Diary of John Adams, volume 2 Previous document in volume 1779. December 22. Wednesday. Next document in volume 1779 December 25. Saturday. Christmas. 1779 December 24. Fryday. JA 1779-12-24 1779 December 24. Fryday. Adams, John 1779 December 24. Fryday. Dined on Board the Bellepoule, with the Officers of the Galatea and the Bellepoule.