1771 April 11 (Thursday). Mr. Daniel Forbes brings 8 lbs. of Wool from Boston at l0/ O.T. for which I payed him. He dines here. P.M. Mr. Joslin calls to See us. Benjamin Wood came at Evening and though he should have come yesterday to work, yet (contrary to my Agreement and his Engagement, his Fathers and uncles also) he tells me he can’t serve me: his Brother John having let himself at Brookfield while his Father was here, and so disappointing his uncle, the Deacon, the Deacon insists upon his living with him. This frustrates my expectation of him and his working for me.