We hear very bad accounts from Mrs. Everett. I went out early to the House, from thence to the Office where I was besieged by a legion of Stone cutters from Quincy. The desire to be supplied with Quarries is very great. Mr. Dudley came for his answer, and was accompanied by James Hale the owner of several quarries here which have made him rich. He is anxious to get a privilege upon our Quarry 125for Mr. Dudley as his joins directly on ours and he wants to get a road across our land to the main road. I told him I would again send for a more decisive answer to be received by the 5th of May. Mr. Winkley also came in and Mr. Spear. They want different Quarries. Spear is a man who has had some experience in these matters and I asked his opinion. He recommended no hurry. As my father’s letter was so indecisive and we could come to no distinct proposition, I agreed to write again for a positive reply and to meet him and Mr. Spear on the lot on Monday for the purpose of judging what the proportion was of Quarry to the whole land. The remainder of the morning was passed in writing the letter.1 Home. Afternoon, M. Thiers and Grimm. The day was remarkable for the weather—Snow falling constantly, though it did not remain. Evening at home. Tasso.