1750 August 15 (Wednesday). Rode to Mr. Ebenezer Rice’s and Lieutenant Tainters to forward the getting Timber for my House together — din’d at Lieutenants. Sent by him to Boston for divers Things — but next to No Money to be had any where. Mr. Bowman carrys the Two Plaits to the place. Was with Mr. Jonathan Forbush at his mill looking over the stuff — viz. Board and slitwork. At Eve when I return’d I understood that Mr. Martyn and his Spouse had been here — whereas I did not expect ‘em till Friday. Jeduthun Baldwin here to acquaint me with his Circumstances and when he can come to work for me. He lodg’d here.