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No. 95] 1 Mr. Jackson preach d afternoon. 13 A 90 gun ship burnt in the Mediterranean Sea. 16 went home through Boston. 18 Mr. Haven preach'd. 20 went to Colleg with Seth. 22 Roman Father a Play. 23 Declaimed this morning left off my wigg. 25 Mr. Appleton prea. 26 Presidents Grass Mow'd. 29 went to Boston on foot saw Seth. 30 Valedictory day, I waited on the Orator. Tom Wentworth was Orator.

1 finished the Presidents hay. 3 Cato a Play acted at Warrens Cham.
 * News about Louisbourg that all except the Town itself is taken.

5 Hollowey has took another prize which the French offer'd to Ransom for 16000 pounds. They sent out from Louisbourg in the fogs two Frigates Laden with their Riches and Women one of which we took, in which was the Governour, his Wife, & Daughter they are sent in to Hallifax. 6 Cato to perfection. 7 went to Boston with Moffat saw my father. 10 began to make arguments. 11 did not go to prayers. 12 Sirs came to receive their Quest. 13 dismis'd from reciting. 14 Cato more perfect than before. 15 Daniel came from Boston. 16 Sot in the Sophimores Seat. 18 Seniors went into the meeting house to dispute. 19 Commencement. Governours came. 20 came home with Seth. 21 Kingsby & Gay came, Ward turn'd by. 24 Gay went to Boston. 26 the City of Louisbourg surrendered to the English July 26th and now Septr 27th they are gone from Louisbourg to take Ticonderog at the Narrows & so on to Canada.