1775 December 5 (Tuesday). Capt. Maynard raises a Stable at the Corner in my Land on the back side of the Meeting House. At Eve my Son Samuel and his Wife, with little son and Daughter came in their Chaise. They came from Mr. Forbes’ House in Brookfield; but only from Alexanders in Leicester to day. Mr. Daniel Forbes junior brought their Goods; He brought also for me, Mr. Eli Forbes’ Chambers Cyclopedia in 2 Vols., and Scots Supplement 2 vols. N.B. Mr. Peter Whitney and Mrs. Rebecca Warrin had been here and din’d with us. Dr. Hawes and Wife and Mr. Waters also here at Coffee P.M. The latter consents to preach for me.