Severe cold weather. I went to the Office and was occupied in writing and so forth. Accounts. Mr. Walsh came in and troubled me. Mr. Hurlbert also upon a Contract respecting the building in Court Street. I had engaged to go up to the Boylston Market to meet the new Clerk and deliver to him the various papers but I was delayed until 323half an hour after the time fixed, noon. I went nevertheless and found him. Agreed to send him the various books and papers which I had and took the record book home with me to fill it up to the time of my demission.

Walk. Then home to Livy—A very interesting exposition of the Roman History, one worthy deep reflection in this our country which is posting the same track. Afternoon, Madame de Stael whose work is very amusing. Her style is animated, full of point and brilliant. I do not know a pleasanter idleness. Evening at home. Resumed at last Madame Junot, which is very amusing, finished Voltaire’s Tancrede.1