May 20, 1775

1775 May 20 (Saturday).  After long looking for Mr. Loyd, to day he came, and brought with him his Daughter Nabby (about 9 Years) and it makes my Family Somewhat numerous, to have the Loyd Addition (which are them Selves now Six) and John is still with us, drooping and almost unstrung.  I am strictly employed in my preparations as these unhappy Times bespeak.