Morning delightfully pleasant. Went to the Office and occupied myself a short time in writing an Article which I talk of contributing to a Newspaper by way of amusement. But I did not nearly finish it, from being interrupted first by my Uncle who came at last to claim the amount for the schooling of his Son which has been appropriated by my father to that purpose. He sat with me for some time, and while he was there Mr. Savage came in to inquire about a paper of my Grandfather’s which he had often seen published but could not find. His object was to know whether I could lead him to it. I told him I would see about it.1 I then went to an Auction to see whether I could make some convenient purchases for Quincy.2 But without any success. At home found Miss Julia Gorham who was spending the day with my Wife. She is a pleasant as well as a sensible girl. Went out to the Auction again in the Afternoon but my walk in the shower which fell heavily about that time was all the benefit I received for my pains. The bad things were sacrificed but the good ones they were too wise to put up. Returned home and read the Oration for the Crown nearly to it’s close, which took me until nearly the proper hour to go to Edward Brooks as we had been invited. Found there only Mr. and Mrs. Frothingham as Company. We had a very pleasant time and returned home at a seasonable hour.