1775 May 31 (Wednesday). Rev. Dr. Langdon preached before the Congress at Watertown, on Isa. 1.26. A large Collection of Ministers. Our Convention (as our Dining was also) at Coollidge’s Tavern on the South side of the Bridge. Dr. Langdon was chose Moderator. The Treasurer, Dr. Eliot, was not present: the Affairs of the Moneys, the Distribution of the Collections, and all the Accounts of the Funds, were deferred to another Time. The Congress having Shewn us great Respect, in providing for us, their President Dr. Joseph Warrin dining with us etc., the Convention chose a Committee to draw up an Address to them, and it was Sent by them. They were Dr. Cooper, Mr. [C?]hute, Williams of Sandwich, and Bridge of Chelmsford. Mr. Cooke was confirmed Preacher for the next Year. Dr. Langdon was chose his Second. The Convention Book of Accounts was delivered to Mr. Maccarty, to keep till Dr. Eliot (who is at present Shut up in Boston) may be able to receive it.
Old Mrs. Hunt, widow of the late Mr. Samuel Hunt, caused some body to ask me (as I was passing by) to be called in to her House, renewing old Friendship, with much endearing Regards. I again lodged at Capt. Tainter’s. The Times are more and more alarming. May God most gracious Prepare His People for His holy Will!