1776 December 16 (Monday). The 24 [23 only] Soldiers March. I sent by Mr. Jonathan Batherick the Money which I owe to Mr. Frost of Mill-River, viz. £2.15.0 L.M. Breck setts out for Boston. Mrs. P_____ takes Physic. Pill. [Cocha?] which works well — and p.m. She is more comfortable. I walked to Mr. Bonds, in strait for Ox work, my own Ox that was lent, is lame yet, and we cannot get any Wood — but in vain. Am seeking for Some body to thrash, but don’t Succeed much, unless Neighbour Samuel Williams will come. N.B. Neighbour Nurse has been gone with his Team ever since last Monday, and is not returned. A stir in Town about John Whipple who though drawn out to go among the Soldiers, will neither go nor pay his Fine.