1758 October 31 (Tuesday). Have received but slender supply from Mr. Maynard the Collector for my Journey — but the Necessitys of my Family required it, that I Should go. Mr. Batherick helped my son Alexander, in Cutting down the remainder of my Indian Corn. Mr. Joseph Chaddocks wife here to be examined. Dined at home. A second Dinner at Mr. Stones. Lodged at Mr. Cushings at Waltham, but he was gone to Ordination at Andover.