July 10, 1771

1771 July 10 (Wednesday).  Extremely put to’t for want of an Horse to plow amo[torn] the Corn.  Was oblidged to Send to Ensign Snows for [torn].  N.B. I this morning spoke to Lt. Forbes [torn] his Wood Lot nigh me to Mr. Wheelock [torn] Since he had offered it to me, and I had not refused.  Mr. Morse lent me his Horse to go to Upton, where [torn] a Lecture on Joh. 1.11.  Which may God be pleased to bless to [torn].  Mr. Willard of Mendon was there, and prayed.  After serm[torn] I returned at Eve in Safety.  Thanks be to God!