1776 December 21 (Saturday). James is laid up, confined by his [illegible] Elias is obliged to bestir himself for us; for Wood, etc. and for [illegible] likewise for Mrs. Harrington, whose Husband is gone to Waltham. To God our Preserver be Glory and Praise that we are in such safety [and have?] so many Supplys and Comforts! May it please God to pity the Poor and Destitute! Especially poor Sailors who are now upon our Coasts. A great storm of Snow. At Night Breck returns from Boston. The Storm very tedious to him. He brings a Token of Mr. William B. Townsends Regards to me; An handsom Muff, in its Case. He says it was his Father Hubbards — My late worthy Class-mate’s. May God reward him for his generous Benefaction! And give me Grace suitably to improve this and every Favour to me!