1771 September 26 (Thursday). Rode up to Capt. Jonathan Fays to see old Mrs. Phillips. Called to see the Widow (Hitty) Brigham who has been absent several Times from the Communion. P.M. Mr. Benjamin Hicks returns from Boston and brought me 41 lbs. of Yellow paint, from Mr. Moffat @ 5/6 old Tenor per lb. The Pail was 9/. The whole was 5 Dollars and a Pisterene.