Office building still in such a state that I could not remain in it. I see enough of the change however to be convinced that it adds very much to the value of the building. Called at the Mutual Office to notify them of the change and also made proposals for the Insurance of my house in Acorn Street.

Athenaeum where I read some interesting articles in the Edinburgh Review, then according to appointment to a glass and China Shop where my Wife was to be, to purchase some things. This done, walk and home to read Livy. Afternoon, Niebuhr, and papers.

In the evening, my Wife’s family met here. Mr. Brooks, P.C. Jr. and his Wife, Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Frothingham and their eldest son, and Mr. Ignatius Sargent and wife. We had a small Supper and every thing went off very pleasantly. Things cleared at ten and upstairs, reading.