1739 December 17 (Monday). Rainy Morn — Cloudy, Damp. Lieutenant Tainter came and waited upon his Kinsman to his House. N.B. Mr. David Baverick and Samuel Bumpso bargained with me to Clear my Swamp for 40 shillings per Acre and their Dinners while they work’d. I was not altogether So well as heretofore. Pains, Dullness, etc.