August 24, 1779

1779 August 24 (Tuesday).  Elias (to whom I delivered 30 Dollars more — see on the 17th) left us to return to Cambridge and with him Isaac Baldwin.  Neddy goes with them to bring back the Horses.  Breck has Carpenters at work to raise the Back Roof of his Store.  Mrs. P. is carried to Squire Baker’s.  At eve she returns with a present of Salt Beef and Six neets Tongues from the old Gentlewoman.