May 29, 1746

1746 May 29 (Thursday).  Mr. Gay of Hingham preach’d to the Convention on John 3.  The Collection (I think) amounted to 232£. A peaceable Meeting.  Blessed be God! Din’d at Mr. Checkleys with Mr. President, Mr. Barnard of Marblehead, Mr. Appleton, Mr. Bridgham and Mr. Maccarty.  At Convention p.m. we met to finish the Address and distribute the Collection. At Eve rode to Cambridge and lodg’d at Mother Champneys.  N.B. Sister Lydia at Boston.