1726 July 4 (Monday). I rode away to Mr. Brecks,[1] who acquainted me with what was done last association. Especially referring to Mr. McKinstrys[2] Cause, and Mr. Barretts[3] with Mr. How. Thence I rode to Mr. Woods. Thence to Mr. Cooks where I din’d on fry’d Pigeons. Thence to Livermores, from whence to Father Champney’s.[4] My Journey hither was very Tedious but I proceeded to Boston. Through my illness I was very much tired. Brother John,[5] I was informed was ready to sail for Dublin in a vessel belonging to the Family. Brother Alexanders[6] wife Last week was Delivered of a Daughter.[7]
[1]Reverend Robert Breck of Marlborough.
[2]Reverend John McKinstry of Sutton. Benedict and Tracey, Sutton, pp. 32-35.
[3]Reverend Samuel Barrett of Hopkinton.
[4]Samuel Champney, Sr., Parkman’s father-in-law.
[5]Parkman’s brother-in-law, John Tyley.
[6]Parkman’s older brother, Alexander.
[7]Esther Parkman, born June 29, 1726.