1755 October 3 (Friday). Mr. Alpheus Newton begins to dig a Cellar way for my Kitchin. Mr. Dunlop and Mr. Beeton and his Boy work at levelling the Ground where the Kitchin is to stand. Messrs. Gale, Batherick, Grow and Zebulun Rice at the Frame. An Hot Day. Mr. Edwards Whipple (with the Assistance of my Son William and Steers) brought a Load of Boards and Eight Braces.