January 13, 1772

1772 January 13 (Monday).  Was at Mr. Beetons.  I dined at Capt. Maynards.  John Arnold paid me money for my pork which he lately carryed to Marblehead.  Weighed there 14 Score and 16 lb.  He paid me 30£ 17 s. and 8 d.  He had 2/4 per pound and took 3 d. per pound for Carriage, for his Brother.  I returned 4 Dollars in part for a Steer coming 4 Years, which I have traded with Mr. Arnold for.  Mr. Francis Whipple also paid 38£ 6/ in full for oxen he bought of me and took his Note which he gave me in Sept. last, for them.