1750 November 3 (Saturday). Messrs. Newton and Forbush. Samuel Bumpso helps my Son in tending them but I was not over to See what they are doing to Day. My Son Thomas (Mr. John Rogers affording Some assistance, and dining here) finished the making up of Cyder, from our own Apples — but Neighbour David Maynard has brought a parcel of Apples from his Sister Tomlins, which are partly for our Supply with Cyder is[?] not making enough ourselves to fill our Casks.