1774 August 30 (Tuesday). Lt. Nathan Brigham came with a Letter from Mr. Stone request [sic] my Assistance in a Fast next Thursday. Mr. Hezekiah Taylor dined here. The world is filled with amazing Distractions. We daily hear of Tumults. A Meeting at Worcester, of the Committees of Correspondence for this County. Mrs. Parkman returned from Brookfield. She relates the Great Trouble my Son Forbes was in last Saturday Night — by reason of the Disquietments of the people, and the [ministers?] Premonitions given [illegible]. N.B. My Son Ebenezer and his son Bradshaw (who has marryed his Daughter Mary) are among the high Liberty men.