May 26, 1726

1726 May 26 (Thursday).  I was at the Convention (at Mr. Sewalls[1]).  Mr. William Williams[2] of Hatfield preach’d.  After it we din’d at Holmes’s.  Much Discourse of a true Representation of the affair of the Synod Concerted last year.  Dr. Mather[3] acquainted us he had Sent some letters hereabouts, but I had no perfect account being absent yesterday, as aforesaid.  I sent for my Horse but it was late and then I was Easily prevailed with to tarry till the Morning.

[1]Reverend Joseph Sewall (Harvard 1707) of the Old South Church, Boston.  Sibley V, 376-393.

[2]Reverend William Williams (Harvard 1683).  Sibley, III, 263-269.

[3]Cotton Mather.