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Sunday June 1st. 1788. -

[1788-06-01]
Mr. Allen preached for us this ...

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Docno: DQA02d814

Author: JQA
Date: 1788-06-02
Pickman returned this day from Salem, where he has been for ten days past.
I began to read Wood's Institutes;1 a book written upon a similar plan, to that of Blackstone; but much inferior in the execution.
I took a long walk this evening alone, musing and contemplating upon a subject which at this time engrosses all my attention.
 
1. Thomas Wood, An Institute of the Laws of England; Or, The Laws of England in Their Natural Order, According to Common Use..., London, 1720.
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