1767 February 17 (Tuesday). Though Cold, Billy and his Wife sat out for Townshend. They ride Single. John is gone before them to bring back my Mare. After they went away, we regretted that we suffered them to set out in so Smart Weather. Sam. Brigham comes from Capt. Maynards to take Care of my Cattle while John is gone. P.M. Mr. Mellen and Wife, and Mr. [blank] Richardson and wife call here in going to Hopkinton. I wrote to Mr. Toppan of Manchester, in Reply to his which I received Yesterday.