February 20, 1752

1752 February 20 (Thursday).  Mr. Haven and his sister Patty lodged at t’other house, and came here a.m. as did Captain Waters[1] of Sutton and his wife.  Dr. Chase and his wife and Mrs. Newton.  These last all went away before dinner.  Mr. Haven and his sister dined here.  N.B. His answer to the South Church in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.[2]  The Waters flow exceedingly.  N.B. Molly brought Breck here, who has canker in his mouth, yet plays about in the house and abroad.  N.B. An odd kind of note — Mr. Grows from Mr. Thaddeus Gale for money which I do not owe.

[1]Jonathan Waters.

[2]Samuel Haven (Harvard 1749) became the minister of the South Church of Portsmouth, N. H., 1752-1806.  Sibley, XII, 382-392.