1779 August 17 (Tuesday). I had an Horse of Deacon Wood to go to Minister’s Meeting at East Sudbury. Breck being gone to Ashburnham. I delivered to Elias 100 Dollars for the Steward etc. In riding the Journey I overtook Mr. Stone, and we remarked the great Loss of Hay on Sudbury Meadows, by the late Rains. At Mr. Bridge’s were Messrs. Stone, Goss, Whitney, Newell — but Mr. Smith was gone a Journey and was not returned. The same as at last Meeting, was Moderator. Mr. Bridge prayed. After dinner our Subjects were, Mr. Goss’ grievances, and the Dissensions at Marlborough mentioned by Mr. Whitney. I would fain have recommended to have a Concio, or Collections, or some Questions answered that we may redeem our Time, and render our associating the more profitable. When we broke up, I rode to my Son William’s and lodged there.