March 21, 1770

1770 March 21 (Wednesday).  Deacon Wood here a.m.  His grand Child Polly is better.  He sows Hay seed for me, West of the Meeting House.  This Day (March 21) is the Day for the solemn Inauguration of the Rev. Mr. Samuel Lock, President of Harvard College: whom may the Father of Lights yet further endow and enrich with all needed Gifts and Graces, and make an illustrious Blessing in that important Trust!  Am diligently employed in preparing for Tomorrow.