1777 September 24 (Wednesday). An unusual Course of Wet Weather for some Days — and to Day a.m. till 11 a.m. — p.m. clear. Major Asa Brigham here. Mr. Tainter brought Peaches and Plums. Cut 3 Pigs and a Calf, gratis. Dined here.
The Sad News of Lord Stirlings Defeat at or near Iron Hill, 15 miles from Philadelphia, confirmed. Elias rides to Capt. Jonathan Fays, p.m. and up to Grafton.