1765 April 30 (Tuesday). Mr. Nurse’s Team again. Thomas and John plow in the Orchard and Mr. Samuel Fay being here, he sows a Bushel of Barley for me, there. He is in great Trouble and Perplexity. Dines with us. Dismiss Mr. Nurse’s Oxen and use his Horse only. Thomas plows in Barley and Oates in the Orchard. P.M. my Wife to Mr. Phinehas Maynards. When she returns came Mrs. Rice of Sutton who dined here the Day before yesterday, visits us. N.B. John Foster comes to work on the Lock place.