July 26, 1758

1758 July 26 (Wednesday).  They hoed the rest.  Those Women returned home; my wife takes Physick.  At Eve her Breast easier, but she is weak and feverish.  Rachel Newton came to help us; and Stays over Night.  The appointment of a Fast at Hopkinton falls through; but there is one at Southborough, on which I attended.  Mr. Cushing and Mr. Smith there also.  A.M. Mr. Smith prayed and I preached.  Text Jer. 50.7, latter part.  P.M. Mr. Stone prayed and Mr. Cushing preached.  Text 1 Chron. 21.13.  Mr. Cushing returned with me and lodged here: for we agree to change Lectures tomorrow.  Great Rains in the Night.  P.M. Patty went home, and Rachel Newton here.