April 13, 1748

1748 April 13 (Wednesday).  Mr. Jenison sent another letter to the association and demanded a Categorical answer.  There was much debate about whether he should be answered and how.[1]  Mr. Cushing preached the public Lecture on 2 Pet. 1.10.  N.B. Mr. Mills[2] late of Bellingham there.  N.B. Heard the sorrowful News yesterday of Mr. Bridghams[3] house at Brimfield, burnt to the ground and little saved.  P.M. Letter to Mr. Jenison drawn up by Mr. Morse and after many readings, voted.  Mr. Loring goes from us to Grafton to preach there tomorrow.  Mr. Cushing chose moderator in his room.  Mr. Wellman rode home with me.

[1]The Association records note “A Contemptuous letter of Mr. William Jennison was treated with the neglect it deserved.”  Allen, Worcester Association, p. 28.

[2]Jonathan Mills (Harvard 1723), the minister of Bellingham, 1727-1737.  Sibley, VII, 239-241.

[3]The Reverend Mr. James Bridgham.