1774 March 30 (Wednesday). I carryed Mrs. P________ to Mr. Samuel Fays. It happened that he was not at home. We called also to see Miss Dilly Fay, who is Sick, and is poor. We went to Mr. Gleasons and I left her there, She declining to go with me to Shrewsbury. I dined at Mr. Sumners. Mr. Buckminster (the young Gentleman) was there. I persuaded him to preach in my stead, the public Lecture. He performed very agreeably and profitably. His Text 1 Cor. 5.8. I returned to Mr. Gleasons, and took up my Wife and came home in safety. D.G.