January 4, 1754

1754 January 4 (Friday).  Rain.  Agree with Mr. Smith.  Take a Deed of him and give him a Bond, to give him a Deed of my House, and nine acres and 1/2 of Land in Westborough.  Late in the Day leave Brookfield and rode to Mr. Eatons[1] in Leicester — were well refresh’d there, and though it was wet at Evening proceeded to the Reverend Mr. Goddards[2] and lodg’d there.  Through the divine Favour am also in good Comforts of Body, although my mind has been exceedingly agitated in my trading with Mr. Smith fearing whether it will be suitably improv’d by him and turn to his good.  But whilst I am thus concern’d for him pay him a great Price for his and sell my own but at very low rate.  His Wife also very backward to sign.

[1]The Reverend Joshua Eaton of Spencer.

[2]David Goddard of Leicester.