1747 October 23 (Friday). I made a few Visits, dispatched a little Business, dined at cousen Elias’s with Madam Delhonde,[1] bargained with my Kinsman for Pools Synopsis 3 last volumes for his Debt to me. Bought my Wife a plad Gown at brother Sam Parkmans (9 yards for 9£) and paid him for it and for everything else I had there. Was with Mr. Whipple at Mrs. Keggels at Eve, and hastened to Cambridge (though it rained somewhat) and lodged there. N.B. Ward of College with Molly.
[1]Wife of Louis Delhonde, the physician.