Diary of John Quincy Adams Volume 2, March 1786 – December 1788 Front Matter Title Page Copyright Page Contents Descriptive List of Illustrations Documents 1786 March 1786 15 March 178615th.Between 9 and 10 in the morning, I went to the President's, and was there examined, before, the President, the four Tutors three Professors, and Libr... 16 March 178616th.Rain'd, a great part of the day. Walker went to Boston and brought back my bond properly filled. Dined with Mr. Dana. Returned to the College in the a... 17 March 178617th.This morning I finished the business of my admission. I carried the bond to Mr. Gannett the Steward. He then certified that I had complied with the La... 18 March 178618th.Went with Charles Storer, and heard, the debates in the House of Representatives; and afterwards, the pleadings, at the Supreme Court. Dined at Deacon... 19 March 178619th.Heard Mr. Wibird, preach all day from Romans VIII. 1st. There is therefore now no Condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after th... 20 March 178620th.The whole forenoon, I was with my Cousin, down at our house, packing up, furniture, though many articles, are yet to be got. Mr. Cranch went to Boston... 21 March 178621st.Cold, disagreeable Weather, all the morning. In the afternoon it storm'd. My Aunt and myself, sat out to go and see Mrs. Warren, in Milton, but it beg... 22 March 178622d.At about 10 o'clock, Lucy and I, set out from Braintree. She came with me to Boston, to purchase, the remainder of the furniture that I shall want. We... 23 March 178623d.I did not hear the Bell Ring this morning, and was tardy at Prayers. Every time a Student is tardy at prayers he is punished a penny; and there is no ... 24 March 178624th.No reciting, for any of the Classes, on Fridays, for the whole, Day. I wrote some Problems out of Ward to carry to Mr. Williams, next Monday Morning. ... 25 March 178625th.We had no reciting to day. Saturday mornings commonly the two elder Classes, recite to their own Tutors in Doddridge's Lectures on Divinity; but our T... 26 March 178626th.Mr. Patten, a young Clergyman from Rhode Island, preach'd in the forenoon, from Proverbs III. 17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths... 27 March 178627th.We recited this day in Euclid, to our own Tutor, Mr. Read, as we shall do all the week. We began, at the 4th. Book, and the way of reciting is, to rea... 28 March 178628th.Mr. Williams, this day, gave us, the first Lecture, upon Experimental Philosophy. It was upon the Properties of Matter, as Extension, Divisibility, So... 29 March 178629th.This forenoon we had a Lecture from Mr. Wigglesworth, the Professor of Divinity, upon the Question, whether Some Persons, had not carried their Ideas ... 30 March 178630th.My Trunks, which I have been so long expecting, came, at last this morning, from Haverhill. White, and my Brother, went to Boston; this day our Class ... 31 March 178631st.No reciting, this day. I was not in at Prayers, in the morning. Mr. Williams gave us, his second Lecture, upon those Properties of Matter, which thoug... April 1786 1 April 1786Saturday April 1st. 1786.After having had a month of March uncommonly pleasant, and warm, the Present one begins with a Snow Storm. From about 2 o'clock afternoon it has snow'... 2 April 17862d.The storm continued all night with unabated violence, and it blew so hard that one of our Windows was burst in. While we were fixing it up again, the ... 3 April 17863d.We recite this Week, to Dr. Jennison in Greek. Mornings in Homer, and afternoons in the Greek Testament. Willard, first came in to recite; the Dr. ask... 4 April 17864th.The Seniors this morning, had a forensic disputation, upon the Question, whether a democratical form of Government, is the best of all. The Class in a... 5 April 17865th.No reciting this morning. Cranch went to Boston, bought me a flute. We had a Lecture from Mr. Williams, upon Motion proceeding from Gravity. Williams,... 6 April 17866th.Fast day: I was at meeting all day, as indeed all the Students, must be, by Law, unless, excused by a Tutor. The President preach'd two Sermons from M... 7 April 17867th.Return'd my books to the Library. We had the 5th. Lecture from Mr. Williams, who informed us, he should not have another till the first Monday in the ... 8 April 17868th.Dined at Mr. Tracy's, in Company, with Mr. Molyneux, Mr. Price, Dr. Cutting, Mr. Mores an Englishman, Mr. Storer and H. Otis, and Mr. Hughes. There we... 9 April 17869th.Attended the meeting all day. Mr. Hilliard preached in the forenoon from Job II. 10. What? Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not ... 10 April 178610th.No reciting this Day, because the Government met to examine the reasons of those scholars that are absent, or have been within the two last Quarters. ... 11 April 178611th.We recited this morning in Locke on the Understanding to Mr. Hale. A number of the scholars first read, the Lesson that has been given, and the others... 12 April 178612th.I went down to our Office, to see if there was a Gravesande, there, but none was to be found;—while we were at dinner my Cousin came in from Boston, w... 13 April 178613th.Went down and staid part of the forenoon, at the Office. Drank tea at Mr. Apthorp's. A man of a strange character. I intended when I came from Cambrid... 14 April 178614th.We went down to General Palmer's at German town. Went to catch fish, forenoon and afternoon, but with little success; It was late before we got home, ... 15 April 178615th.At home all day; wrote to my Sister. Mr. Cranch return'd, in the Evening, and brought a number of English News Papers with him. All, as common, full o... 16 April 178616th.Mr. Weld the Minister in the middle Parish, preached for Mr. Wibirt, and took his text all day from Hebrews IV.11. Let us labour therefore to enter in... 17 April 178617th.We went out on a shooting party, and were gone all the morning. The weather quite warm all day. Mr. Tyler return'd, but did not come into the House, t... 18 April 178618th.My Uncle Cranch, and Mr. Tyler went to Boston in the morning. About noon it began to Storm; at about 5 afternoon, Mr. Tyler came up the yard, with Eli... 19 April 178619th.Drizzling, misty weather all day. Did not stir out of the house. Amused myself with reading, writing, and taking lessons on the flute; which I have la... 20 April 178620th.The weather continued just the Same, all day. It sets every one yawning, and keeps all within doors. But it is very advantageous for the husbandry, an... 21 April 178621st.Same Story over again. Chilly, and misty. This is but a poor way of dragging out an existence; I want much to be doing something: here, every minute s... 22 April 178622d.I went to Boston this morning, with a Chaise, for Mr. Cranch to come home. Stop'd at Milton, and bespoke me a writing desk. Dined at Mr. Foster's: and... 23 April 178623d.Heard old Parson Wibird, preach from Luke. XIX. 10. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Mr. Cranch said he had heard i... 24 April 178624th.It seems as if there is to be no end of this Stormy weather. It does not look more likely to clear up, than it did, a week agone; Charles and myself l... 25 April 178625th.Weather still the same. Mr. Wibird spent the afternoon at Mr. Cranch's. I went with my brother down, and drank tea at my Uncle Adams's. Had some diffi... 26 April 178626th.The Vacation being at end; Charles and I left Braintree at about 10 o'clock. My Cousin has been unwell, with a bad Cough several days, and therefore i... 27 April 178627th.A List of the Present, junior Sophister Class William Lovejoy Abbot. *Abiel Abbot *John Quincy Adams. Jonathan Amory Samuel Angier *William Amherst Ba... 28 April 178628th.The weather fine, but rather cool. Somewhat unwell, and had a bad head ache in the afternoon. My Cousin, and Leonard White, both came. We had been anx... 29 April 178629th.Went to Mr. Dana's, in the afternoon, upon some business. There were two gentlemen, there, one of which, had a deal of small talk with Miss Almy, upon... 30 April 178630th.Heard Mr. Hilliard all day upon Acts. VII. 9. And the patriarchs moved with envy sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him. The Sermons were good, ... May 1786 1 May 1786Monday May 1st. 1786.We recite this Week again to Mr. Jennison. This is a young man: indeed much too young, (as are all the Tutors,) for the Place he occupies. Before he t... 2 May 17862d.Our Tutor, gave us this morning, a most extraordinary, construction of a passage in Homer. Abbot 1st. was beginning to construe, the 181st. line of th... 3 May 17863d.Wednesday, and Monday, are our two busiest days in the Week. Every minute is employ'd. This morning at 6. We went into Prayers after which we immediat... 4 May 17864th.No reciting this morning, on account of the last Nights Class meeting. This is a privelege, that all the Classes, and joy, and I am told there have be... 5 May 17865th.We had, this morning, a Philosophical Lecture, from Mr. Williams, in which he concluded the Subject of the mechanical powers. This is not so entertain... 6 May 17866th.Recited in Doddridge's Lectures on divinity. This is an attempt to refute mathematically all the objections, that have been raised against the Christi... 7 May 17867th.Sacrament day. Mr. Hilliard, preach'd in the morning from 1st. of Corinthians. I. 30. But of him are ye, in Christ Jesus, who of God, is made unto us,... 8 May 17868th.We recite this week in Terence, and Caesar to Mr. James. This is the tutor of the oldest standing in College. He is very well acquainted with the bra... 9 May 17869th.We had this afternoon a public Lecture upon Divinity. It is a pretty common Custom among the Students, to take their books into the Chapel, and whilst... 10 May 178610th.We finished the Andria of Terence this morning. The Class began it last Feby. I went through it at Haverhill in 3 Evenings, however it must be said, h... 11 May 178611th.There has been no reciting this day. Cranch, went to Boston, in the morning, and will not probably return this Night. I have been employ'd almost all ... 12 May 178612th. Friday.We had a Lecture, this day from Mr. Williams upon Hydraulics. Studied Algebra, in the morning; as I have determined to do, a couple of hours every fri... 13 May 178613th.No reciting, this morning: was employ'd all day in mathematical Studies, of which I begin to grow exceeding fond. After dinner, I had Bridge, Kendall,... 14 May 178614th.Mr. Thatcher of Boston preached in the forenoon from John XX: 13. And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they ha... 15 May 178615th.We recite this week to Mr. Hale, in Locke. This is upon the whole, the most unpopular Tutor in College. He is hated even by his own Class. He is reput... 16 May 178616th.We had this morning, a forensic dispute, upon the Question, Whether the immortality of the human Soul be probable from natural Reason. My Inclination ... 17 May 178617th.I never was so impatient in my Life, as I am now for other Letters from Europe. Leonard White, went to Boston in the morning, but did not bring back a... 18 May 178618th.This morning I received two very long Letters from my Mamma, and Sister; at length the whole mystery is revealed, and explain'd. We had from Mr. Willi... 19 May 178619th.I was informed, that Captain will sail to-morrow for Europe; went to Mr. Reed, and requested to be excused from reciting to-morrow morning, in order ... 20 May 178620th.Cranch went to Boston this day, and brought me back, another large packet from my Sister, inclosing a Poem written, by Coll. Humphreys, on the happine... 21 May 178621st.We had to day a Doctor Haven, from Portsmouth to preach; to day: he took his text from Psalm XXIII. 1. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want: in t... 22 May 178622d.We recite this week to our own Tutor Mr. Reed, in Gravesande's experimental Philosophy. This gentleman, is not much more Popular, than the rest of the... 23 May 178623d.We could not recite this morning, because Mr. Reed, was not in at prayers. This morning a number of the Seniors were sent for, by the President, to go... 24 May 178624th.It is feared that some bad consequences, will ensue, from the high-go, of the Syllogists last evening. Borland, it seems, was the most active of them ... 25 May 178625th.Government met, and were assembled, almost all this day, to determine what Punishment to inflict upon Borland, he was informed of it in the evening, a... 26 May 178626th.This morning after Prayers, Borland, was called out to read an humble Confession, signifying his repentance of his Conduct &c. The President read, the... 27 May 178627th.No reciting this morning. I was employed all day in studying mathematics, which are the most pleasing to me, of any of our studies. Spent, a couple of... 28 May 178628th.Parson Hilliard preach'd us a Sermon in the morning from Isaiah LIV. 14. In righteousness shalt thou be established; thou shalt be far from oppression... 29 May 178629th.We recite this week to Doctor Jennison, but he was not in this morning. Je fus ce soir a l'assemblée, d'une Societé, etablie, depuis deux ans, par que... 30 May 178630th.The weather cleared up, in the afternoon. A number of the Class have had leave to be absent till the end of the week, on account of Election day. My C... 31 May 178631st.Election day. This is a day of great festivity throughout the Country. The last Wednesday in May, is appointed, for declaring the choice, of the Gover... June 1786 1 June 1786Thursday June 1st. 1786.We had this forenoon a Lecture from Mr. Williams. Upon the reflection and the refraction of light. It is not usual for him to give Lectures on Thursda... 2 June 17862d.We had another Lecture from Mr. Williams to day, with an explanation of the different optical Instruments, that are most commonly made use of. But the... 3 June 17863d.We had a Lecture this morning upon Electricity; we received two small shocks, which however, gave me such a stroke in the joints at my elbows that I c... 4 June 17864th.Attended meeting all day. It was very uncomfortable, the weather being so warm, and we are crowded there so thick. The Parson for our Comfort was very... 5 June 17865th.We had a Lecture from Mr. Williams, concerning heat, proper Lecture for the weather. Je fus le soir à l'assemblée de nôtre petite Societé, ou nous eûm... 6 June 17866th.Mr. Williams gave us another Lecture upon heat; and introduced a new System of his own. But the heat being increased in the Chamber, by a small fire, ... 7 June 17867th.We had this morning a continuation of Mr. Williams's System; by which, he pretends to account for the aurora borealis, in a manner different from any ... 8 June 17868th.A very warm day again. I was in the morning with Mr. Williams, at the Philosophy Chamber. I made tea for the Club this afternoon. We were at Beale's c... 9 June 17869th.Quite unwell almost all day. We had a Lecture from Mr. Williams, upon magnetism. The weather has altered so much that it is now very cool. ... 10 June 178610th.The Course of Philosophical Lectures was closed, with one, giving an explanation of the Orrery, and as an Introduction, to the astronomical Course, wh... 11 June 178611th.Mr. Howard a Minister from Boston, preach'd in the forenoon from, Proverbs I. 20. Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth, her voice, in the Streets. 21. ... 12 June 178612th.Recite this week to Hale, who was absent this afternoon. Je n'ai rien fait de toute la journée, qu'ecrire pour nôtre Societé, voici une piece, que je ... 13 June 178613th.No reciting this morning. This reciting in Locke, is the most ridiculous of all. When the Tutor enquires what is contained in such a section; many of ... 14 June 178614th.The Freshmen, by their high Spirit of Liberty, have again involved themselves in difficulties. The Sophimores, consider themselves as insulted, by the... 15 June 178615th.We did not recite this morning. The struggle between the Freshmen and Sophimores still continues. They have been mutually hoisting one another all day... 16 June 178616th.Warm weather. Nous eûmes une assemblée extraordinaire de nôtre Societé; Dwight y fit un discours, au nom de sa Classe, en prenant Congé de la Societé.... 17 June 178617th.This day, the Bridge over Charlestown Ferry was compleated, and as the same day 11 years agone, was mark'd at Charlestown, with dreadful Scenes, of Sl... 18 June 178618th.The Weather extremely warm, all day. I Dined at Mr. Dana's. Parson Hilliard gave us two Sermons, from Philippians II. 15. Among whom ye shine as light... 19 June 178619th.Doctor Waterhouse gave, what he called his Valedictory Lecture containing a comparative view of Reason, and Instinct. I thought it an exceeding good o... 20 June 178620th.Bridge obtained leave of absence till Commencement. He intends to pass the Summer Vacation here, and supposes he shall be able to Study with much more... 21 June 178621st.This day the Seniors leave, College; there is no recitation in the morning, and prayers are deferred till 10 o'clock. The Class then went down in proc... 22 June 178622d.White and Cranch went to Brain tree this morning, and intend to stay there till Saturday night. Weather cool, and in the afternoon rather disagreeable... 23 June 178623d.I made tea, for the Club: only four attended: many of them being out of town. I answered for no absences, this morning. Almost all the Seniors are now... 24 June 178624th.My Cousin return'd from Braintree this Evening. We had no reciting this morning. Weather comfortable all day. ... 25 June 178625th.Mr. Mellen, preach'd here: he was a Tutor two or three years since. His forenoon discourse was from Psalm, c. 3.Know ye that the Lord, he is God: it i... 26 June 178626th.A. B. N 2. (but was spoke first). Besides this we had an extempore disputation on the Question; whether a public Education, was more advantageous, tha... 27 June 178627th.No reciting this afternoon. A number of the Scholars are forming themselves into a military Company, and sent a Committee to the Governor, for some ar... 28 June 178628th.I received a letter from Mr. W. Smith, informing me of my aunt Smith's Death. She was here this Day week. Coll. Thatcher, the representative, for this... 29 June 178629th.Went to Boston, and attended my aunt Smith's funeral. Sat about an hour with my old Companion Johonnot who shew me some more of his Poetry. We returne... 30 June 178630th.Mr. and Mrs. Cranch, Mr. W Smith, and Miss Betsey, came up here this afternoon and drank tea. Fine Weather. ... 30 June 1786Finis. 1 July 178631 October 1787TitlepageEphemeris. ... July 1786 1 July 1786Saturday July 1st. 1786.The military company, having obtained a promise of 60 stand of arms, met immediately after Dinner, and chose their officers, and agreed to a Code of L... 2 July 17862d.I was unwell, and obtained leave of absence from meeting. The weather was so warm, I could not do much. I only wrote a Letter to my Sister. ... 3 July 17863d.We had our private exhibition this morning. The Orations by Little and Beale, were both upon Education; that of Little was excellent, generally allow'... 4 July 17864th.Anniversary of American Independence; an Oration was delivered in the morning at Boston, by Mr. J. Loring Austin; many scholars went to hear it, I was... 5 July 17865th.Dull, and low spirited, somewhat, but it did not last long. Mr. James, gave us a piece of Latin to make: the first the Class have had since I have bee... 6 July 17866th. ΦΒΚ Ν: 1. There were only five of us present. Burge read a dissertation on the theme γνωθῖ σέαυτον, , like most other People... 7 July 17867th.The Palladian band, have begun to exercise, and Captain Vose, feels quite important. I do not know, that I ever saw a man more gratified, with a disti... 8 July 17868th.At length we have some rain, the fruits of the Earth, have long been drooping for the want of it. There were two or three showers, in the morning afte... 9 July 17869th.The most comfortable Sunday, we have had, for many weeks past. Parson Hilliard preach'd in the forenoon from I Peter I, 3 and 4. “Blessed be the God a... 10 July 178610th.We recite this week to Mr. Hale; with whom we shall probably finish Locke: and next Quarter we begin in Reid on the mind. It is said at present that M... 11 July 178611th.We did not recite this day. As the quarter draws near to a close, the Students are falling off quite fast. A third of our Class are absent now. This d... 12 July 178612th.The freshmen carry their enmity against the Sophimores, a great deal too far. They injure themselves both in the eyes, of the other Class, and in thos... 13 July 178613th.We finished with Locke this morning, and were told to begin next Quarter, in Reid. In the afternoon we set off for Braintree, where we shall remain ti... 14 July 178614th.Gunning all the forenoon. Received this afternoon several Pamphlets, from my Sister. Read the heiress; a good play; much more regular, and more chaste... 