1750 October 17 (Wednesday). Mr. Newton (who dines at his sisters, but lodges at various Places in the Neighbourhood) and Mr. Forbush at the Foundation of the Chimneys Still — are now got even with the Ground. Jonathan Smith tends ‘em. Mr. Pierce stoning the well, Samuel Bumpso and Thomas Whipple tend him. Well caves in frequently upon the work. Deacon Newton and Cornelius Cook cart Stones for the Well all Day. Neighbours Harrington, Tainter and Charles Rice are carting Stones for the Chimney. I was among them all Day (except Dining Time) — provided dinner for only Mr. Pierce to Day. At Neighbour Eliezer Rice’s at Eve, His Wife seems to be under strange Disgusts but I know not as yet what. Sent my Son Thomas p.m. to Worcester to get Bricks for Oven and Topping Chimney, but he could get none. Am full of various perplexitys. Ebenezer making Cyder.