Clear but cool. I remained at home all day. My morning passed without due improvement. I worked in the garden, read a little of Horace’s second book of Epistles and arranged the Office. My disposition of time is not methodical, neither is it in any degree profitable. And the interruptions which are very constantly taking place worry me. I believe that for the purpose of avoiding this I shall endeavor to transfer my place of labour to the room over the way. A habit of unsettled life is the worst thing for the mind of one who wishes to be a Student.

Afternoon, I walked up to Payne’s hill and obtained but little more satisfaction than usual from my walk. The Tenants are always out, or they do not feel ready to pay. The air was not unpleasant however, so that my health if not my purse was benefitted. Evening at home.