June 1, 1769

1769 June 1 (Thursday).  Eleven Counsellors negativ’d by the Governor.  I repaired to the School House to attend the Convention.  As Dr. Cooper is desired to preach next Year, So Mr. Breck is chose his Second.  We go to meeting to the Old South as usual.  Mr. Dunbar preached on Gal. 1.8.9.  May God grant Success!  I dined at Mr. Mathers.  When the Convention met p.m. we found the Collection of Money to Day amounted to £252.9.6.1 old Tenor.  While we were together News came that President Holyoke dyed this morning.  Mr. Thomas Barnard prayed at the Conclusion of the Meeting.  I visited Mrs. Holbrook, and Mr. Surcomb.  N.B. His only Sister lyes dead and is to be buryed tomorrow.  Lodged at Cousen Winters, and with me my Son Forbes.