15 July 178615th.Read part of the volume of anecdotes concerning Dr. Johnson. He appears to have been a brute; a mere cynic, who thought himself the greatest Character... 16 July 178616th.Mr. Wibird preached all day upon the Same Subject. His text was in I Corinthians XV. 55, 56, 57. O! Death! where is thy sting? O grave where is thy vi... 17 July 178617th.Mr. Cranch went to Boston. Miss P. Storer, N. Quincy and B. Apthorp, pass'd the afternoon, we play'd on the flute, on the harpsichord, and sung. There... 18 July 178618th.Rain'd a great part of the Day. Miss Hiller is only fourteen, her person comes very near to my ideas of a perfect beauty. A pair of large black eyes, ... 19 July 178619th.At about 7 1/2 in the morning I set out for Cambridge, and arrived there just as the Clock struck ten. I found the Crowd large. At about half after el... 20 July 178620th.John AndrewsDivinity. Samuel AndrewsLaw xJohn Bartlett died in 1786. Timothy BigelowLaw Joseph BlakeDo. Samuel Borland Nathaniel BowmanPhysic. Alden ... 21 July 178621st.Spent great part of the day in my fathers library, reading, and writing. This day and to-morrow the Government of the College, are employ'd in examini... 22 July 178622d.Mr. Shaw went over to Weymouth. Mr. Cranch returned from Boston, and Mr. Standfast Smith came with him. My brothers and myself pass'd the night at the... 23 July 178623d.Mr. Davies preach'd in the forenoon from Matthew V, 20. For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scrib... 24 July 178624th.The young gentlemen went down to Germantown: it was too hot for me. I spent almost the whole day in the library. Mr. Shaw and Miss Lucy went for Haver... 25 July 178625th.My Grandmamma spent the Day at Mr. Cranch's. General Palmer was up in the afternoon. I wrote part of a Letter to my Sister. ... 26 July 178626th.At about 6 this morning we set out I on horseback, Charles and Tom in a Sulkey; we got to Cambridge, at about 9. Went down to the President's to know ... 27 July 178627th.I perceive Charles has been guilty of a trick which I thought he would despise; that of prying into, and meddling with things which are nothing to him... 28 July 178628th.Captain Wyer, arrived a few days since from Ireland, and had caught a couple of Turtles in the course of his voyage; he presented one of them to the o... 29 July 178629th.Dined at Mr. White's, in Company, with Mrs. White of Boston, Mrs. Willard, Mrs. Parkman, and My Classmate Bil: Abbot, who belongs to Andover. Walk'd i... 30 July 178630th.Mr. Shaw preach'd in the forenoon from Proverbs I. 5. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning, and a man of understanding shall attain unto w... 31 July 178631st.I paid a few visits in the morning. Dined with a pretty large Company at Mr. Duncan's. After Dinner I went with Mr. W. White, and Leonard, and paid a ... August 1786 1 August 1786Tuesday August 1st. 1786.There was a meeting of an association of ministers here this day; but there were only three present. Mr. Adams preach'd the Lecture, and was a whole h... 2 August 17862d.We Lodged at Hamstead last night: it storm'd so all this morning, that, we could not think of returning. After dinner it was not quite so bad and we a... 3 August 17863d.Spent part of the forenoon at Mr. Thaxter's Office. Mr. Dodge was there. I went with Mr. Thaxter and paid a visit at Judge Sargeant's. The young Ladie... 4 August 17864th.Went in the forenoon, and pick'd blackberries with the young Ladies. Lucy Cranch tells me I have no Complaisance in me, and I suspected as much before... 5 August 17865th.We were up at four in the morning; but were so long in preparing our things that we did not set out till the Clock had struck six, and before we start... 6 August 17866th.I felt so stiff all day that I did not go to meeting. I was unfit for almost every thing, and only read a few pages in the course of the day. ... 7 August 17867th.I could not sleep last night. Lay restless till about 3 in the morning. Then got up, and read one of Bishop Berkeley's Dialogues against matter, a cur... 8 August 17868th.Read through the remainder of the Dialogues, which Reid says, “prove by unanswerable arguments, what no man in his Senses can believe.” There are howe... 9 August 17869th.All the forenoon down in the Library; reading and writing. Pass'd the afternoon at my uncle Adams's. There was some conversation concerning Mr. T——r. ... 10 August 178610th.Spent the whole day in my father's library; wrote but little, I cannot indeed write half so much as I wish to, for if I leave off two minutes, I take ... 11 August 178611th.I went down with Charles and Billy to Mrs. Quincy's, in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gannett were there, Captain Freeman of Dorchester, and Mrs. Edward... 12 August 178612th.Charles and myself went over to Weymouth, and dined at Doctor Tufts's. We were overtaken by a violent thunder shower. The lightening fell at a very sm... 13 August 178613th.Mr. Weld preach'd all day from Micah VI. 8. He hath shewed thee O man, what is good, and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to ... 14 August 178614th.Mr. Cranch went to Boston in the morning. My aunt and Miss Betsey, are both of them unwell. The weather being rainy and disagreeable Mr. Dingley deter... 15 August 178615th.Mr. Dingley return'd to Duxbury: he proposes returning here next Friday, to spend a fortnight. The weather was fine all day. We have had but very few ... 16 August 178616th.Charles came to Cambridge last Monday in order to move into our new Chamber. My Cousin and myself came from Braintree at about 9 o'clock, and arrived ... 17 August 178617th.The Scholars are coming in very fast, and are almost all of them busy, in putting their new chambers in order, and moving. Very busy all day in paperi... 18 August 178618th.They were obliged to carry off Stratten this forenoon, as he could not possibly walk. I finished papering my study this forenoon, and in the afternoon... 19 August 178619th.Leonard White Came from Boston, and Cranch return'd from Braintree this day. Almost all the College, have got here now, and the new monitors, (who mus... 20 August 178620th.Mr. Deane, of Falmouth preach'd here this day, in the forenoon from Matthew. XI. 29. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly i... 21 August 178621st.We recite this week, and the next to Mr. Read; The juniors have now a leisure week; Mr. Hale having resign'd, and no other tutor being chosen in his s... 22 August 178622d.Mr. Shaw came last evening with my brother Tom, who was examined this morning for the freshman Class, and admitted. He soon after set off for Braintre... 23 August 178623d.Went to Mr. Dana's in the forenoon. He proposes going to Maryland, to meet in a Federal convention. We had the Club, at Mason's chamber this evening. ... 24 August 178624th.Went down to the President's, for an order to take a book from the Library, but he did not know whether he could give it me without leave from the Cor... 25 August 178625th.Mr. Read made a mistake, in calling over the Freshmen this morning, as it is customary to except them, the first week. Doctor Tufts was here this morn... 26 August 178626th.Rainy weather all day. I had a number of the Class at my Chamber in the Afternoon. Immediately after Prayers we had a Class meeting for the Purpose of... 27 August 178627th.Mr. Hilliard preach'd in the morning from Philippians, IV. 11. Not that I speak in respect of want; for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, there... 28 August 178628th.We recite again to Mr. Read this week, but he did not attend in the afternoon because, we had a Lecture from Mr. Williams, at 3 o'clock. After Prayers... 29 August 178629th.We had no recitation in the afternoon. After Prayers, we had a meeting of the ΦBK at Freeman, and Little's Chamber; Mr. Ware presided in the absence o... 30 August 178630th.The Society met, this morning at Packard's Chamber agreeable to their Resolution. Mr. Paine presided. Chandler and Cushman were received. Beale and Ha... 31 August 178631st.Charles went to Boston in the morning. I began upon Trigonometry in my mathematical manuscript. We had a Class meeting immediately after Prayers. The ... September 1786 1 September 1786Friday September 1st. 1786.Studied Algebra all the forenoon. Took books from the Library, Brydone's Tour vol: 2d. Ossian's Poems, and Boswell's Corsica. The weather begins to gr... 2 September 17862d.I have been too busily employ'd, to have much to say. Study, does not afford, a rich source for description. We had a moot Court in the afternoon at F... 3 September 17863d.Mr. Hilliard gave us a Sermon in the forenoon from Isaiah LV. 6. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near, and in the... 4 March 17864th.We were to have had a Class meeting, by Rights: but no one thought to obtain Leave. As we have no metaphysical Tutor, here at present, we supposed, th... 5 September 17865th.Anniversary of the ΦBK, Society. The members were, on that account excused from reciting. At 11. we met at The Butler's chamber. Harris and Beale were... 6 September 17866th.This day the annual Dudleian Lecture was preach'd by Mr. Symmes of Andover; the subject was the validity of Presbyterian Ordination. There are four su... 7 September 17867th.No reciting. Cranch went to Boston. The Commonwealth is in a State of considerable fermentation. Last week at Northampton, in the County of Hampshire,... 8 September 17868th.I went in the evening to see Mrs. Dana; there was a large Company there, and I escaped as soon as I could. I intended to make a number of Sage Reflect... 9 September 17869th.The inferior Court, is to sit according to Law, next Tuesday, at Concord; it is said, that the same People, who stopp'd it at Worcester, are determine... 10 September 178610th.Mr. Porter the Minister of Roxbury, preach'd here; he is a pretty good Speaker. His discourse in the forenoon was from Revelations XI. 17th. We give t... 11 September 178611th.We recite again to Mr. Read this week, and shall probably the whole of this Quarter. I finished the first part of my forensic. We had in the Evening, ... 12 September 178612th.Rain'd hard almost all day. We had a Class meeting, after Prayers for determining the matter, concerning a Valedictory Oration. By dint of obstinate i... 13 September 178613th.Finished my Trigonometry. Immediately after Prayers in the Evening, the military Company, assembled, on the Common, and Captain Vose harangued them. H... 14 September 178614th.White went to Haverhill. I determined with Little upon two Pieces, to publish in the next Magazine for the A B. Concluded my Forensic, for the exhibit... 15 September 178615th.I copied a part of Fiske's Oration, upon Patriotism, to be printed in the next Boston Magazine, from the A B. Finished reading Jenyns's Disquisitions.... 16 September 178616th.Copied off my Forensic for the Exhibition, and prepared it, to carry for Approbation to the President. I received in the forenoon, a Letter from Deli... 17 September 178617th.Mr. Hilliard preach'd in the forenoon from Isaiah V. 12. But they regard not the work of the Lord, neither consider the Operation of his hands. It mig... 18 September 178618th.I have been so unwell all Day, that I have not been able to attend to any Studies at all. We had a Class meeting after Breakfast. The Committee that w... 19 September 178619th.Unwell again, so that I have not been able to Study. I have felt a kind of dizziness, which very much resembles Sea-sickness. I have been however much... 20 September 178620th.This Evening, immediately after prayers, the President inform'd us that the Government, and Corporation, had chosen Mr. Jonathan Burr, for a Tutor, he... 21 September 178621st.I really do not know what I have done this day. I am always sensible, that what with one trifle and another I lose too much of my Time, and yet I do n... 22 September 178622d.Mr. Read sent for me this morning, informed me, that the Exhibition was to come on next Tuesday; and offered to excuse me, from the recitations till t... 23 September 178623d.I have done nothing all this Day. Every Day thus lost doubles the obligation of improving the next; but I fear if I was held to perform the Obligation... 24 September 178624th.Mr. Hilliard gave us an occasional Sermon, occasioned by the Death of Mr. Warland, a young Man, belonging to this Town. His Text was from Job. XIV. 1.... 25 September 178625th.Almost all this Day was employ'd in preparing for the exhibition. The musical Parts take up some time. We had in the afternoon a Lecture from Mr. Pear... 26 September 178626th.The exhibition began at about a quarter after 12, with, the Latin Oration by Bridge, it was a Panegyric upon the military institution which has lately... 27 September 178627th.I feel quite indolent as I have finally got rid of the affair which has kept me employ'd this fort'night. Was part of the forenoon at Bridge's Chamber... 28 September 178628th.We had a meeting of the ΦBK, in the morning at Little's Chamber. Chandler read a Dissertation, Harris and Cushman a Forensic. Bridge and Cranch were t... 29 September 178629th.It is a most unhappy Circumstance, for a Man to be very ambitious, without those Qualities which are necessary to insure him Success in his Attempts. ... 30 September 178630th.I see not why I should not relate what anecdotes I can collect concerning myself; and why I should not be at Liberty to record the Panegyrical speeche... October 1786 1 October 1786Sunday October 1st. 1786.Mr. Paine, preached here, in the forenoon from Acts IV. 12. Neither is there salvation in any other, and in the afternoon from I of Corinthians XVI. 1... 2 October 17862d.We recite this week to Mr. Burr the new Tutor; but he was absent this Day. The A B Society met this Evening. The Juniors Bancroft and Lincoln were rec... 3 October 17863d.A number of the Students have been very ill in consequence of eating cheese from the Buttery. It operated very violently as an emetic. We recited this... 4 October 17864th.We had this morning a forensic given out, to be read next week, on the Question whether the diversities in national characters arise chiefly from Phys... 5 October 17865th.A very bad cold, has prevented my studying much, this day. In the morning we finished reciting in Reid. We went over more than 300 Pages at this recit... 6 October 17866th.A stormy day. Very unwell, especially in the former part of the Day. I have had several Times little contests with Bridge, upon the Subject of our for... 7 October 17867th.I have been studying almost all day what to write for a Forensic; the subject is so copious, that I find a great difficulty, in shortening my argument... 8 October 17868th.Mr. Hilliard preached in the morning from Ephesians V. 1. Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children. A poor subject. His afternoon text was f... 9 October 17869th.No reciting. Mr. Burr is engaged to preach several Sundays at Hingham, and does not return early enough for the next morning recitation. We had a Lect... 10 October 178610th.The ΦBK. met at Burge's chamber at 11 o'clock. Beale and Burge read dissertations. The extempore disputants were Packard and Chandler. We voted to adm... 11 October 178611th.The Class from 9 to near twelve were reading their forensic; I read in the affirmative as follows. Johnson, whose great pride is in being singular, fo... 12 October 178612th.Mr. Burr gave out this morning a subject for our next forensic. “Whether an extorted promise be obligatory.” The affirmative is not so favourable, as ... 13 October 178613th.Had a great deal of fuss about some Tea spoons, which I lost some days since. I have found most of them however in an extraordinary manner. But it mad... 14 October 178614th.Went to Boston, in order to get some books which were sent by Callahan; but I could not get them: dined at Deacon Smith's. Mr. Otis's family were ther... 15 October 178615th.Was excused from attending meeting this day: being somewhat unwell. Finished the first volume of Burlamaqui in the forenoon. Bridge was at my chamber ... 16 October 178616th.We recite two or three times more, in s'Gravesande's, but next quarter, we shall begin upon Ferguson's Astronomy. Mr. Williams had a lecture, upon Tri... 17 October 178617th.Charles and my Cousin, went away in the morning, immediately after commons. Tom, went to Boston, and brought back Dr. Tufts's Chaise. Soon after dinne... 18 October 178618th.Loitered away, a great part of my Time, as I most commonly do in vacation Time. I intend however to read considerable, before I return to College. Mr.... 19 October 178619th.Spent the day, in alternately reading, writing, walking, and playing. This is dull life, and convinces me, how grossly the whole herd of novel and rom... 20 October 178620th.My two brothers were gone all the morning on a gunning party. My cousin and I went, in the afternoon, but we were unsuccessful. All kinds of game are ... 21 October 178621st.Mr. Thaxter stop'd about half an hour, this morning, on his return from Hingham, where he has been this week. In the afternoon I went with my cousin, ... 22 October 178622d.Mr. Tread well, preach'd in the forenoon from Matthew XI. 15 “he that hath ears to hear, let him hear;” and in the afternoon from Psalm IV. 4. commune... 23 October 178623d.Mr. Cranch went this morning to Boston. His Son, went with him, and will proceed to Haverhill, for his Sister Lucy. Leonard and Peggy White, return'd ... 24 October 178624th.Went down to my uncle Adams's in the afternoon, and spent a couple of hours. Finished reading Burlamaqui, upon natural and political Law. I am much pl... 25 October 178625th.Thayer and Charles returned from Scituate this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard came to pass the night here. Mr. H appears much more to advantage in p... 26 October 178626th.We have been left alone again this day. Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard went away this morning. I employ most of my time at present in reading the Abbé Millot's... 27 October 178627th.Mr. Read came here in the afternoon, to spend a day. Though he cannot entirely lay aside the Tutor, but retains a little of the collegiate stiffness, ... 28 October 178628th.Mr. Read set out in the afternoon to return to Cambridge. In the Evening Mr. Cranch returned from Boston, and Lucy and her brother from Haverhill. ... 29 October 178629th.Mr. Wibird preach'd all day from John I, 47. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed in whom is no guile! Mr. ... 30 October 178630th.Snow'd all the morning. Mr. Cranch went to Boston and Charles with him: he return to Cambridge. As the supreme judicial Court is to sit there this wee... 31 October 178631st.Miss B. Palmer, came from Germantown, this afternoon, to spend the night here. We prepared to return to Cambridge as our vacation closes this day. ... November 1786 1 November 1786Wednesday November 1st. 1786.We returned through Boston, to Cambridge. The road from Charlestown was full of carriages coming here, to see the review of the militia of the County,... 2 November 17862d.Attended the court in the forenoon, and afternoon, but there were no causes of any consequence tried. Pass'd the evening at Bridge's chamber, in compa... 3 November 17863d.Reading, Reid on the Mind. This author in some places pleases me very much; but in others he is disagreeable especially when he attempts to be humorou... 4 November 17864th.Charles and Cranch went to Boston. Wrote part of my forensic; and as I was obliged to support a side of the question, which I cannot believe; I found ... 5 November 17865th.Mr. Hilliard preach'd in the morning from Matthew XXIV 13. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. I have no observations to m... 6 November 17866th.We recited this morning for the first time in Ferguson's astronomy. The part which I have read is pleasing, and the study in itself is as agreeable, a... 7 November 17867th.We had a lecture from Mr. Wigglesworth in the afternoon, and in the evening the weather being fair, we look'd through the telescope at the moon. The o... 8 November 17868th.Mr. Williams gave a public astronomical lecture this afternoon, relating to the different theory's of the planetary System; he gave an account of the ... 