Lecture I met Mr. Bernon' in Sudbury Street; he turn'd from me and would not have seen me; but I Spake to him. Quickly after I saw Col. Vetch in the Council Chamber, and said to him, Mr. Bernon is in Town, as I told you he would: He made light of it, and said he had bought Cider of him; he suppos'd he had business here. I observ'd he was at Sir Charles's Muster, and went round the Body with his Sword by his Side, follow'd the Govrs Attendants. Augt 12. At Council 'twas enquired whether Blew should go to Edgartown to convoy vessels there loaden with Bread: Col. Foster much opposed it, and some others; pleading we had Bread enough. I argued the Benefit of having Bread in time of War; and the great Hurt twould be to us, if it should fall into the Enemies Hands. At last it was agreed, that if at the foot of the Shoals, whether his cruise led him, he had a fair wind, he might goe. I had urg'd the Certainty of doing good if Blew went.

'Twas mention'd in Council, that 300 Eastern Indians, Men Women and Children, were gon to the 5 Nations to pray leave to dwell with them; and that others refusing them, they were gon to the Senecas: The Gov mention'd that the Gentlemen of Albany might be written to that they might be with the Maquas where they might [be] under Inspection. But the Council were of the mind, The further off the better; would more easily be apt to forget their own Country, and Less ready at so great a distance to añoy. And that twas best for us (they being Rebels) to say nothing about it.

1 Gabriel Bernon was one of the Huguenot exiles who came to Boston, and was one of the commissioners of the English Corporation for Propagating the Gospel here. He was one of the persons naturalized Jan. 5, 1688, as recorded in a list published in Agnew's "Protestant Exiles" (London, 1871), I. p. 46-48. The same list was entered on our Suffolk Deeds, Lib. 14, fol. 212, "at the desire of Gabriel Bernon," July 20, 1688. The names of Abraham Tourtelot, Rev. Peter Fountain, and Isaac Converse, occur therein. .EDS.

Midweek, Aug 24. In the evening Mr. Pemberton marrys Mr. Samuel Gerrish, and my daughter Mary: He begun with Prayer, and Mr. Gerrish the Bridegroom's father concluded: Mr. Mayhew was present.

Aug 25. Mr. Cotton Mather, Mr. Pemberton and wife, and others, dine with us after Lecture. In the even I invited the Gov" and Council to drink a Glass of Wine with me; About 20 came; viz. Gov!, Winthrop, Hathorne, Elisha Hutchinson, Addington, Brown, Foster, Sergeant, Walley, Phillips, Townsend, Bromfield, Eliakim Hutchinson, Corwin, Higginson, Jn° Apleton, Lynde, Hunt, Cushing, Norden, Epes. Gave them variety of good Drink, and at going away a large piece of Cake Wrap'd in Paper. They very heartily wish'd me Joy of my daughter's Marriage.

Septr. 10. Mr. Mayhew takes his Journey homeward, John Neesnumin, and James Printer' being gon before.

Sept 17. Mr. Green finishes printing Mr. Whiting's Oration.2 Sept: 21. When the Depts could not be brought into the Congress of the Governours; at last by some aplication they gave 80£ to bear the charges of the Gov and them that should go. I got away to the privat Meeting at C. Savages, when this was transacted. General Court rises.

Sept 24. Col. Hathorne, Mr. Corwin and I set out for Taunton. David waits on me. Dine at Morey's at Punkapôg. There Mr. Crossman meets us, and conducts us in the new Rode; rid near 14 miles without a house. Saw pleasant Winnicunnet Pond, and the River issuing out of it. Got to Mr. Danforth's about 6. where we lodged.

1 See Vol. I. p. 15, note. - EDS.

2 We presume this to be a Latin oration which Rev. Samuel Whiting, pastor of Lynn, delivered at Harvard in 1649. The copy in our Society's Library contains sixteen pages, but lacks the title. - EDS.

3 Winneconnet Pond is in the easterly part of the town of Norton, and receives the waters of Canoe River and Leach's Stream. It spreads over about one hundred and twenty-two acres. (Gazetteer.) — EDS.

Sept: 25th Lord's Day Mr. Danforth preached from Ps. 90. 14, 15, 16, 17, verses. Work. The Church-State, Worship and Ordinance, which were brought out of Egypt into Canaan to enjoy, are chiefly intended. Doct. 1. The great, and chief desire of the people of God, that which lyes upermost in their hearts is, that God's work may flourish in their Generation, and in succeeding Generations. Doct. 2. Every Christian should account it his Duty to put to his helping Hand, to forward God's Work in the World. Every one should do something in bringing others home to Christ.

Sept 26. We went to Bristol with Capt. Leñard, Mr. King. Col. Byfield, Mr. Makentash, with the Sheriff and others, met us at Mr. Saffin's. I lodg'd at Peter Reynolds's.1

Septr. 27. Open'd the Court, empanel'd the Jurys, heard one Cause. When came to Diñer found Major Walley come from Devotion's.

