1779 August 18 (Wednesday). Rode from my Son’s to Coll. Week’s, where my Horse as well as myself was refreshed. The Colonel requested I would visit old Mr. Sam’l Wit, who was very old and weak: and he would go with me. We went — found him in a good Frame. He spoke to the following purpose in a raised, Strong and Solemn Manner. “I had rather have the Glorious God for my Portion, and an interest in the Merits of Jesus Christ, than to be Lord of the Whole World.” At his Desire I prayed with him. At taking leave, he expressed himself as much obliged to me, glad I would visit him and asked my Prayers still for him. I called a little at Mr. Simon How’s, who lent me Mr. Hubbard of Ipswich’s Narrative of the Indian Wars. Isaac Baldwin came from Brookfield to his Mother’s great Comfort. Mr. Jacob Foster, late minister of Berwick, came and lodged.