1776 August 1 (Thursday). Publick Fast in this Colony. I prepared in some Measure, on another Text; but was obliged to go on (with Alterations and Additions) preaching from p. 8 a. and p.m. sermon from Isa. 63.8 and finished that subject. As this is a most remarkable Day, when most probably Lord viscount Howe, Commissioner from the King of Great Britain (having published his Declaration of Pardon to Americans etc.), may be now transacting with the Congress at Philadelphia, touching a Reconciliation, it is most requisite that fervent Requests be put up to Almighty God to [blot] impart Counsel and Wisdom to the respective Partys, and preserve them whatever may tend to widen the Difference. May it please the God of infinite Goodness to pardon and accept us in our importunate Supplications! Mrs. P________ to See Temple, at Eve.