Diary and Autobiography of John Adams Volume 2, 1771–1781 Front Matter Title Page Copyright Page Contents Illustrations Documents 1771 January 1771 10 January 17711771. Jany. 10. Thursday.Dined at the Honble. John Ervings, with Gray, Pitts, Hancock, Adams, Townsend, J. Erving Jur., G. Erving, Boardman. We had over the Nominations of Nat... February 1771 8 February 1771Fryday Feby. 7 i.e. 8. 1771.Met a Committee of the House at the Representatives Room, to consider of a Plan for a society for encouraging Arts, Agriculture, Manufactures and Comm... 12 February 17711771. Feby. 12.At a Time, when the Barriers against Popery, erected by our Ancestors, are suffered to be destroyed, to the hazard even of the Protestant Religion: Wh... 14 February 1771Thurdsday Feby. 14. 1771.Dined at Mr. Hancocks with the Members, Warren, Church, Cooper, &c. and Mr. Harrison and spent the whole Afternoon and drank Green Tea, from Holland I... 15 February 1771Fryday 15 February. Evening.Going to Mr. Pitts's, to meet the Kennebeck Company—Bowdoin, Gardiner, Hallowell, and Pitts. There I shall hear Philosophy, and Politicks, in Perfecti... 16 February 1771Saturday. Feby. 16.Have had a pensive day. ... April 1771 16 April 17711771. April 16. Tuesday Evening.Last Wednesday my Furniture was all removed to Braintree. Saturday, I carried up my Wife and youngest Child, and spent the Sabbath there, very agreabl... 18 April 17711771. Feb. i.e. April 18. Thursday. Fastday.Tuesday I staid at my Office in Town, Yesterday went up to Cambridge. Returned at Night to Boston, and to Braintree, still, calm, happy Braintree—at 9... 20 April 1771Saturday 20 April.Fryday morning by 9 o Clock, arrived at my Office in Boston, and this Afternoon returned to Braintree. Arrived just at Tea time. Drank Tea with my Wif... 21 April 1771Sunday 21 April.Last night went up to Braintree, and this Evening down to Boston, call'd at S. Adams's and found Mr. Otis, Coll. Warren and Dr. Warren. Otis as Steady... 22 April 1771Monday 22 April.In the Morning mounted for Worcester, with Pierpoint, Caleb and Rob. Davis, Josa. Quincy, &c. Baited the Horses at Brewers, and at Coll. Buckminsters.... 25 April 1771Thurdsday. April 25th. 1771.Dined last Monday at Brighams in Southborough, and lodged at Furnasses in Shrewsbury. Next day dined at Mr. Putnams in Worcester, and at the same Plac... May 1771 1 May 1771May 1st. 1771. Wednesday.Saturday I rode from Martins in Northborough to Boston on horse back, and from thence to Braintree in a Chaise, and when I arrived at my little Retrea... 2 May 1771May 2. 1771.The Tryumphs, and Exultations of Ezekl. Goldthwait and his pert Pupil Price, at the Election of a Register of Deeds, are excessive. They Crow like dun... 3 May 1771May 3d. 1771. Fryday.Last Evening I went in to take a Pipe with Brother Cranch, and there I found Zeb. Adams. He told me, he heard that I had made two very powerfull Enemi... 9 May 1771May 9. 1771.From Saturday to Wednesday Morning I staid at Braintree, and rode, walked, rambled and roamed. Enjoyed a Serenity and Satisfaction to which I have bee... 14 May 1771Tuesday. May. 14. 1771.Yesterday came to Town with my Wife. A fine Rain all night. Captn. Bradford sent his Compliments, and desired me to meet the Clubb at his House this E... 15 May 1771Wednesday May 15th. 1771.Argued before the Sessions the Question whether the Court had Authority by Law to make an Allowance of Wages and Expences, above the Fees established ... 22 May 1771Wednesday. May 22. 1771.At Plymouth. Put up at Wetheralls, near the County House—lodged with Mr. Angier, where we had a Chamber wholly to ourselves—very still and retired—ver... 29 May 17711771. Wednesday 29. May.General Election. Went to Boston and to Cambridge, and returned to Boston at night. ... 30 May 17711771. Thurdsday May 30.Mounted my Horse for Connecticutt. Stopped, and chatted an Hour with Tom Crafts who is very low with Rheumatism and an Hectic, but the same honest, go... 31 May 17711771. May 31. Fryday.A fair, soft, pleasant Morning.—I believe the Peasants round about the Town of Boston are as contracted, in their Views and Notions, as any People in ... June 1771 1 June 17711771. Saturday June 1st.Spent the Day at Worcester in Riding about with Mr. Putnam to see his Farm. He does what he pleases with Meadows and Rivers of Water. He carries round... 2 June 17711771. Sunday June 2d.Heard Mr. Wheeler, late Minister of Harvard, at Worcester all day. Here I saw many Faces much altered and many others not at all, since I first knew t... 3 June 17711771. Monday June 3d.A fine Morning—a soft, sweet S.W. Wind. Oated in Spencer—turned my Horse to grass at Wolcotts in Brookfield. I ride alone, I find no Amusement, no Con... 4 June 17711771. Tuesday. June 4th.Rode over to the Spring. One Childs had built a little House, within a few Yards of the Spring, and there some of the lame and infirm People keep. The... 5 June 17711771. Wednesday June 5th.Rode to the Spring, drank and plunged. Dipped but once. Sky cloudy. Activity and Industry, care, and Oeconomy, are not the Characteristicks of this Fa... 6 June 17711771. Thurdsday June 6.Spent this fine day in rambling on horseback and on foot with Dr. McKinstry East and West, North and South. Went with him twice to the Spring and dran... 7 June 17711771. Fryday. June 7th.Went to the Spring with the Dr. and drank a Glass and an half i.e. a Jill and an half. My Horse was brought very early—my own Mare I shall leave in a ... 8 June 17711771. Saturday June 8th.Bissill says, there are Settlements, upon this River, for 300 Miles— i.e. from Seabrook Saybrook where it discharges itself. The River, in the Spring,... 9 June 17711771. Sunday, June 9th.Feel a little discomposed this Morning. Rested but poorly last night. Anxious about my Return—fearfull of very hot or rainy weather. I have before me ... 10 June 17711771. Monday June 10th.Took my Departure from Middleton, homewards, the same Way I went down. Very hot. Oated at Hartford, and reached Bissills of Winser, 23 Miles before Di... 11 June 17711771. Tuesday June 11.Rode to Kibbys at Somers but got caught in the Rain—very heavy plentifull Showers—I was much wet. Thus I have hitherto had not very good Luck upon my ... 12 June 17711771. Wednesday June 12.Sat out upon my Return home, oated at Warreners, in Brimfield, caught in a cold Rain, obliged to stop at Cheneys in Western in order to dine. Landlord... 13 June 17711771. Thurdsday June 13th.Remarkable, the Change of Thoughts, and feelings, and Reasonings which are occasioned by a Change of Objects. A Man is known by his Company, and evil ... 14 June 17711771. Fryday June 14.A fine Morning. ... 17 June 1771Monday. June 17th. 1771.Sat out upon the Eastern Circuit. Stopped at Boston, at my Office, and no where else. Came over Charlestown Ferry and Penny Ferry, and dined at Kettle... 18 June 1771Tuesday June 18. 1771.Rode with Mr. Barrell to Ipswich, and put up at Treadwells. Every Object recalls the Subject of Grief. Barrell all the Way to Ipswich was like the Tur... 22 June 17711771. Saturday. June 22nd.Spent this Week at Ipswich in the usual Labours and Drudgery of Attendance upon Court. Boarded at Treadwells. Have had no Time to write. Landlord and ... 23 June 1771Sunday June 23d.In the Morning my Horse was gone. Went to Meeting all day and heard old Mr. Rogers—a good, well meaning man, I believe. After Meeting rode to Newbury,... 24 June 1771Monday. June 24. 1771.Reached Portsmouth with Lowell, and walked half an Hour with him on the Town House Floor, with Mr. Livius and Mr. Jona. Warner, &c. Put up at Tiltons,... 25 June 1771Tuesday June 25th. 1771.At York Court, dined with the Judges, and spent the Evening at Ritchies with Bradbury and Hale of Portsmouth, a sensible young Lawyer. Bradbury says t... 26 June 1771Wednesday June 26th: 1771.Yesterday I had a good deal of Conversation with Judge Trowbridge. He seems alarmed about the Powers of the Court of Probate. He says if Judge Danfort... 28 June 1771Fryday June 28th. 1771.At York. Yesterday I spent in Walking, one Way and another, to view the Town. I find that Walking serves me much. It sets my Blood in Motion much more... July 1771 2 July 1771Tuesday July 2nd. 1771.At Falmouth, at Mr. Jonathan Webbs, who has removed to an House very near the Court House. Last Fryday Morning, I mounted with Brother Bradbury and hi... 4 July 1771Thursday. July 4th. 1771.Dined with D. Wyer, in Company with his Father, Farnum, Sewall, Cushing, Sewall, Lowell &c. Conversation turns upon Revelations, Prophecies, Jews, &c.... 5 July 1771Fryday. July 5. 1771.Cadwallader Ford came to me this Morning, and congratulated me on the Verdict for Freeman.—Sir, says he, I shall think myself forever obliged to you, ... 6 July 1771Saturday July 6. 1771. ... 20 July 17711771. ca. 20 July.Tuesday went to Boston with my Wife, and the next day to Commencement at Cambridge, was only at 3 Chambers—Palmers, Frenches and Rogers's. ... 22 July 17711771. July 22d. Monday.After rambling about my Farm and giving some Directions to my Workmen I went to Boston. There soon came into my Office, Ruddock and Story. It seems th... 23 July 1771July 23d. Tuesday.The Court sat. Nothing remarkable. Dined at home at Brother Smiths, with Mr. Johnson. No Conversation memorable. Brother has 2 Dogs, 4 Rabbits, Six ta... 24 July 1771July 24. Wednesday.Dined at home, i.e. at my Brother Smiths with one Payson, a Man who now lives at Milton where Coll. Gooch lived, and who married a Sister of David Wye... 25 July 177126 July 1771July 25. and 26. Thursday and Fryday.Both these Days spent in the Tryal of Mr. Otis's Case vs. Mr. Robinson. ... 27 July 1771July 27. Saturday.The Jury this Morning delivered their Verdict, for £2000 Sterling Damages, and Costs.—I have spent this Morning in reading the Centinells. There is a ... August 1771 9 August 17711771. Aug. 8 i.e. 9. Fryday.Have loitered at home the most of the past Week, gazing at my Workmen. I set 'em upon one Exploit, that pleases me much. I proposed ploughing up the G... 13 August 1771August 13. or 14th. 1771.Spent the Evening at Cordis's, the British Coffee house.—In the front Room, towards the long Wharfe, where the Merchants Clubb has met this twenty Yea... 14 August 1771Aug. 14. or 15. Wednesday.Slept last Night, at Mr. Cranches, arose about Sunrise, and repaired to my Office. A fine, sweet, fresh Morning. ... 20 August 1771Aug. 20. 1771. Tuesday.At the Office. ... 22 August 177123 August 1771August. 22d. and 23. Thursday and Friday.At the Office. Mr. Otis's Gestures and Motions are very whimsical, his Imagination is disturbed—his Passions all roiled. His Servant, he orders to bri... November 1771 5 November 17711771. Novr. 5th. Tuesday.At Salem. Fine Weather. Deacon Thurston of Rowley came in last Night, a venerable old Man, with his snowy, hoary Locks. Kent and the Deacon soon clash... 9 November 17711771. Novr. 9. Saturday.At Salem, all this Week at Court. Dined one day at Chief Justice Lyndes. All the rest of the Week till this day with the Court. Dined this Day, spent ... 10 November 1771Sunday Novr. 10. 1771.Heard Mr. Cutler of Ipswich Hamlet. Dined at Dr. Putnams with Coll. Putnam and Lady and 2 young Gentlemen Nephews of the Dr. and Coll.—and a Mrs. Scol... 1772 February 1772 2 February 17721772. Feby. 2d. Sunday.Have omitted now for 3 months almost to keep any “Note of Time or of its Loss.” Thomas Newcomb dined with me. He says that Etter, the Stocking Weaver,... 4 February 17721772. Feby. 4th. Tuesday.Took a Ride in the Afternoon with my Wife and little Daughter to make a visit to my Brother. But finding him and Sister just gone to visit my Mother w... 9 February 17721772. Feby. 9. Sunday.“If I would but go to Hell for an eternal Moment or so, I might be knighted”—Shakespeare. Shakespeare, that great Master of every Affection of the Hea... 10 February 17721772. Feby. 10. Monday.Went to Boston to the Court of Admiralty, and returned at Night. I went upon the first Appeal that has been yet made and prosecuted before Judge Auchm... 1 February 177231 May 1772Notes for an Oration at Braintree, Spring 1772.The Origin, the Nature, the Principles and the Ends of Government, in all Ages, the ignorant as well as the enlightened, and in all Nations, the barba... June 1772 30 June 1772Falmouth, Casco Bay. June 30th. 1772. Tuesday.My Office at Boston will miss me, this day. It is the last day of Arresting for July Court. What equivalent I shall meet with here is uncertain. It ha... July 1772 1 July 1772Wednesday July 1. 1772. September 1772 22 September 17721772. Septr. 