1770 May 31 (Thursday). Attended the Convention. Brother Breck was moderator. Dr. Cooper preached on Rev. 12.1, last Clause. I dined at Dr. Coopers — sat forward Subscription for the Printing the Sermon.[1] Did not attend the Convention p.m. My Children were going out of Town. Mr. Forbes and his Wife, Mr. Moore and Cushing with theirs. At Mr. Surcombs at Eve (where my Horse is now kept) and now first Saw his daughter Flagg. Returned again to my Brothers who acquaints me with the ill Treatment he met with from our Nephews Son, Elias. I lodged there, as I most desired. N.B. My Son Samuel lives at Capons for half pay, or less; till better Business presents.
[1]Samuel Cooper (1725-1783; Harvard 1743), minister of the Brattle Street Church; SHG 11:192-213. The sermon was apparently not published.