1759 September 25 (Tuesday). Mr. Benjamin Tainter with his Fathers Oxen and plough, Mr. Eliezer Williams with his Oxen, Mr. Timothy Warrins son Benjamin with a Yoke of Oxen, and Mr. Forb’s Oxen, Alexander and Samme assisting, the further side of my Cook-Field is ploughed. A Bear was seen about noon a little below my House at Mr. Samuel Forb’s Field. Sarah Seems a little better for her Physic yesterday, and had better Sleep last night than some time past. D.G. Four Barrells of Cyder (made by Mr. Pratt) brought home at night. I begin to read Mr. Henry’s 3d vol. of Expositions. N.B. I return Mr. John Mead his DuPlassie’s Mystery of Iniquitie, or History of Popery. Mr. Thomas Twitchell here in order to his joining with the Church. P.M. Sarah is poorly — and we are full of fear.