April 17, 1771

1771 April 17 (Wednesday).  He came this Morning but has concluded to work in the Business of his Trade, being a Shooemaker.  I Send by Breck to Mr. John Chamberlin of Hopkinton, for his son Joseph.  After which came John Dunlap, son of James, to See whether I was supplyed.  This is the 2d time; for he was here yesterday — but was obliged, not without Reluctance, to deny him.  I am brought into perplexity, by my not having a man yet — the Season Spending, my Hay which I depend on, So gone — and my Business behind Hand.  We are also much put to’t for want of Wood, which the people were to bring me, but have not done it.  But Capt. B. Fay brought a Load.