1777 September 8 (Monday). I went up to Squire Bakers to get his Chaise for my dear Hannah’s Journey. His Carriage being defective, he let me have the Top, which we put on Mr. Tainters Wheels, and Mr. Noah Hardy being come, Sophy and Hannah undertake somewhat after noon, to ride to Billys if they can reach it. This important Enterprize I would humbly committ to the sovereign and most gracious God! May the Lord grant success and return them in safety; or prepare all for His holy will! P.M. was a Training in order to draw forth and send out more soldiers instead of those who have returned home. N.B. Molly Pratt, who has helped Suse ever Since her lying in, returns home this Evening to Col. Brigham’s. But Nabby Woods, who works for Breck, is here. One Miss Hannah Allen of Sutton is in a distracted Condition, and stroling She knows not whither, comes here, tarrys and lodges here. A Letter from my Daughter Cushing.