9 November 17869th.Had the whole day to myself; as I did not attend the afternoon recitation. Spent my Time in reading Ferguson, and Saunderson. ... 10 November 178610th.We had a Lecture at 10 this forenoon from Mr. Williams, explaining the theory of the motion of the Earth and Moon. The astronomical lectures that we h... 11 November 178611th.We had another Lecture at 11 from Mr. Williams, to give us the theory of solar and lunar eclipses. In the evening after tea, we held a court at Foster... 12 November 178612th.Very unwell with a sore throat, so that I did not attend meeting. Dined with White at my chamber. We had in the evening a meeting of the A B. I read t... 13 November 178613th.The Class recite this week to Mr. Burr: but I was so unwell this morning that I did not attend. We had in the afternoon the last lecture upon Trigonom... 14 November 178614th.We had a meeting of the ΦBK immediately after Commons in the morning, and received White. The meeting was then adjourned till twelve o'clock, as we we... 15 November 178615th.Mr. Burr went to an Ordination, and consequently we had no reciting in the afternoon. Mr. Williams had a Lecture to demonstrate the truth of the coper... 16 November 178616th.The weather begins to grow very cold: it has been remarkably fine all this fall. Mrs. Cranch return'd from Mystic, and will pass the night at Mrs. Hil... 17 November 178617th.Took books from the library. Hammond's algebra; Burke, on the sublime and beautiful, and Smith's theory of moral sentiments. Was employ'd a great part... 18 November 178618th.Unwell, so that I could not do much all day. Finished my elements for an eclipse, and finally found it would be here before Sunrise, and consequently ... 19 November 178619th.I was very sick with a sore throat, and head ache; so that I could not attend meeting. Dined in my chamber with Bridge, and Cranch. There was in the e... 20 November 178620th.Snow'd almost all day. White set out early in the morning for Haverhill; his sister is to be married to-morrow. The Class recite to Mr. Burr, this wee... 21 November 178621st.The second division of the Class, read a forensic, upon the Question, whether the destroying of inferior animals, be a violation of the Laws of nature... 22 November 178622d.We had a lecture in the forenoon from Mr. Wigglesworth. Wrote off something upon conic Sections; for Mr. Williams's next Lecture. For the future it is... 23 November 178623d.Snow'd all the forenoon. We had tea at Cranch's chamber; Whitney arrived in the evening; he comes from Petersham, in Worcester county, and says the in... 24 November 178624th.This evening, just after tea, at Chandler 1st's chamber, we were all called out by the falling of a fellow, from the top to the bottom of the stairs. ... 25 November 178625th.Mr. Williams gave us a lecture this forenoon, to explain several astronomical instruments. Nothing new however. There are many flying reports concerni... 26 November 178626th.Attended meeting for the first time these three weeks. Dined at Judge Dana's. Captain Hobby, who was an officer in the late war, is there, and remains... 27 November 178627th.Recite in Ferguson this week. Mr. Williams, this forenoon concluded his course of astronomical lectures, by explaining the orrery, and the cometarium... 28 November 178628th.The weather very cold. No appearance of rioters as yet, tho' it is this evening reported that there are 1500, within four miles of Cambridge. We danse... 29 November 178629th.No appearance yet of any body to prevent the sitting of the court; the reports have not yet ceased however. Had tea at my chamber this evening, and se... 30 November 178630th.The reports of Shays, and Shattuck coming, at the head of thousands to stop the Court, grow more rare. It is now almost too late to spread any more st... December 1786 1 December 1786Friday December 1st. 1786.It was on Wednesday, that the troop of horsemen from Boston went up in search of Shattuck. They succeeded in their attempt, and this forenoon at about... 2 December 17862d.The party from Roxbury under the command of Major Spooner, which went from here, thursday evening, were not so successfull in their pursuit of Wheeler... 3 December 17863d.A number of the Class drank tea in the morning at Bridge's chamber. Attended meeting, all day; Mr. Hilliard preached in his ordinary stile in the morn... 4 December 17864th.We had after prayers a class-meeting, upon the subject of a private commencement. Freeman read the Petition, which he was desired by the class to draw... 5 December 17865th.The storm continued with unabated violence, a great part of the day. In the evening however it cleared up, and is now very cold. This day had been app... 6 December 17866th.The Weather fair, but the Snow, which drifted a great deal, is in some places so deep, that it is impossible to get through it. We danced in the club ... 7 December 17867th.I have been rather idle, this week, and this day entirely so. This evening I went down with Mr. Andrews to Judge Dana's, and spent a couple of hours t... 8 December 17868th.It Snow'd in the morning till 10 o'clock, and it was feared the exhibition, must be again postponed. But it cleared before noon, and at about 3 o'cloc... 9 December 17869th.Very little fatigue, by the last night's party: but much fatigued by the weather. For there came on this morning a second snowstorm which has raged al... 10 December 178610th.The weather cleared up this morning; but the wind was so high, and the snow so deep; that Mr. Hilliard could not get out to meeting. The breakfast clu... 11 December 178611th.We recite this week in Burlamaqui, to Mr. Burr, but he did not attend this day. I am reduced to the necessity of being idle; for I have no wood left, ... 12 December 178612th.The government, this morning, determined that if more than half the students should be destitute of wood, the college should be dismiss'd. The preside... 13 December 178613th.This morning, immediately after prayers, the president informed us that the vacation would begin at present, and be for 8 weeks, and hinted that the s... 14 December 178614th.Thanksgiving day. Mr. Hilliard, preached a very long sermon, but none of the best. He appeared to have laboured much, and I thought quite without succ... 15 December 178615th.Many families in town are distressed for want of wood; the snow, is so deep, that, the people in the Country cannot get into the woods, and there have... 16 December 178616th.Tom, came from Boston this forenoon. Fifteen persons were buried there this afternoon, who perished, by different shipwrecks in the late storms. The w... 17 December 178617th.Chandler 1st. went off this morning; there are about 20 of the scholars, who have not yet been able to get home. They are however going off, one by on... 18 December 178618th.The young Ladies at Mr. Wigglesworth's, dined at Judge Danas, I went down there with Bridge; to tea, and pass'd the evening, very sociably. The conver... 19 December 178619th.Foster, and Lovell, and Cranch were here to day; all came for their cloaths &c. Several of the Class still remain, and untill they are gone, it will b... 20 December 178620th.I have been rather more attentive this day, than for this week, past, and have written considerably. This evening a slay came from Petersham for Baron... 21 December 178621st.Miss Jones returned from Judge Dana's. I spent the evening with Bridge, and Freeman, at the Professor's. Miss Bromfield, Miss L. Kneeland, Miss Cutts,... 22 December 178622d.Miss Cutts's misfortune, last night, has been a subject of much diversion, to the Ladies; to Miss Jones especially, who is inclined to be satirical, a... 23 December 178623d.Dined with Mr. Harris, Freeman, and Bridge at Mr. Pearson's. He has been very polite to me, and was quite complaisant, this day. Mrs. Pearson, did not... 24 December 178624th.Snow'd all night, and this forenoon. I attended meeting all day: Mr. Hilliard preached, but not in his best way. The meeting was very thin. It cleared... 25 December 178625th.Christmas day; and one of the coldest, we have had this Season. The snow which has fallen, will be very useful in the roads: it fell very even, and ha... 26 December 178626th.Bridge went to Boston. Mason finally took his leave, and left us to ourselves; so that we shall henceforth, be able to study, with much less interrupt... 27 December 178627th.Bridge went to Boston again: in the evening we went down, with Mr. Ware, and Freeman, to Judge Dana's. We convers'd and play'd whist, and sung till 10... 28 December 178628th.Studying Saunderson; Mayo was here in the afternoon. Mr. Ware likewise paid us a visit and sat about half an hour. The weather has been very good for ... 29 December 178629th.Continuation of the same course. We got us some wood, this afternoon. Bridge, pass'd the evening with the Ladies, at Mr. Mason's; but for particular r... 30 December 178630th.The week has closed as it began, and I shall be content if for the six remaining weeks of the vacation I can make, an equal progress, in my present co... 31 December 178631st.Sacrament day. Mr. Hilliard preach'd an occasional sermon in the forenoon; and in the afternoon from Acts IV. 28. We pass'd the evening at the profess... 1787 January 1787 1 January 1787Monday January 1st. 1787.I received, two letters, and a couple of Packets of newspapers, from Europe, they were the more acceptable, as it is almost three months, since I have... 2 January 17872d.I pass'd the evening with Mr. Andrews, at Professor Pearson's. He is fond of music, to enthusiasm. We play'd several tunes together, but I was not a p... 3 January 17873d.Dined at Mr. Hilliard's, in company with Mr. Stedman, Mr. Ware, Mr. Andrews, Freeman, and Bridge. Stedman is a student in Law; said to be a man of Sen... 4 January 17874th.For want of sufficient exercise, I have been unwell, for several days: there is no walking at this Season, and we are consequently obliged, to keep to... 5 January 17875th.We passed the evening at Freeman's chamber. He proposes setting off for Newbury, to morrow morning. The weather for several days, has been uncommonly ... 6 January 17876th.Very cold this morning, Freeman went for Ipswich. Mr. Andrews called upon us in the afternoon. I got through Montesquieu's spirit Laws; and I much adm... 7 January 17877th.Mr. Hilliard preach'd all day; pretty much in the common stile. Dined at Judge Dana's; and conversed with Miss Ellery upon the subject, of two young L... 8 January 17878th.We went down this evening with the young ladies, to Mr. Dana's. I passed several hours agreeably. I had an essay upon philosophic Love given me to rea... 9 January 17879th.Snow'd part of the day. Reading Watson's chemical essays. They are written in a very plain intelligible manner, and are quite entertaining. The subjec... 10 January 178710th.Mr. Paine was ordained, minister of Charlestown, but as it snow'd all the fore part of the day, I did not attend. Cabot, the junior was here: I am sti... 11 January 178711th.The weather is yet unsettled, but it has not storm'd this day. Saunders, and Barron of the junior Class were here. Our time flies away extremely fast;... 12 January 178712th.The weather cleared up in the morning, and the cold since noon has increased very fast. We pass'd an hour in the evening at Mr. Gannett's; he was not ... 13 January 178713th.The weather very cold all day with a strong wind. We had a Quantity of company, in the forenoon Hill, who graduated last commencement, Learned and Wil... 14 January 178714th.Mr. Hilliard preach'd all day. It is a long time since he has given us any variety: but on the other hand he writes short Sermons, which is very much... 15 January 178715th.The weather very moderate. The snow went off quite fast. Drank tea at Mr. Hilliard's. His daughter look'd prettier, than she ever did before. Mr. Pain... 16 January 178716th.Dined at Mr. Dana's, and pass'd part of the evening with the Judge and his Lady at Mr. Gerry's. Miss Thompson, is very handsome; but whether she posse... 17 January 178717th.My Chum went to Boston, but return'd early in the afternoon. After tea we went down to Mr. Dana's. Miss Ellery was there, and Miss Jones with her; Bri... 18 January 178718th.Fine weather, till the evening, which was very blustry. The men have been selected who are to go from this Town, against the insurgents. They have tak... 19 January 178719th.The troops from this Town, went this afternoon to Waltham, from whence, they are to proceed to-morrow towards Worcester. After tea, I went with Bridge... 20 January 178720th.Snow'd all day. We were rather tired after our expedition. I have been idle; and do not by any means feel disposed to write at present. ... 21 January 178721st.Mr. Hilliard again entertained us all day, with his own composition. Bridge, and I dined at Mr. Dana's. Miss Almy informed us of all the circumstances... 22 January 178722d.Employ'd all day, in translating some german observations for Mr. Dana: finished them: and in the evening I went down there to carry them. Miss Ellery... 23 January 178723d.Miss Ellery pass'd the day at the professor's, and was very agreeable; I am more and more pleased with this Lady, every time, I am in company with her... 24 January 178724th.Miss Ellery, went home this morning, after breakfast. Miss Jones, rather unsociable; her spirits low. Charles and Tom, arrived here, this afternoon fr... 25 January 178725th.The weather has been all along quite unsettled. Yesterday was very cold, but to day, it thaws fast again. Mr. Andrews past the evening with us at the ... 26 January 178726th.General Lincoln, it seems, finds more difficulties in the affair he has undertaken, than were expected. He has sent for a reinforcement of troops: the... 27 January 178727th.Fay was here this morning, and Freeman return'd this day from his Tour to visit his friends. Part of the company of militia in this town, march'd this... 28 January 178728th.Mr. Fiske supplied Mr. Hilliard this day: and gave satisfaction in general. His sentiments are very liberal, more than those of any preacher I have he... 29 January 178729th.Bridge went to Salem, upon some business this day, and returned. Miss Ellery and Miss Williams, her brother, Mr. Andrews and Freeman, drank tea at the... 30 January 178730th.Mrs. Cranch, Miss Betsey, and her brother, came from Braintree this morning, dined at Mr. Gannett's and returned after dinner. Bridge, and I were quit... 31 January 178731st.Mr. Harris arrived this afternoon from Springfield, but did not bring any further accounts of consequence from that quarter. He saw on the road severa... February 1787 1 February 1787Thursday February 1st. 1787.It snow'd, the greatest part of the day; but gently, and without wind. Miss Jones, this forenoon, quite suddenly, resolved to go to Boston and went in... 2 February 17872d.Drank tea again at Mr. Pearson's. Miss Ellery, Miss Williams, Miss Mason, Miss Wigglesworth, Miss Foster and Miss Fayerweather were there. Mr. Andrews... 3 February 17873d.A Snow storm came on, in the afternoon, and continued in the night. We saw Mr. Ellery this evening at the professor's. Something further than the com... 4 February 17874th.The wind was very high all the forenoon; and although the sky was clear, the drifting of the snow, has made it very disagreeable walking. We dined at ... 5 February 17875th.The occurrences of the day, were not remarkable. I did not study much. I have been reading Sheridans lectures upon elocution, and am pleased with them... 6 February 17876th.This being the last day before the close of the vacation, I was part of the day employ'd in getting my chamber in order. Williams was with us all the ... 7 February 17877th.This morning I returned to my old quarters N: 6. My Brothers and Cousin got here just before dinner. There were commons at noon, but it is most genera... 8 February 17878th.White lent me his horse this morning, to go to Boston. Dr. Tufts, had sent by my brothers, desiring me to see him; I had not been in Boston before, th... 9 February 17879th.Return'd to the library the books I had taken out, and took the second volume of the Idler. After prayers this evening Charles and I went down to Mr. ... 10 February 178710th.Very few of the students have arrived. Not more than 15 of our Class have yet appeared. The tea Club were at my chamber: only 6 of them however were a... 11 February 178711th.Mr. Hilliard entertained us all day, with a couple of Sermons, upon the whole armour of god. The shield, and the helmet, the sword and the arrow, affo... 12 February 178712th.We recite this week to Mr. Burr, but this disagreeable exercice returns at present only once a day, and that only for this quarter. Mr. Pearson gave u... 13 February 178713th.At nine o'clock this morning, the Class read a forensic disputation: I had written in the course of the vacation as follows. Mr. Wigglesworth gave a p... 14 February 178714th.Mr. Wigglesworth gave us this morning a private lecture, and Mr. Williams had a public one, in the afternoon. Bridge and Freeman went over after dinne... 15 February 178715th.I went down in the morning to Mr. Pearson's, with an intention of inviting Miss Bromfield to dance with us this evening but she was out of town. There... 16 February 178716th.I rose just before the commons bell rung for dinner, quite refreshed, and not more fatigued, than I commonly am. The other lads were all up, in the mo... 17 February 178717th.Was at Kendall's chamber after dinner; and likewise drank tea there. At home all the evening reading and writing; a number of junior's had quite a fro... 18 February 178718th.Mr. Hilliard preached to us in the forenoon, and the president in the afternoon, when we were improved by a very laborious encomium upon Moses. Whatev... 19 February 178719th.We recite this week to Mr. Read. So few of the Class have yet arrived, that we have all something to say at one recitation, and Mr. Read always goes c... 20 February 178720th.Was part of the afternoon at Bridge's chamber. Had tea at Little's. Charles and Cranch, pass'd the evening at Mr. Hilliard's. I was with Mr. Andrews a... 21 February 178721st.Mr. Williams gave us a public lecture this afternoon, containing, an account of the different constellations in the Heavens. We had at Little's chambe... 22 February 178722d.Very cold weather. We drank tea at Williams's. Bridge, and I went and pass'd the evening at Judge Dana's; he himself is attending the court at Boston.... 23 February 178723d.About one half the Class are here at present: they have been coming in, quite slowly; and they will be chiefly here, I suppose, before the end of the ... 24 February 178724th.Committee met again at Mr. Ware's chamber; after reading all the letters, I was requested to select from them. White went to Boston, and spoke to Mr. ... 25 February 178725th.I was absent from meeting all this day. Bridge dined with me, at my chamber. I begun, and read 100 pages in Gibbon's history; with the stile of which ... 26 February 178726th.We recite again in Ferguson. Mr. Pearson gave a lecture this afternoon; it was still upon the article, very dry, and abstract, by no means the most en... 27 February 178727th.Almost all our Class have arrived. This morning I was not waked by the ringing of the prayer bell and therefore did not attend the recitation. I decla... 28 February 178728th.Mr. Williams gave us an astronomical lecture this afternoon. The sodality met, in the evening at Putnam's chamber, and play'd till nine. Spent an hour... March 1787 1 March 1787Thursday March 1st. 1787.Charles went to Boston this morning: in the afternoon, I was at Foster's chamber; he introduced me to his father and to Mr. Bissi, a young french gent... 2 March 17872d.Mr. Andrews was at my chamber in the forenoon. I went with him, and Cranch and my class mate Harris, to take tea, at Mr. Pearson's. Miss Ellery, Miss ... 3 March 17873d.Dined with, Bridge, Cranch, Freeman, Little and White, at our classmate Foster's in Boston. Just before dinner I went with Mr. Foster, and paid a visi... 4 March 17874th.Was absent from meeting all day. Read a Sermon, from Blair, in the forenoon, upon the duties of the young. Dined with White, Foster and Lovell, at my ... 5 March 17875th.Snow'd moderately, a large part of the day. We recite to Mr. Burr. Professor Pearson, gave a lecture with which he concluded his observations upon the... 6 March 17876th.Engaged an horse, to go to Haverhill to-morrow; White went to Boston for the same purpose. Mr. Burr gave out for our next forensic, the following ques... 7 March 17877th.At about 11, in the morning I set off, with Foster and White, for Haverhill. At half past one, we got to Dick's tavern in Wilmington; we dined there, ... 