1776 August 18 (Sunday). A.M. Preached on Prov. 18.24 (but did not discern till in the Pulpit that I had delivered the first Sermon not only before, but within a Year) With new Introduction with many necessary Alterations accommodating it to the present Circumstances and proceeding into sermon 2d on that Text. At noon came my Kinsman Mr. Thomas Needham in his March to Crown Point; came to See me, and one Mr. Shaw, another Soldier with him. They dined here but could not Stay, being obliged to obey Orders. P.M. I preached to the Soldiers from Luk. 3.14. Mr. Beeton and his Wife promised before the Church and Congregation to take Care of the Education of a Grand Child which was baptized, and nam’d Martha. At Eve Mr. Elijah Brigham here.