22.At Boston. Paid Doctr. Gardiner and took up my last Note to him. I have now got compleatly thro, my Purchase of Deacon Palmer, Coll. Quincy and all my... October 1772 5 October 17721772. Octr. 5th. Monday.Rode to Plymouth with my Sister Miss Betsy Smith. Most agreably entertained at the House of Coll. Warren. The Colonel, his Lady and Family are all agr... 1 October 177231 October 17721772. Octr.At Taunton. This Week has been a remarkable one. ... 19 October 1772Octr. 19. 1772. Boston.The Day of the Month reminds me of my Birth day, which will be on the 30th. I was born Octr. 19. 1735. Thirty Seven Years, more than half the Life of ... 27 October 17721772. Octr. 27. Tuesday.At the Printing Office this Morning. Mr. Otis came in, with his Eyes, fishy and fiery, looking and acting as wildly as ever he did.—“You Mr. Edes, You... November 1772 21 November 17721772. Novr. 21.Next Tuesday I shall remove my Family to Boston, after residing in Braintree about 19 Months. I have recovered a Degree of Health by this Excursion in... 21 November 1772Novr. 21st. 1772.Eleven Years have passed since I minuted any Thing in this Book. What an admirable Advantage it would have been if I had recorded every Step in the Pr... 27 November 17721772. Novr. 28 i.e. 27?. Fryday.This Week vizt. last Tuesday my Family and Goods arrived at Boston where we have taken Possession of my House in Queen street where I hope, I shall li... December 1772 16 December 17721772 Decr. 16. Wednesday.Dined with the Reverend Mr. Simeon Hayward Howard of West Boston, in Company with Dr. Chauncey, Captn. Phillips, Dr. Warren, Mrs. Hayward, Miss Betsy ... 20 December 17721772 Decr. 20. Sunday.Heard Dr. Chauncey in the Morning upon these Words “As Paul reasoned of Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgment to come Faelix trembled.” The Dr. dila... 23 December 17721772. Decr. 23. Wednesday.Major Martin at the Office. He is very gracious with the first Man in the Province. The Governor spoke very handsomely, of all my Council.—“He did you... 24 December 17721772. Decr. 24. Thurdsday.Major Martin, Mr. Blowers and Mr. Williams dined with me—all agreable. This Day I heard that Mr. Hancock had purchased 20 Writs , for this Court, of M... 28 December 17721772 Decr. 29 i.e. 28.Spent the last Sunday Evening with Dr. Cooper at his House with Justice Quincy and Mr. Wm. Cooper. We were very social and we chatted at large upon Ca... 29 December 17721772. Decr. 29. Tuesday.This Afternoon I had a Visit from Samuel Pemberton Esqr. and Mr. Samuel Adams. Mr. P. said they were a Subcommittee deputed by the Standing Committee ... 30 December 17721772. Decr. 30. Wednesday.Spent this Evening with Mr. Samuel Adams at his House. Had much Conversation, about the State of Affairs—Cushing, Hancock, Phillips, Hawley, Gerry, Hu... 31 December 17721772 Decr. 31. Thurdsday.Madam It is so long since I received your obliging Favour, that I am now almost ashamed to acknowledge it. The State of my Health, obliged me to retr... 1773 January 1773 1 January 17731773 January the First, Being Fryday.I have felt very well and been in very good Spirits all Day. I never was happier, in my whole Life, than I have been since I returned to Boston. I fee... April 1773 4 March 17731773 March 4th. Thurdsday.The two last Months have slided away. I have written a tedious Examination of Brattle's absurdities. The Governor and General Court, has been engaged ... 5 March 17731773. March 5th. Fryday.Heard an Oration, at Mr. Hunts Meeting House, by Dr. Benja. Church, in Commemoration of the Massacre in Kings Street, 3 Years ago. That large Church w... 22 March 17731773. March 22d. Monday.This Afternoon received a Collection of Seventeen Letters, written from this Province, Rhode Island, Connecticutt and N. York, by Hutchinson, Oliver, ... April 1773 7 April 17731773. April 7th: Wednesday.At Charlestown. What shall I write?—say?—do? Sterility, Vacuity, Barrenness of Thought, and Reflection. What News shall we hear? ... 24 April 17731773 April 24th. Saturday.I have communicated to Mr. Norton Quincy, and to Mr. Wibird the important Secret. They are as much affected, by it, as any others. Bone of our Bone, b... 25 April 17731773. Ap. 25. Sunday.Heard Dr. Chauncy in the Morning and Dr. Cooper this Afternoon. Dr. Cooper was upon Rev. 12.9. And the great Dragon was cast out, that old Serpent cal... May 1773 25 May 17731773. May 24th i.e 25th. Tuesday.Tomorrow is our General Election. The Plotts, Plans, Schemes, and Machinations of this Evening and Night, will be very numerous. By the Number of Mini... June 1773 8 June 17731773 June 8th.Parson Turners Sermon, the spirited Election, Parson Haywards Artillery sermon, the 17 Letters, Dr. Shipleys sermon, the Bp. of St. Asaph, before the ... July 1773 16 July 17731773 July 16.Drank Tea at Dr. Coopers with Mr. Adams, Mr. S. Elliot, Mr. T. Chase, and with Mr. Miffling Mifflin, of Phyladelphia, and a French Gentleman. Mr. Miff... 16 July 17731773. July 16. Fryday.Mr. F. Dana came to me with a Message from Mr. Henry Merchant Marchant of Rhode Island—And to ask my Opinion, concerning the Measures they are about t... 19 July 177326 July 17731773. July 19 or 26. Monday.Sir You will hear from Us with Astonishment. You ought to hear from Us with Horror. You are chargeable before God and Man, with our Blood.—The Soldie... August 1773 23 August 1773August 23d. 1773. Monday.Went this Morning to Mr. Boylstones, to make a wedding Visit to Mr. Gill and his Lady. A very cordial, polite, and friendly Reception, I had. Mr. Gill... 30 August 1773Monday. Aug. 30 1773.Spent the Evening with my Wife at her Uncle Smiths, in Company with Mr. Lynch, his Lady and Daughter, Coll. Howorth, his Sister and Daughter, Mr. Ed. ... December 1773 17 December 17731773. Decr. 17th.Last Night 3 Cargoes of Bohea Tea were emptied into the Sea. This Morning a Man of War sails. This is the most magnificent Movement of all. There is a... 18 December 17731773. Decr. 18. Saturday.J. Quincy met me this Morning and after him Kent, and told me that the Governor said Yesterday in Council, that the People had been guilty of High Tre... 1774 February 1774 28 February 17741774. Feby. 28.I purchased of my Brother, my fathers Homestead, and House where I was born. The House, Barn and thirty five acres of Land of which the Homestead cons... March 1774 2 March 17741774 March 2d. Wednesday.Last evening at Wheelwrights, with Cushing, Pemberton and Swift. Lt. Govr. Oliver, senseless, and dying, the Governor sent for and Olivers Sons. Fluke... 5 March 17741774 March 5th.Heard the oration pronounced, by Coll. Hancock, in Commemoration of the Massacre—an elegant, a pathetic, a Spirited Performance. A vast Croud—rainy Ey... 6 March 17741774 Sunday March 6th.Heard Dr. Cooper in the Morning. Paine drank Coffee with me. Paine is under some Apprehensions of Troops, on Account of the high Proceedings, &c. He s... 7 March 17741774. Monday March 7.This Morning brought us News from S. Carolina of the Destruction of the Tea there, and from England of a Duel between Mr. Temple and Mr. Whately, and ... 8 March 17741774. Tuesday March 8.Last Night 28 Chests and an half of Tea were drowned. ... 9 March 17741774. Wednesday March 9th.Returned from Charlestown Court with Coll. Tyng of Dunstable, who told me some Anecdotes of Bernard and Brattle, Otis, Hutchinson, &c. Bernard said “h... 11 March 17741774. Fryday March 11th.Dined at Charlestown with Mr. Thomas Russell, with Mr. Temple, Mr. Jacob Rowe, Mr. Nicholls, Mr. Bliss, and several other Gentlemen and Ladies, to me ... 12 March 1774Saturday. March 12.There has been and is a Party in the Nation, a very small one indeed, who have pretended to be conscienciously perswaded, that the Pretender has a Rig... 13 March 17741774 Sunday. March 13.Heard Mr. Lothrop Lathrop in the Forenoon and Dr. Cooper in the Afternoon. Last evening Justice Pemberton spent with me. He says that Moses Gill has m... 28 March 1774Monday. March 27 i.e. 28. 1774.Rode with Brother Josiah Quincy to Ipswich Court. Arrived at Piemonts in Danvers, in good order and well conditioned. Spent the evening, and lodged, a... 29 March 1774Tuesday March 28 i.e. 29. 1774.Rode to Ipswich and put up at the old Place, Treadwells. The old Lady has got a new Copy of her GranGranfather Govr. Endicott's Picture, hung up in th... 30 March 17741774. Wednesday. March 30th.A dull Day. My Head is empty, but my Heart is full. I am wanted at my Office, but not wanted here. There is Business there, but none here. My Wife per... 31 March 17741774. Thursday March 31.Let me ask my own Heart, have I patience, and Industry enough to write an History of the Contest between Britain and America? It would be proper to be... 1 April 177430 June 1774Notes on the Name of the Merrimack River, Spring 1774.The River has been universally called and known by the Name of Merrimack and by no other, from the Mouth of it at the Sea, thro Pennicook, Suncook, No... June 1774 20 June 1774June 20th. 1774. Monday.At Piemonts in Danvers, bound to Ipswich. There is a new, and a grand Scene open before me—a Congress. This will be an assembly of the wisest Men upon... 25 June 17741774. June 25th. Saturday.Since the Court adjourned without Day this afternoon I have taken a long Walk, through the Neck as they call it, a fine Tract of Land in a general Fie... August 1774 10 August 1774Boston. August 10. Wednesday.The committee for the Congress took their departure from Boston, from Mr. Cushing's house, and rode to Coolidge's, where they dined in company with a ... 15 August 177415. Monday.Mr. Silas Deane, of Wethersfield, came over to Hartford to see us. He is a gentleman of a liberal education, about forty years of age; first kept a sc... 15 August 17741774 Aug. 15. Monday.Last Evening, after spending the Evening at the Meeting House to hear the Singing, We were invited into Mr. Church's. Mr. Seymour, Mr. Paine Payne, La... 16 August 17741774 Aug. 16. Tuesday.This Morning Dr. Elliot Rawson, Mr. Allsop, Mr. Mortimer, and others the Committee of Correspondence, Mr. Henshaw, and many other Gentlemen, came to p... 17 August 17741774 Aug. 17. Wednesday At New Haven.We are told here that New York are now well united and very firm. This Morning Roger Sherman Esqr., one of the Delegates for Connecticutt, came to see... 18 August 17741774 Aug. 18. Thursday.Mr. Badcock is of the same Mind with Major Hawley, that a Non Importation and Non Consumption Agreement will not be faithfully observed—That the Congr... 19 August 17741774. Aug. 19. Fryday.Rode to Fitch's of Stamford, where we breakfasted. Rode to Havilands of Rye, the first Town in the Province of N. York. The Barber says that Religion ... 20 August 17741774 Aug. 20. Saturday.Lodged at Cocks at Kingsbridge, a pretty Place—Uncas River running before the Door and verdant Hills all round. This Place is about 15 Miles from N. Y... 21 August 17741774. Aug. 21. Sunday.Went to Meeting at the old Presbyterian Society, where Dr. Pemberton formerly preached. We heard Dr. Rogers Rodgers on “seek first the Kingdom of God ... 22 August 17741774. Aug. 22. Monday.This Morning We took Mr. McDougal into our Coach and rode three Miles out of Town, to Mr. Morine Scotts to break fast. A very pleasant Ride! Mr. Scott... 23 August 17741774 Aug. 23. Tuesday.We went upon the new Dutch Church Steeple and took a View of the City. You have a very fine View of the whole City at once—the Harbour, East River, No... 24 August 17741774 Aug. 24. Wednesday.This Day Cushing and Paine went over to Long Island to dine with Phill. Livingston. Adams and I sent our Excuse that we were not very well. It was raw... 25 August 17741774 Aug. 25. Thursday.Mr. Mathew Cushing came and escorted Us into Trinity Church and Church Yard. Under the Chancell of this Church Mr. Pratt was buried. This is an old Bu... 26 August 17741774 Aug. 26. Fryday.This Morning We went to see the City Hall, the Chamber where the Supream Court sitts, and that where the Mayor and Recorder sit. Afterwards We went do... 27 August 17741774 Aug. 27. Saturday.Went to view the City of Brunswick, there is a Church of England, a Dutch Church and a Presbyterian Church in this Town, there is some little Trade he... 28 August 17741774 Aug. 28. Sunday.Heard Dr. Witherspoon all Day. A clear, sensible, Preacher. Mr. Mason came to see us. We sent a Card to Mr. Serjeant a Lawyer. He dined, drank Coffee ... 29 August 17741774 Aug. 29. Monday.Rode to Trenton upon Delaware River, to break fast. At Williams's the Tavern at Trenton Ferry, We saw four very large black Walnut Trees standing in a... 30 August 17741774. Aug. 30. Tuesday.Walked a little about Town. Visited the Markett, the State house, the Carpenters Hall where the Congress is to Sit, &c.—then call'd at Mr. Mifflins—a ... 30 August 1774Aug. 30.Sent to be washed at Philadelphia. 6 shirts 5 Stocks—2 Caps in and Pair worsted stockings in one silk Handkerchief. ... 