1751 November 6 (Wednesday). Alpheus tended the Masons. Baldwin trys for an Horse to go to Sudbury but in vain. Works part of the day. John p.m. to Marlborough. About 3 p.m. the Masons break off and before Night go home. Twitchell does not return from Worcester till Eve. The Weather moderate for my plaistering. N.B. Lieutenant Tainter and Solomon Baker Cart Wood from Moses Brighams. Lieutenant 3 Times: the other 2 Turns. So many Various affairs depending, and so much Noise and Confusion in every part of the House, that I Snatch Opportunity to study with great Difficulty.