1767 February 4 (Wednesday). Mr. Tainter with five Teams and a Number of Cutters, sleds 20 Load of Wood from Mr. Bradish’s. I am reading Lediards Life of the Duke of Marlborough: 2 large volumes in Octavo.[1] Mr. Nathan Maynard here to pay me money — I received 27£ old Tenor.
[1]Thomas Leidard, The life of John, duke of Marlborough, prince of the Roman Empire (3 v.; London : Printed for J. Wilcox, 1736).