31 August 17741774 Aug. 31. Wednesday.Breakfasted at Mr. Bayards of Philadelphia, with Mr. Sprout a presbyterian Minister. Made a Visit to Governor Ward of Rhode Island at his Lodgings. Th... 1 August 177430 September 1774Miscellaneous Expenses, August–September 1774.a Guinea to the lame Man pd. the Barber 2£:5s:0d. Philadel. 1£:16s. L.M. 6 Dollars.—pd. 2 Washings.—pd. for Leather Straps at Watertown. ... September 1774 1 September 17741774 Septr. 1. Thursday.This Day, We breakfasted at Mr. Mifflins, Mr. C. Thompson came in, and soon after Dr. Smith. The famous Dr. Smith, the Provost of the Colledge. He app... 2 September 17741774. Fryday. Septr. 2.Dined at Mr. Thom. Mifflins with Mr. Lynch, Mr. Middleton, and the two Rutledges with their Ladies. The two Rutledges are good Lawyers. Govr. Hopkins ... 3 September 17741774. Saturday. Septr. 3.Breakfasted at Dr. Shippens. Dr. Witherspoon was there. Coll. R. H. Lee lodges there. He is a masterly Man. This Mr. Lee is a Brother of the Sherriff ... 4 September 17741774. Septr. 4. Sunday.Went to the Presbyterian Meeting and heard Mr. Sprout in the forenoon. He uses no Notes—dont appear to have any. Opens his Bible and talks away. Not a... 5 September 17741774. Septr. 5. Monday.At Ten, The Delegates all met at the City Tavern, and walked to the Carpenters Hall, where they took a View of the Room, and of the Chamber where is a... 6 September 17741774. Septr. 6. Tuesday.Went to congress again. Received by an express an Intimation of the Bombardment of Boston—a confused account, but an alarming one indeed.—God grant it... 6 September 1774Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 6 September 1774.Mr. Henry. Government is dissolved. Fleets and Armies and the present State of Things shew that Government is dissolved.—Where are your Land Marks? yo... 7 September 17741774 Septr. 7. Wednesday.Went to congress again. Heard Mr. Duchè read Prayers. The Collect for the day, the 7th of the Month, was most admirably adapted, tho this was accident... 8 September 17741774. Septr. 8. Thursday.Attended my Duty on the Committee all Day, and a most ingenious, entertaining Debate We had.—The happy News was bro't us, from Boston, that no Blood h... 8 September 1774Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress Septr. 8. Thursday.In the Committee for States Rights, Grievances and Means of Redress. Coll. Lee. The Rights are built on a fourfold foundation—on Nature, on the britis... 9 September 17741774 Septr. 9. Fryday.Attended my Duty upon Committees. Dined at home. ... 10 September 17741774 Septr. 10. Saturday.Attended my Duty upon the Sub Committee. Dined at home. Dr. Morgan, Dr. Cocks Cox, Mr. Spence Spencer, and several other Gentlemen, Major Sullivan an... 11 September 17741774. Septr. 11. Sunday.There is such a quick and constant Succession of new Scenes, Characters, Persons, and Events turning up before me that I cant keep any regular Account... 12 September 17741774. Septr. 12. Monday.Attended my Duty on the Committee, untill one O Clock, and then went with my Colleagues and Messrs. Thompson and Mifflin to the Falls of Schuylkill, a... 13 September 17741774. Septr. 13. Tuesday.Attended my Duty all Day, on the Sub Committee. Agreed on a Report. 1. and 2. Phil. and Mary. C. 10. ss. 7. ... 14 September 17741774. Sept. 14. Wednesday.Visited Mr. Gadsden, Mr. Deane, Coll. Dyer, &c. at their Lodgings. Gadsden is violent against allowing to Parliament any Power of regulating Trade, or... 15 September 17741774. Sept. 16. Fryday i.e. Thursday, 15 September.Dined with Mr. Wallace, with a great deal of Company at a paultry elegant Feast again. ... 17 September 17741774. Sept. 17. Saturday.This was one of the happiest Days of my Life. In Congress We had generous, noble Sentiments, and manly Eloquence. This Day convinced me that America ... 18 September 17741774. Septr. 18. Sunday.Went to Church, and heard Mr. Coombs read Prayers, and Mr. Duchè preach. A fine Preacher, indeed. Dined at home. Went to Dr. Allisons Meeting in the A... 19 September 17741774 Monday Septr. 19.Dined with Dr. Rush in Company with Dr. Shippen, and many others. Folsom and Sullivan from N. Hampshire. Mr. Blair &c. &c. ... 20 September 17741774 Tuesday Septr. 20.Had Cards a Week ago to dine with Mr. Maese Mease—but forgot it, and dined at home. After We had dined after 4 O Clock, Mr. Maes's Brother came to our... 21 September 17741774 Wednesday. Septr. 21.Captn. Callender came to breakfast with Us. Coll. Dagworthy and his Brother Captn. Dagworthy breakfasted with Us. Mrs. Yard entertained Us, with Muffi... 22 September 17741774. Thursday. Septr. 22.Dined with Mr. Chew, Chief Justice of the Province, with all the Gentlemen from Virginia, Dr. Shippen, Mr. Tilghman and many others. We were shewn int... 23 September 17741774. Fryday. Sept. 23.Walked along Second Street Southward, untill I got out of the City into the Country. The Uniformity of this City is dissagreable to some.— I like it. ... 24 September 17741774 Saturday. Septr. 24.Dined with Mr. Charles Thompson, with only Mr. Dickenson, his Lady and Niece in Company. A most delightfull Afternoon we had. Sweet Communion indeed w... 25 September 17741774. Sunday. Sept. 25.Went in the Evening to Quaker Meeting and afterwards went to Supper at Stephen Collins's. ... 26 September 17741774. Monday. Septr. 26.Dined at old Dr. Shippens with Mr. And Mrs. Blair, young Dr. Shippen, the Jersey Delegates and some Virginians. Afterwards went to the Hospital and he... 27 September 17741774. Tuesday. Septr. 27.Dined at Mr. Bayards, with Dr. Cox, Dr. Rush, Mr. Hodge, Mr. Deane, Coll. Dyer. Dr. Cox gave us a Toast “May the fair Dove of Liberty, in this Deluge ... 26 September 177427 September 1774Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 26–27 September 1774.Mr. Lee made a Motion for a Non Importation. Mr. Mifflin. The ist of Novr. ought to be fixed, for no honest orders were sent after the first of June. ... 28 September 17741774. Wednesday. Sept. 28.Dined with Mr. R. Penn. A magnificent House, and a most splendid Feast, and a very large Company. Mr. Dickinson and General Lee were there, and Mr. Mo... 28 September 1774Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 28 September 1774.Mr. Galloway. The Proposal I intended to make having been opposed, I have waited to hear a more effectual one. A general Non Importation from G. Brita... 29 September 17741774. Thursday. Sept. 29.Dined at Home, with the Delegates from North Carolina and a No. of other Gentlemen. ... 30 September 17741774 Fryday 30 September.Dined at Mr. Jonathan Smiths—Dr. Allison, Mr. Sprout and many other Gentlemen. ... 1 September 177431 October 1774Notes on Measures to Be Taken Up by Congress, September–October 1774.Non Importation, Non Consumption, Non Exportation to Britain, and W. Indies. Petition to the King—Address to the People of England—Address to the Peop... October 1774 1 October 17741774. Saturday 1 October.Dined with Mr. Webster. Spent the Evening with Stephen Collins. Went to see the Election at the State House. Mr. Dickinson was chosen. ... 2 October 17741774. Sunday. Octr. 2.Went to Christ Church and heard Mr. Coombs upon “Judge not according to the Appearance, but judge righteous Judgment.” Went to Mr. Sprout's in the Aft... 3 October 17741774 Monday Octr. 3. 1774.Breakfasted at home with Coll. Dagworthy of Maryland, Captn. Dagworthy his Brother, Major De Bois, Mr. Webb, Dr. Clopton &c. The hurry of Spirits I ha... 4 October 17741774 Tuesday. Octr. 4.Dined with Mr. Alexander Wilcox, with all the Delegates from N. York, and several other Gentlemen.—This Evening General Lee came to my Lodgings and sh... 5 October 17741774. Wednesday Octr. 5th.Dined with Dr. Cadwallador, in Company with Governor Hamilton, Gen. Lee, Mr. Henry, Mr. Pendleton, Mr. De Hart, and many others —Mr. Maese and others—... 6 October 17741774 Thursday. Octr. 6.Dined with Mr. Hodge, Father in Law to Mr. Bayard. ... 6 October 1774Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 6? October 1774.Mr. Gadsden. There are Numbers of Men who will risque their all. I shudder at the thought of the Blood which will be spilled, and would be glad to avo... 7 October 17741774 Fryday Octr. 7.Dined with Mr. Thos. Smith, with a large Company, the Virginians and others. ... 8 October 17741774 Saturday Octr. 8.Dined with Mr. George Clymer—Mr. Dickinson and a large Company again. ... 9 October 17741774. Sunday 9 October.Went to hear Dr. Allison, an Aged Gentleman. It was Sacrament Day and he gave us a sacramental Discourse. This Dr. Allison is a Man of Abilities and W... 10 October 17741774 Monday. Octr. 10th.The Deliberations of the Congress, are spun out to an immeasurable Length. There is so much Wit, Sense, Learning, Acuteness, Subtilty, Eloquence, &c. ... 11 October 17741774 Tuesday Octr. 11.Dined with Mr. McKean in Markett Street, with Mr. Reed, Rodney, Chace, Johnson, Paca, Dr. Morgan, Mr. R. Penn, &c. Spent the Evening with Mr. Henry at... 12 October 17741774. Wednesday. Octr. 12.Dined with Captn. Richards with Dr. Coombs. ... 13 October 17741774 Thursday. Octr. 13.Dined with Mr. Dickenson with Chase, Paca, Low, Mifflin, Mr. Penn and General Lee, at six O Clock. From 10 O Clock untill half after four, We were deb... 14 October 17741774. Fryday. Octr. 14.Went in the Morning to see Dr. Chevott Chovet and his Skelletons and Wax Work—most admirable, exquisite Representations of the whole Animal Aeconomy. ... 15 October 17741774 Saturday. Octr. 15.Dined at Mr. Wests with the Rutledges and Mr. Middleton. An elegant House, rich furniture, and a splendid Dinner. ... 16 October 17741774 Sunday. Octr. 16.Staid at Home all day. Very busy in the necessary Business of putting the Proceedings of the Congress into Order. ... 17 October 17741774. Monday Octr. 17.Dined at Home. ... 17 October 1774Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 17? October 1774.Proof of Depth of Abilities, and Wickedness of Heart. Precedent. Lords refusal of perpetual Imprisonment. Prerogative to give any Government to a conq... 18 October 17741774 Tuesday. Oct. 18.Dined at Stephen Collins's. ... 19 October 17741774 Wednesday. Octr. 19.Dined at Home. ... 20 October 17741774 Thursday Octr. 20.Dined with the whole Congress at the City Tavern, at the Invitation of the House of Representatives of the Province of Pensylvania, the whole House di... 21 October 17741774 Fryday. Oct. 21.Dined at the Library Tavern with Messrs. Marcoo's Markoes and a dozen Gentlemen from the W. Indies and N. Carolina. A fine bowling Green here—fine Tur... 22 October 17741774. Saturday. Octr. 22.Dined in the Country, with Mr. Dickinson, with all the Delegates from N. England. Mr. Duane, Mr. Reed, Mr. Livingstone &c. ... 23 October 17741774. Sunday. Octr. 23.Heard Mr. Piercy, at Mr. Sprouts. He is Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon. Comes recommended to Mr. Cary of Charlestown, from her, as a faithful ... 24 October 17741774. Monday. Octr. 24.In Congress, nibbling and quibbling—as usual. There is no greater Mortification than to sit with half a dozen Witts, deliberating upon a Petition, Add... 25 October 17741774 Tuesday 25 October.Dined with Mr. Clymer. General Lee &c. there. ... 26 October 17741774. Wednesday 26 October.Dined at Home. This Day the Congress finished. Spent the Evening together at the City Tavern—all the Congress and several Gentlemen of the Town. ... 27 October 17741774. Thursday. Octr. 27.Went this Morning with Mr. Tudor to see the Carpenters Hall, and the Library, and to Mr. Barrells and Bradfords, and then to the State House to see th... 28 October 17741774. Fryday. Octr. 28.Took our Departure in a very great Rain, from the happy, the peacefull, the elegant, the hospitable, and polite City of Phyladelphia.—It is not very l... 29 October 17741774. Saturday. Octr. 29.Rode to Prince Town, where We dine, at the sign of Hudibrass.— Vacation at Nassau Hall. Dr. Witherspoon out of Town. Paine recollected the Story of Mr... 30 October 17741774. Sunday. Octr. 30.My Birthday. I am 39 Years of Age.—Rode to Elizabeth Town in New Jersey, where We are to dine. Rode down to Elizabeth Town Point, and put our Carriage... 31 October 17741774 Monday. Oct. 31.Mr. McDougall, Mr. Scott, Captn. Sears, Mr. Platt, Mr. Hewes came to see us. All but the last dined with us. Walked to see the new Hospital, a grand B... November 1774 1 November 17741774. Tuesday. Novr. 1.Left Brother Paine at New York to go by the Packett to New Port. Rode to Cocks at Kings bridge to break fast, to Havilands at Rye to Dinner, and to Kn... 2 November 17741774. Wednesday. Novr. 2.Rode to Bulkleys at Fairfield to dinner, and to Captn. Benjamins of Stratford to lodge. ... 