1740 January 30 (Wednesday). A.M. I went to Christ’s Church and heard Dr. Cutler[1] on Dan. 6.21. P.M. at Mr. Condy’s[2] Lecture on 2 Pet. 3.18 forepart. After service Mr. Chauncy,[3] Mr. Condy, Mr. Gray[4] and I went to Mr. Welsteeds.[5] But at Evening I was at an Entertainment at Brother Alexanders, our Kinsman John Parkman having brought his Mistress to them at this Time.
[1]Rev. Timothy Cutler (HC 1701), minister of Christ Church Episcopal in Boston, 1723-1765. SHG, 5:45-67.
[2]Rev. Jeremiah Condy, Jr. (HC 1726), who had recently returned from England and was minister of the First Baptist Church, 1738-1764. SHG 8:20-30.
[3]Rev. Charles Chauncy (HC 1721), minister of the First Church of Boston, 1727-1787. SHG, 6:439-467.
[4]Rev. Ellis Gray (HC 1734), minister of the New Brick Church of Boston, 1738-1752. SHG, 9:400-404.
[5]Rev. William Welsteed (HC 1716), minister of the New Brick Church of Boston, 1728-1753. SHG, 6:153-158.