4 April, 1772 - "Today there was an unfortunate occurrence, for as Brother Lung was putting the crupper on his horse the animal kicked him in the chest, so that he vomited much blood ... we bled him twice."
28 September - Brother Lung had an attack of colic.
24 October, 1772 - Brother Lung gave a breakfast to his Brethren, it being his 60th birthday anniversary. They rejoiced with him, and thanked the Savior for the grace bestowed upon him this year, and especially for two escapes when his life was in danger - Brother Graff composed a little poem for him." --The Bethabara Diary.
3 June 1772 - "We hear from Bethabara that last night a thief went through all the small houses behind the Brother's House there, but so as is known only Brother Lung's old gun and a few small articles were taken." -- Diary of the Salem Congregation
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