3 November 17741774. Thursday. Novr. 3.We design to Great Swamp to day. 42 miles. At Newhaven, Coll. Dyer, Deane and Sherman, Mr. Parsons, the new Speaker Williams, Mr. Trumbull and many ot... 4 November 17741774. Fryday. Novr. 4.Dined at Hartford, at Bulls, where we had the Pleasure of seeing Mr. Adams's Minister Mr. How, who is supposed to be courting here. Lodged at Dr. Chaf... 5 November 17741774 Saturday. Novr. 5.Break fasted at Austins of Suffield. Went to see a Company of Men exercising upon the Hill, under the Command of a green coated Man, lately a Regular.... 6 November 17741774. Sunday. Novr. 6.Went all day to hear Mr. Baldwin a Presbyterian Minister at Kingston. We put up at Scotts. Mr. Baldwin came in the Evening to see us. Hor. B. 3. O. 2.... 7 November 17741774. Monday. Novr. 7.Dined at Rice's of Brookfield. Major Foster came to see us, and gave us an Account of the Proceedings of the Provincial Congress. Lodged at Hunts in S... 8 November 17741774. Tuesday. Novr. 8.Breakfasted at Coll. Henshaws of Leicester. Dined at Woodburns of Worcester. Furnival made the two young Ladies come in and sing Us the New Liberty So... 9 November 17741774. Wednesday. Novr. 9.Breakfasted at Reeve's of Sudbury. ... 1775 April 1775 30 April 17751775. April 30th. Sunday.Heard Mr. Strong all Day. At Night, a Man came in and inform'd us of the Death of Josa. Quincy.—Proh Dolor! ... 1 April 177531 August 1775Account with Massachusetts as a Delegate to the Continental Congress, April–August 1775.£sd To the Hire of two Horses at £10 each20:0:0 To the Hire of a Sulky £8:0s:0d8:0:0 To the Wages of a servant from the 26 of April to the 14th. of Au... 13 May 177510 July 1775Daniel Smith's Bill for Entertainment.Jno. Adams Esqr. To Daniel SmithDr. 1775£ sd May13th.To Bottle Brandy26 26.To Bottle do.26 July10.To Quart Spirits26 £076 To 5 dinner Clubs with the D... 14 June 177531 July 1775J. Young Jr.'s Bill for Riding Equipment.John Adams Esqr. Bought of J. Young Junr. 1775 June14.To a new Pad and Double raind Curb Bridle£ 146 15.Mendg. an old Bridle1 July3.To a Cover for swo... 1 August 1775Sarah Yard's Bill for Board.Mr. John Adams Dr. To Mrs. Yard. 1775 Augt. 1st.To your Board & Lodging from the 10th May to this day 11 1/2 Wks.à 30s. per Wk.£17:5 To your Servant... 28 June 17753 August 1775Dibley & Stringer's Bill for Care of John Adams' Horses.1775£sd June28To hay for two Horses 3/ Oats 2/5: 29To Ditto to July 2d. 3 days hay 9/ Oats 9/18: July2To hay 3/ Oats 1/44:4 3To ditto 3/ Oats 1/44:4 4... 26 April 177514 August 1775Account with Joseph Bass.£sd May 31. 1775pd. Jos. Bass a Dollar0:6:0 pd. him before 2 Dollars0:12:0 pd. him before at Braintree a Guinea1:8:0 Aug. 14. 1775. To ballance of yo... 24 August 1775Samuel Cooke's Bills for Board.The Honble. John Adams Esqr. to Saml. CookDr. 1775 Augst. 24th.To Boarding your Lady & Self 3 days£0:12: To 3 days Keeping yr. Horse3: £0:15: ... 28 August 17751775. Aug. 28.Took with me £70:0:0 consisting in £62:10 Pen. Currency in Paper Bills and £20 L.M of Mass, in silver and Gold. ... 28 August 177521 December 1775Account with Massachusetts as a Delegate to the Continental Congress, August-December 1775.1775 Aug. 28th.£sd pd. at Davis's at Roxbury for Oats0:0:8 pd. at Watertown for Horses Servant &c1:14:2 pd. at Baldwins for Oats0:0:8 pd. at Buckminst... September 1775 3 September 17751775 September 3d.At Woodstock. Heard Mr. Learned Leonard from Is. 32:16. The Work of Righteousness is Peace, and the Effect of Righteousness, Quietness and assurance f... 15 September 17751775. Septr. 15. Fryday.Archibald Bullock and John Houstoun Esquires, and the Revd. Dr. Zubly, appear as Delegates from Georgia. Dr. Zubly is a Native of Switzerland, and a C... 16 September 17751775 Sept. 16. Saturday.Walking to the Statehouse this Morning, I met Mr. Dickinson, on Foot in Chesnut Street. We met, and passed near enough to touch Elbows. He passed with... 16 September 1775Jacob Beninghove's Bill for Tobacco. Mr. John Adams To Jacob Beninghove sd To 1 Carrot pigtail Tobacco26 To 6 lb. Cutt Do. @ 12d per lb.60 To Earthen pott04 810 ... 17 September 17751775 Septr. 17th. Sunday.Mr. Smith, Mr. Imlay and Mr. Hanson, breakfasted with us. Smith is an Englishman, Imlay and Hanson N. Yorkers. Heard Sprout Sproat, on 3 Tit. 5. Not b... 18 September 17751775 Septr. 18. Monday.This Morning John McPherson Esq. came to my Lodging, and requested to speak with me in Private. He is the Owner of a very handsome Country Seat, about... 19 September 17751775 Septr. 19. Tuesday.This Morning Mr. Henry Hill with his Brother Nat. Barrett came to visit us. Paine introduced him to Mrs. Yard as one of the Poor of Boston. He is here... 20 September 17751775. Septr. 20. Wednesday.Took a Walk in Company with Govr. Ward, Mr. Gadsden and his Son, and Mr. S. Adams, to a little Box in the Country, belonging to old Mr. Marshall, the ... 21 September 17751775. Septr. 21. Thursday.The famous Partisan Major Rogers came to our Lodgings to make Us a Visit. He has been in Prison—discharged by some insolvent or bankrupt Act. He think... 22 September 17751775. Fryday. Septr. 22.Mr. Gordon spent the Evening here. ... 23 September 17751775. Saturday. Septr. 23.Mr. Gordon came and told us News, opened his Budget.—Ethan Allen with 500 green mountain Boys, were entrenched half Way between St. Johns and Montreal... 23 September 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress 1775. Saturday. Sept. 22d. i.e. 23d.Samuel Adams moved, upon Mifflins Letter, that a Sum be advanced from the Treasury for Mifflin and Barrell. Mr. E. Rutledge wished the Money might be ... 24 September 17751775. Septr. 24. Sunday.Dyer is very sanguine that the 2 De Witts, one of Windham, the other of Norwich, will make Salt Petre in large Quantities. He produces a Sample, which... 25 September 17751775. Septr. 25. Monday.Rode out of Town and dined with Mr. Macpherson. He has the most elegant Seat in Pensilvania, a clever Scotch Wife and two pretty daughters. His Seat i... 24 September 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress 1775 Monday. Sept. 24i.e. 25.An Uneasiness, among some of the Members concerning a Contract with Willing & Morris, for Powder, by which the House, without any Risque at all will m... 26 September 17751775 Septr. 26. Tuesday.Wrote to Mrs. A. and Mr. and Mrs. W. ... 27 September 17751775. Septr. 27. Wednesday.Mr. Bullock and Mr. Houstoun, the Gentlemen from Georgia, invited S.A. and me to spend the Evening with them in their Chamber, which We did very agrea... 27 September 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress 1775. Septr. 27.Willing in favour of Mr. Purveyances Petition.Harrison vs. it. Willing thinks the Non Exportation sufficiently hard upon the Farmer, the Merchant and ... 28 September 17751775. Sept. 28. Thursday.The Congress, and the Assembly of this Province were invited to make an Excursion upon Delaware River in the new Row Gallies built by the Committee of... October 1775 4 October 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress Oct. 3 i.e. 4.Johnson. I should be for the Resolutions about Imports and Exports, standing, till further order. I should be vs. giving up the Carriage. The Grower, ... 5 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Octr. 5.Gadsden. I wish we may confine ourselves to one Point. Let the Point be whether We shall shut up all our Ports, and be all on a footing. The Ministry ... 6 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Octr. 6.Chase. I dont think the Resolution goes far enough. Ld. Dunmore has been many Months committing Hostilities vs. Virginia, and has extended his Piracie... 7 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Octr. 7.Chase. It is the maddest Idea in the World, to think of building an American Fleet. Its Latitude is wonderfull. We should mortgage the whole Continent... 10 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Octr. 10.Who shall have the Appointment of the Officers in the 2 Battallions to be raised in New Jersey? Sherman. Best to leave it to the Provincial Convention... 12 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Oct. 12.Report, on Trade, considered in a Committee of the whole. Lee. It has been moved to bring the debate to one Point, by putting the Q. whether the Custo... 13 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Octr. 13.R. Livingston. Hopes the whole Matter will be putt off. Is willing as it seems the general sense, that all should be put upon a Footing. Gadsden. Hope... 16 October 1775John Tyler's Bill for Repairing A Pistol.To Cleaning a pistol0:2:0 To one side pin0:0:9 To two small screws to the Lock0:1:0 To a new tumbler to ..... Do.0:3:0 £0:6:9 ... 20 October 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress Oct. 20.Deane. Their Plunder only afforded one Meal of fresh meat for the privates. All the rest was reserved for the Officers and their Friends among the Inh... 21 October 1775Notes of Debates, Continued Octr. 21.Zubly. We cant do without Powder, Intelligence, Druggs. Georgia must have an Indian War, if they cant supply the Indians. The Creeks and Cherrokees ar... 25 October 1775Octr. 25th. 1775. Wednesday.Mr. Duane told me at the Funeral of our late virtuous and able President that he, Mr. Duane, had accustomed him self to read the Year Books. Mr. De La... 27 October 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress 1775. Octr. 27.R. R. Livingston. Cloathing will rise tho Provisions will fall. Labourers will be discharged. One Quarter Part of R. Island, N. York, and Pensylvania ... 29 October 17751775. Octr. 29. Sunday.Paine brought in a large Sample of Salt Petre, made in this City, by Mr. Ripsama. It is very good, large and burns off, when laid upon a Coal like moi... 30 October 1775Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress 1775. Octr. 30th. Monday.Ross. We cant get Seamen to man 4 Vessells. We could not get Seamen to mann our Boats, our Gallies. Wythe, Nelson, and Lee for fitting out 4 Ships. ... November 1775 13 November 1775William Smith's Bill for Sundry Medicines. At the Rising Sun in Second Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. 2 ozs. Cinnamon£0:6:0 1 oz. Turkey Rhubarb2:6 1 oz. Cloves2: 1 oz. Pink Root... 29 November 1775Ann Smith's Bill for Laundry. £sd Novr. 29For washing of Seven doz. and 4 pieces of Lining at 3/6 per doz154 For mending039 191 ... 1 November 177530 November 1775List of Persons Suitable for Naval Commands, November 1775Captn. Isaac Sears Thos. Randall John Hanson Christopher Miller John Harrison. Dudley Saltonstall Eseck Hopkins. Abraham Whipple. Souther. James Dough... 24 June 17757 December 1775John Stille's Bill for Clothing.John Adams Esqr. To John StilleDr. 1775 June 24th. To makeing Suit of Nankeen0:6:0 3 3/4 Yards of Linnen @ 3/60:13:11/2 Buttons0:2:7 Thread 1/6 Si... 8 December 1775Robert Aitken's Bill for BooksJohn Adams Esqr. Bought of R. Aitken 1775 Decr. 8To 3 red Memdm. books @ 1/339 To 2 Sticks Sealing wax 1/2 To Marshall Saxe's Reveries I paid to Mrs. ... 8 December 1775Daniel Smith's Bill for Entertainment.Jno. AdamsDr. sd 1775To Club Venison Dinner1010 2 Bottles Cyder2 S1210 ... December 1775 9 December 17751775. Decr. 9th.Having Yesterday asked and obtained Leave of Congress to go home, this Morning I mounted, with my own Servant only, about twelve O Clock, and reached ... 9 December 1775Sarah Yard's Bill for Board.To Board from Septr. 12 to Decr. 8 at 30s. per Week18:17:0 To a Servants Board for same Time at 15s. per Week9:8:6 To Clubb in Punch and Wine at Dinne... 10 December 17751775. Decr. 10. Sunday.Rode from Bristol to Trenton, breakfasted, rode to Princetown, and dined with a Captain Flahaven, in Ld. Sterlings Regiment, who has been express to C... 21 December 1775Joseph Bass' Bills to John and Samuel Adams.AD 1775 Sepr. 11For bording at Mr. Dibleys0:8:5 Oct.For one pr. of Quality binding040 Paid to the Sadler02:3 Paid for triming of the horses05:0 For on... 1776 January 1776 3 January 17761776 Jany. 3d. Wednesday. ... 24 January 17761776. January 24. Wednesday.Began my Journey to Phildelphia, dined at Colonel Mifflins at Cambridge with G. Washington, and Gates and their Ladies, and half a Dozen Sachems and W... 25 January 17761776. Jany. 25. Thursday.About 10 Mr. Gerry called me, and we rode to Framingham, where We dined. Coll. Buckminster after Dinner shewed us, the Train of Artillery brought down... 26 January 17761776 Jany 26. Fryday.Stopped at Sternes's Stearns's in Worcester, and dined with Mr. Lincoln at Mr. Jonathan Williams's. In Putnams Office where I formerly trimm'd the Mid... 28 January 17761776. Sunday. Jany. 28.Mr. Upham informs that this Town of Brookfield abounds with a Stone, out of which Allum, Coperas and Sulphur are made. Out of one Bushell of this Ston... 29 January 17761776 Monday. Jan. 29.Rode to Springfield, dined at Scotts. Heard that the Cannon at Kingsbridge in N. York were spiked up. That dry Goods, English Goods were sent round to... February 1776 16 February 1776Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress 1776. Feb.16Cant we oblige B. to keep a Navy on foot the Expence of which will be double to what they will take from Us. I have heard of Bullion Spanish Flotas be... 1 February 177629 February 1776Memorandum of Measures to Be Pursued in Congress, February? 