8 March 17878th.In the forenoon, I went and paid a number of visits, to my old acquaintance in this place; Mr. Thaxter; I pass'd a couple of hours with. Was at Mr. Os... 9 March 17879th.Walk'd about the town, with Mr. Hazen, White and Foster. Went to see Miss Hazen, the Miss McKinstry's, Mr. Thaxter, and Judge Sargeant, who was very m... 10 March 178710th.We had not obtained leave to be absent from College, and were therefore obliged to be at meeting, in Cambridge, to-morrow, or to submit to the fine. T... 11 March 178711th.Attended meeting all day. Mr. Hilliard preach'd; but not very much to the purpose: what with the fatigue of my yesterday's ride, the little sleep I ha... 12 March 178712th.This morning the parts for the ensuing exhibition were distributed. Foster has the English Oration, Waldo the Latin: Freeman, Little, and Adams, a con... 13 March 178713th.Somewhat idle, the greater part of the day: rather dull, and low spirited: the Sophimores this evening got more than half seas over, in Wilson's chamb... 14 March 178714th.Was employ'd almost all day, in thinking upon the subject of my conference; wrote a few Lines, with much difficulty. Did not like the subject. Wished ... 15 March 178715th.All day, engaged again, in writing my part of the conference; I do not know that I ever found so much difficulty, to write upon any subject: Little, a... 16 March 178716th.Attended the library. After prayers we had a Class meeting. It seems reports have been spread about, that many of the Class are in reality desirous to... 17 March 178717th.I at length finished my part of the conference, this forenoon, and was employ'd all the afternoon in transcribing it; Although I have not been able, e... 18 March 178718th.Mr. Hilliard preached for us the whole day: his text in the afternoon was in these words, “righteousness exalteth a nation.” A political Sermon; upon ... 19 March 178719th.This morning the junior's Prescott, and Wier, were publicly admonished for having had riotous noises at their chambers, last week. The sentence is con... 20 March 178720th.Lines, upon the late proceedings of the College Government. This afternoon Dr. Welch, and Deacon Smith came up from Boston, and were here about half a... 21 March 178721st.This usually an holiday to the junior Class who now cease reciting at eleven in the forenoon. The greatest part of the Class generally join and go to ... 22 March 178722d.Fast day. Attended Mr. Hilliard the whole day; but to no great purpose: in consequence of the late severity of the College Governors, there has been ... 23 March 178723d.Charles went down to Mr. Dana's this evening; the judge is mending but quite slowly: I had thoughts of carrying up some algebraic calculations, for th... 24 March 178724th.We had last evening a Class meeting; a petition drawn up by Little, as additional to that already presented, was read to the Class, and approved by th... 25 March 178725th.We heard Mr. Evans preach, all day: he attempted to be quite pathetic in the afternoon; but when art is seen through it must be disgusting; and when a... 26 March 178726th.Breakfasted at the judge's, and then returned to College. Finished the projection of my eclipse, for exhibition. Mr. Read gave out this morning to the... 27 March 178727th.It was late before I retired last night, and this morning I arose between 10 and 11. Little called me up to go to the President with our petition. We ... 28 March 178728th.Employ'd, part of the day in projecting the Eclipse for April 1791. We had a meeting of the musical society this evening at Foster's chamber. It was a... 29 March 178729th.I went this evening with Bridge, and pass'd half an hour at Mr. Wigglesworth's. Ned is very ill of a pleurisy fever, and Peggy looks low spirited. The... 30 March 178730th.Charles went to Boston this forenoon. I have been somewhat idle for several days: and expect to continue so till the exhibition is over; for so long a... 31 March 178731st.The Class recited in Doddridge this morning, but I did not attend, being rather unwell. The weather has been very pleasant for several days: and indee... April 1787 1 April 1787Sunday April 1st. 1787.Attended meeting the whole day, to hear Mr. Hilliard; and had moreover the supreme felicity of waiting on the amiable Miss Williams to her home. After... 2 April 17872d.Recite this week in Burlamaqui: This is the day on which the election of a governor is made throughout the Commonwealth: in this Town, there were only... 3 April 17873d.At nine this morning the Class in two divisions read their forensics one part upon the Question “Which is the best form of government;” and the other ... 4 April 17874th.Employ'd great part of the day in collecting the theses. I have now as many as I shall want excepting five or six in fluxions which I cannot easily fi... 5 April 17875th.At eleven this forenoon, Mr. Williams gave us, the second, philosophical lecture: it was upon the incidental properties of matter, and excepting very ... 6 April 17876th.We this day returned our books to the library. I went immediately after prayers to Mr. Wiggles worth's; where I found only Mr. Ellery and Miss Peggy: ... 7 April 17877th.Mr. Williams gave us this forenoon a lecture upon motion: the same which we heard a twelve month past; upon that subject. Fine weather. I have been th... 8 April 17878th.Mr. Burr preach'd to us this afternoon, a pretty good Sermon. In the evening I attended the meeting of the A B. and read an essay. Several other piece... 9 April 17879th.This is the last week in which our Class attend recitations; and, this morning Mr. Burr gave us the last 30 pages of Burlamaqui for to-morrow morning.... 10 April 178710th.The weather in the morning was disagreeable, but cleared up, at about ten. Had company at my chamber. Major Cabot and his Lady, Miss Bromfield, Miss T... 11 April 178711th.I went down this morning to the president to know the determination of the Corporation with respect to a private Commencement; and was told that the p... 12 April 178712th.By using so little exercice, as I have done for these 18 months; and leading a sedentary life; I have got into a very indifferent state of health: and... 13 April 178713th.Mr. and Mrs. Gannett went away at about 11. this forenoon, and left their daughter here. I pass'd the greater part of the day again in strolling: I wr... 14 April 178714th.Spent the day very much like the two former. We have destroy'd almost all the birds within five miles about: I am reduced to neglect the improvement o... 15 April 178715th.Went to meeting in the forenoon, and heard Mr. Wibird preach. That most pleasing part of his performances is his reading the psalms: I never heard any... 16 April 178716th.A very fine day. At about 10 this morning, the president and his Lady, Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard, Mr. Tucker and Mr. Ware, arrived here on their way to Sa... 17 April 178717th.The whole company arrived here early this morning: we went up into the burying ground and saw the ruins of the first fort built by our ancestors in th... 18 April 178718th.At about 11, this morning, we went from Mr. Freeman's to the meeting house: it was much crowded: a number of anthems were sung by the People of the to... 19 April 178719th.Between 10 and 11 this morning I set off with Vose and Lloyd, and Clark, and arrived at Plymouth, before 2 in the afternoon. We found Sever and Henry ... 20 April 178720th.At nine this morning we left Plymouth, and proceeded with Sever, and Warren, to Kingston. They had been up the whole night, and we were upon the run, ... 21 April 178721st.Snow'd quite fast this morning, and the weather was very cold. Between 10 and 11 however we departed from Kingston, and arrived a little before two at... 22 April 178722d.Somewhat fatigued in consequence of my journey: for which reason, I did not go to meeting to hear Mr. Taft comment upon the scriptures. Was at the off... 23 April 178723d.Rambling about with my gun all the forenoon; but with little success: went and dined at my uncle Quincy's and pass'd the afternoon there: when I retur... 24 April 178724th.Very warm this forenoon. After dinner, I had just set out with my aunt to go down to Mr. Beale's in Dorchester, when we met Mrs. Williams, and her dau... 25 April 178725th.The other young gentlemen, went off at about 8 o'clock: I waited about an hour longer, in order to accompany Mrs. Williams. Stopp'd about a quarter of... 26 April 178726th.The students return, slowly. Cranch went back to Braintree last night. Clark arrived from Plymouth, where he left Sever and Fiske. Rain'd almost all t... 27 April 178727th.Went into the library, and took out one Volume of Wolff's mathematics. Charles went to Boston: this evening Cranch returned from Braintree: we had a c... 28 April 178728th.The Boston Scholars come up this evening, after entering their names at the buttery on Wednesday. I drew up the petition, this day, but it was little ... 29 April 178729th.Attended meeting all day. Mr. Hilliard preach'd in the forenoon, and Mr. Willard, brother to my Classmate, after dinner. Quite a young man; and his se... 30 April 178730th.Cranch and my Chum went to Boston this morning to see a pompous funeral of one Mr. Webb, who was grand master of the lodge of free-masons at Boston. W... May 1787 1 May 1787Tuesday May 1st. 1787.It thundered this morning from seven to nine, with some rain. I went with Barron to Mr. Hilliard's, and gave him the petition, which we desired him to... 2 May 17872d.This morning I went out with Forbes and Mason, on a gunning party. The game was very scarce, but among us all, we kill'd a large variety of birds. We ... 3 May 17873d.Cranch went to Braintree this morning. I pass'd the greater part of the day in writing. I do not expect to get properly at the study which for one for... 4 May 17874th.Mr. Williams at 11 o'clock gave us a philosophical lecture in which he blended two of those he gave last year; upon the centripetal force; and upon th... 5 May 17875th.A sultry, disagreeable day. Mr. Williams gave a philosophical lecture this morning; but I had forgotten his announcing it, and when the bell rung, sup... 6 May 17876th.Attended Mr. Hilliard all day. He preach'd rather better than usual, I think. Dined with my brothers at Judge Dana's. He looks much better, than I hav... 7 May 17877th.This morning I went up, with Cranch, Learned, Lloyd, Mason, Phelps and Putnam, to the fresh pond, on fishing; and did not return till after four in th... 8 May 17878.Began to pay some attention to my theses. Studied fluxions, a little in the forenoon: and the afternoon, translated a few. Was at Putnam's chamber bef... 9 May 17879th.Mr. Wigglesworth gave a private lecture this morning, and we had likewise a philosophical lecture from Mr. Williams; the subject was fire; and there ... 10 May 178710th.A violent north east storm continued the whole day, with copious rain: there has fallen more this day, than in any other two for a twelve-month past: ... 11 May 178711th.Storm'd again the whole day: we had a lecture from Mr. Williams, upon heat, in which he introduced his own system, which he first made public last yea... 12 May 178712th.The storm continued the whole day with unabated violence. Mr. Williams gave a philosophical Lecture upon hydrostatics, something different from that w... 13 May 178713th.The storm continued violent through the whole day. The rain pour'd down, with as much force, as if there had not fallen a drop before. I felt dizzy in... 14 May 178714th.We had a philosophical lecture at 11. A Class meeting was called this evening, to determine, whether the Class should take any further measures, upon ... 15 May 178715th.Mr. Williams gave us a lecture upon pneumatics: The parts for Commencement were not given out this morning as was expected: but the Class met by adjou... 16 May 178716th.The parts for Commencement have been expected for a day or two, with some degree of impatience by the Class: they have not yet, however been delivered... 17 May 178717th.This morning the different parts for Commencement were distributed by the president, in the following order. 1. A Latin Salutatory Oration, by Little.... 18 May 178718th.Concluded my theses, and carried them to him for examination. Began my part for commencement, and wrote about one page. The good parts as they are cal... 19 May 178719th.Mr. Thaxter was here, about half an hour, on his return to Haverhill. Mr. Williams, gave us yesterday a lecture; still upon the subject of air: in the... 20 May 178720th.Attended meeting all day. Dined at Mr. Dana's, with the butler. The weather was warm, the fore part of the day, but in the afternoon, got round to the... 21 May 178721st.Mr. Williams this forenoon closed the subject of Pneumatics, with an account of the different kinds of air. Was employ'd, the chief part of the day in... 22 May 178722d.Our lecture this day, was upon magnetism; but I think it was nearly or exactly the same with that which was delivered last year upon that subject: I c... 23 May 178723d.This day, we had a lecture upon electricity: we received a shock, which was much more violent than that given us last year. I felt it only by a very d... 24 May 178724th.Weather was so cloudy all day, that we had no philosophical lecture. Tuesday evening we had a meeting of the ΦBK. Admitted Abbot, Bancroft, and Lincol... 25 May 178725th.Rain'd all day; but cleared up in the evening. We had last night a class meeting, to determine, concerning the printing of our theses; and notwithstan... 26 May 178726th.The weather was fair this forenoon, and Mr. Williams gave us a lecture, upon the nature, reflection, and refrangibility of light. Took a long walk thi... 27 May 178727th.Attended Mr. Hilliard, the whole day: he preach'd in the afternoon a Charity Sermon, and a contribution was made, for the benefit of the unfortunate s... 28 May 178728th.I wrote off my piece for Commencement this forenoon, and carried it to Mr. Reed for his examination: and henceforth I believe I shall be very idle til... 29 May 178729th.The junior's, this forenoon read a forensic in the chapel, upon the question, whether the soul be material: I pass'd the whole day, in indolence, and ... 30 May 178730th.Election day. About two thirds of the Students went to Boston. Those of us who remain'd pass'd the day, in amusement; I was at Cranch's chamber the wh... 31 May 178731st.The Sophimores are very fearful that their yesterday's conduct has brought them into difficulties. Mr. Reed, who found his door broken through, when h... June 1787 1 June 1787Friday June 1st. 1787.At 11, we had another lecture upon the optical instruments; the solar microscope, the telescope, the cylindric mirror, and the magic lantern came unde... 2 June 17872d.This day the government met, upon the subject of the disorders of which the Sophimores were guilty, last Wednesday. I was examined, but could give no ... 3 June 17873d.Attended meeting in the forenoon. Sacrament day: I went to dine at Judge Dana's: soon after I got there, he was taken ill, and thought it was with his... 4 June 17874th.The judge was much better this morning. At 11 o'clock I came up to College. Mr. Williams closed his course, with a lecture upon astronomy. He finished... 5 June 17875th.This morning after Commons we had a meeting of the ΦBK, at Cranch's chamber: We began by admitting the junior's Grosvenor, Gardner and Barron, after w... 6 June 17876th.Past the day at Judge Dana's. It rain'd almost all day. Miss Peggy Wigglesworth was there; amiable as usual. Mrs. Dana read some pages in the sorrows ... 7 June 17877th.North-east winds, still chill the blood, and with a dull cold principle affect our spirits. This evening, immediately after prayers, the Martimercurea... 8 June 17878th.Took books from the library for the last time. I took Mason's Poems and Abbadie, upon the truth of the Christian religion. This afternoon the presiden... 9 June 17879th.This morning the president returned my theses to transcribe a fair copy for the press. I past the day at Judge Dana's. Mr. W. Ellery is there: his fir... 10 June 178710th.Attended meeting all day. Mr. Burr, preach'd two very good sermons. Dined at Mr. Dana's, in Company with Mr. Parsons of Newbury-Port: a man of great w... 11 June 178711th.A very warm day. I loitered away my time, as I have, every day for these three weeks. Classmates dropping off. Very few will be left by the 21st. This... 12 June 178712th.Went to Boston this morning with Bridge, Cranch, White and Whitney in the stage. I attended the debates in the house of representatives; they were deb... 13 June 178713th.Mr. Wigglesworth gave a lecture this forenoon, but I did not attend; engaged the chief of the time in writing off my theses: read Mason's Caractacus, ... 14 June 178714th.Return'd a copy of my theses to the president, who informed me, that they would all be ready to send to Boston in a day or two. Cranch and Amory, and ... 15 June 178715th.A warm day, but the air has been much more pure, than for several days past. Yesterday Mr. Dana set off for Newport where he proposes tarrying till af... 16 June 178716th.Charles went to Boston this morning, and return'd at night. After prayers I went with Cranch to Mr. Williams's. We walk'd with the young Ladies. Miss ... 17 June 178717th.Attended meeting all day. Mr. Hilliard preach'd us two good occasional sermons from Proverbs II. 3. 4. 5. If thou criest after knowledge, and liftest ... 18 June 178718th.Took a long walk with Cranch this afternoon. Foster took charge of the theses and of my letter, and promised to deliver them to Mr. Freeman in Boston.... 19 June 178719th.This forenoon Mr. Cranch pass'd through here on his way to Boston. We are to return to Braintree in the chaise. Billy went with his father to Boston, ... 20 June 178720th.The weather was extremely warm: I had a long contest with Johnson, in the barber's shop. We finally agreed to drop the subject: for we were perswaded ... 21 June 178721st.This is the day, when our Class should by rights, have quitted college; but they have been dropping off by degrees, these three weeks, so that there w... 22 June 178722d.My Cousins went in the morning down to Mrs. Quincy's, and in the afternoon to Milton. I remain'd at home all day. The young folks did not return till ... 23 June 178723d.Mr. Cranch and Dr. Tufts came from Boston this afternoon. The Dr. informs me, that Mr. Parsons, has agreed to receive me; and consequently I expect to... 24 June 178724th.Attended meeting all day. Mr. Shuttlesworth preach'd; I was much better pleased with him, than I had expected to be. His language is not perfectly cor... 25 June 178725th.My Cousin and his mamma, went to Milton this afternoon. I went to see my Grandmamma. Miss N. Quincy, was here when I return'd: she proposes passing th... 26 June 178726th.Mr. and Mrs. Boyes Boies with Miss Lucy, came over and dined here. After dinner we went to Squantum, to Mr. Beale's: there was a large company. Mr. an... 27 June 178727th.Two Miss Greenleaf's came here this forenoon, and still remain. Mr. Cranch went to Boston this morning. Mr. Weld and his lady, and Parson Wibird drank... 28 June 178728th.Took a long walk in the morning with my Cousin and the Ladies. When we return'd we found, my brother Charles, with Mrs. Hillard and her daughter; who ... 29 June 178729th.I intended to have gone to Cambridge this afternoon, but could not get an horse. My Cousin went and will return to-morrow night. Wrote a letter to my ... 30 June 178730th.Mr. Cranch and his son, return'd from Boston, this afternoon. Dr. Tufts stopp'd here on his way home. Mrs. Quincy drank tea here, and soon after went ... July 1787 1 July 1787Sunday July 1st. 1787.Attended Mr. Wibird all day: in the afternoon, four children were baptised. We remain'd after meeting to hear the singing. Read some of Bolingbroke's ... 2 July 17872d.Miss Betsey and her brother pass'd the afternoon at Mrs. Quincy's. I was quite indolent and idle almost all day. I was walking alone in the church-yar... 3 July 17873d.At about 8 this morning I went set off with my Cousin, for Cambridge, where we arrived, just after 10. At 11 the exhibition began, with the Latin Orat... 4 July 17874th.Breakfasted with Forbes, and at ten o'clock set off for Boston in company with Clark: as soon as I got into town I went to the chapel, where Mr. Dawes... 