April 11, 1750

1750 April 11 (Wednesday).  Mr. Richard Barns has my Young Horse to go to Boston.  Agreed with Lieutenant Bruce for the Cook Island.  250£ old Tenor for what he has of Mr. Cook, being at least 7 Acres; and 300£ old Tenor, if I have the whole Island, and which he assures me I shall when he can be able to give a Title to it.