"9. I called upon Judge Benson who referred me to Judge Yates. Saw Judge Yates, who promised to appoint an Examination.
   "13. I called upon Judge Yates.--He appointed for my examiners Dr. Bard, Dr. Rogers, Dr. Treat or in his place Dr. Smith. I set off immediately in the rain to notify them. Dr. Bard dissuaded me from it, and objected to my youth.--This damped my spirits--but I was determined to go through with the business. Dr. Rogers gave me a more favorable reception.--Dr. Smith thought it would be improper for him to attend.--I therefore call'd upon Dr. treat in the evening--he excus'd himself. I bespoke a room at Simmon's Tavern.
   "14. At 4, went with a palpitating heart to Simmon's.--The Physicians arrived, but as the Court was sitting no magistrate could attend except Judge Yates.--Some doubts arose respecting the law.--The Judge went to the Mayors and discovering that the presence of 2 magistrates, at least, was indispensable--postpon'd the Examination 'till to-morrow afternoon. The agitation of my mind brought on a degree of fever which continued the remainder of the day.
   "15. Arrived at Simmons's a few minutes after 4. Underwent an Examination of an hour's length