1759 September 4 (Tuesday). We are Surprized with Sad News from the Fleet and Army in Canada River — that many of our People are Slain in their Attempt and that General Wolf has raised the seige, designing to give up for this Year. At Eve came Mr. Abijah Smith of Leominster and wants Copys of Testimonys — he goes to Capt. Woods to lodge. Neighbour Zebulun Rice assists me so far as to write part of one that was long. Mr. Smith aforesaid informs me that Mr. Martyn cannot preach my Lecture because it is his own.