1776.Mem. The Confederation to be taken up in Paragraphs. An Alliance to be formed with France and Spain. Embassadors to be sent to both Courts. Government... 1 February 177629 February 1776Draft Resolves Concerning the Secret Committee of Correspondence and a Plan of Confederation, February? 1776.Resolved that the Committee of Secret Correspondence be directed to lay their Letters before this Congress. Resolved that be a Committee to prepare a... 1 February 177629 February 1776February? 1776.3. Jer. 12. Go proclaim these Words towards the North. Return thou backsliding Israel and I will not cause my anger to fall upon you, for I am mercifu... 1 February 177629 February 1776February? 1776.Any Goods or Commodities, except Staves for Sale, may be exported, from the united Colonies to any other Part of the World, not subject to the Crown o... 1 February 177631 March 1776Draft Resolutions for Encouraging Agriculture and Manufactures, February–March 1776.Resolved, That it be recommended to the several Assemblies, Conventions, Councils of Safety and Committees of Correspondence and Inspection, that they... March 1776 1 March 17761776 March 1.How is the Interest of France and Spain affected, by the dispute between B. and the Colonies? Is it the Interest of France to stand neuter, to join wi... 4 March 1776Monday March 4. 1776.Resentment is a Passion, implanted by Nature for the Preservation of the Individual. Injury is the Object which excites it. Injustice, Wrong, Injury e... 1 March 177630 April 1776Notes on Relations with France, March—April 1776.Is any Assistance attainable from F.? What Connection may We safely form with her? 1 st. No Political Connection. Submit to none of her Authority—rece... 1 March 177630 April 1776Draft Resolution Concerning Instructions to Delegates, March—April 1776.Whereas, the present State of America, and the cruel Efforts of our Enemies, render the most perfect and cordial Union of the Colonies and the utmost ... April 1776 1 April 177630 April 1776Residences of Delegates in Philadelphia, April? 1776.Coll. Whipple lodges at Mrs. in Walnut Street. Mr. Hancock, Messrs. Adams's, Paine and Gerry at Mrs. Yards in 2d Street. Mr. Hopkins at Mr. Sherman,... May 1776 13 May 177615 May 1776Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress, 13–15 May 1776.Mr. Duane moves that the Delegation from N. York might be read. When We were invited by Mass. Bay to the first Congress an Objection was made to bindi... July 1776 25 July 1776Notes of Debates in the Continental Congress on the Articles of Confederation July 25. 1776.Terms in this Article, equivocal and indefinite. Jefferson. The Limits of the Southern Colonies are fixed.... Moves an Amendment, that all Purchases o... 26 July 1776Notes of Debates on the Articles of Confederation, Continued July. 26.Rutledge and Linch oppose giving the Power of regulating the Trade and managing all Affairs of the Indians, to Congress. The Trade is profitable they ... 30 July 1776Notes of Debates on the Articles of Confederation, Continued July 30. 1776.Dr. Franklin. Let the smaller Colonies give equal Money and Men, and then have an equal Vote. But if they have an equal Vote, without bearing equal Bu... August 1776 1 August 1776Notes of Debates on the Articles of Confederation, Continued Aug. 1. 1776.Hooper. N.C. is a striking Exception to the general Rule that was laid down Yesterday, that the Riches of a Country are in Proportion to the Numbers o... 2 August 1776Notes of Debates on the Articles of Confederation, Continued Aug. 2d.Limiting the Bounds of States which by Charter &c. extend to the South Sea. Sherman thinks the Bounds ought to be settled. A Majority of States have n... September 1776 10 September 1776Sept. 10.Took with me to N.Y. 51 dollars and 5s. 8d. Pen. Currency in Change. ... October 1776 13 October 17761776 Octr. 13. Sunday.Sat out from Phyladelphia towards Boston, oated at the Red Lyon, dined at Bristol, crossed Trenton ferry, long before Sun set, drank Coffee at the Fer... 1777 1 January 177730 September 1777Account with Massachusetts as a Delegate to the Continental Congress, January–September 1777.£sd 1777. Bought two Horses for my Journey to Baltimore, one of the Honourable Mr. Spooner for £15 another of John Gill for £20—I bought these Horses,... February 1777 6 February 17771777. Thursday Feby. 6th.Lodged last night for the first Time in my new Quarters, at Mrs. Ross'es in Markett Street, Baltimore a few Doors below the fountain Inn. The Gentleme... 7 February 17777th Fryday.Dined, about half a Mile out of Town at Mr. Lux's, with Dr. Witherspoon, Mr. S. Adams, Mr. Lovell, Mr. Hall, Dr. Thornton, a Mr. Harrison, Dr. and Mr.... 8 February 17771777. Feb. 8. Saturday.Dined at the Presidents, with Mr. Lux, Messrs. Samuel and Robert Purveyance, Capt. Nicholson of the Maryland Frigate, Coll. Harrison, Wilson, Mr. Hall... 9 February 17771777. Feby. 9. Sunday.Heard Mr. Allison. In the Evening walked to Fells Point, the Place where the Ships lie, a kind of Peninsula which runs out, into the Bason which lies ... 16 February 17771777 Feb. 16.Last Evening I supped with my Friends Dr. Rush and Mr. Sergeant at Mrs. Page's over the Bridge. The two Coll. Lees, Dr. Witherspoon, Mr. Adams, Mr. Ge... 17 February 1777Feb. 17. Monday.Yesterday, heard Dr. Witherspoon upon redeeming Time. An excellent Sermon. I find that I understand the Dr. better, since I have heard him so much in ... 21 February 17771777. Feb. 21. Fryday.Dined Yesterday at Mr. Samuel Purveyances. Mr. Robert his Brother and Lady, the President and Lady, the two Coll. Lees and their Ladies, Mr. Page and ... 23 February 17771777. Feb. 23.Took a Walk with Mr. Gerry, down to a Place called Ferry Branch, a Point of Land which is formed by a Branch of the Patapsco on one Side and the Basin... 28 February 17771777. Feb. 28. Fryday.Last Evening had a good deal of free Conversation, with Mr. R. Purveyance. He seems to me to have a perfect Understanding of the affairs of this State... 28 February 1777Feb. 29. ... September 1777 15 September 1777Septr. 15. 1777. Monday.Fryday the 12, I removed from Captn. Duncans in Walnutt Street to the Revd. Mr. Sprouts in Third Street, a few doors from his Meeting House. Mr. Merch... 16 September 17771777. Sept. 16. Tuesday.No Newspaper this Morning. Mr. Dunlap has moved or packed up his Types. A Note from G. Dickinson that the Enemy in N. Jersey are 4000 strong. How is a... 18 September 17771777. Septr. 18. Thursday.The violent N.E. Storm which began the Day before Yesterday continues. We are yet in Philadelphia, that Mass of Cowardice and Toryism. Yesterday was b... 19 September 17771777. Septr. 19. Fryday.At 3 this Morning was waked by Mr. Lovell, and told that the Members of Congress were gone, some of them, a little after Midnight. That there was a Le... 20 September 1777Septr. 20. Saturday.Breakfasted at Mrs. J. B. Smiths. The old Gentleman, his Son Thomas the Loan Officer, were here, and Mrs. Smith's little Son and two Daughters. An ele... 21 September 17771777 Septr. 21. Sunday.It was a false alarm which occasioned our Flight from Philadelphia. Not a Soldier of Howes has crossed the Schuylkill. Washington has again crossed it... 22 September 17771777. Monday. Septr. 22.Breakfasted at Ringolds in Quaker Town, dined at Shannons in Easton at the Forks, slept at Johnsons in Bethlehem. ... 1 September 177730 September 1777Travel Expenses, September 1777.pd. at Quaker Town 2 1/2 dollars. pd. at Johnsons at Bethlehem 8 dollars at Hartmans Reading 4 dollars at Parkers £4:18s:6d P.C. ... 23 September 17771777. Tuesday. Septr. 23.Mr. Okeley Okely, Mr. Hassey Hasse and Mr. Edwine Ettwein came to see me. Mr. Edwine shewed Us, the Childrens Meeting at half after 8 o'clock. Musick,... 24 September 17771777 Wednesday Sept. 24.Fine Morning. We all went to Meeting last Evening, where Mr. Edwine gave the People a short discourse in German, and the Congregation sung and the org... 25 September 17771777. Thursday. Septr. 25.Rode from Bethlehem through Allan Town, Yesterday, to a German Tavern, about 18 Miles from Reading. Rode this Morning to Reading, where We breakfasted... November 1777 15 November 17771777 Saturday Novr. 15th.At Willis's at the Log Goal in New Jersey 28 miles from Easton. 1777 Tuesday Novr. 11. Sett off from York Town—reached Lancaster. 12. From Lancaster t... 17 November 1777Monday. Novr. 17. 1777.Rode Yesterday from Logg Jail, Willis's, breakfasted at Hoffmans, at Sussex Ct. House, and supped and lodged at David McCamblys, 34 miles from Willis'... 18 November 1777Tuesday Novr. 18. 1777.Lodged at Brooks's, 5 Miles from the North River. Rode to the Continental Ferry, crossed over, and dined at Fish Kill, at the Drs. Mess, near the Hosp... 19 November 1777Wednesday Novr. 19. 1777.Dined at Storms, lodged last night and breakfasted this Morning at Loudouns at Fish Kill. Here We are at Coll. Morehouses's a Member of Assembly for D... 20 November 1777Thursday Novr. 20.To Harrwington Harwinton, Phillips's 5 Miles.—To Yales in Farmington 5.—To Humphreys in Simsbury 7 miles.—To Owens in Simsbury 7 miles.—To Sheldons in... 21 November 1777Novr. 21.To Hays's, Salmon Brook 5. miles.—To Southwick, Loomis, 6.—To Fowlers 3. miles.—To Westfield, Claps, 4 miles.—To Captn. Claps, 4 miles this Side N.H.—... 1778 February 1778 13 February 17781778 February 13. Fryday.Captain Samuel Tucker, Commander of the Frigate Boston, met me, at Mr. Norton Quincy's, where We dined, and after Dinner I sent my Baggage, and walked... 14 February 17781778. 14. Feb. Saturday.A very fine Morning, the Wind at Northwest. At Daybreak orders were given for the Ship to unmoor. My Lodging was a Cott, with a double Mattress, a goo... 15 February 1778Feb. 15. Sunday.This Morning weigh'd the last Anchor, and came under Sail, before Breakfast. A fine Wind, and a pleasant Sun, but a sharp cold Air.— Thus I bid farewe... 16 February 17781778. Feb. 16. Monday.Another Storm for our Mortification—the Wind at N.E. and the Snow so thick that the Captain thinks he cannot go to Sea. Our Excursion to this Place, w... 17 February 177817. Tuesday.I set a Lesson to my Son in Chambauds French Grammar and asked the Favour of Dr. Noel to shew him the precise, critical Pronunciation of all the Frenc... 18 February 17781778. Feb. 18. Wednesday.Last night, about Sunsett We sailed out of Marblehead Harbour, and have had a fine Wind, from that time to this, 24. Hours. The constant Rolling and R... 19 February 1778Feb. 19. Thursday.Arose at 4 O Clock. The Wind and Weather still fair. The Ship rolls less than Yesterday, and I have neither felt, nor heard any Thing of Sea Sickness,... 20 February 1778Feb. 20. Fryday.In the Morning nothing to be seen, but soon after another Sail discovered ahead, which is supposed to be the same. ... 21 February 177823 February 1778Feb. 21. Saturday, 22. Sunday, and 23d. Monday.Exhibited such Scaenes as were new to me. We lost Sight of our Enemy it is true but We found our selves in the Gulph Stream, in the Midst of an epouva... 24 February 177826 February 1778Tuesday 24. Wednesday 25. Thursday 26.Tuesday We spyd a Sail and gave her Chase. We overhawled her, and upon firing a Gun to Leeward, and hoisting American Colours, she fired a friendly Gu... 26 February 17781778. Feb. 26. Thursday.I have made many Observations, in the late bad Weather, some of which I do not think it prudent to put in writing—a few I will set down. 1st. I have s... 27 February 1778Feb. 27. Fryday.A Calm. As soft and warm as Summer. A Species of black Fish, which our officers call Beneaters, appeared about the Ship. One Source of the Disorders i... 28 February 17781778. Feb. 28. Saturday.Last Night and this Day We have enjoyed a fine easy Breeze. The Ship has had no Motion but directly forward. I slept as quietly and as soundly as in m... March 1778 1 March 17781778. March 1. Sunday.Discovered that our Mainmast was sprung in two Places—one beneath the Main Deck, where if the Mast had wholly failed in the late Storm it must have to... 2 March 1778March 2. Monday.A fine Wind still and a pleasant Morning. The Colour of the Water which is green, not blue as it has been for many Days past, the Appearance of large ... 