1777 September 23 (Tuesday). Mrs. Parkman and her Daughter Bradshaw came from Deacon Bonds, and proceeded immediately on their Journey towards home. I Sent a Letter to serjeant Henry Marble. Mr. Loyd and his Daughter leave us to go to Bedford, and to Boston. Miss Ruhamah Brown of Framingham here and dines with us. Is returning home from Leicester. Elias so indisposed he can’t study. Mrs. P________ brews with Spruce and Corn stalks instead of Molasses.