1769 May 12 (Friday). Mr. Zebulon Rice works here a.m. in laying the rest of the Floor in the new part of the Barn: and Temple and John assist him in it. P.M. Mr. Whitney of Northborough brings his Brother Cumings to see me. Mrs. Rice, Widow of the late Mr. Caleb of Sturbridge and her son Nathan, came also; and these latter lodged here. Mrs. Hawes here. Mr. Thomas Bonds wife here to be examined.