1778 January 2 (Friday). Mr. Forbes agrees to committ to me 9 of his Sheep, to be kept here till after the next Shearing time. He leaves us to return home. Mr. Eleazer Fairbank of Shrewsbury dines here. He tells me that Mr. Morse is in bad Circumstances having forfeited his Bonds of Appearance at Court, and refused to go with the Officer which the Court sent for him.