A continuation of this heat which is believed to be almost without example at this season of the year. I went to the Office and spent time in Accounts much as usual. Mr. Beebe called with a view to settlement of his affair, but the papers were not drawn, so it was postponed until tomorrow. As usual many different commissions, home early with the design of taking my Wife to Medford, and my boy John to dine with Mr. Brooks.

Found the family as usual but with the addition of Gorham and Ellen to dine. All pleasant enough but the heat. After dinner, we went up to see the improved residence of the latter and were there caught in a shower which detained us until sunset. Gorham has fitted up an old house comfortably and will probably enjoy it for the good reason that he is not afraid of it. Perhaps the anxiety for a new house is the worst part of it. Home late. Mr. and Mrs. Frothingham came in and spent an hour pleasantly. But I was dull.