Diary of John Adams, volume 3 Previous document in volume Thursday August 29. 1776. Next document in volume Monday. September 2. 1776. [Fryday August 30. 1776.] JA 1776-08-30 [Fryday August 30. 1776.] Adams, John Fryday August 30. 1776. Fryday August 30. 1776. A Memorial from Mr. Kosciusko was read and referred to the Board of War.