Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 2
1787-11-18
In the forenoon I attended at Mr. Smith's meeting: he preaches without notes, and like all the preachers, who make a practice of this, that I ever heard, often repeats the same sentiments. In the afternoon I went to hear Mr. Shaw. After meeting I went up there and pass'd part of the evening. Mr. Redington and Captain Marsh and Deacon Eames were there.