1761 January 16 (Friday). Try Mr. Nathaniel Balls young mare, which I sent for at his Desire yesterday. Write to Mr. Smith and Send it by Mr. Timothy Warrin Whom I have desired to go to Mr. Smiths to look of an Horse he has to sell, and which I have some desire to buy. N.B. I omitted that yesterday Mr. Daniel Forb. Sent his son Elisha with two Load of Wood. At Eve Mr. James Fay of Hardwick and others here.