1757 October 28 (Friday). It grows very Cold, rugged Weather. Had a Quarter of Beef of Mr. Williams; weighed 76 @ 1/ old Tenor. Eleazar brought it. P.M. with Capt. Woods Oxen, and Neighbour Barn. Newtons Cart, Alex carryed over Cider Barrells to Mr. Bavericks, who makes Cider at Lt. Maynards and Alex brings five Home.