1756 January 30 (Friday). Lucy had a poor Night: but is Somewhat better to day. Her Face is exceedingly inflamed and covered over with scabbs. At Eve I was in much Trouble about Billy, it being very Dark and Sometimes rainy. At length he came, and Mr. Simon Tainter with him, having another Yoke of Oxen, to assist him. They brought 18 Bushels of Indian Meal, and two of Rye bolted. Mr. Tainter lodged here.