August 14, 1749

1749 August 14 (Monday).  Daniel went to Watertown for either Molly or the Maid from Mr. Clarks — in my Chair and his uncle Tainters Horse.  I rode to Mr. Ebenezer Rice’s where Mr. Farrand had left word about my Horse and there also Mr. Phinehas Hardy who had sold his Horse to said Farrand and if he did not consent to dispose of mine, would himself have him.  Din’d at Home.  Mrs. Tenny and her son Josiah din’d here.  Showery to Day also.  My sons mowing Bushes and Weeds.