May 30, 1770

1770 May 30 (Wednesday).  My Brother revives.  Bought me a Wig of Mr. John Bosson and gave him 4 Dollars for it.  My Kinsman Nathaniel accompanys me to the bottom of the Common to See an Ox which was roasting whole.  The Head, the Horns, the Tail on.  The Election Sermon was preached to the Court at Cambridge, but I was not able, without Violence, to go there, my Relatives beseeching me not to go.  A Lecture was preached in Boston by Dr. Chauncy on Ps. 22.4.  Mr. Mather prayed before sermon.  A Fine Anthem closed as a Psalm began the Exercise.  Dined in Fanuel Hall most Elegantly.  Dr. Chauncy [craved?], and (called upon by the oldest Selectman, who was as Moderator, viz. Joshua Henshaw Esq.) I returned Thanks.  There was Anthem — Liberty Song — Toasts — the Roasted Ox surrounding the Hall — Guns firing, frequent Cheers, etc.  P.M. The Convention was adjourned to tomorrow nine o’Clock, at the Grammar School House in school street.  I visited divers Friends — at Mr. Surcombs.  His Daughter is reconciled to her Husband and to her Father.  Lodged at my Brothers.