May 1, 1751

1751 May 1 (Wednesday).  Having receiv’d a Letter from Mr. Stone[1] to preach his Lecture I went and preach’d on 1 Cor. 11.26 to page 11.  In returning at Evening call’d at Mr. Amsdens,[2] his Daughter Abigail brought to bed before her Expected Time.  N.B. Mr. Amsdens indecent Discourse and Conduct.  Was at Lieutenant Bruce’s and gave him a Bond for 150£ old Tenor and received a Deed of Cook Island.

[1]The Reverend Nathan Stone of Southborough.

[2]Jacob Amsden.