My uneasiness about Louisa much relieved although she still seemed poorly. My Wife better. I went to the Office and occupied myself with drawing my Account for the Quarter with my father in order to perceive its consistency. This took just about my usual time.

Kirk here from Quincy about the work to be done, came in on my horse and detained me a good while in talking of nothing. Walk to see horse who looks in good condition. The idea of going to renew the work at Quincy is a little burdensome this year. Particularly as there is some little preliminary fitting up. But variety is the spice of life. And after it is all done I hope we shall enjoy it.

Home. Sophocles. Electra. Afternoon, coins. My Wife had several of her family visiting her, and Gorham Brooks took tea and spent part of the evening. The remainder with my Wife after which I finished Ferguson.