June 22, 1768

1768 June 22 (Wednesday).  I delivered £100 to Mr. Ebenezer Maynard Old Tenor as part of pay for his swamp.  Went over to Northborough Lecture.  Dined at Mr. Whitneys.  Mr. Belcher Hancock there.  Messrs. Morse and Sumner also.  I preached on Joh. 6.35, “I am the living Bread.”  Mr. Morse prayed before sermon.  Returned home at Eve.  N.B. The News is very sorrowful from England.  A direct Answer being demanded whether we will comply with the Acts of Parliament concerning our Trade and the Customs.