5 July 17875th.Mrs. Cranch and Miss Betsey, went to Boston this morning, and propose not to return till Saturday. I read partly through, Wraxall's tour into the nort... 6 July 17876th.Finished Wraxall's tour, and am confirm'd in the opinion I had formed of it: the poor young man, is really to be pitied, when the tenderness of his he... 7 July 17877th.Mrs. Cranch and Miss Betsey return'd from Boston this evening. ... 8 July 17878th.I did not attend meeting this day. We had a thunder shower in the afternoon. Tired to death of living thus doing nothing. On many accounts I wish Comm... 9 July 17879th.Mr. and Mrs. Cranch went to Boston this morning, and return'd in the evening. Arose at 8 o'clock, breakfasted at 9; after which I loiter'd and rambled... 10 July 178710th.All the forenoon out, shooting birds. Much fatigued. At about three this afternoon, we had the smartest thundershower, that I have seen within these t... 11 July 178711th.This day completes my twentieth year: and yet I am good for nothing, and cannot even carry myself forward in the world: three long years I have yet to... 12 July 178712th.Mr. Cranch and his Son went to Boston this morning: my Cousin proposes to go this night to Cambridge, and return home to-morrow. For my own part I hav... 13 July 178713th.I found something to do, this forenoon, and have pass'd it with less tediousness, than any for several weeks. Went over to Weymouth and dined with Doc... 14 July 178714th.Went with my cousin in the forenoon to the meeting house, in order to exercice ourselves in speaking our pieces. This evening, our classmate Willard c... 15 July 178715th.I attended meeting the whole day, and heard Mr. Everett of Dorchester. He prays well and preaches good sermons, but is destitute of the smallest spark... 16 July 178716th.This morning at about 10 o'clock, in the midst of the rain, I mounted on horse-back and went to Cambridge: here I arrived at about half after twelve. ... 17 July 178717th.Breakfasted and dined with Mr. Andrews, in company with Mr. Thomson, who is studying law, with Mr. Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw were at our chamber this... 18 July 1787Wednesday July 18th. Commencement Day.At about 11 o'clock the procession began from the door of Harvard. The succeeding Classes went before us; and we preceded the President and fellows of... 19 July 178719th.Rose early this morning. The booths and tents before the colleges continue standing as yet, but the chief of the genteel company is gone. From the con... 20 July 178720th.Very few of the Class remain yet in town. At about 11 I went with Willard, and took a cold breakfast with Forbes: between 12 and 1.1 set out for Bosto... 21 July 178721st.Pretty much fatigued, after all the business of the week. Charles and Tom came from Cambridge this afternoon: my Cousin, went to Boston in the morning... 22 July 178722d.Staid at home from meeting the whole day, and was busily employ'd in writing; and yet have not been able to get letters ready to sail by Captain Folgi... 23 July 178723d.Beale paid us a visit this forenoon, and dined with us all at Mr. Apthorp's: where we likewise past the afternoon. There is a degree of singularity, r... 24 July 178724th.Went out in the morning with young Quincy, and My brother Tom, on a shooting party: we went down on the marshes and had very good sport. Lost the afte... 25 July 178725th.Was all the forenoon again on the marshes, with my cousin and my brother Tom: Charles set out this morning for Haverhill. I wrote but little this day,... 26 July 178726th.Employ'd myself the whole day in writing. Dr. Tufts was here in the forenoon. I am now waiting here, and preparing for a tour of three or four weeks, ... 27 July 178727th.Wrote all the forenoon. In the afternoon I read a novel, which arrived from England by the last vessel. The title is Louisa, or the cottage on the moo... 28 July 178728th.Writing all the forenoon. In the afternoon I went out, with my brother Tom, upon a shooting party: indifferent sport. Somewhat fatigued in the evening... 29 July 178729th.Attended parson Wibird the whole day. He recommended very highly humility, or spiritual poverty; his sermons were I thought, better than usual. Miss S... 30 July 178730th.Writing all day. Dr. Tufts was over here in the afternoon. Weather very cold; a fire in dog-days seems quite unnatural; but is very comfortable at pre... August 1787 31 July 178731st.A cold north-east storm. Reading and writing all day. Wrote a letter to my mother, and one to my Sister. Read some pages in Bolingbroke's philosophica... 1 August 1787Wednesday August 1st. 1787.Tom set out this morning for Haverhill. I expected to be there before now; but one thing and another has prevented me from going, and I suppose I shal... 2 August 17872d.One of the Miss Greenleaf's and a married sister of her's dined here, and withal Miss Taylor, the amiable lass that I mentioned, two or three days ago... 3 August 17873d.I went over to Milton this forenoon, and dined at General Warren's. I found my Class-mate Sever there, and his mamma. They left Milton at about 4 in t... 4 August 17874th.The weather was extremely warm, all the forenoon. Rambled about, upon Mr. Cranch's farm with my cousin. In the afternoon, I went into the water with h... 5 August 17875th.Mr. Wibird preach'd this day, upon two different subjects which for him, was something very extraordinary. In the forenoon the subject was the shortne... 6 August 17876th.Down upon the water side, and along upon the marshes with my cousin all the forenoon, but we were obliged to retire before we wished. In the afternoon... 7 August 17877th.My Cousin went to Boston in the morning, and did not return till night. I had an opportunity by the law of retaliation to discover one of his secrets:... 8 August 17878th.This morning Emerson went to Hingham, and I walk'd over to Weymouth, and dined with Doctor Tufts. I found Miss Brookes there and had a long conversati... 9 August 17879th.I breakfasted this morning with Mr. Andrews, and after breakfast called upon Jack Forbes; in their company I past my time away till near eleven o'cloc... 10 August 178710th.Spent the whole of the forenoon at Mr. Thaxter's office. Dined at Mr. Shaw's. In the afternoon I went down to Mr. White's, and found Leonard just goin... 11 August 178711th.This forenoon, I took a ride with Mr. Shaw, to see my classmate Welch, who lives about four miles from hence. After I return'd, I called in, at Mr. Ba... 12 August 178712th.Mr. Tappan, from Newbury preach'd here the whole day. Both his sermons were doctrinal, but very ingenious. This gentleman is much celebrated in this p... 13 August 178713th.I intended to have gone this day to Newbury-Port, but the weather was so excessively warm, that I determined this morning to omit going, till to-morr... 14 August 178714th.It was so warm again this day, that I did not set out from Haverhill, till between 3 and 4 in the afternoon. On the road I met at different times Mr. ... 15 August 178715th.In the forenoon I went to see Mr. Parsons, and inform'd him that I should probably attend at his office in about three weeks: Stedman and Thomson are ... 16 August 178716th.I went again this forenoon to see Miss Jones, and offered to call in the afternoon and take a letter for Miss Wigglesworth, but when we set out I enti... 17 August 178717th.At home all the forenoon, reading Tom Jones, one of the best novels in the language. The scenes are not only such as may have taken place, but they ar... 18 August 178718th.This forenoon I took a ride, with White, to see our class mate Eaton. We spent about an hour with him and return'd before dinner. Dined at Mr. White's... 19 August 178719th.Mr. Kimball preach'd a couple of practical discourses, the subjects of which I liked better than those of Mr. Tappan, last Sunday: his manner of treat... 20 August 178720th.I had some thoughts of leaving Haverhill this morning; but it rain'd all the forenoon; and as I am not in any particular haste, and my friends here ar... 21 August 178721st.Hazy weather again all the forenoon. I went and pass'd an hour with my friend White before dinner. Spent the afternoon with Mr. Thaxter at his office.... 22 August 178722d.Dined at Judge Sargeant's, with Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. Mr. Porter and his lady are there upon a visit from Rye: with a child about six weeks old, which fo... 23 August 178723d.I left Haverhill this morning at about 9 o'clock; and at 12 arrived at the tavern in Wilmington, where I dined. At about 2 I again set off, and got to... 24 August 178724th.I lodg'd last night with Lincoln, the senior, whose chum was out of town. Breakfasted this morning with Mr. Andrews, who returned from Hingham last ev... 25 August 178725th.In the forenoon I went to Weymouth, to return Dr. Tufts's horse. Dined at the Doctor's, and pass'd the afternoon there. Walk'd leisurely home, and arr... 26 August 178726th.I did not attend meeting this day—Employ'd myself chiefly in reading and writing. Mr. Weld preach'd for Mr. Wibird, and dined here. Miss Street and on... 27 August 178727th.I employ'd myself in the forenoon with making some necessary preparations before my final departure for Newbury-port. In the afternoon I accompanied t... 28 August 178728th.Rode out in the morning with Mrs. Cranch. It rain'd hard all the afternoon—chilly north-east wind. The fruits of the earth are at this time extremely ... 29 August 178729th.Rain'd in the fore part of the day but cleared up in the afternoon: I went with my gun down upon the marshes; but had no sport. Game laws are said to ... 30 August 178730th.Staid at home the whole day. Doctor Tufts was here in the morning, on his road to Boston, and in the evening on his return. I took a nap in the aftern... 31 August 178731st.A very warm day. Rambling all the morning; I met a couple of french officers gunning on my uncle's farm. In the afternoon I went with the ladies, to s... September 1787 1 September 1787Saturday September 1st. 1787.Between 9 and 10 o'clock this morning I departed from Braintree with Mrs. Cranch: we got to Mr. Foster's at about 12. I went to Mr. Dawes's office, wh... 2 September 17872d.Attended meeting all day. Mr. Hilliard preach'd; much in the old way. The meeting house however did not look as it was wont. The same deficiency I fou... 3 September 17873d.I pass'd about an hour, before dinner with Mr. Winthrop, the late librarian. He is much of a politician; his opinion with respect to the situation of ... 4 September 17874th.After breakfast I return'd to College, and on the way stopp'd at the President's. He was not at home, but Mrs. Willard desired me to take a letter for... 5 September 17875th.Took an early breakfast, and walk'd with Cranch to Cambridge. We got to Packard's chamber, just after 9 o'clock. There was a meeting of the ΦBK. The p... 6 September 17876th.This morning after breakfasting with Mr. Andrews I walk'd leisurely to Boston. Just before I left Cambridge the parts for exhibition were distributed:... 7 September 17877th.At three in the morning I was roused, and got into the carriage in company with, a merchant of Portsmouth, and a Sea captain of Newbury-Port; lately a... 8 September 17878th.I arose in the morning quite refresh'd, and immediately after breakfast went and took my station in the office. I began upon the first volume of Rober... 9 September 17879th.I did not attend meeting this day for several reasons. At home the whole day; it was extremely long and tedious. I amused myself with reading in the f... 10 September 178710th.Attended at the office the whole day. Continued Robertson. Thomson engaged this morning to take the charge of one of the town schools, for a year. It ... 11 September 178711th.Thomson began his attendance upon the school this morning, and attended at the office, all the leisure time he had: if he should make a practice of th... 12 September 178712th.Training day for the alarm list. From 16 to 60 years the inhabitants of this Common-wealth, are subjected to the duties of militia-men: As a student o... 13 September 178713th.Dined with Dr. Kilham at Mr. Carter's. This is a very friendly, obliging old gentleman, about 73 years of age, as I collected from his conversation: h... 14 September 178714th.The weather for this week past has been from day to day alternately very warm and very cold. These sudden transitions, which in this Country are very ... 15 September 178715th.Dined with Townsend and Thomson at Mr. Parsons's. I finished this day the first volume of Vattel. The first book treats of the duties of a nation with... 16 September 178716th.I took a walk this morning as far as Dr. Tucker's meeting house; but it was to little purpose, unless the exercice of the walk was sufficiently benefi... 17 September 178717th.Three of us in the office were employ'd the whole day, in taking copies of the writs which are to be entered at the next Court; which will sit in this... 18 September 178718th.We had some more writing to do this forenoon. Mr. Parsons, went to Exeter, where the supreme court for the State of NewHampshire are now sitting. At 1... 19 September 178719th.The equinoctial storm, which has been gathering in the heavens for a week past, has now appeared, with all its violence and rage. Stedman arrived in t... 20 September 178720th.I expected this morning when I waked up, to hear the winds whistle and the tempests roar: but all was still and calm: the storm was violent but short.... 21 September 178721st.Quite still in the office this day. I read a good deal. This afternoon Amory arrived; and thus we are all five here. I called at Mr. Carter's and desi... 22 September 178722d.This forenoon I finish'd Vattel. The third book treats of War, and the fourth of Peace; much in the same manner as he treats the other parts of his su... 23 September 178723d.Attended upon Mr. Carey the whole day. His manner is not very agreeable; but his stile is much better than common. Townsend called here in the evening... 24 September 178724th.Townsend went to Topsfield to hear a cause tried before a justice. Stedman has been hunting all over the neighbourhood for his horse, who disappeared ... 25 September 178725thI have given up all pretences to study any more this week. The Court of Common-pleas sits here; and I shall attend that. It was near one o'clock this ... 26 September 178726th.Attended court the whole day. Little was done in the forenoon except calling over the cases. But in the afternoon, a cause was tried by Jury, between ... 27 September 178727th.The jury upon the case of Smith and Brown, gave their Verdict in favour of the Plaintiff, and declared the deeds fraudulent. The next Jury case which ... 28 September 178728th.I learnt this day that the bar determined last evening to abide by the rule, which they had adopted some years ago, which was that there should not be... 29 September 178729th.I attended at the office the whole day, and resumed Blackstone, whom for three or four days, I had laid aside. I did not however read a great deal. In... 30 September 178730th.Although I had not last night, been guilty of an excess so far as to be intoxicated, yet I had not sufficiently consulted what my feelings would be th... October 1787 1 October 1787Monday October 1st. 1787.I have not yet got over the consequences of our frolick on Saturday evening. Three whole evenings I have by this means entirely lost, for I cannot yet... 2 October 17872d.I have at length recovered my usual tone, and have been able this day to attend to business with as much satisfaction as common. Stedman came back fro... 3 October 17873d.Continued in the first volume of Blackstone. In the course of my reading this day; I came across a paragraph, which surprized me; it was this. “It is ... 4 October 17874th.I this day concluded the first volume of my author: and employ'd all the afternoon in copying from it, under heads. As Parsons goes to Boston next wee... 5 October 17875th.After writing a few lines in my common place book, I took the second volume, of Blackstone, which treats of the rights of things. I did not read much,... 6 October 17876th.I alter'd my plans of study, and determined to copy forms in the day time because, I can do it notwithstanding all the noise that may be going forward... 7 October 17877th.I attended at Mr. Carey's meeting, all day. In the forenoon he was quite severe upon all persons who either did not attend divine services so steadily... 8 October 17878th.Attended at the office; and wrote diligently, all day. Cold weather coming on apace. Thomson and I had some conversation, before we left the office at... 9 October 17879th.I received a short letter from W. Cranch. I make a pretty rapid progress with my book of forms, and if I am not interrupted, I hope to finish it by th... 10 October 178710th.A very fine day. Amory and Townsend with a number of other lads went out of town this afternoon upon a party: But I did not feel disposed to join them... 11 October 178711th.This afternoon I took a ride with Dr. Kilham, as far as Newtown to see Mr. Dalton, but neither he nor his lady were at home. We rode a mile or two bey... 12 October 178712th.The day pass'd as usual, except, that I had some political chat with Mr. Parsons. He favours very much the federal constitution, which has lately been... 13 October 178713th.Captain Wyer was in the office this afternoon, a couple of hours; very zealous for the new Constitution. Was desirous of having a town-meeting, to ins... 14 October 178714th.I wrote two long letters this day. One to J. Forbes, and the other to W. Cranch. Went with Putnam in the afternoon to Mr. Tucker's meeting, and was mu... 15 October 178715th.Rather dissipated the whole day. Could not study with proper attention, and indeed gave the matter up in the afternoon. At about 7 o'clock we met at t... 16 October 178716th.We rose at about nine o'clock. Dr. Kilham, was just going to take his seat in the Stage for Boston. The Dr. represents this town in the genl. Court; a... 17 October 178717th.This day a regiment of foot, and a troop of about 60 horse-men paraded, and were review'd by Genl. Titcomb. The weather was rather disagreeable, thoug... 18 October 178718th.We dined this day at Mr. Bartlett's. Captain Wier, was there, and Miss S. McKinstry, who is upon the point of being married to Major Starke, and Miss ... 19 October 178719th.W. Cranch, and the two young ladies set off this morning for Boston. The weather is much milder for them than it has been for several days past. I spe... 20 October 178720th.I was more attentive at the office than I expected to be between two sallies. I had determined before I went to Haverhill, not to go so far as Boston ... 21 October 178721st.I attended Mr. Carey in the forenoon, and went with Putnam to hear Dr. Tucker in the afternoon. He is a very good preacher, but the generality of his ... 22 October 178722d.The weather yesterday did not look promising, but is this day very clear, and for the season uncommonly warm. At about half past nine I mounted my hor... 23 October 178723d.Rose at about 8 this morning, and felt no inconveniency from the scene of yesterday. Townsend, who got so much engaged as to give up all thoughts of r... 24 October 178724th.At about 10 this morning I set off for Hingham. Mr. Thaxter and Miss Duncan, went somewhat earlier. I got there between 11 and 12, and went immediatel... 25 October 178725th.The town is not so much crowded this day; as it was yesterday. That Class of people which is called by some persons the rabble, (by which word is mean... 26 October 178726th.We went and escorted a number of ladies to the packet: and by eleven o'clock, almost all the company was gone, and the town look'd as solitary as a de... 27 October 178727th.Judge Sargeant, went away this forenoon proceeding on his way to Cambridge. Tom went to Lincoln. In the afternoon, I went with Charles and Kirkland to... 28 October 178728th.I attended upon Mr. Wibird in the forenoon. And pass'd the afternoon down at my father's library. W. Cranch came from Boston last evening, and returne... 29 October 178729th.At about 10. o'clock Mr. Thaxter came in from Hingham on his way to Boston: he stay'd but a few minutes, and I set off with him. We got into Town befo... 30 October 178730th.Sauntered about town, the chief part of the day: attended in the gallery of the house of representatives but there was no matter of any great importan... 31 October 178731st.Saw Charles in Boston, on his way to Cambridge, as the vacation closes this day. At about noon I set out for Cambridge myself. The supreme Court sits ... 1 January 178731 December 1787Titlepage November 1787 1 November 1787Thursday November 1st. 1787.I attended in the morning, and in the afternoon at the setting of the supreme Court. Judge Dana, took his seat, for the first time since his illness; ... 