1771 December 16 (Monday). Mr. Hancock at work here, as also Miss Susan. Ruth Bellows finishes her work here and goes to Capt. Maynards. I Visited and prayed with Mrs. Hardy. Her Cancer has eat up the greatest part of her Face. By reason of Mr. Nurse’s delay to pay me, I am forced to borrow of One after another. Borrowed 4 Dollars of Mr. Levi Warrin. Visit Mrs. Spring. Supped at Deacon Woods. Squire Whipple and his Wife there also.