1764 October 26 (Friday). Alexander is bound to Mr. Brown. Capt. Drury and his son are Witnesses to the Indentures. Mr. Brown and wife promise in their Hearing that if Mr. Brown dies, Alexander shall not have a Master forced upon him that he shall not like, and can’t submitt to. Dined at Coll. Buckminsters but Coll. at Boston. Called at Mr. Stone’s. At sunsett joyfully found my Family in Peace. Deacon Kimbal here, plaistering the East Chambers. He came last Tuesday. Deacon Tainter came to see us. My son Forbes (who has been to Boston) and Daughter Baldwin from Sudbury. N.B. Mr. Forbes brought me a Pair of Black, Leather Breeches from my Brother Samuel.