2 November 17872d.I breakfasted this morning with Stedman. A number of the lawyers were there; rather nettled at a bill now before the Senate, for the better regulating... 3 November 17873d.Between 8 and 9 this morning, I cross'd Charlestown, and Maiden bridges. I rode, as far as D'anvers before I stopp'd. There I found Mr. W. Parsons and... 4 November 17874th.I was so much fatigued in consequence of my yesterday's ride that I did not attend meeting. I wrote some lines at home, and finished reading the first... 5 November 17875th.I attended at the Office. Amory was there. Return'd yesterday from Salem. Townsend went to Boston last week, and has not yet return'd. In the afternoo... 6 November 17876th.Mr. Parsons went this morning to Salem, where the supreme Court sits this week. I pass'd this evening with Thomson at the office and had a great deal ... 7 November 17877th.Quite industrious this day in copying forms. Alone in the office a great part of the day. Amory, even when he is in town, is not very attentive at the... 8 November 17878th.Finished my book of forms, and wrote an index to them. So that henceforth, I shall be able to attend more steadily to Blackstone. Townsend return'd th... 9 November 17879th.Amory went to Salem this afternoon. They have a ball there this evening, said to be given to the Court. Amory went to attend it. I pass'd the evening ... 10 November 178710th.Attended at the office as usual, and read Blackstone: passed the evening with Putnam at his lodgings. Began to read Buffon's natural history of man. ... 11 November 178711th.Attended meeting, with Townsend, the whole day at Dr. Tucker's: much pleased with this gentleman as a preacher. Little came home with me: in the eveni... 12 November 178712th.I had some writing, which I wished to do this day, and I therefore did not attend at the office. Williams and Little dined, and past the afternoon wit... 13 November 178713th.Williams set out this morning for Cambridge. I at length got me some wood, and had a fire in my chamber, which will enable me hence forth to study mor... 14 November 178714th.I find I am getting fast into the same unmeaning dull sameness, which has frequently abbreviated the space of a day in these pages. Study does not con... 15 November 178715th.Amory, and Thompson went upon a dancing party yesterday. They invited me to join them, but I did not feel disposed. This afternoon I went with Townsen... 16 November 178716th.I finished the second volume of Blackstone, and began upon the third which treats of private wrongs. And this evening I got through Buffon's natural h... 17 November 178717th.I set out for Haverhill between 3 and 4. this afternoon, and arrived at Mr. White's, a little after 5. Leonard was at my lodgings last Tuesday, and ma... 18 November 178718th.In the forenoon I attended at Mr. Smith's meeting: he preaches without notes, and like all the preachers, who make a practice of this, that I ever hea... 19 November 178719th.I lodg'd at Mr. White's again last night; went this morning up to Mr. Shaw's and past an hour; and between 10 and 11, Set off for Newbury-Port. Got ho... 20 November 178720th.Proceed slowly in the third volume of Blackstone. As this is the most important author of all those that will occur, I make large extracts from him, w... 21 November 178721st.I this morning requested of Mr. Parsons his opinion, whether it would be most advantageous for me to pursue, the professional study in those hours, wh... 22 November 178722d.Weather remarkably mild for the Season: I have been rather unwell for a week or 10 days back, which prevents me from applying myself with so much assi... 23 November 178723d.The events of the day were quite uninteresting. I had however an opportunity to observe the effects of the Passions. How despotically they rule! how t... 24 November 178724th.I went in the forenoon, and exhibited my complaints to Dr. Swett, but he told me, they were not worth speaking of; and so I will e'en let them take th... 25 November 178725th.I thought I was too unwell to pass two hours in a cold meeting house this forenoon, and staid at home. In the afternoon I ventured out, and went with ... 26 November 178726th.I took an additional cold, yesterday, and am still more unwell than I have been. I pass'd the evening at my lodgings; reading Gibbon, and translating ... 27 November 178727th.Better than I have been for these ten days past: all the time again at the office, or at my own lodgings. It is of great advantage to us to have Mr. P... 28 November 178728th.Finished the third volume of Blackstone, and began upon the fourth, which is upon public wrongs. Took something of a long walk with Thompson. He, and ... 29 November 178729th.Thanksgiving day: between 8 and 9 o'clock this morning I set out for Haverhill and got to Mr. Shaw's a little before eleven. I attended meeting: Mr. S... 30 November 178730th.I passed the forenoon with Leonard, who has been making two or three unsuccessful attempts to make phosphorus; his glass vials melt in the process. Di... December 1787 1 December 1787Saturday December 1st. 1787.I dined at Mr. White's; after dinner I went to Mr. Shaw's, stay'd about an hour, and just before Sun-set, departed for Newbury-Port. I got into the to... 2 December 17872d.I attended Mr. Carey's meeting this afternoon, and in the evening I went to Mr. Carter's. Mrs. Smith and Miss Betsey return to Boston to-morrow. Mr. S... 3 December 17873d.Mr. Moore breakfasted with us. Mr. Parsons is quite unwell, and has been so for two or three days past. This evening White called at the office; he ca... 4 December 17874th.White returned this morning to Haverhill. At the office all day. Mr. Parsons still very unwell—somewhat vapourish: fears he has the distemper which is... 5 December 17875th.I pass'd the evening with Little and Townsend at Miss Cazneau's. We play'd Commerce, and whist: but it was dull work. Miss Cazneau, has nothing in her... 6 December 17876th.Spent the evening with Thompson and Little, at Putnam's lodgings. We conversed upon a diversity of subjects. Law, Physic, History, poetry, religion an... 7 December 17877th.Mr. Parsons, has recovered in a great measure from his illness: so that he was the chief part of this day in the office. I spent the evening in part w... 8 December 17878th.Amory went to Ipswich this afternoon. He cannot yet get entirely over his old habits. He intends however to come back this evening. I went with Townse... 9 December 17879th.Attended Dr. Tucker's meeting in the forenoon. He gave us an excellent sermon upon the story of Haman, from which he drew a number of very rational re... 10 December 178710th.This forenoon Townsend, sat off for Boston. Mr. Parsons intended to have gone likewise, as the supreme Court, sits by adjournment, there this week. Bu... 11 December 178711th.Reading Blackstone all day; and I pass'd the evening, at the office till eight: after which I went and past an hour with Putnam. F. Bradbury was with ... 12 December 178712th.This day I finished reading the fourth and last volume of Blackstone's Commentaries. This is one of the most important books in the profession, and I ... 13 December 178713th.The repetition of the same events, from day to day, is the only variety which can supply materials for this record of my transactions. Conversations, ... 14 December 178714th.I was about an hour with Dr. Kilham at his shop, Immediately after dinner; I took up one of the volumes of Junius's Letters, and carried it with me to... 15 December 178715th.A violent North-west wind, blew, the whole day, but we have no snow yet. Dined with Amory at Mr. Farnham's. Mr. J. Greenleaf, and Mr. J. Carter were t... 16 December 178716th.I waited upon Parson Cary this forenoon, in expectation of much edification; but he gave us a more indifferent sermon than usual; which in addition to... 17 December 178717th.I have continued reading in Sullivan's lectures. The book is entertaining, and the author so far as he goes appears to be master of his subject. In ge... 18 December 178718th.Passed the day at the office; Townsend and Thompson were there in the evening. The question, what am I to do in this world recurs to me, very frequent... 19 December 178719th.I spent my time this day, in the same manner that I did the two last. I came home to my lodgings at about 8 in the evening, and not being disposed to ... 20 December 178720th.The cold weather appears to be for setting in seriously; and indeed it is high time that it should. It snow'd some part of the day. Just after dusk, I... 21 December 178721st.I read through Wright's short treatise upon the feudal tenures. I found nothing in it, but what I had before read upon the subject in other writers. I... 22 December 178722d.I pass'd the day as usual at the office; but there was scarce a half an hour at a Time, without some visitor who entered into conversation with Mr. Pa... 23 December 178723d.I went this forenoon to hear Parson Murray preach. He expatiated somewhat largely upon the seventh commandment. I was not very much pleased with him. ... 24 December 178724th.Began upon Coke-Littleton, and read about a dozen pages. Pass'd about an hour in the evening with Mr. Parsons, playing back-gammon. I have often wonde... 25 December 178725th.Christmas day. Parson Bass, preached a sermon, but I did not go to hear him. I dined with Townsend, and pass'd the afternoon there. At about dusk, I t... 26 December 178726th.Office as usual. Dr. Kilham, returned to Town this evening. I passed an hour or two with Mr. Tufts. The most amiable of the roman Emperors, at the clo... 27 December 178727th.St John's Day. An entertainment for the Society of free-Masons. In consequence of Stacey's exertions, we had this evening a good dance. There were onl... 28 December 178728th.We rose, between ten and eleven in the forenoon. Little took a breakfast with me; after which I went to the office; but felt entirely incapable of doi... 29 December 178729th.Not entirely recovered yet from the fatigue of Thursday night, but could in some measure attend to reading. Mr. Parsons's students all dined with him.... 30 December 178730th.Attending meeting the whole day at Mr. Carey's. Dined at Mr. Hooper's in company with Mr. Symmes, who return'd in the afternoon to Andover. In the eve... 31 December 178731st.In the Evening I went with Townsend, to see Miss Cazneau, and to fulfill a promise, of playing on the flute for her; which I made some weeks ago; and ... 1788 January 1788 1 January 1788Tuesday January 1st. 1788.Pass'd the day and evening at the office. Read at my own lodgings till one o'clock in the morning. I feel every day a greater disposition to drop this... 2 January 17882d.In the beginning of the evening, Putnam called at our office, and invited me to go with him and pass a couple of hours at Mr. Frazier's; after debatin... 3 January 17883d.Pass'd the evening at Little's in Newbury. A Mr. Coffin, who graduated two years ago, at Harvard, was there. We spent our time in sociable chat, and i... 4 January 17884th.Nothing—It would be a fine theme to expatiate upon. It has been well expatiated on. When I look around me, and see the vices, the follies, the errors ... 5 January 17885th.I have this week been reading Cecilia, a novel of some reputation; it was written by a Lady, and does not exhibit that knowledge of human nature, whic... 6 January 17886th.Heard Mr. Carey preach two sermons this day; but the weather was very cold. In the afternoon the Parson was extremely vehement; in an occasional disco... 7 January 17887th.In the beginning of the evening I wrote a Letter to W. Cranch requesting of him an explanation, of something he wrote me, which was plain enough to al... 8 January 17888th.It snow'd all the forenoon; but as the weather kept continually moderating, in the afternoon it began to rain, and before the weather cleared up, the ... 9 January 17889th.This day our State convention is to meet in Boston for the purpose of assenting to and ratifying, the federal Constitution. The members from this Town... 10 January 178810th.Between eleven and twelve Mr. Parsons, went for Boston; Amory goes with him in a Chaise as far as Salem: from whence he will proceed in the Stage. I w... 11 January 178811th.From the office this afternoon I went with Townsend to his lodgings, and there past a couple of hours; after which I went in to Mr. Tufts's, spend the... 12 January 178812th.Saturday evening. I was as usual, all the evening at my own lodgings: I spent my time in reading Gibbon's roman history, 2d volume, and now at 12 at n... 13 January 178813th.This morning Townsend called on me; and invited me to go and hear Parson Tucker. We met Little in the street who turn'd about, and walk'd that way wit... 14 January 178814th.Last night Mr. Parsons' family was increased by an additional daughter; Mrs. Parsons as well as to be expected. This evening I went with Townsend; in ... 15 January 178815th.After passing the day as usual at the office, Townsend, came spent the evening and supp'd with me. The weather for these three or four days past has b... 16 January 178816th.It snow'd all the forenoon; but the weather continued moderating and in the afternoon, a steady rain took place of the snow: and when I came this even... 17 January 178817th.Putnam called at our office this forenoon, and return'd Sullivan's Lectures, which he borrow'd about a fortnight ago. I pass'd the evening till 9, wit... 18 January 178818th.This afternoon I wrote a couple of letters to send by Mr. Atkins, who goes to Boston to'morrow. One for N. Freeman, and the other from for Wm. Cranch,... 19 January 178819th.At home all the evening. Master Moody, called to see me; “Don't you think said he, that I am very condescending, thus to come and visit you.” It might... 20 January 178820th.I attended at Parson Carey's meeting. We had two Sermons, in continuation of a subject upon which he preached last Sunday; the excellency of Christian... 21 January 178821st.I began upon the third book of the first part of the Institutes and read a few pages as usual. In the evening I again look'd into Gibbon, and made som... 22 January 178822d.This afternoon, Leonard White called on me; and sat about half an hour. He came from Haverhill, this morning, and returns to night. Between four and f... 23 January 178823d.I took a violent cold by our party last night, and as I felt rather unwell, and extremely indolent; I did nothing at the office. Amory very unwell wit... 24 January 178824th.Mr. Atkins returned from Boston, but brought me no letters which is somewhat surprizing to me. The quaternity pass'd the evening at Putnam's lodging's... 25 January 178825th.Leonard White came from Haverhill again yesterday and called to see me this morning. He informed me that both my brothers were at Haverhill. In the ev... 26 January 178826th.At home as usual all the evening. Read a little in Gibbon; wrote in the same slavish way as I have done now for more than three years. But I feel dull... 27 January 178827th.Heard Parson Carey, the whole day. In the forenoon he was intolerably lengthy, as the weather was very cold. I intended to have visited somewhere this... 28 January 178828th.Mrs. Hooper's family are in great distress. Ben, was brought home dead, last night between twelve and one o'clock, and to make the misfortune as great... 29 January 178829th.It snow'd part of the forenoon; then turn'd to rain, and after making the streets very disagreeable, cleared up in the afternoon. I dined with my brot... 30 January 178830th.I went up to the office, in the morning, and sat a couple of hours; but I felt restless and dissipated: I could not study, and therefore walk'd down i... 31 January 178831st.The weather somewhat cold. My brothers dined with me and between 3 and 4 o'clock, we all set off for Haverhill. We got there just after five, a little... February 1788 1 February 1788Friday February 1st. 1788.Pass'd a great part of the fore noon at Mr. Thaxter's. He is now quite in the family way: he dined with us at Mr. Shaw's; as did Leonard White and Sam... 2 February 17882d.I dined with Walker at Mr. Thaxter's. My brother's both dined at Mr. White's. In the afternoon, we rode again in sleighs upon the river as far as we w... 3 February 17883d.I attended meeting twice this day. Mr. Shaw as usual had company in the evening. I conversed with Madam. Charles and Tom went out in the evening. ... 4 February 17884th.This morning between seven and eight o'clock my brothers set out to return to Braintree and from thence to Cambridge, as the vacation closes next Wedn... 5 February 17885th.The weather this day has been extreme cold: I have not experienced the severity of the Season, so much since the winter I pass'd in Sweeden. I pass'd ... 6 February 17886th.The weather has moderated very considerably. In the evening, I walked with Thompson and Putnam, to Little's where we past the evening till 9 o'clock: ... 7 February 17887th.This day at about noon, the news arrived in this Town, that the federal Constitution, was yesterday, adopted and ratified by a majority of nineteen me... 8 February 17888th.This afternoon the delegates from Newbury, and from this town, returned home from Convention. A number of very respectable citizens, and a number, who... 9 February 17889th.Mr. Parsons gave me this morning a packet of Letters, which I have been expecting these five weeks. There was however but one short Letter from Europe... 10 February 178810th.I went with Townsend in the forenoon to hear Parson Tucker; he gave us an excellent discourse from, Ecclesiastes VII. 17. Be not over much wicked. Nei... 11 February 178811th.We have had this day very little studying in the office. Mr. Parsons is so fond of telling of all the manoeuvres which they used in and out of convent... 12 February 178812th.In the beginning of the evening I called upon Mr. Hutchinson, and look'd over his music: he plays on the flute, and has a good collection of musical b... 13 February 178813th.This afternoon I had something of a long conversation upon the subject of the ball, which is intended to be on Thursday. He had determined not to go; ... 14 February 178814th.I attended at the office only in the forenoon; the after part of the day being employ'd in rigging for the ball. I had sent a billet to Miss H. Greenl... 15 February 178815th.We indulged ourselves this morning till almost twelve o'clock before we rose. I called at the office; and pass'd about half an hour there. I felt rath... 16 February 178816th.The most violent snow storm, that has appeared in the course of the winter, it began in the night, and continued, all this day. In the evening it clea... 17 February 178817th.Parson Carey is very sick; and consequently we had no meeting: so I staid at home; wrote a long Letter to my friend Fiske, and a page or two some ways... 18 February 178818th.After passing the day at the Office, I went and pass'd the evening at Mrs. Hooper's. Townsend's cough hangs upon him, but he is getting better. We pla... 19 February 178819th.Called upon Putnam after leaving the office, and passed the evening at his lodgings: I have a greater regard for this young fellow than I had when at ... 20 February 178820th.Mr. Parsons went yesterday to Boston, to attend the supreme Judicial Court. This evening I past with Thompson, at Mrs. Emery's. Miss Smith and Miss Pu... 21 February 178821st.Mrs. Emery and her daughter were going to Exeter this morning in a single sleigh. Dr. Kilham and I after greatly debating the question had likewise de... 22 February 178822d.I attended to hear the debates in convention again, this forenoon. Mr. Langdon began by making a motion that the Convention should adjourn to some fut... 23 February 178823d.When I went to the office this morning I found young Pickman of Salem there. I was acquainted with him somewhat in Europe, and I believe he is mention... 24 February 178824th.Mr. Carey is still very sick, and we had no divine service this day at his meeting. I again pass'd the whole day at home; I was tired in the evening, ... 25 February 178825th.Pass'd the evening at Merrill's, with Mr. Hutchinson: and had some very agreeable musical entertainment. Mr. H. is a performer upon the flute, and has... 26 February 178826th.This forenoon while I was at the office I received a billet from Mr. Dalton, with an invitation to spend the evening at his house. Between six and sev... 27 February 178827th.Mr. Hutchinson sailed yesterday for Ireland. The weather for several days past has been quite moderate; but this afternoon blew up very cold again. I ... 