A fine clear day. I went to the Office where I was engaged in looking through Mr. Woodbury’s Pamphlet about the Banks, a pretty useful though very unmethodical summary. Surprised by the appearance of John Q. Adams Junior who came with Elizabeth, his sister from Washington. They were hastened by the account of their Mother’s sickness. She is now however better. Letters from W. B. Lewis respecting the Administration of T. B. Adams’ effects, and from my father very brief,1 but none yet from Mr. Johnson. Call upon T. K. Davis respecting our proposal of starting to go to Washington. Home. Sophocles. Afternoon coins, and evening read to my Wife from the Simple Story and afterwards Eckhel.