Mild and pleasant. Time as usual.

The difficulties with Great Britain still continue to be the general topic. I received today a letter from my father dated at Washington on Sunday,1 from which it is clear to me that he had not the remotest idea of being called upon at this contingency. I therefore dismiss it from my thoughts.

Devoted myself to the currency papers which have been languishing for some time. Finished one and began a second. The afternoon attending to Crevier and after a quiet evening at home, finished the first draft of Burr. I hope I shall be able to make something creditable to me out of this.