1748 May 25 (Wednesday). Rode to Boston. Mr. Lewis[1] of Pembrook preach’d to the General Assembly on Isa. 22.21. Din’d at Brother Samuels. At Convention p.m. N.B. Mr. Williams[2] of Weston Moderator. No Boston ministers at Dr. Sewals but Mr. Byles[3] only: who was therefore chosen Clerk. A Letter from Major Abbot[4] of Providence born by Deacon Belknap, to desire further assistance from the Convention, in supporting preaching among them. I heard the very heavy Tidings of the Death of the Reverend and worthy Mr. Joshua Gee, Senior Pastor of the Old North, a minister of primitive Stamp. Alme Deus! Tales prefice ubique Gregi. I went to see Dr. Parkmans Wife who remains in Very low and weak Condition, but is not worse. I lodg’d there with them.
[1]Daniel Lewes (Harvard 1707), the minister of Pembroke, 1712-1751. Sibley, V, 334-337.
[2]The Reverend Mr. William Williams.
[3]Mather Byles of the Hollis Street Church.
[4]Daniel Abbott, Jr., of Providence.