1740 October 6 (Monday). I rode with Mr. Ballantine a mile or Two towards Hopkinton. Was at Ensign Newtons,[1] Charles Rice’s, and other Neighbors. Din’d with the Captain who was grown better. P.M. Lieutenant Baker[2] Sent his son and Team and Neighbor Pratt[3] his Moses to gather my Half of the Lower Field of Corn, Beans, etc. Several Neighbors at Eve.
[1]Thomas Newton.
[2]Edward Baker.
[3]John Pratt.