July 15, 1772

1772 July 15 (Wednesday).  Attended the Commencement at Cambridge.  Cousen Thomas Barrett takes Care of my Horse (for there I put up).  Visit Brother and Sister Champney.  Dined in the Hall.  At Sir Bowmans, Sir Whitneys etc.  The publick Assembly very Splendid.  N.B. p.m. Ladys of Quality took possession of the Foreseat instead of the Overseers.  At Dr. Appletons at Evening where was Dr. Haven and Lady.  One of their sons was graduated.  I Supped there.  Lodged at Barretts.  N.B. William Crosby, having conducted unfitly, especially ungratefully to my Son Forbes, who was bound for him, has absconded.  Mr. Bradshaw (now at Brookfield) has his 2d Degree.