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[1788-06-09]
Mr. Parsons had so much ...

8th.

Docno: DQA02d820

Author: JQA
Date: 1788-06-08
Mr. Webster1 from Salisbury preached for us this day: a venerable old gentleman who has been subject to many misfortunes, and whose countenance is expressive of the sensibility which has so often been wounded.
I took a long walk in the evening with Stacey; a young fellow who has been very imprudent; but whose disposition is I believe very good.
 
1. Rev. Samuel Webster, minister of the West Parish, Salisbury (Sibley-Shipton, Harvard Graduates , 10:250–259).
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