3 March 17781778. March 3. Tuesday.Our Wind continued brisk and fresh all the last Night, and this Morning. Our Course is about N.E. Showers in the Night and this Morning. The Flocks of... 4 March 17781778. March 4. Wednesday.Fair Weather, but an Adverse Wind, from the N.E., which obliges Us to go to the Southward of the S.E. which is out of our Course. Nantes, ancienne, ri... 5 March 1778March 5. Thursday.This Morning We have the pleasantest Prospect we have yet seen —a fine easy Breeze, from the Southward, which gives us an Opportunity of keeping our t... 6 March 17781778. March 6. Fryday.The Wind continued in the same Point, about South all Night, and the Ship has gone 9 Knotts upon an Average. This is great Favour. I am now reading th... 7 March 1778March 7. Saturday.The same prosperous Wind, and the same beautifull Weather continue. We proceed in our Course at the Rate of about 200 Miles in 24 Hours. We have passe... 8 March 17781778. March 8. Sunday.The same Wind and Weather continues, and We go at 7 and 1/2 and 8 Knots. We are supposed to be past the Western Islands. Mr. Barrons our first Lt. app... 9 March 17781778. March 9. Monday.Last Night the Wind shifted to the N. West, and blew fresh. It is now still fairer for Us than before. The Weather is fine, and We go on our Voyage at... 14 March 1778Saturday. March 14.I have omitted inserting the Occurrences of this Week, on Account of the Hurry and Confusion, We have been in. Tuesday We spied a Sail, and gave her C... 19 March 17781778. March 19. Thursday.I have scarcely been able to stand, or sit, without holding fast, with both my Hands, upon some lashed Table, some lashed Gun, the Side, or Beams of t... 20 March 1778March 20 Fryday.Yester Afternoon, the Weather cleared up, and the Wind came about very fair. We had a great Run, last Night. This Morning spyed a Sail, under our lewa... 21 March 177821. Saturday.Five Weeks Yesterday, since my Embarkation. This Morning an heavy Wind, and high Sea. We go E.S.E. ... 27 March 177827. Fryday.On Wednesday Evening Mr. Barons died, and Yesterday was committed to the Deep, from the Quarter Deck. He was put into a Chest, and 10 or 12, twelve Po... 28 March 1778March 28. Saturday.Last night and this Morning We were in the thoroughfare of all the Ships from Bourdeaux. We had always a great Number in Sight. By Observation to day,... 29 March 17781778. March 29. Sunday.Becalmed all last Night. This Morning a vast Number of Sails in Sight. St. Martins, and Oleron in Sight, many Towers and Windmills —Land very low and ... 30 March 1778March 30. Monday.This Morning at 5, the Officer came down and told the Captain that a lofty Ship was close by Us, and had fired two heavy Guns. All Hands called. She p... 31 March 1778March 31. Tuesday.Lying in the River of Bourdeaux, near Pouliac. A 24 Gun Ship close by Us, under French Colours, bound to St. Domingue.—A dark, misty Morning. My first... April 1778 1 April 17781778 April 1. Wednesday.This Morning Mr. J. C. Champagne, negociant and Courtier de Marine, at Blaye, came on board, to make a Visit and pay his Compliments. He says, that of... 2 April 17781778 April 2. Thursday.Walked round the Town, to see the Chamber and Council of Commerce, the Parliament which was sitting, where We heard the Council. Then We went round to... 3 April 1778April 3. Fryday.Waited on the Intendant, dined at Mr. Bondfields and supped at Mr. Le Texiers.—Our Company, on Thursday Evening, at Mr. Basmarains were—The Count of V... 4 April 17781778 April 4. Saturday.About 10 O Clock We commenced our Journey to Paris, and went about 50 miles. ... 5 April 1778April 5. Sunday.Proceeded on our Journey, more than 100 Miles. ... 6 April 1778April 6. Monday.Arrived at Poictiers, the City so famous, for the Battle which was fought here. It is a beautifull situation and the Cultivation of the Plains about i... 7 April 17781778. April 7. Tuesday.Travelled from Les Ormes, the splendid Seat of the Marquis D'Argenson, to Mer. We went through Tours, and Amboise, and several other smaller Villages.... 8 April 1778April 8. Wednesday.Rode through Orleans, &c. and arrived at Paris, about 9 O Clock. For 30 Miles from Paris or more the Road is paved, and the Scaenes extreamly beautifu... 9 April 17781778 April 9. Thursday.This Morning the Bells, and Carriages, and various Cries in the Street make Noise enough, yet the City was very still last Night towards the Morning. ... 10 April 1778April 10. Fryday.Dined at Monsr. Brillon's, with many Ladies and Gentlemen... Madam Brillon is a Beauty, and a great Mistress of Music, as are her two little Daughters... 11 April 1778April 11. Saturday.Went to Versailles, with Dr. Franklin and Mr. Lee—waited on the Count De Vergennes, the Secretary of foreign Affairs—was politely received.—He hoped I... 12 April 17781778 April 12. Sunday.The Attention to me, which has been shewn, from my first Landing in France, at Bourdeaux, by the People in Authority of all Ranks and by the principal... 13 April 17781778. Monday. April 13.This Morning the Dutchess Dayen, and M. le Marquise De Fayette, came to visit me, and enquire after the Marquise Marquis. Went to Versailles, was intr... 14 April 1778Avril 14. Mardi.Yesterday Morning sent for the Master of the Accademy in this Place, who came and shewed me his Conditions. He agreed to take my Son: who accordingly ... 15 April 1778Avril 15. Mecredi.Went Yesterday to return the Visits, made me by American Gentlemen. Dined this Day, with Madam Helvetius, one Gentleman, one Lady, Dr. F., his G. Son ... 16 April 1778April 16. Jeudi.Dr. F. is reported to speak French very well, but I find upon attending to him that he does not speak it Grammatically, and indeed upon enquiring, he ... 17 April 1778April 17. Vendredi.Dined at home with Company—Mr. Platt and his Lady—Mr. Amiel and his Lady—Mr. Austin—Mr. Alexander &c. After Dinner, went to the long Champ, where all ... 18 April 17781778 April 18. Samedi.This Morning the Father of General Conway came to visit me, and enquire after his Son as well as American Affairs. He seems a venerable Personage. Din... 19 April 1778Ap. 19. Dimanche.Dined at home, with Mr. Grand our Banker, his Lady, Daughter and Sons, Mr. Austin, Mr. Chaumont, and a great deal of other Company. Mr. David Hartley,... 20 April 1778Ap. 20. Lundi.My Son has been with me since Saturday.—The Concert Spirituel is in the Royal Garden, where was an infinite Number of Gentlemen and Ladies walking. Di... 21 April 17781778 April 21. Mardi.Dined, this Day, at Mr. Chaumonts, with the largest Collection of great Company that I have yet seen. The Marquis D Argenson, the Count De Noailles, t... 22 April 17781778. Ap. 22. Wednesday.Dined at home and spent the day with Mr. Lee. ... 23 April 1778Ap. 23. Thursday.Dined at home with Company. ... 24 April 1778Ap. 24. Fryday.Dined at Mr. Buffauts, with much Company. ... 25 April 1778Ap. 25. Saturday.Dined at Mr. Chaumonts with Company. ... 26 April 1778Sunday 26 April.Dined at home. ... 27 April 1778Monday. 27.Dined with Mr. Boulainvilliers, at his House in Passi, with Generals and Bishops and Ladies &c—In the Evening went to the French Comedy, and happened ... 28 April 17781778. Avril Vingt-Huit. Mardi.Dejeunois, chez nous, avec Messrs. Chaumont, Dubourg, Chaumont le jeune, Franklin, Grandpere et Grandfils. M. Dubourg disoit un Conte, touchant, C. Ma... 29 April 1778Avril Vingt Neuf. Mercredi.J'ai bien dormi, le derniere Soir. J'avois diné chez Le Marrechal De Maillebois avec Baucoup du Monde. Apres diner, went to the Accademy of Sciences a... 30 April 1778Ap. 30. Jeudi.Dined with the Mareschall De Mouchy—with the Duke and Duchess D'Ayen, their Daughter the Marquise De la Fayette, the Viscountess De Maillbois, her sis... May 1778 1 May 17781778 May 1. Vendredi.Aujourdhui J'ai été diner, chez Monsieur Le Duke D'Ayen, le Pere de Mm. Le Ms. Madame la Marquise De la Fayette. La Maison, Le Jardin, Les Promenades,... 2 May 1778May 2. Saturday.Dined at Mr. Izzards, with Mr. Lloyd and his Lady, Mr. Francois and much other Company. After Dinner went to the Comedie Francoise, and saw the Brutus... 3 May 1778May 3. Sunday.Mr. Izzard and Lady, Mr. Lloyd and Lady, Dr. Bancroft and much other Company dined, with Dr. Franklin and me at Passi. Mrs. Izzard at my particular De... 4 May 1778May 4. Monday.Dined at Mr. Chaumonts, with his Family, and some other Company. ... 5 May 1778May 5. Tuesday.Am to dine at home—a great Rarity and a great Blessing! At Dinner, alone, my Servant brought me a Letter, A Messieurs, Messieurs, Franklin, Lée, et Ad... 6 May 1778May 6. Wednesday.A Spanish Writer of certain Vissions of Hell, relates that a certain Devil who was civil and well bred, shewed him all the Departments, in the Place—a... 7 May 17781778. May. 7. Thursday.J'allai, hier, apres midi, a la Revue, ou Le Roy, a fait une Revue de ses Guardes de Suiss et de francoise. Ce Matin, sentence unfinished ... 8 May 1778May 8. Fryday.This Morning Dr. Franklin, Mr. Lee, and Mr. Adams, went to Versailles, in Order that Mr. Adams might be presented to the King.—Waited on the Count De ... 9 May 1778May 9. Saturday.This Morning Mr. Joy, Mr. Johonnot, and Mr. Green, came to visit me—Joy who lived at Weymouth, Green Son of Mr. Rufus Green. Dined with Madam Bertin. ... 10 May 17781778. May. 10. Sunday.Messieurs Brattle, Waldo, Joy, Johonnot, Green and Austin dined with Us, at Passi. After dinner We walked in the Bois du Boulogne, as far as the new S... 11 May 1778May 11. Monday.Dined at Mr. Sorins, at Passi. ... 12 May 1778May 12. Tuesday.Dined, at Mr. Dupré's, at the Montagne. The Gardens and the Prospect are very fine. It lies adjoining to the Seat of the President of the Parliament ... 13 May 1778May 13. Wednesday.Dined at M. Chaumonts, with a great deal of Company. After Dinner took a Walk to Chaillot to see Mr. Lee, who had a large Company of Americans to dine... 14 May 17781778 May 14. Thursday. ... 15 May 1778May 15 Fryday.Dined at Mr. Grands, with all the Americans, in Paris. ... 17 May 1778May 17 Sunday.Dined at home. Dr. Dubourg, and Mr. Parker and another Gentleman dined with me. ... 18 May 1778May 18 Monday.Dined at Mr. La Frété's Country Seat, at the Foot of Mount Calvare. The House, Gardens, and Walks are very spacious. It lies upon the Seine—nearly opp... 19 May 1778May 19. Tuesday.Dined with Mr. Challut, one of the Farmers General. We were shewn into the superbest Gallery that I have yet seen. The Paintings, Statues and Curiosit... 20 May 17781778 May 20. Wednesday.The french Opera is an Entertainment, which is very pleasing, for a few Times. There is every Thing, which can please the Eye, or the Ear. But the Wor... 21 May 1778May 21. Thursday.Dined at home. ... 22 May 177822 Fryday.Dined at home with a great deal of Company. Went after Dinner to see the Misanthrope of Moliere, with Mr. Amiel. It was followed by the Heureusement.—... 23 May 17781778. May 23. Saturday.Dined at Home with Company. ... 24 May 1778Sunday 24.Dined at Home. ... 25 May 1778Monday 25 May.Dined at Home. ... 26 May 1778May 26. Tuesday.Dined at Mr. Bertins the Secretary of State at his Seat in the Country. Dr. F., his G. Son and I rode with Mm. Bertin, the Niece of the Minister, in h... 29 May 17781778. May 29. Fryday.Dined again at Monsieur La Fretes at the Foot of Calvare. Madam La Fretes four Sisters dined with Us. Monsr. Rulier Rulhière, who has always dined wit... 30 May 1778May 30. Saturday.Dined at home with only Dr. F.'s new french Clerk. He has a smattering of Italian, German and English. He says that the best Italien Dictionary and Gr... June 1778 2 June 17781778. June 2d. Tuesday.Went to Versailles, and found it deserted, the Court being gone to Marli. We went to Marli, met the Compte De Vergennes, and did some Business, then ... 7 June 17781778 June 7.Went to Versailles in Company with Mr. Lee, Mr. Izzard and his Lady, Mr. Lloyd and his Lady and Mr. Francis. Saw the grand Procession of the Knights d... 8 June 1778June 8Dined with Mr. Alexander, and went to the Concert. ... July 1778 4 July 17781778 July 4.The Anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence. We had the Honour of the Company of all the American Gentlemen and Ladies, in and about P... 6 July 17786.Dined with the Abby's Chaillut and Arnaud. The Farmer General, Mr. and Mrs. Izzard, Mr. Lee, Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Stevens, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd were ... 7 July 17787. Mardi.Dined at St. Lu, with the Farmer general Challut. The Marshall Richelieu, and many Abbes, Counts, Marquisses &c. ... 14 July 177814.Dined at Chatou, with Mr. Bertine, Ministre D'Etat. Went to see the Park, where We rambled, untill We were weary. ... 25 July 17781778 July 25.It is an Amusement among some People, here, who understand a little English, to give Samples of English Sentences, hard to be pronounced.