1771 July 12 (Friday). Mr. Wheelock came and asked me to Shew him Mr. For[torn] Bounds of the Hill north of me. I reasoned with him [torn] the unneighbourliness of his interposing, at least [torn]ing on to buy out of my Hands what lyes so peculiarly handy to me, at the very Time whilst I was reasonably expecting that I Should proceed in it: and to [illegible] as I remember did not refuse the Offer which the Lieutenant made me of it. But Wheelock was in a [Toss?] presently, and went off without going to see the Bounds. N.B. Benjamin How came and mended the Back of one Chimney, and repaired the Hearths of both [illegible] in most Common use. Miss Judith Stone and Miss Sarah Smith visited and dined with us.