Diary of John Adams, volume 1

Saturday June 20th. 1761.

Augt. 1st.

July 7th. 1761. JA

1761-07-07

July 7th. 1761. Adams, John
July 7th. 1761.

Dined at Deacon Hills, with Sam Quincy and his Bride,1 and with Mr. Cushing a Representative of Salisbury. Cushing seems a fair minded Countryman. Some free and friendly Conversation passed between Henry Hill and his father, about Advancement, and stock and setting up, and giving £1000 a Year. Henry said You ought to give me £1000 a Year or 10,000 right out, and then I maintain myself. You must give me Money or learn me to get it, or why did you make me? I’le go back again, &c.

Drank Tea, at Major Nobles, with Coll. Quincy, Deacon Whitte-219more, and the Man who is sued to this Court. I’ve forgot his Name. All in Consultation about defending their Lands in the Eastward.

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Samuel Quincy had married Hannah Hill of Boston, 16 June 1761 (Salisbury, Family-Memorials , 1:358).