August 26, 1740

1740 August 26 (Tuesday).  The Several Companys of Volunteers for the Expedition against Cuba, quarter’d in Boston, muster’d to Day to receive their Bounty Money from the Province.  Four Companys were compleat in Arms, and five were unprovided.  Din’d at Brother Samuels.  P.M. at Mr. John Brecks.  At Eve at Mr. Keggels, and Supp’d at Brother Alexander’s.