1776 October 10 (Thursday). Mr. Carpenter leaves us to go to Providence. I rode to Mr. Phinehas Hardy’s, he being very ill of the [Phthytick?], a Fever attending. Discoursed with him. Dined there. Prayed there. Visit at Mr. Twitchels and Benajah Brighams. Then rode to Mr. Silas Warrins at Grafton in search for a few Barrells of Cyder, but unsuccessful. Returned by Mr. Jos. Grouts and Capt. Jonathan Fays. My Kinsman Josh. Winter from Gloucester, lodged here.