hearts in a Suitable Frame. Which may God with whom is the Preparation of the Heart, grant to us!