1778 June 30 (Tuesday). Though Mr. [Larkin?] came early in the morn to mowe my Square piece between [illegible] [meeting House?] he broke off at mid forenoon: he [illegible] and raking the Hay. Breck helps also. But about 3 or 4 p.m. a Thunderstorm arose [torn] much wet it. Mr. Cushings Horse [is gone?] from Mr. Forbes [torn]ure — he fears he is gone to Lancaster. Mr. Ripley from [Concord?] came — lodged here. N.B. Sarah and Sophy rode to Mr. Whitneys at Northborough.