1776 August 17 (Saturday). Mr. Lambson in the morning repairs the Appendages of the Hogs-stye; and then goes, his Brother Nat and Ben Tainter junior also with him, about 9 o’Clock to raking Hay at the Newton Meadow. Tainter dined here with the rest, but went to Harrington p.m. P.M. came Moses Warrin and Asa Adams to rake and pole. They made it dark by that they brought the 3d and last load: but all of them large. Lt. Bond requests for himself and the other Soldiers (viz. 6 for Crown-Point, 6 for Boston, from hence; and 4 who have listed for other Towns), that I would preach to them. My Time has been spent accordingly.