1776 April 23 (Tuesday). Fleet at work on Flax. (N.B. Mrs. P. lately bought of Breck an hundred Weight.) We do something of Gardening. Plow etc. P.M. Visit old Mrs. Smith who is ill and for some time confined. Conversed and prayed with them. Called also at Mr. Nurses, Pratts and T. Whitneys. Conversed with them and their Children. Return at Eve. Fleet talkative etc. etc.