1775 March 15 (Wednesday). Elias indisposed for Study — but is about and goes to Mill with a Team, with about 9 Bush. of Rye, and 8 of Indian Corn. Mr. Bradshaw came from his Fathers at Stoughtonham. Mr. Fisher Ames from Dedham, and brings, together with a Letter from Mr. Gordon of Roxbury, his Thanksgiving Discourses,[1] and above 20 Books and Pamphlets. One of which is Scudder’s daily walk etc. Those young Gentlemen, after drinking Coffee, Set out on their Journey towards Brookfield etc.
[1]William Gordon, A Discourse Preached in the Morning of December 15th 1774 (Boston, 1775). Evans 14,070. ????