1755 November 14 (Friday). Rose Early and visited Jonathan Bond. Brought home Mrs. Bonds Oxen and Billy and Nathan (Kenny) plough with them and my Steers at the Cook Field. Mr. Nathaniel Whitney brought a Barrell of Cyder, and he the brought one from Mr. Grout. These were gratis. At Eve came Isaac Miller with Two Barells of Cyder more which were also gratis. One from Deacon Jonathan Forbush and the other from Ensign Miller, who also Sent me a large Piece of Beef and a parcel of Apples. May God reward His Servants and grant me Grace to make a proper Improvement of the Benefits I receive!