1758 March 20 (Monday). Deacon Tainter came and killed a Sow for me. Weighed 256. I went over to the other House, that Mr. Batherick and I might divide the Scaffold English Hay. I made a Visit also to Lieutenant Maynards — but before I could have much Opportunity with him, he is partly taken up with Company in the Outer room and does not come to me; and then came and told Me he must go down to Lt. Bruce’s: and So left me. I tarried Some time Still in the West room, there being Several poor Widows that I might be profitable and comforting to. I also took the Opportunity to charge the Children and Servants of the Family.