Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 2

463 6. JQA

1788-12-06

6. Adams, John Quincy

Went to Milton with Wm. Cranch. He dined with us.

7. JQA

1788-12-07

7. Adams, John Quincy

Mr. Cranch's after meeting. Mr. C. quite unwell.

8. JQA

1788-12-08

8. Adams, John Quincy

Left Braintree. Went as far as Wilmington. Rain.

9. JQA

1788-12-09

9. Adams, John Quincy

Went to Haverhill. Wet through.

10. JQA

1788-12-10

10. Adams, John Quincy

10.

Got to Newbury-Port. Ordination.1 Dancing.

John Andrews, JQA's frequent companion, was ordained associate minister of the First Religious Society of Newburyport, to assist the ailing Rev. Thomas Cary (Currier, Newburyport , 1:253).

11. JQA

1788-12-11

11. Adams, John Quincy

11.

Dined with Mr. Tufts. Not very bright. Dr. Swett's.

12. JQA

1788-12-12

12. Adams, John Quincy

12.

Company chiefly gone. Russell. Rode with Thompson. Dancing again.

13. JQA

1788-12-13

13. Adams, John Quincy

13.

Put my horse at Tappan's. Eve with Dr. Kilham.

14. JQA

1788-12-14

14. Adams, John Quincy

14.

Heard Mr. Ware. Preach'd admirably. D. Atkins.

15. JQA

1788-12-15

15. Adams, John Quincy

15.

Attended the office. Read a little. Mr. Jackson's.

16. JQA

1788-12-16

16. Adams, John Quincy

16.

Mr. Parsons &c went to Salem Court. Miss Coats.

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