1769 November 10 (Friday). Closely engaged in sermonizing, except while Joseph and Benjamin Rice from Annapolis were here. They brought a Letter from their Father. Sarah to Capt. Maynards to try for an Iron Pot and Kittle there. Neighbour Nathan Kenny here at Evening and says his Mother Williams has an Heifer that is in a strange Condition, and they fear she has been bit by a Mad Dog.