Diary, 1788-1791.

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Diary, 1788-1791.

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Diary kept from 6 Oct. 1788-18 July 1789 and 12 Apr. 1790-2 July 1791 by Nathan Webb of Boston, Mass. The entries refer to Webb's work as an usher (teaching assistant) at the Writing School in Love Lane, a public school in the town's North End; singing as a pastime; and his involvement in the formation, meetings, and governance of the Independent Musical Club, a private music club with both male and female members founded in 1789. Additional subjects include Webb's health, including the after-effects of his smallpox inoculation in Oct. 1788, frequent visits for tea and dining, and his attendance at the New North (Fifth) Church.

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Webb, Nathan, 1767-1853.

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Independent Musical Club (Boston, Mass.)

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Writing School in Love Lane (Boston, Mass.)

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New North Church (Boston, Mass.)

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Organized in 1714 as the Fifth Church, the original meeting house on Hanover Street; mother church was the Old North Church (also known as Christ Church); society organized in 1803; listed as Unitarian from 1845-1851; New North Church joined Bullfinch Street Church ca. 1867; became extinct between 1884-1886. From the description of Records, 1722 Aug.-Nov. (American Congregational Association). WorldCat record id: 70951013 Org. 1714 as the Fifth Church, the original meeting h...