1772 August 31 (Monday). Elias goes to Leicester to his Brother Alexander for my Steers. I sat out on my Journey to Brookfield. Mr. Bangs of Hardwick my Company part of the way. I called at Mr. Maccarty’s, who was not at home. Mrs. Maccarty acquainted me with the sad News of Complaints at Holden against Mr. Davis, and that he had made a Confession of Some imprudent Behavior but nothing Vile. Refreshed my Self at Alexanders. Called at Mr. Conklings, where were Col. Joshua Henshaw and a Number of his Family. Engaged Mr. Conklin to preach at Westborough next Lords Day. Arrived at my son Forbes’s Some time before night; and lodged there. N.B. Mr. Forbes came home at Eve from Pelham. N.B. The Confirmation of Mr. Davis’s Case (so far as the Common Reports) fills me with sorrowful Reflections. Let him that thinks he stands etc. Ah! What a wound to Religion! How our Hands are weakened, and multitudes hardened in Sin!