1776 August 29 (Thursday). Sore Frown of Heaven upon us in the dull, heavy Weather every Day: the Mornings especially. P.M. Mr. Peter Whitney and Mr. Zyphion Thayer came to See me. The former acquaints with what he intends to do in reading the Declaration of Independency, viz. to preach a Lecture and to have other Great Doings in Northborough on that Occasion. About 6 p.m. was hastily Sent for to visit Mrs. Andrews, who was very low and exceeding full of Pain. I went though Evening and sometimes damp and drizling. Discoursed with her, and found Good Things in her. Prayed among them.