1776 August 9 (Friday). [Letting?], heavy Weather — yet I am not a little interrupted; and can do very little in my Studys. This is peculiarly Strange that the Recruits which are so much wanted at Canada are So long delayed, and have no marching Orders; but the Men are [illegible] and are in so unprofitable a Situation. P.M. Mrs. Rumbly made me a Visit, before she returns to Boston. She keeps close to her Antibaptistical Principles.