April 19, 1773

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.