1772 August 18 (Tuesday). It was rainy but I designed home after Breakfast — In which I was notwithstanding prevented by my Horse being gone. This detained me till noon. Mr. Hutchinson borrowed his Neighbour Shermans mare, confining her Colt that She might the more certainly go back. Though we entertained hopes my Horse was gone home, yet it was not so — much perplexed, searched round about in vain. Nigh night Mr. Hutchinsons son Samuel brought the Horse to me. N.B. My Son Samuel and Miss Sally left our House Yesterday 2 p.m. in returning to Boston.