Sept 28. Indians are Try'd for Murder and found Guilty. 29. Mr. Saffin is Cast in his Action of Review against Mr. George. Indians are condemned. Court ends.

Friday, 7: 30. Col. Hathorn, Mr. Corwin, Cook ride out of Town early, near an hour before Sun-rising. Major Walley and I set out about 9. a-clock. Daniel and David waiting on us. Call at Mr. Greenwood's, who is dangerously sick of a malignant Fever, to our great surprise. Mrs. Greenwood at parting, with Tears, desired prayers for him; and that would leave word at Caleb Stedman's at Roxbury, to acquaint his Bro at Newtown.

1 Robert Reynolds was one of the early settlers in Boston, and left only one son, Nathaniel, who moved to Bristol, R. I. Peter was, doubtless, the son of the latter, born in 1670. A century later a branch of this family returned to Boston; and one of them, Dr. Edward Reynolds, has been espe cially noted for his professional skill and his connection with public charities. - EDS.

Dine at Smith's; Bait at Devotion's. Lodge at Billinge's;
Many stars were to be seen before we got thither. Cor-
nil, a Quaker, in company. From Billings's writt to Mr.
Man, enclosing an Oration. Left ten with Mr. Sparhawk
and a 10 Bill: a Douz ditto with Mr. Danforth. 8r. 1.

Bait at Dedham. I go to Mr. Belcher's, where I drink
warm chockelat, and no Beer; find my self much refresh'd
by it after great Sweating to day, and yesterday. Got
home to Diner about One. Laus Deo. My Horse went
very hard, which made me strain hard on my Stirrup and
contract a Lameness on my Left Hip of a Week's continu-
ance, or more. If I might with Jacob prevail with GOD
for his Blessing; and be surnamed Israel, how happy
should I be though I should go limping.'

Oct: 2. Lords Super. Mrs. Rock and my wife there.
I hope Christ welcomed us. Mr. Pemberton said he was
glad to see me come home, 8: 1. when I went to him to
acquaint him with Mr. Greenwood's Sickness.

8 3. Gov calls a Council. I acquainted the Gov with the Condemnation of the two Indian Men at Bristol for Murder, and the time intended for their Execution. Col. Vetch mutter'd somthing as if there was no malice prepense: I told him of the man's kicking his wife into the fire. He said he heard not of that. Capt. Blackmore

1 The reference is, of course, to Genesis xxxii. 24-31. — EDS.

2 It may be well to mention here that, during 1709, the Colony had been kept excited by warlike preparations. Colonel Vetch came over with instructions for a grand expedition against the French. Five regiments of regulars were to be sent over; Massachusetts and Rhode Island were to raise fifteen hundred troops, and the southern colonies twelve hundred men. Quebec and Montreal were to be attacked. The Massachusetts men were ready by May 20th, and were kept ready till September, while the southern troops, under Nicholson, were encamped at Wood Creek. October 11 a vessel arrived at Boston with advices that the English troops had been sent to Portugal, but allowing the Americans to attack Port Royal if they judged proper. The fleet refused to join, and the Legislature desired the Governor to discharge the transports and disband the troops. (Hutchinson, Hist. II. 178, 179.) - EDS.

arrives this day and brings the Wellcom Orders for going on to print the Bible [Indian] and countermanding the selling any more of the Genoa Paper, with a considerable Remittance.

Oct 4th I shew the Letters to Dr. Mather and Mr. C. M.

Oct 5. Midweek, Mr. Hirst and I take a Calash and meet Mr. Gerrish with John behind him. Son Gerrish, his wife and Hannah in a Calash. It was a little beyond Newhill's, who now keeps the Swan, that we met them. Din'd there, and there Mr. Gerrish would return, delivering up his Charge to me. As came homeward went over Charlestown Hill on the Neck of Land; and came into the Rode again by Mr. Emerson's. Got home very well, and I went to our Meeting at Mr. Thornton's. Laus Deo.

Octob: 6. 1709. Mr. C. Mather preaches from Prov. 14. 14. Backslider in heart shall be filled with his own Ways. Mention'd the indulgence of Adonijak; the prophet Micajah; not the prophet, but the King was hurt by his Estrangement.

Octob? 7. I read to Mrs. Rock; Mr. Allen came in and said I was Eyes to her. Octob: 28, 1709. In Council, Gov' said, They know nothing by me but what is of Honor. I have great faults, but they do not know them. Col. Nicholson is not yet Governour here, nor none of them, i. e. the Deputies. Said the Letter' sign'd by himself, Col. Nicholson, Vetch, was as good as that the Court had given to Col. Nicholson.

Friday, Nov 4. 1709. The Gov invites the Council and Representatives to Diñer at the Dragon. Mr. Secretary, and Mr. Wadsworth were at the other Table; The Gov' order'd Maxwell to say that he drunk to Wadsworth

1 Palfrey (IV. 276) states that this letter, directed to Lord Sutherland, is in the British Colonial Papers. It is signed by Colonel Moody also. — EDS.