Diary of John Adams, volume 4 Previous document in volume May 15. Fryday. 1778. Next document in volume May 18. 1778. [May 17. 1778.] JA 1778-05-17 [May 17. 1778.] Adams, John May 17. 1778. May 17. 1778. Dined at home. Dr. Dubourg, Mr. Parker and another Gentleman dined with me.