June 18, 1754

1754 June 18 (Tuesday).  The Association met here, viz. Merrers. Cushing, Martyn, Stone, Smith, Maccarty.  Lieutenant Tainter kill’d one of my Lambs.  Captain Baker sent a side of Lamb.  Mr. Ebenezer Rice’s Wife sent a dozen and half of Biskett — French Turnips, Potatoes and Salletting.  As for the Exercises and the Conversation see the Association Minutes.  Mr. Maccarty lodg’d at Esquire Bakers; the rest lodg’d here.  The Horses were sent 1 to Esquire’s, 1 to Lieutenant Tainters, 1 to Mr. Nurse’s and Two to Mr. Pratts.