—“What think ... August 1778 16 August 1778August 16.Went to Church, to the Chappell of the Duch Embassador in Paris, where We had Prayer Books, Psalme Books in french and a Sermon. The Preacher spoke go... 17 August 177817.Dined at Chatou, with Mr. Bertin. After dinner went to view the Machine of Marli, which forces up from the River Seine, all the Water at Versailles an... 18 August 177818.Went to Paris, with the Abbees Chalut and Arnaut. Went to see the Church of St. Roche, the Splendor and Magnificence of which, is very striking to me.... 30 August 1778Aug. 30. 1778. Sunday.This Evening had the English Gazette extraordinary, containing Extracts from Letters from Ld. How and Gen. Clinton—the first containing an account of ... October 1778 7 October 17781778 Oct. 7.Captain Richard Grinnell of Newport Rhode Island says, that the English have this Year 17 Vessells, in the Brazil Whale Fishery off the River Plate, i... 8 October 17781778 Oct. 8. ThursdayCaptain Richard Grinnell was taken and carried into Guernsey by the Speedwell Cutter Captain Abraham Bushell of 12 Guns pierced for 14. The Town of Gu... 12 October 1778Monday. Oct. 12.Samuel Harding of Welfleet Cape Cod says that Mr. Robert Bartholomew or Bartlemé, and Incleby of London, are largely concerned in the Whale Fishery. R... 22 October 17781778 Octr. 22. Thursday.William Whitmarsh Jur., born in Braintree, maried and living in Marblehead, was taken Prisoner on board the Yankee Privateer, Captain Johnson. After h... 30 October 17781778 Octr. 30. Fryday.Last Saturday I dined with Mr. Grand in Company with Mr. Gebelin Author of the Monde Primitif. ... November 1778 9 November 1778Nov. 9.Mr. Lee read me a Paragraph of a Letter, from London, “that Mr. D. Hartley would probably be here, in the Course of this Month.” At Dinner I repeated ... 26 November 17781778. Novr: 26 Jeudi.Went to see the Palace of Bourbon, belonging to the Prince of Condé. It is a City. The Apartements of the Prince, are very rich, and elegant. The Gall... 30 November 1778Novr. 30. 1778.Orthodoxy is my Doxy, and Heterodoxy is your Doxy.—Definitions. Franklin. ... December 1778 2 December 1778Decr. 2.Captn. Bernard. Says There are Two hundred and Thirty Sail of Merchand Ships lying at the Mother Bank, near Spithead, ready to sail to the West Indies... 1 February 177831 August 1779Personal Receipts and Expenditures, 1778–1779.Account of Monies receivedAccount of Monies expended £sd£sd 1778. Feb. 12. Recd, of the Hon. the Navy Board at Boston, in Sterling.100:0:01778 Feb. To... 1779 February 1779 2 February 17791779. Feb. 2. Tuesday.Last Tuesday, I dined in Company with the Abbe Raynal, and Mr. Gebelin, and asked them to dine with me, on the then next Sunday. Accordingly the day b... 4 February 1779Feb. 4.Breakfasted with the Abbe Raynal, at his House at his particular Invitation, with a large Company of Gentlemen and Ladies. The Abbé is more than Sixty... 5 February 1779Feb. 5. Fryday.The Duke de Rochefoucault, Mr. Turgot, Abbe Rochon and De la Roche, dined here. ... 8 February 17791779. Feb. 8.In Conversation with Dr. Franklin, in the Morning I gave him my Opinion, of Mr. Deanes Address to the People of America, with great Freedom and perhap... 9 February 17791779 Feb. 9.Abbe C. Any Thing to divert Melancholly, and to sooth an aking Heart. The Uncandor, the Prejudices, the Rage, among several Persons here, make me Sick... 10 February 177911 February 1779Draft of a Letter to Vergennes, 10–11 February 1779.ConfidentialSir As your Excellency reads English perfectly well, my first Request is that you would not communicate this Letter, even to a Translator. I have hit... 11 February 17791779. Feb. 11.When I arrived in France, the French Nation had a great many Questions to settle. The first was—Whether I was the famous Adams, Le fameux Adams? —Ah, ... 11 February 1779Feb. 11. 1779.It is my indispensable Duty, to tell the Comte de Vergennes that I think one great Cause of this horrid Address of Mr. Deane is Mr. Franklins Certific... 12 February 1779Feb. 12.My Mind has been in such a State, since the Appearance of Mr. Deanes Address to the People, as it never was before. I confess it appeared to me like a... 13 February 1779Feby. 13.There is no such Thing as human Wisdom. All is the Providence of God. Perhaps few Men have guessed more exactly than I have been allowed to do, upon s... March 1779 3 March 17791779 March 3.Went to Versailles, in order to take Leave of the Ministry. Had a long Conversation, with the Comte De Vergennes, in french, which I found I could tal... 4 March 17791779. March 4.Walked with Mr. Jennings to Calvare, with my son. ... 12 March 17791779 March 12. Fryday.About one O Clock arrived at Nantes at L'hotelle de la Comedie, Rue, after a Journey of near five days, having sett off from Passy Monday the 8th. Thi... April 1779 14 April 17791779. April 14. Wednesday.At Nantes, Hotel de la Comedie, Rue Bignonestar.... Walked, this Morning with my Son over all the Bridges. There are several Islands in the River and ... 15 April 17791779. April 15. Thursday.Dined at home. ... 16 April 177916.Dined with Mr. Williams. Mr. Johnson there. Walked after dinner along the River, and about the Town. ... 17 April 177917.Yesterday and to day in the forenoon, assisted my Son in translating Cicero's first Phillippick against Cataline. Nantes is pleasantly situated on the... 18 April 1779Ap. 18. Sunday.Dined at Mr. Schweighaussers. About six O Clock in the Evening, Captain Landais came into my Chamber. The Alliance is safe arrived at St. Lazar, with ... 22 April 17791779. April 22nd. Thursday.Yesterday Morning, embarked at Nantes, with Mr. Hill, the first Lieutenant, and Mr. Parks, who is Captain of Marines, and my Son. We stopped and dined... 23 April 1779Ap. 23. Fryday.A violent Wind, and Rain. ... 24 April 177924. Saturday.The same. ... 25 April 1779Ap. 25. Sunday.Fair Weather again. My Time has been employed since I have been on board, in writing Answers to my Letters from Paris, Bourdeaux, Passy &c. and in ass... 26 April 1779Ap. 26. Monday.Spent the Morning in translating with my Son the Carmen Seculare, and the Notes. There is a Feebleness and a Languor in my Nature. My Mind and Body bo... 28 April 17791779 Ap. 28. Wednesday.Went up to Nantes from Minden or St. Nazare, before Wind and Tide in 4 Hours. This Morning by Captain Landais who came on board I received a Letter fr... May 1779 7 May 17798 May 17791779. May 7th or 8th. Fryday.Mr. Odea of Paimbœuf, Coll. Wibirt and Mr. Ford, dined in the Cabin. O. speaks English perfectly, appears to have read much, is an Admirer of Rousseau... 9 May 17791779. May 9. Saturday Sunday.The Pilot came on Board this Morning from St. Nazare, and pronounced it unsafe to go out, with this Wind. F. this Morning, fell to talking.— “Above ha... 10 May 1779Monday May. 10.This Morning the Wind at S.E. The Pilot came on board, the Alliance unmoored and set Sail, for L'orient. A gentle Breeze, fair Weather, and moderately... 11 May 17791779. Tuesday. May 11.Sailing by Belisle, which the English took last War after a Defence of Six Weeks with about 900 Men. F. still on the Subject. He says that the Contrac... 12 May 1779Wednesday May 12th.Landais is jealous of every Thing. Jealous of every Body, of all his Officers, all his Passengers. He knows not how to treat his Officers, nor his Pas... 13 May 1779Thursday. May 13th.Went on Shore and dined with Captain Jones at the Epèe Royal. Mr. Amiel, Mr. Dick, Dr. Brooke, officers of the Poor Richard, Captain Cazneau, Captain ... 14 May 1779May 14. Fryday.On Board all day, ill of a Cold. Many Gentlemen came on board to visit me. A Dr. Brooks, Surgeon to the Poor Richard, drank Tea with me. He seems to b... 15 May 177915 May. Saturday.Went on Shore, and dined with Captain Jones at the Mess, at L'Epee Royale. Mr. Hill, Capt. Cazneau, Captn. Young, Mr. Dick, Dr. Brooks &c. Mr. Gourlad... 16 May 1779May 16. Sunday.Went on Shore, and dined with Mr. Moylan. Jones, Landais, Chaumont Pere et Fils, Moylan Frere, Maese, made the Company. Maese made a sensible Observat... 17 May 1779May 17. Monday.L. gave Us an Account of St. George at Paris, a Molatto Man, Son of a former Governor of Guadaloupe, by a Negro Woman. He has a sister married to a Fa... 18 May 1779May 18 Tuesday.On Board all day, reading Don Quixot. ... 19 May 1779May 19. Wednesday.Pleasant. My State is tedious enough, waiting for the Chevalier, and loosing Time and Wind. Expectation is a painful Posture of the Mind, and Suspence... 20 May 17791779 May 20. Thursday.Went ashore, met a Servant of Mr. Chaumont on the Wharf, who presented me his Masters Compliments and an Invitation to dine which I accepted. He lodge... 21 May 177921. Fryday.Mr. Ingraham and Mr. Merrick dined with me, in the Cabbin. ... 22 May 177922 Saturday.Went ashore. Dr. Windship revealed to me, a Secret concerning the Parson.—Good God! ... He is confident. He knows.—The Rheumatism never touches the Gl... 23 May 177923d. Sunday.Waited in the Morning on Mr. Chaumont, agreed to go tomorrow Morning, on board the Sensible to make my Visit to the Commander. Went to the Lodging of ... 24 May 177924. Monday.Went with Mr. Chaumont to make my Visit to the Captain of the Sensible, the Frigate in which I am to embark, and was civilly received. Went next on Bo... June 1779 1 June 17791779 June 1st.Dined on Shore at the Coffee House with Jones, Landais, the two Aids de Camp of the Marquis de la Fayette, Capt. Cotineau. ... 2 June 1779June 2d. Wednesday.Dined on Board the Sensible, at the Invitation of the Captn. Mr. Chavan Chavagnes, with Mr. Thevenard, Mr. Grandville, Mr. Chaumont, &c. &c. On fait, ... 8 June 17791779. June 8. Tuesday.Yesterday I sent one Boat with some of my Things, and this Morning another with the Remainder, on Board the Sensible. Landais has torn open the old So... 12 June 17791779 Saturday 12 June.Last night, the Chevalier de La Luzerne arrived, and took Lodgings at the Epee Royal, in a Chamber opposite to mine up two Pair of Stairs. He did me t... 17 June 17791779. June 17. Thursday.At 6 O Clock this Morning, Monsieur Chavan, Capitain of the Sensible, sent his Canot, on Shore for me, and mine, and here I am, in full Possession of ... 18 June 17791779. June 18. Fryday.This Morning, the Monsieur a french Privateer, which sailed out from L'orient as We went into it in the Alliance, came in with four English Prizes, ha... 18 June 17791779. June 18. Fryday.The orders are to breakfast at 10., dine at 5. and sup at 10. ... 19 June 177919. Saturday.The two Privateers, which were in Sight Yesterday, are so still with two others. Our Captain at length laid too, hoisted his Colours and fired a Gun a... 20 June 177920. Sunday.Two Privateers have been in sight all this day. One advanced, and fired several Guns in order to make Us hoist our Colours. But Captain Chavan would n... 21 June 1779Monday June 21.This Morning I found Mr. Marbois recovered of his Sea Sickness. I fell into Conversation with him, about his illness, advised a Dish of Tea, which he ... 22 June 1779June 22. Tuesday.We have had a fine Wind ever since We came out of L'orient, but it blows fresher today than ever. Yet We go but about 5 Knots, because being obliged t... 23 June 1779June 23. Wednesday.This Forenoon, fell strangely, yet very easily into Conversation with M.M. I went up to him—M.M. said I, how many Persons have you in your Train and t... 24 June 1779June 24. Thursday.Mr. Marbois told a Story of an Ecclesiastic, who pronounced a funeral oration on Marshall Saxe.—He compared him to Alcides, who ballanced long whether... 25 June 1779June 25. Fryday. ... 26 June 1779June 26 Saturday. ... 27 June 177927 Sunday. ... 