1779 November 27 (Saturday). Elisha Parker came when I was about paying Ephraim, but a Controversie arose concerning What was the Usual Custom at this time of the great Alteration of Money within these few weeks. Ephraim would take no less than £60 for the Two Months. I was not willing to give any more than 55. But I was obliged to borrow the money of my son Breck, and they all went to the Shop, where Breck gave Ephraim the whole Sum he required, viz. £60, and so he went to his brother Elisha’s with the Cattle on the Cart to carry his Chest and things there, promising to come and make up the Time, viz. 5 Days that yet remains next week and onward.