1764 August 28 (Tuesday). Went to Squire Whipples, who took my acknowledgment of a power of Attorney, which I Send to Brother Breck of Springfield per Miss Betty Gott. Mr. Nurse fails in getting Money for me to carry to Capt. Ward. Go to Mr. Greens to get some of own of him, but fail there also. At Night Mr. Green brings me 10£ 16.10d old Tenor.