28 June 1779June 28 Monday.We have been favoured, in our Voyage hitherto, beyond my utmost Expectations. We have enjoyed a Succession of favourable Winds and Weather, from the T... 30 June 17791779. June 30. Wednesday.Mr. Marbois, this Morning, upon my Enquiry, told me, that the Chevalier de la Luzerne is the Grandson of the famous Chancelier de la Moignon by his Mo... July 1779 2 July 1779July 2d. Fryday.Walking this afternoon, with Mr. Marbois, upon the Quarter Deck, I said frankly to him, that I had expected that Mr. Garnier would have been sent to A... 4 July 17791779 July 4th. Sunday.This Morning, having stepped out of my Cabbin, for a few Minutes, I found upon my Return, that the Compliments of the following Gentlemen, were left c... 16 July 17791779. July 16. Fryday.Since I have been in this Ship I have read Robertsons History of America in 4 Volumes, in French, and four Volumes of the Observateur Anglois, in a se... 17 July 17791779 July 17th. Saturday.Three Days past We have sounded for the Grand bane but have not found it. By the Reckonings of all the officers, We ought to be now Ten Leagues upon t... 20 July 17791779. July 20. Tuesday.I was struck with these Words in a Letter from the President Jeannin to M. Bellegarde of 28 Jany. 1609 Si le Roy “est content de ma Conduite, et de la... 30 July 17791779, Fryday July 30.We are not yet arrived to the Bane of St. George. Calms, contrary Winds &c. detain Us. Saw a Whale spouting and blowing and leaping to day in our Wake... 31 July 17791779 July 31 Saturday.Found Bottom this Morning on St. Georges Bane. The Weather, the Wind, the Discovery of our Longitude, give Us all, fine Spirits this Morning. The Wind... November 1779 13 November 17791779 November 13th. Saturday.Took Leave of my Family, and rode to Boston with my Son Charles, nine years of Age last May. At four O Clock went on board the french Frigate the Sens... 16 November 177916.Found a Grammar, entitled, Élémens de la Langue Angloise, ou Méthode pratique, pour apprendre facilement cette Langue. Par M. Siret, A Paris, chez Rua... 24 November 177924. Wednesday.On the grand Bank of New Found Land.—A few days ago, We spoke an American Privateer, the General Lincoln; Captain Barnes. Wrote Letters by him to my f... 25 November 177925. Thursday.Arose at 4. A fair Wind and good Weather. We have passed the Grand Bank, sounded Yesterday afternoon and found bottom in 30 fathom of Water, on the Ea... 26 November 177926. Fryday.Leur Gouvernement, (des Bataviennes) fut un Malange de Monarchie, d'aristocratie, et democratic On y voioit un chef, qui n'etoit proprement, que le pr... December 1779 5 December 17791779 December 5. Sunday.We are now supposed to be within 100 Leagues of Ferrol or Corunna, to one of which Places We are bound. The Leak in the Frigate, which keeps two Pomps... 7 December 17791779 December 7. Tuesday.About 11. O Clock discovered Land—two large Mountains, one sharp and steep, another large and broad.—We passed 3 Capes, Finisterre, Tortanes Torinaña ... 8 December 17798 Wednesday.Got into Ferrol, where We found the french Ships of the Line, went on Board the General Sade, went ashore, visited the Spanish General Don Joseph St. ... 9 December 17799. Thursday.Came on Shore with all my family. Took Lodgings. Dined with the Spanish Lieutenant General of the Marine with 24 french and Spanish officers. Don Jose... 10 December 17791779 December 10. Fryday.Supped and slept at my Lodgings. Breakfasted on Spanish Chocolate which answers the Fame it has acquired in the World. Every Body congratulates Us, on... 13 December 177913 Monday.Yesterday, I walked about the Town but there is nothing to be seen, excepting two Churches and the Arsenals, dry docks, Fortifications and Ships of Wa... 14 December 17791779 Decr. 14. Tuesday.Walked to the Barracks and dry docks, to shew them to Charles. The Stone of which these Works are made is about as good as Braintree Southcommon Stone... 15 December 17791779 December 15. Wednesday.This Morning We arose at 5 or 6 O Clock, went over in a Boat, and mounted our Mules. Thirteen of them in Number and two Mulateers —one of whom went be... 16 December 177916. Thursday.This Morning the Governor of the Province of Gallice, and the Governor of the Town of Corunna came to my Lodgings at the Hotel du grand Amiral, to ret... 17 December 17791779 December 17. Fryday.The Consul conducted me to the Souvereign Court of Justice. There are three Halls—one of civil Jurisdiction, another of Criminal, and a third of both.... 18 December 17791779 Decr. 18 Saturday.Walked all round the Town, round the Wharves, Slips &c. on the Water and round the Walls vs. the Country. Afternoon walked, to see the Artillery. 12 S... 19 December 17791779 December 19. Sunday.Dined, with Monsieur De Tournelle the French Consul, in Company, with all my Family, the Regent, or President of the Sovereign Court of the Province o... 20 December 17791779 Decr. 20. Monday.Went to the Audiencia, where We saw the four Judges setting in their Robes, the Advocates in theirs a little below and the Attorneys lower down still.... 22 December 17791779. December 22. Wednesday.Drank Tea, at Senior Lagoaneres. Saw the Ladies drink Chocolat in the Spanish Fashion. A Servant brought in a Salver, with a Number of Tumblers, of cl... 24 December 17791779 December 24. Fryday.Dined on Board the Bellepoule, with the Officers of the Galatea and the Bellepoule. ... 25 December 17791779 December 25. Saturday. Christmas.Went to the Palace, at 11. o Clock, to take my Leave of his Excellency. Mr. O Heir the Governor of the Town went with me. The general repeated a Thous... 26 December 177926. Sunday.At half after two, We mounted our Carriages and Mules, and rode four Leagues to Betanzos, the ancient Capital of the Kingdom of Gallicia, and the Plac... 27 December 177927.Travelled from Betanzos to Castillano. The Roads still mountainous and rocky. We broke one of our Axletrees, early in the day, which prevented Us from... 28 December 17791779. Decr. 28. Tuesday.Went from Castillan to Baamonde. The first Part of the Road, very bad, the latter Part tolerable. The whole Country We have passed, is very mountainou... 30 December 17791779. Decr. 30. Thursday.At Lugo, where We arrived Yesterday. We passed Yesterday the River Minho which originates in the Mountains of Asturies, and flows thro Portugal. We we... 31 December 1779Decr. 31. Fryday.Rode from Galliego to Sebrero, Seven Leagues. The Journey Yesterday and to day has been very agreable. The Weather, remarkably fair, and dry, and the ... 1780 January 1780 1 January 17801780. January 1st. Saturday.Arrived at Villa Franca, Seven Leagues. The Road at first was very bad. Steep, sharp Pitches, ragged Rocks, &c. We then came into the Road of Leon, wh... 2 January 17801780. January 2. Sunday.Rode from Villa franca de el Bierzo Rio Puente. We dined at Ponferrada. We passed through several Villages and over Bridges and Rivers. We passed Camp... 3 January 17803. Monday.Rode to Astorga. We passed through the Town and Country of the Marragattoes. The Town is small—stands on a Brook in a great Plain. We met Coaches, and... 4 January 17804. Tuesday.Found clean Beds and no fleas for the first Time in Spain. Walked twice, round the Walls of the City, which are very ancient. Saw the Road to Leon and... 5 January 17801780. Jany. 5. Wednesday.Rode from Astorga to Leon, eight Leagues. This is one great Plain. The Road very fine. Great Flocks of Sheep and Cattle. The Sheep of an handsome size... 6 January 17806 Thursday.Went to view the Cathedral Church which is magnificent, but not equal to that at Astorga if to that at Lugo. It was the day of the Feast of the King, ... 7 January 17807? January 1780.I have not seen a Chimney in Spain, except one of the french Consul at Corunna. One or two half Imitations of Chimneys in the Kitchens are all that I ... 8 January 17801780 January 8. Saturday.Rode from San Juan Segun, to Paredese de Nava. We have passed thro a Village every League. The Villages are all built of Mud and Straw. They have no T... 11 January 17801780. January. 11th. Tuesday.Arrived at Burgos. We came from Sellada el Camino, 4 Leagues. We had Fog, and Rain and Snow, all the Way, very chilly, and raw. When We arrived at the... 12 January 17801780. January 12. Wednesday.Arrived at Bribiesca, where there are two Convents, one of Men, the other of Women, both Franciscans, and two Parish Churches. The Tavern We are in is... 13 January 17801780. January 13. Thursday.Rode from Bribiesca to Pancourbo where we dined. We passed thro Courbo, which is a little Village with half a dozen other small Villages in Sight. In ... 14 January 17801780. January 14. Fryday.Rode from Ezpexo to Orduña, four Leagues. The Road is made all the Way, at a great Expence, but the Descent of the Mountains of Orduña is a great Curi... 15 January 17801780. January 15. Saturday.Followed the Road by the Side of the River, between two Rows of Mountains, untill We opened upon Bilboa. We saw the Sugar Loaf some time before. This ... 16 January 1780January 16. Sunday.Reposed and wrote. ... 17 January 178017. Monday.Dined, with the two Messrs. Gardoquis and a Nephew of theirs. After Dinner the Gentlemen accompanied Us, to the Parish Church over the Way, then to th... 18 January 17801780. January. 18. Tuesday.Spent the Day in Walking about the Town. Walked round the Wharf upon the River, through the Market. Saw a plentiful Markett of Fruit and Vegetables, C... 19 January 17801780. January 19. Tuesday Wednesday.Went down the River, on a Visit to the Rambler a Letter of Mark, of 18 Guns, belonging to Mr. Andrew Cabot of Beverly, Captain Lovatt Commander, and t... 31 January 17801780 January 31. Monday.On the 20th We left Bilbao, arrived at Bayonne the 23d. Staid one day, there. Sat off for Bourdeaux the 25th. Arrived at Bourdeaux Saturday 29th. Dine... February 1780 1 February 17801780. Feb. 1. Tuesday.Dined Yesterday, at the Hotel D'Angleterre, with Mr. Maccartey, Mr. Delap, Mr. Vernon, Mr. Bondfield, and my Company, at the Invitation of Sir Robert ... 5 February 17801780 Feb. 5. Saturday.On Wednesday, the second of Feb. We took Post for Paris, and on Fryday the 4 arrived at Coué, where We lodged, but in the night it rained and froze at... 13 February 178028 July 1780Personal Expenditures, February–July 1780.1780£sd Feby.13th.Joseph Stevens for three Month Wages. 30 Dolls.150:0:0 15th.John Thaxter for thirty Louis D'Ors on Account720:0:0 15th.Joseph Steven... July 1780 27 July 17801780 July 27. Thursday.Setting off on a Journey, with my two Sons to Amsterdam. —Lodged at Compiegne. Fryday night, lodged at Valenciennes. Saturday arrived at Brussells.—Th... 30 July 17801780. July 30. Sunday.Went to the Cathedral Church. A great Feast. An infinite Crowd. The Church more splendidly ornamented than any that I had seen. Hung with Tapestrie. T... 1 July 178031 August 1780List of Persons and Firms to Be Consulted in the Netherlands, July–August 1780.Mr. John de Neufville, et Fils. Le Chr. de Luxembourg. Le Chr. de Launay. Cs. Van der Oudermeulen M. Grand. M. Fizeaux. G. H. Matthes. Henry du Bois. ... August 1780 5 August 17801778 i.e. 1780 Aug. 5.Lodged at the Mareschall De Turenne. Dined with Mr. Dubblemets. Went to see the Statue of Erasmus, the Exchange, the Churches &c. Mr. Dubblemets sent ... 6 August 17801778 i.e. 1780 Aug. 6.Went to the English Presbyterian Church, and heard a sensible sermon, the mode of Worship differs in nothing from ours but in the organ, whose Musick ... 28 August 17801780 Aug. 28th. Monday.Heeren Graagt, by de Veisel Straagt. Burgomaster Hooft, D.Z. Mr. Hartzinck. Scheepen. Heeren Gragt. M. G. H. Matthes.—burgwal opposite the Lombard. J.... 29 August 178029 Aug.30 Wednesday. Mr. Vanberckle 31 Thursday. Mr. Crommelin opde Keyzers Gragt. 1 Fryday. Mrs. Chabanels. 3 Sunday. M. De Neuville, De Neuville 6 Wednesda... 30 August 178030 August.School op de Cingel. 30 of August, my Sons went to the Latin School. Dined at Mr. Vanberkles Pensionary of Amsterdam, with Mr. Bicker and an Officer o... 1 August 178030 September 1780Miscellaneous Memoranda in Amsterdam, August–September 1780.H. Grotius, de Jure Belli ac Pacis. C. van Bynkershoek G. Noodt Opera Apologeticus eorum qui Hollandiae praefuerunt ab H. Grotio Considerations sur l'... 1781 January 1781 11 January 17811781 January 11. Thursday.Returned from the Hague to Leyden. Was present from 12. to one O Clock, when the Praeceptor gave his Lessons in Latin and Greek to my Sons. His Name i... 12 January 178112. Fryday.Mr. Mitchel, Mr. Luzac, Dr. Waterhouse, Mr. Thaxter and my two Sons supped with me at the Cour de Holland. ... 13 January 178113 Saturday.Returned to Amsterdam, having dined at Haerlem, at the Golden Lion. Went in the Evening to see Ingraham and Sigourney and Commodore Gillon. Chez la Ve... 14 January 17811781. Sunday. Jan. 14.Questions.—How many Ships of War, are determined to be equipped? How much Money have the States General granted for the Navy? Have the States General ... 15 January 17811781. Monday. Jan. 15.Visited old Mr. Crommelin and Mr. De Neufville. There is a wonderful Consternation among the Merchants. Many Houses have great difficulty to support t... February 1781 23 February 17811781. Feb 24 i.e. 23. Fryday.Went to the Hague, in the Trecht Schuit. At Leyden I have seen Mr. Vander Kemp, and Mr. and Mr. I also visited two large Manufactures, one of Cloth, ... 28 February 17811781 Feb. 28. Wednesday.At the Arms of Amsterdam. What can be the Ground of the Malice, of so many, against America? ... July 1781 2 July 17819 July 1781Accounts, July 1781.Expences of a Journey from Amsterdam to Paris. Sat off the 2d of July from Amsterdam, passed by Utrecht, Gorcum, Breda, Antwerp, Brussells, Valencienn...
