Morning clear. Mr. Ayer called after my leaving my House and followed me to the Office from whence I started with him to see the Houses in Tremont Street. I gave him such directions that I think they will soon be clear. Returned to the Office and was busy for much of the morning in settling the bills due by the Estate of Mr. New and drawing up an Account to present next Week. I also had the usual number of interruptions to pay bills, but none to receive money which a little shocks me.

In the afternoon I sat down and reviewed quite thoroughly the first half of the Orator, and found it improves considerably upon acquaintance. After which I was engaged in writing a letter to my Father which did not satisfy my taste at all. This took all the time I had at my disposal, although my Wife had gone to her brother Chardon’s to tea, until the usual time of Meeting for the Debating Society which I attended and heard an Argument upon Lawyer’s Fees in which I take none but a practical Interest. So I took no part in the discussion, and went to Chardon’s at nine o’clock, where I met Mr. Coit and young Mr. Oliver.1 A pleasant Supper and return home at ten o’clock, when I continued my Catalogue and read the Tatler.