1779 November 1 (Monday). May God grant the Grace, that as Time is swiftly Spending, I may do with my might what my Hands find to do! I am much concerned about my preparations for the Day of Solemn Humiliation before us, It being unusual, and called in the Proclamation, neither Fast nor Thanksgiving. I have also much interruption by the Company which still continue with us: yet they are dear to me.