1745 February 1 (Friday). More Moderate Air. Clear and pleasant for the Season though Somewhat Cold. Ebenezer Maynard came from Boston Yesterday. Brought up several Pamphlets against Mr. Whitefield — of whom (and Fresh Provisions) he says, the Town is full. Two Essex associations Letters to the Ministers of Boston,[1] and the Determination of the Association at Cambridge. Mr. Nathaniel Henchman[2] of Lyn, his Letter[3] to Mr. Chase[4] of Lyn End against Mr. Whitefield. But have not yet Seen Mr. Foxcrofts Apology.[5] The world much divided. Laudatur ab his Culpatur ab illis. God grant us Wisdom, Grace and Peace!
[1]Caleb Cushing, et al., A Letter From Two Neighbouring Associations of Ministers in the Country…Relating to the Admission of Mr. Whitefield into Their Pulpits (Boston, 1745).
[2](HC 1717), minister of Lynn, 1720-1761. SHG 6:192-195.
[3]Reasons Offered by Mr. Nathaniel Henchman…for Declining to Admit Mr. Whitefield into his Pulpit [with an introductory note by Stephen Chase] (Boston, 1745).
[4]Rev. Stephen Chase (HC 1728), minister of Lynnfield, 1731-1747, was also hostile to Whitefield. SHG 8:382-385.
[5]Thomas Foxcroft, An Apology on Behalf of the Reverend Mr. Whitefield (Boston, 1745).