28 February 178828th.The severity of the weather has been increasing, and is this night but little inferior to the greatest extremities of the winter. Our social club, met... 29 February 178829th.A number of us spent the evening at Dr. Swett's. I play'd on the flute, an hour or so. I have heretofore mentioned Mrs. Swett. The Doctor perhaps may ... March 1788 1 March 1788Saturday March 1st. 1788.The weather is very severe: The month comes in like a Lion, and according to the farmer's proverb it must go out like a Lamb. I passed my evening in c... 2 March 17882d.We had no meeting at Parson Carey's. I was employ'd in writing all the forenoon; but after dinner, went to hear Mr. Spring. The speculative sentiments... 3 March 17883d.The weather continues extreme cold. The river is fast as low as this Town, and many persons have this day cross'd it upon the ice. Townsend set out to... 4 March 17884th.Doctor Kilham, went to Boston this day to attend the general court. His opposition to the federal constitution, has made him so unpopular in this town... 5 March 17885th.I pass'd the evening with Thompson and Putnam at Mr. Bradbury's. Frank came from Boston this morning, and bro't an account of the interment of his Hon... 6 March 17886th.We met in the evening at Putnam's chamber. I did not pass my time so agreeably as I usually do these evenings. Townsend and Amory were there, and inst... 7 March 17887th.The weather begins to abate of its severity; yet people cross'd the river on the ice all this day. Townsend and Pickman this afternoon went to Salem. ... 8 March 17888th.I this day got through, my folio of Lord Coke, which has been hanging heavy upon me, these ten weeks. It contains a vast deal of Law learning; but hea... 9 March 17889th.Parson Carey got out to meeting this forenoon; but he was still so weak, that the effort was too great: he was scarcely able to get through the mornin... 10 March 178810th.Pass'd the evening and supped with Thompson at Dr. Sawyer's. Mr. Russell was there: he came from Portsmouth this morning and returns to Boston with Mr... 11 March 178811th.Townsend and Pickman, returned, this afternoon from Salem. Townsend, has been on to Boston and to Medfield; he brought me two or three Letters. I pass... 12 March 178812th.I Dined with Townsend at Mrs. Hooper's. Amory went to Portsmouth on Monday, with several of his friends. They return'd this day to dinner at Davenport... 13 March 178813th.Thompson, Pickman and Little, pass'd the eve at my lodgings: Townsend, was so unwell, that he could not come, and Putnam, went home some days since, a... 14 March 178814th.Mr. Parsons return'd this afternoon from Boston, where the supreme judicial Court, and the general assembly are now sitting. I called with Pickman, to... 15 March 178815th.I called this evening at Putnam's lodgings, and pass'd an hour or two with him. He went home last Sunday intending to be absent about a week; but he r... 16 March 178816th.In the forenoon I attended at Mr. Carey's meeting. The man that appeared in the pulpit I concluded very soon, was a son of Dartmouth. All was common-p... 17 March 178817th.Mr. Parsons held a court this forenoon at ten; and at the same hour I attended at Mr. Atkins's, with several actions, brought before him. Mr. Parsons ... 18 March 178818th.I am sinking again into the same insipidity which I have so often lamented. The circumstances which daily occur, are now more than ever alike, for I n... 19 March 178819th.The weather was dull, gloomy, and part of the day rainy. Amory invited me to dine with him and Stacey and Azor Orne at Davenport's, but I did not feel... 20 March 178820th. Thursday.We met this evening at Thompson's. Pickman came; but rather late in the evening. Young Sawyer was there likewise: he spends the present quarter at hom... 21 March 178821st.I can read tolerably well when I am alone in the office, and make as much progress in one day, as I can sometimes in a week, when all the other gentle... 22 March 178822d.Amory and Stacey, return'd from their expedition: They got to Cape-Ann at about twelve on Wednesday night, and were about two hours at the ball. On Th... 23 March 178823d.Pickman had agreed to go with me, and hear Parson Tucker preach this forenoon; but some circumstance prevented him; so I went alone. The Dr. gave us a... 24 March 178824th.I attended at Mr. Atkins's Court; and appeared to the actions. Mr. Marquand who had been summoned there, appeared, and somewhat diverted us by his imp... 25 March 178825th.Copies of all the actions which are to be entered at the next Court of Common Pleas were this day sent to Salem, to be filed in the clerk's office; se... 26 March 178826th.I took a long walk, this afternoon with Putnam, and as we came back we stop'd at Mrs. Hooper's. Townsend is still there the weather being so unsettled... 27 March 178827th.I went with Pickman, Amory Stacey and Putnam to Salisbury, to see a vessel launch'd: She stuck as she went off. We dined there but the party was very ... 28 March 178828th.The weather was pleasant. Townsend rode, this day. I pass'd the evening with him: and found Miss Knight at Mrs. Hooper's. After having dismiss'd two o... 29 March 178829th.I received two or three Letters for Little, and after finishing the day at the office, I went and delivered them. He went with me and pass'd the eveni... 30 March 178830th.Parson Toppan of Newtown preach'd at our meeting this day. I attended all day and was very much pleased with his ingenuity: he is quite orthodox enoug... 31 March 178831st.Mr. Parsons held a Justice's Court for the trial of a trifling action of trover and conversion. The dispute was about 600 feet of pine boards. The wit... April 1788 1 April 1788Tuesday April 1st. 1788.The Court sits this day at Ipswich. Mr. Parsons went in the afternoon, I dined with him. Pickman gone to Salem: so that for two or three days I have b... 2 April 17882d.This day Townsend and Amory finally left us and were to be sworn in to the Court of common-pleas at Ipswich. They entered the office both nearly at th... 3 April 17883d.Thompson went yesterday morning to Ipswich and returned last evening. I dined with him to day. Frank Bradbury and Putnam were likewise there. Amory an... 4 April 17884th.The weather has been rather disagreeable this day. In the evening I went with Thompson and Putnam, to Mr. Bradbury's, where we found a large company. ... 5 April 17885th.Rain'd again a great part of the day. Putnam pass'd the evening at my lodgings. We conversed upon a variety of Subjects. I am more pleased with him, t... 6 April 17886th.A Parson Allen preach'd this day for Mr. Carey. I went to hear him in the forenoon. His Sermon was sensible, but his delivery was quite disagreeable: ... 7 April 17887th.I went with Thompson, to Mr. Atkins's, to answer to an action which we had brought before him this day. The first Monday in April, being the day appoi... 8 April 17888th.Pickman returned last evening from Salem. The votes in that Town, and in several others from which accounts have been received, are equally favorable ... 9 April 17889th.Dined with Pickman and Thompson, at Mr. Parsons's upon Salmon, which begin now to be caught in the river. We did not do much business in the afternoon... 10 April 178810th.From the divers interruptions which we met with in the course of the day, we did but little at the office. We met this evening at Pickman's chamber: h... 11 April 178811th.I set out with Pickman this morning at about nine o'clock: the weather was clear though rather windy: before twelve we arrived at Haverhill. I went im... 12 April 178812th.In the forenoon I went down, and spent a couple of hours with Mr. Thaxter: the rest of the day I employ'd in reading, upon several subjects. I took up... 13 April 178813th.Attended meeting all day. Dined at Mr. Thaxter's with Mr. J. Duncan. And in the afternoon, after service: we took a long walk. When we return'd to Mr.... 14 April 178814th.I met with several impediments in the morning so that it was eleven o'clock before I cross'd the river: the weather was very good, but growing Cloudy.... 15 April 178815th.The weather was quite disagreeable, for exhibition; in consequence of which there was but little company. Phillips began the performances, with a Lati... 16 April 178816th.Breakfasted at Judge Dana's. Doctor Waterhouse came, in and entertained us for some time with his quaint wit. I paid several visits in the course of t... 17 April 178817th.Fast day. In the forenoon I remained at home, and spent my time in writing and reading. In the afternoon, I heard Parson Wibird. Mrs. Cranch and Miss ... 18 April 178818th.A cold north east storm, confined us to the house all day. I read a few pages in one of Gilbert's treatises and wrote a little, likewise. The time how... 19 April 178819th.The weather has been rather better this day than it was yesterday. I went with both my brothers on a shooting party, an amusement which I follow no wh... 20 April 178820th.I pass'd the forenoon at home in writing. In the afternoon, I attended meeting and heard Mr. Wibird. After meeting, I went down to view the house, whi... 21 April 178821st.We were again confined all day to the house, by the badness of the weather. Mr. Cranch however went to Boston. I find, as I always have found, great i... 22 April 178822d.I took a ride in the forenoon with W. Cranch. Mr. Cranch came home from Boston, and brought young Waters with him. Mr. Weld, with his wife and her Sis... 23 April 178823d.The weather was so disagreeable, that Mr. Norton gave up the thoughts of going to Menotomy, and return'd to Weymouth. It has been very dull, a great p... 24 April 178824th.Charles went to Boston this morning, and brought me back some letters from Europe. I went in the forenoon with Miss Betsey Cranch, down to Mrs. Quincy... 25 April 178825th.I left Braintree between 9 and 10. and stoppd, about half an hour at Genl. Warren's, he was gone to Plymouth but Mrs. Warren was at home. The Genl.'s ... 26 April 178826th.Between five and six this morning, I left the judge's house, with Mr. Andrews who is going to preach at Newbury-Port. We stopp'd at the Colleges, to t... 27 April 178827th.I attended meeting all day, and heard Mr. Andrews. He speaks very well, and his composition was I believe generally pleasing. I sometimes think that h... 28 April 178828th.Dull weather. Wind Northeast. It began to rain a little after noon, and continued all the rest of the day. I pass'd the evening at Dr. Swett's. We pla... 29 April 178829th.The weather this day was tolerable. I went in the evening with Thompson to Captain Coombs's, where we found the young Ladies. Polly Coombs, is very si... 30 April 178830th.Very agreeable weather. After we had done at the office, I took a long walk with Thompson. We then went to Mrs. Emery's where we found Miss Roberts. W... May 1788 1 May 1788Thursday May 1st. 1788.Pickman returned this afternoon from Salem. The Club were in the evening at my room: Young Fowle, Thompson's poetical Class-mate spent the evening wit... 2 May 17882d.After passing the day at the Office, I stroll'd with Pickman, as far as Sawyer's tavern, where we stopp'd and took a dish of tea. When we set out to r... 3 May 17883d.I this day got through the 4th. volume of Blackstone's Commentaries a second time, and I imagine I have derived no less benefit from a second perusal,... 4 May 17884th.I heard Mr. Andrews preach, his sermons were both very short; but better I think than those he delivered last Sunday; his text was, “If they believe n... 5 May 17885th.I began this morning at the Office upon Foster's Crown Law, a book admirably written I am told, and notwithstanding the barrenness of the subject as e... 6 May 17886th.In the beginning of the evening, I took a walk with Pickman, up to Mrs. Atkins's. We found only the old Lady at home; and she was so unwell, that we s... 7 May 17887th.The weather was very fine; I took a long walk in the evening with Thompson and Putnam. Thompson left us, and went to see Parson Spring. Putnam came ho... 8 May 17888th.The town met this afternoon to make choice of representatives for the ensuing year. Jonan. Greenleaf Esqr. Theop Parsons Esq. Captn. W. Coombs, and Mr... 9 May 17889th.Violent North-east storm, all day. We all dined with Mr. Parsons. Thompson pass'd the evening with me. This storm gives me some anxiety, as possibly C... 10 May 178810th.The storm continued all this day, and rather with increasing violence. Thompson and I again dined with Mr. Parsons. I passed the evening with Putnam a... 11 May 178811th.I attended meeting to hear Parson Barnard of Salem. He gave us two very excellent Sermons. And his prayers were admirable; which is something very unc... 12 May 178812th.I have been quite unwell, these two or three days past; a disorder recurs with which I have been troubled in the Spring, the two years back; and it is... 13 May 178813th.I took a walk with Pickman up to Sawyer's tavern, and drank tea there. The evenings are now so short that it was nine o'clock before we got back. Our ... 14 May 178814th.I walk'd with Thompson up to Mrs. Atkins's. The old Lady is gone to Boston to spend a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. Searle were there; and Mr. Atkins came h... 15 May 178815th.Club met this evening at Pickman's. All there but Little, who is going through the small pox. Mr. Farnham was there; the evening was agreeable. Pickma... 16 May 178816th.Took a walk after leaving the office, with Thompson and Putnam. We were for calling in at Mr. Frazier's, to see the young girls, but upon the presumpt... 17 May 178817th.Dined at Judge Greenleaf's with Pickman and Thompson. Two Miss Dalton's were there; and Miss Deblois a young lady whose brother is paying his addresse... 18 May 178818th.Mr. McKeen of Beverley preached at Mr. Carey's this day. I attended to hear him. His discourses were, though sensible, calculated to please the genera... 19 May 178819th.Began upon the second book of Hawkins. The first treats of all offences, against the public; and this of the punishments to which they are liable. I w... 20 May 178820th.Mr. Parsons had the frame of his House raised, and was consequently very busy. Walk'd with Pickman. We met Thompson, and all went to see Mr. N. Carter... 21 May 178821st.I walk'd with Pickman in the evening to Sawyer's; where we drank tea; and made it almost ten o'clock before we got home. I then went up with my flute ... 22 May 178822d.I was up before eight, and had not slept well, even the short Time I was in bed; I felt stiff and unfit for almost every thing. I read but little at t... 23 May 178823d.Continual North east winds have prevailed for a week past. This evening, I past, with Thompson at Captain Coombs's. We found Mr. Porter and Mr. Kellog... 24 May 178824th.Pickman went to Salem this morning. In the evening, I took a long walk with Thompson, down towards Newbury Bridge, in hopes of meeting Mr. Andrews; we... 25 May 178825th.Mr. Webber preach'd here, for Mr. Andrews; and I was much pleased with his discourses. They were quite argumentative; and his manner of reasoning was ... 26 May 178826th.In the afternoon, I took a walk with Thompson, to see Little. He has the small pox full, upon him at this time. We returned, and I pass'd the evening ... 27 May 178827th.Mr. Jackson, sent one of his sons to inform me, that he heard last evening at Beverly, that Callahan had arrived, in Boston. The report I find is all ... 28 May 178828th.Election Day. And there is not a poor Devil, who has lost his election, in the Commonwealth, that feels half so much vexed, and disappointed as I do. ... 29 May 178829th.Club at Thompson's this evening. Putnam inform'd us, he must leave us at a quarter before nine. I told him he must make no appointments for Thursday e... 30 May 178830th.I called this morning at Mr. Bradbury's office, and affronted Putnam by rallying him upon his deception last night. In the afternoon I walked with Tho... 31 May 178831st.Finished, this forenoon with Hawkins. Dined at Mr. N. Carter's. As did Mr. Farnham and Thompson: called at the office in the afternoon; but did nothin... June 1788 1 June 1788Sunday June 1st. 1788.Mr. Allen preached for us this day; and I attended to hear him. His Sermons are judicious and sensible; but his manner of delivering them is very disa... 2 June 17882d.Pickman returned this day from Salem, where he has been for ten days past. I began to read Wood's Institutes; a book written upon a similar plan, to t... 3 June 17883d.I walk'd with Thompson a mile or two in Newbury. The prospects on that road are delightful; and I am more pleased with that walk than with any other n... 4 June 17884th.Walk'd into Newbury in the evening with Thompson; and we returned through Joppé, by a different route from that which I usually come. We past an hour ... 5 June 17885th.We met in the evening at Stacey's lodgings. Putnam was not present. At about seven we received a letter from him which for its singularity I am determ... 6 June 17886th.In the forenoon I sent my letter to Putnam, and in about an hour received the following reply which crowns the whole. It is inserted to complete the S... 7 June 17887th.Mr. Parsons came home from Boston this evening; where he has been attending at the general court; but he brought no news for me. I went with Pickman u... 8 June 17888th.Mr. Webster from Salisbury preached for us this day: a venerable old gentleman who has been subject to many misfortunes, and whose countenance is expr... 9 June 17889th.Mr. Parsons had so much information to give every one who came into the office this day that, we could not attend much to the regular course of our re... 10 June 178810th.Stroll'd a mile or two with Pickman: he has the appearance of a true and faithful Lover, and acknowledges that he takes but very little satisfaction i... 11 June 178811th.I walk'd this evening with Stacey. The weather was very beautiful, and we proposed to form a party for a Serenade, as soon as may be convenient. ... 12 June 178812th.Townsend arrived in town this forenoon: I called at Mrs. Hooper's to see him immediately after dinner: he looks better than he was when he left this T... 13 June 178813th.Townsend, and one or two more of my friends dined with me this day. He went in the afternoon to see Mrs. Emery, and found there, a Miss Taylor who cam... 14 June 178814th.Finished reading in Wood's Institutes; a book which has been rendered almost useless by the publication of Blackstone's commentaries. Dined with Mr. P... 15 June 178815th.Mr. Allen preach'd; and as usual delivered a good Sermon, in a very bad manner. After meeting; I went up to Mr. J. Tracy's; I found Townsend there, an... 16 June 178816th.Townsend intended to have set away this morning; to go to Medfield; but the weather was so chilly and disagreeable that he thought it would be best to... 17 June 178817th.Townsend left Town this morning, but as the wind soon got easterly, I imagine he did not go far. Mr. Parsons went over to Ipswich where the Supreme Co... 18 June 178818th.I went to the Office in the forenoon; but found myself incapacitated to do any thing, and therefore lost the morning in conversation. Just before two ... 19 June 178819th.The Stage was full from Portsmouth and consequently I could not obtain a seat. I could not think of waiting till Saturday with a chance of being again... 20 June 178820th.I was up early in the morning, and mounted my horse at about seven. It was ten when I got into Boston. I went to Mr. Smith's, and found my father was ... 21 June 178821st.The weather was very warm. I went down to my uncle Quincy's, and from thence on the shore. One lighter arrived in the afternoon, with part of the good... 22 June 178822d.Parson Wibird preached in his usual dull unanimated strain. Of late indeed he has lost it is said his only claim to merit by declining wholly to chang... 23 June 178823d.A second lighter came up this day with things from the ship. We were very busy in unpacking during the whole day. A bed was set up in the house in whi... 24 June 178824th.This day we got so far in order as to make a home of the house. I dined at my uncle Cranch's. The remainder of the packages are expected to-morrow; bu... 25 June 178825th.This afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Shaw came in from Haverhill; they found us still in great disorder: we began this day to unpack the books; though we have ... 