1757 November 13 (Sunday). Read 1 Chron. 16. Preached on Prov. 31.30. Mrs. Steward and Mrs. Dolly Rice dined with me. P.M. Read Luk. 9 to 27 v. Preached on 2 Cor. 2.17. After sermons read the Proclamation for the Thanksgiving: and appointed the Communion. Stayed the Church and read to them the Result of the late Council on the Affairs of Leominster.