1773 April 19 (Monday). We undertook to break up what we have been wont to call the Middle Pasture. Assisting my Young Man with my 4 Cattle were Mr. Barnabas Newton with a Yoke of Oxen, Neighbour Nathan Kenny with Do., Neighbour Nathan Maynards Son Nehemiah with Do., Mr. Ebenezer Maynards and Mr. Joseph Bonds: in all 14 and Capt. Jonas Brighams large Plough. “Manus ad Stivam, Oculus ad Caelum!” P.M. rode to Lt. Harringtons to See old Mr. Stretton, and a Sick Child. Prayed there. Breck to Providence, and Sends 3 Load of Shingles there.