1776 December 26 (Thursday). A very tedious snow storm. Elias went with my Oxen but before it was violent, and Neighbour Nehemiah Maynard went with him, with addition to the Team, and brought a Load of Wood (for which Breck pays him). And Capt. Morse had Compassion and brought a Load from home to me; and a large, good Cheese. Read him part of Mr. Moore’s late Letter of Troubles at Eliz. Islands, and Rhode Island on the 7th etc. by the Kings Forces.