1768 February 23 (Tuesday). Breck and John leave us to go to Ashby. They carry Cart Boxes which I have at Capt. Maynards [marginal notation: weighed 31 lbs.]; and Hoops for the Hubbs, of a pair of wheels, which Billy is to make. The Hoops were made by Mr. Townsend, weighed 14 lbs. at 2/ per pound for making: the Iron I had of Mr. Nurse at 2/ per pound. A comforting Letter from my Brother, of the 13th.