Sett off, with my Wife for Salem. Stopped 1/2 Hour att Boston,
{ 320 } cross’d the Ferry, and at 3 O Clock arrived at Hill’s the Tavern in Malden, the Sign
of the rising Eagle, at the Brook, near Mr. Emmersons
[Emerson’s] Meeting House, 5 Miles from Norwoods, where vizt. at Hills we dined. Here we fell
in Company with Kent and Sewal. We all oated at Martins, where we found the new Sherriff
of Essex Coll. Saltonstal. We all rode into Town together. Arrived at my dear Brother
Cranches, about 8 and drank Tea, and are all very happy. Sat and heard the Ladies
talk about Ribbon, Catgut and Paris net, Riding hoods, Cloth, Silk and Lace.—Brother
Cranch came Home, and a very happy Evening we had. Cranch is now in a good Situation
for Business near the Court House and Mr. Bernards
[Barnard’s] Meeting house and on the Road to Marblehead—his House fronting the Wharffs, the Harbour,
and Shipping, has a fine Prospect before it.