1771 April 15 (Monday). A.M. having understood that Deacon Wood had been out and provided Samuel Chamberlin to live with him, and that Benjamin Wood might with me; I went and agreed with Benjamin again; only I must give him 78£ and he is to come to my Work tomorrow Morning. P.M. attended the Funeral of Mrs. Adams. N.B. Deacon Wood has acquainted me of Ben’s backwardness and says he has not promised me absolutely. After Funeral Mr. Batherick here. N.B. Talk of his Son Solomon to live with me. John Whitney came, and offers to live with me.