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.