1751 January 9 (Wednesday). Mr. Whitney here — reckon’d with him for his work, about my New House — gave him a Note to Lieutenant Tainter for 5 Days — 2 at framing and 3 at digging Stones — 15/ per Day — in all £3.15.0 old Tenor. Thomas making another New Pillion. Ebenezer sledded Wood. I kept to my Preparations with some Diligence.