1768 October 23 (Sunday). Read Jer. 38. Preached on 1 Tim. 3.16. P.M. read Rom. 11. Preached on Eccl. 7.17 occasioned by the Death of Arthur, Negro, executed last Thursday. Mrs. Betty Gott dined here and with her a young Gentleman from Springfield to wait on her. His Name Stebbins. They design to proceed tomorrow.