1761 April 6 (Monday). Merod. Smith worked for me in mending my Fences. On Mr. Ebenezer Forb.’s Horse I rode to Southborough. Hired 50£ old Tenor of Capt. Nathan Brigham, and gave him my Note. Visit Mr. Stone and Coll. Brigham. N.B. old Madam Thatcher at Mr. Stones. Returned at Eve in Safety. D.G.!