1769 May 31 (Wednesday). The House of Representatives Protest against the Ensigns of Terror. Publick Meeting is late; begins past 12. Mr. Haven of Dedham preached on Ps. 75.6.7. Dined in Fanuel-Hall. At Mr. Quincys. Went thence to the Convention. Venerable Dr. Sewal so ill that we could not meet as usual at his House. Met at the South-latin-school-House. Was chose Moderator — and was forced to accept, and Prayed. Was chose to go in the Name of the Convention to Dr. Sewal and present gratefull acknowledgments for his great Goodness and Kindness in entertaining the Ministers on these Days, and for his eminent Services, for so many Years, etc. And Mr. Williams of Longmeadow, was chose to go also, with this Message. We went accordingly and he received us with an humble and grateful Sense of the Respect hereby paid him. He asks that one of us pray with him. This was complyed with. Mr. Williams so much my Senior and Superior performed. At Eve I visit Mr. Surcomb who is confined with the Gout. He required me to send him my Horse to keep and she was sent. Visit my Brother. Supped and Lodged at Cousen Winters, and my son Baldwin with me.