1749 April 13 (Thursday). Mr. Abraham Williams[1] here. Tells me he has a Call at Sandwich — argues against the Duty of Fasting — calls it dressing up Religion in frightful Figures to terrifie Men — Says getting a Neighbour to kick ones shins or thrash one with an Horsewhip will do as well etc. He is going to Worcester to demand of Dr. Breck[2] the Legacy his grandmother Breck left him.
[1]The son of Colonel Abraham Williams of Marlborough. He accepted the Sandwich call.
[2]Samuel Breck, the physician.