26 June 178826th.We all dined at Mr. Cranch's. Charles came from Cambridge to spend a day or two with us. I continued this whole day quite industriously, to unpack, an... 27 June 178827th.The day was spent like the preceding ones. There was some company here in the afternoon. I give as much of the little leisure time I have, as I can c... 28 June 178828th.Mrs. Welch and Betsey Smith came from Boston this morning; we all went to Weymouth and dined at Doctor Tufts's. In the afternoon I went over to Mr. No... 29 June 178829th.I attended at meeting and heard Mr. Wibird. The weather was rather dull and somewhat sultry. I am still undetermined whether to return this week to Ne... 30 June 178830th.Mr. and Mrs. Shaw return'd to Haverhill this morning: and this day I finished unpacking the books; which however must continue for some time in great ... July 1788 1 July 1788Tuesday July 1st. 1788.It was nine o'clock before I could get away from Braintree this morning, and I arrived at the Colleges just before the exhibition began. A Latin Orati... 2 July 17882d.The weather was extremely warm. I amused myself part of the day in reading, and part in shooting. The cherry trees which are quite full at present, ar... 3 July 17883d.Between nine and ten I went with my father from Braintree. We got into Cambridge at about twelve. After stopping a few minutes at College, we first we... 4 July 17884th.We left Cambridge by nine o'clock, and got into Boston in the midst of the bustle. We went immediately to Bracken's tavern. After dressing, I walk'd o... 5 July 17885th.We called this morning at Dr. Welch's, and at Mr. Guild's; but left town at about ten o'clock: It was almost one when we got to Braintree. I amused my... 6 July 17886th.The weather was rather disagreeable in the morning, and Mrs. Warren was disposed to stay and pass the Sunday with us. But her Son was so anxious to ge... 7 July 17887th.W. Cranch went to Boston this morning; and I suppose, I shall have but very little of his company for the Future, as he is to be fixed henceforth for ... 8 July 17888th.I past the greater part of the day in gunning, with my brothers. The weather was as it has been for several days past extremely warm; and the fruits o... 9 July 17889th.Doctor Leonard came here in the morning: this gentleman came as a passenger with Callahan. He underwent a violent prosecution two or three years ago i... 10 July 178810th.George Warren came over from Milton this forenoon, and paid us a visit. He opened an office in Milton last winter, and has done as much business, as a... 11 July 178811th.This day completes my twenty first year; It emancipates me from the yoke of paternal authority which I never felt, and places me upon my own feet, whi... 12 July 178812th.In the diverse amusements of reading, of shooting birds, and playing upon our flutes we past the present day. The weather is and has for a fortnight p... 13 July 178813th.Weather still extremely warm. I heard Parson Wibird. Mr. Q. Thaxter was at meeting in the forenoon; and went and dined with us. In the afternoon, Mada... 14 July 178814th.Ben Beale came from Taunton this morning; he did not stop, but promised to come and see us ere long. When I came in from shooting, which still continu... 15 July 178815th.Mr. West went away this morning; My Father and my brother Charles, went to Boston; whence they will proceed tomorrow to Cambridge. Beale came here thi... 16 July 178816th.Commencement day. I mounted my horse, somewhat early, and arrived at Cambridge by nine o'clock. The first Salutation I received as I was going into th... 17 July 178817th.The young gentlemen who graduated yesterday were. Benjamin Abbot Solomon Adams Thomas Adams Thomas Bancroft Oliver Barron Stephen Baxter Joseph Brigha... 18 July 178818th.Upon the warmest day we have had this Summer I was obliged to go to Boston, upon a hard trotting horse; with the Sun blazing in my face all the way. I... 19 July 178819th.I was considerably fatigued by my jaunt of yesterday, but made out however to read something, in the course of the day; and in the slow progress which... 20 July 178820th.I tarried at home this forenoon, in order to write a Letter to my Sister. In the afternoon I attended at meeting. Went up to Mr. Cranch's after meetin... 21 July 178821st.This morning I left Braintree in company with my brother Tom, who was going to Haverhill; and in order to have company, so great a part of the way, I ... 22 July 178822d.I went to see Leonard White this forenoon. His father has been unwell for some days past. His complaints are of a lethargic nature, and his habit is s... 23 July 178823d.I had almost promised Mr. Thaxter to wait till the afternoon; but as there was an appearance of a probability that the weather would be disagreeable, ... 24 July 178824th.I returned, and once more took my seat in the office: but did little this forenoon. Thompson was unwell, and did not attend. I went with Putnam to clu... 25 July 178825th.Mr. Andrews came to town last night, and called to see us at the office this forenoon. They have engaged him to preach here at Mr. Carey's for six Sun... 26 July 178826th.I went to pay a visit to Mrs. Hooper: but disappointed her by having no news from her son Jo, who is now with Mr. Townsend. Took a long walk quite alo... 27 July 178827th.Mr. Andrews preached for us this day; and was somewhat longer than usual to the great satisfaction of some people who cannot easily be contented. Mr. ... 28 July 178828th.I finished reading Bacon's pleas and pleading: but the subject is so knotty that I must at some future period, read this over once or twice more. I be... 29 July 178829th.After spending the day as usual, I walk'd with Stacey and Putnam. After going some way into Newbury we return'd, and walk'd upon a sort of a terrass i... 30 July 178830th.This afternoon Mr. Cutler called at our office, and perswaded me to ride with him up to Mr. Brown's farm; where we found a number of young Ladies. The... 31 July 178831st.I amuse myself in reading Junius's letters; which though the factious productions of a partizan, contain many excellent observations upon men and mann... August 1788 1 August 1788Friday August 1st. 1788.The day was spent in the usual uninteresting manner: indeed it may be generally observed that the more advantageously the day is employed for myself; ... 2 August 17882d.Mr. Farnham proposed to me this morning to join a party, which was formed to go in the afternoon to the grove; a romantic spot, where the young people... 3 August 17883d.I heard Mr. Andrews preach. About as long as he was last Sunday. I think he is gaining ground in the parish. And am in hopes that he may be finally se... 4 August 17884th.Blackstone still furnishes me with employment for my forenoon hours; and I this day took up the fourth volume of Hume's History, which I was reading w... 5 August 17885th.This forenoon A Doctor Young came to our office, for a writ against a number of insurgents. It seems he was a volunteer in the service of government, ... 6 August 17886th.Putnam went last week to Danvers, and return'd this forenoon. He brought me a Letter, which came from Townsend, enclosing one for Mrs. Hooper. Amory i... 7 August 17887th.Thompson did not attend this day at the Office. Phillips called to see us this afternoon. He has been to Portsmouth, and is now upon his return to Bos... 8 August 17888th.We met this evening at my lodgings, as we have changed the evening in order to accommodate Thompson who wishes to attend Mr. Spring's lectures. This y... 9 August 17889th.Thompson went to see Miss Roberts at Newtown. I cannot read with so much satisfaction for some days past, as I usually do, as my eyes are very trouble... 10 August 178810th.Mr. Kimball supplied the place of Mr. Andrews this day. I observed none of Captn. Coombs's family were at meeting, and heard in the afternoon that his... 11 August 178811th.Thompson watch'd last evening; in consequence of which he felt not much disposed to study closely this day, and was but little at the office. Walk'd i... 12 August 178812th.I called in the afternoon for about half an hour, at the office. Attended Miss Coombs's funeral. It was very long. I walk'd with Putnam. As we were re... 13 August 178813th.Mrs. Emery who has been very ill these four or five weeks, died last night, leaving to the wide world two orphan children, who three years ago had the... 14 August 178814th.This was a day of humiliation and prayer at Mr. Carey's: on account of his sickness; and to implore the assistance of providence in choosing a colleag... 15 August 178815th.I called in at Mr. Tufts's to see Mrs. Shaw this morning. I found old Mr. Carter there. Geneological as usual. I dined at his house, with my friends f... 16 August 178816th.Dined with Townsend, in company with Mr. Andrews, and Thompson. After dinner we took a ride: went down to Mr. N. Tracy's, but he was not at home. On t... 17 August 178817th.Mr. Andrews preach'd for us; this forenoon he was lengthy in his prayer upon the late misfortunes in the several families. In his Sermon he likewise t... 18 August 178818th.This morning I perceived a deal of stirring in the Streets; and was finally informed that the governor was reviewing the troops of this Town; after wh... 19 August 178819th.Several of the gentlemen who accompanied the governor, yesterday to Haverhill, went on to Salem with him, and did not return till this evening. I was ... 20 August 178820th.I was walking with Putnam in one of the Streets in Town, this evening, when we heard a strange noise in a house, and a number of people standing round... 21 August 178821st.Upon Stacey's invitation I went with him and Putnam, and two young lads by the name of Greenough, to Mr. Greenleaf's; where we had something like a co... 22 August 178822d.We assembled this evening at Thompson's. Mr. Greenleaf called in and past an hour with us. He was apprehensive that we were disgusted with the crowd l... 23 August 178823d.Dined at Thompson's, with Mr. Andrews and Townsend. In the afternoon I took a ride with Little to Haverhill. I endeavoured to persuade him to go with ... 24 August 17882 September 178824 August–2 SeptemberHere, this journal very abruptly breaks off. I had long doubted whether the utility attending the method which I have pursued were adequate to the tim... 24 August 178824.Parson Dutch preach'd. L. White and Mr. Thaxter. ... 25 August 178825th.Return'd from Haverhill. Somewhat interrupted. ... 26 August 178826th.Office business. Takes from reading. Dined with Mr. Parsons. ... 27 August 178827.Mr. Parsons went to Boston. Wrote. Mr. Cabot &c. ... 28 August 178828.Walk'd with Stacey. Curious conversation. Greenough's. ... 29 August 178829.Funeral. Mr. Atkins. Met in the evening at Putnams. ... 30 August 178830.Rain. Little past the evening with me. ... 31 August 178831.Heard Mr. Prince. Mr. Marquand's. Mr. Jackson's. Religious tattoo. ... September 1788 1 September 1788September 1. 1788.Rain. Pass'd the evening with Stacey. ... 2 September 17882.Finished Hume and Blackstone. Little &c. ... 3 September 1788Wednesday September 3d.I went over the river with Stacey and Romain upon a shooting party. We had tolerable success. It was very windy; and with a heavy boat and only one oa... 4 September 1788Thursday September 4th.Left Newbury-Port this morning with Bridge: we dined at Putnam's in Dan vers. Very indifferent entertainment. After mistaking our road, and going to W... 5 September 1788Friday September 5th.The assembly at the anniversary of the Ф.B.K. was more numerous than I have known it. There were near forty members present, among whom were two from ... 6 September 17886.Saltmarsh. Read. Mr. Cranch's. ... 7 September 1788Sunday September 7th. 1788.The Marquis to Sainneville, commander of the french Squadron now in the harbour, and the Chevalier Maccarty de Martegues captain of the Achille, dined... 8 September 17888.Company afternoon. Angier. ... 9 September 17889.Went over to Milton. ... 10 September 1788Wednesday September 10th.The Governor with the Captains of the french vessells, the french Consul, and some other gentlemen dined with us. ... 11 September 178811.Mrs. Smith and Louisa. W. Cranch. ... 12 September 1788Friday September 12th.I left Braintree to return to Newbury-Port. Found Bridge in Boston. Dined at Mr. Smith's. We left Boston at about five o'clock and rode ten miles; to ... 13 September 1788Saturday Septr. 12th. i.e. 13th.Breakfasted in Salem: saw Amory and Learned. Dined at Ipswich. We got to Newbury-Port, at about five. We lodge this night at Mrs. Hooper's. ... 14 September 1788Sunday Septr. 13th. i.e. 14th.I did not sleep a wink the whole night. My nerves are in a very disagreeable state of irritation. I attended meeting all day at Dr. Tucker's, with Bri... 15 September 178815.Sleepless. Could do no business. ... 16 September 178816.Strolling about all day. Idle. ... 17 September 178817.Can neither read nor write. ... 18 September 178818.Training. Unwell out of spirits. Foster. ... 19 September 178819.Spent my time in visiting &c. ... 20 September 1788Saturday September 20th.I have had three or four sleepless nights this weeks, and for the little rest I have enjoyed I have been indebted to soporific draughts. I dined this ... 21 September 178821.Meeting afternoon. L. W. Mr. Thaxter. ... 22 September 178822.H. Lincoln. Dined with Mr. T. Mr. B's. ... 23 September 178823.Lincoln went home. Dr. Price's Sermons. ... 24 September 1788Wednesday September 24th.Lincoln went yesterday for Hingham; I went with Mr. and Mrs. Shaw to Andover. There was a large company at Mr. Symmes's; and after dinner we had a lec... 25 September 178825.Mr. Noyes. Afternoon with White. ... 26 September 178826.Dined with Mr. Thaxter. Genl. Lincoln. ... 27 September 1788Saturday September 27th.Another tedious sleepless night. Charles and Russell returned to Cambridge. I dined at Mr. White's. And in the afternoon got a little sleep which grea... 28 September 178828.Meeting Forenoon. Mr. Marsh. L. White. ... 29 September 178829.Tea at Mr. Adams's. ... 30 September 1788Tuesday September 30th.The weather was not very favourable, but, as the court of common pleas was to sit this week in Newbury-Port, I concluded to return there. When I got h... October 1788 1 October 1788Wednesday October 1st. 1788. In the present situation of my health I cannot possibly attend at all to study, and this circumstance with some others has determined me to spend som... 2 October 1788Thursday October 2d.I took my seat in the stage, in Company with a Lady who came from Portsmouth, and Mr. Vaughan, a brother of the gentlemen with whom I was acquainted i... 3 October 1788Friday October 3d.W. Cranch came into Boston with my father, who coming upon business which will detain him in town this night, gave me an opportunity to get to Braintr... 4 October 17884.My father came home. ... 5 October 17885.Weymouth at meeting. Dr. Tufts's. ... 6 October 17886.Rode over to Milton in the afternoon. ... 7 October 1788Tuesday October 7th.Mr. Murray the preacher who came from England with my father, came this day to pay him a visit, with his Lady whom he has lately married. He appears t... 8 October 17888.Went over to Hingham. ... 9 October 17889.Charles and Otis were here. Got up shelves. ... 10 October 178810.Slept none. Went to Weymouth. ... 11 October 178811.Medicine. Voltaire's works. ... 12 October 178812.At home all day. But dull somewhat. Rode. ... 13 October 178813.Went to Milton. Put up books. ... 14 October 1788Tuesday October 14th.My occupations have been very regular, and similar for a week past. Last Thursday night I again experienced a total want of sleep. By the help however... 15 October 178815.Company to dine. Mr. B. &c. ... 16 October 178816.Dr. Tufts &c. Mr. Shaw went to Hghm. ... 17 October 178817.Fine weather. Gunning with Tom. Townsend. ... 18 October 178818.Madam and Tom went to Boston. Violent Thunder. ... 19 October 178819.Meeting to hear Mr. Wibird. W. Cranch. Andrews. ... 20 October 178820.Cranch went to Boston. Rain. ... 21 October 178821.Variable weather. Gibbon's history. ... 22 October 178822.Rode my horse. Andrews went towards Nby Pt. ... 23 October 178823.Mr. Russell's and returned at Night. ... 24 October 178824.Gunning in the morning with Charles. Tired. ... 25 October 178825.Mr. Thaxter. Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Mr. Shaw. ... 26 October 178826.Heard Mr. Shaw. Cranch and Phillips. ... 27 October 178827.Splendid parade. Much company. ... 28 October 178828.Company gone. Went to Mr. Cranch's. ... 29 October 178829.Went with Tom to Cambridge. Returned. ... 30 October 178830.Mr. A. went to Boston. Charles to Cambridge. ... 31 October 178831.Mr. A. returned. Company at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Storer. C. Storer &c. ... November 1788 1 November 1788November 1. 1788.Rode as usual; and read Gibbon &c. ... 2 November 17882.General Knox dined with us. P. M. ... 3 November 17883.Cicero de Senectute. Getting well. ... 4 November 17884.Went to Boston with Mrs. Cranch. Returned. ... 5 November 17885.W. Cranch came from Boston. Fine weather. ... 6 November 17886.Evening at Mrs. Quincy's. Parson Wiberd. ... 7 November 17887.Mr. and Mrs. A went to Boston. Dined at Mr. Cranch's. ... 8 November 17888.Quite lonesome. Mrs. C. came home. ... 9 November 17889.Parson Wibird dined at Mr. C's. Folks came home. ... 10 November 178810.Madam preparing for New York. ... 11 November 178811.Rain all day. Cleared up in the evening. ... 12 November 178812.Went to Boston. Mrs. A. N. York. Lodgd at Camb. ... 13 November 178813.Returned to Braintree in the forenoon. ... 14 November 178814.Justinian's Inst. Foster's Cr. Law. Gibbon &c. ... 15 November 178815.Cold Weather. Dr. Tufts this evening. ... 16 November 178816.Mr. Norton. He dined with us. ... 17 November 178817.Went to Milton. Chilly weather looks like snow. ... 18 November 178818.Rode as usual. Read a variety at home. ... 19 November 178819.My health happily recovered. Rain; part of the day. ... 20 November 178820.Went to Mr. Cranch's. Mrs. C. gone to Boston. ... 21 November 178821.Letter from Mamma. Hartford. Fed. Senators. ... 22 November 178822.Went to Boston. Return'd with W. Cranch. ... 23 November 178823.Mr. Everett of Dorchester: dined with us. ... 24 November 178824.Very warm; rainy, disagreeable weather. ... 25 November 178825.Charles came home from Cambridge. ... 26 November 178826.Wm. Cranch was here. Rode to Milton. ... 27 November 178827.Thanksgiving day. Dull weather. ... 28 November 178828.Bad night. Dined at My Uncle Adams's. ... 29 November 178829.Snow. Charles could not go to Cambridge. ... 30 November 178830.Mr. Wibird preach'd. Charles dined at Mr. C.'s. ... December 1788 1 December 1788December 1. 1788.Charles return'd to Cambridge. ... 2 December 17882.Winslow Warren. Rode in the afternoon. ... 3 December 17883.Gibbon 5th. vol. 4th. gone which I much regret. ... 4 December 17884.Very cold. At Mr. Cranch's. Dr. Fogg. Mr. Thayer. ... 5 December 17885.Wm Cranch came from Boston. Heard from N. York. ... 6 December 17886.Went to Milton with Wm. Cranch. He dined with us. ... 7 December 17887.Mr. Cranch's after meeting. Mr. C. quite unwell. ... 8 December 17888.Left Braintree. Went as far as Wilmington. Rain. ... 9 December 17889.Went to Haverhill. Wet through. ... 10 December 178810.Got to Newbury-Port. Ordination. Dancing. ... 11 December 178811.Dined with Mr. Tufts. Not very bright. Dr. Swett's. ... 12 December 178812.Company chiefly gone. Russell. Rode with Thompson. Dancing again. ... 13 December 178813.Put my horse at Tappan's. Eve with Dr. Kilham. ... 14 December 178814.Heard Mr. Ware. Preach'd admirably. D. Atkins. ... 15 December 178815.Attended the office. Read a little. Mr. Jackson's. ... 16 December 178816.Mr. Parsons &c went to Salem Court. Miss Coats. ... 17 December 178817.Snow storm. Went to Salem. Supp'd at Amory's. ... 18 December 178818.Attended court. Sat late. Lodg'd with Mr. Atkins. ... 19 December 178819.Dined with Amory. Went to the ball. ... 20 December 178820.Cold weather. Came home with Bridge. Sleepy. ... 21 December 178821.Heard Mr. Andrews, preach. Bouscaren. Mr. Carter. ... 22 December 178822.Very cold weather. Evening in the office. ... 23 December 178823.Cold continues. Eve at Judge Greenleaf's. ... 24 December 178824.Went to Haverhill. Colder than ever. ... 25 December 178825.Mr. Thaxter's. Miss Hazen. Eve at Mr. Bartlett's. ... 26 December 178826.Returned to N. Port. Wrote in the Eve. ... 27 December 178827.Dined at Judge Greenleaf's. Foster came home. ... 28 December 178828.Parson Allen preached. Snow storm. ... 29 December 178829.Thompson got home. Court at Mr. Atkins's. ... 30 December 178830.Eve at Dr. Sawyer's. Mr. Boyd.—a youth. ... 31 December 178831.Eve with Foster at Mr. Jackson's, He was out. ... Back Matter Chronology
