1768 July 20 (Wednesday). Attend the Commencement Exercises. Dine in the Hall. Was chiefly at Mr. Moore’s, Sir Sayer’s,[1] where I had besides Dr. Sayer,[2] the Company of Dr. Coffin of Newbury and Eliphalet and Peter Coffin of Exeter — also Mrs. Gilman, Dr. Sayers Sister. Was also at Sir Ballantine’s etc. Lodged at Sister Barretts. Heartily Pity Sister Lydia who has the chief Trouble of tending upon her.
[1]Ebenezer Sayer (1751-1778), Harvard 1768); SHG 17:87-89.
[2]Dr. Joseph Sayer (c. 1706-1774) of Wells, Maine.