Rainy with cold, raw east wind. At home all day. Evening at the house.

It was a very cold disagreeable day and although wanting fires ex-239ceedingly I could not summon resolution enough to order one which made me peevish and uncomfortable. I am very doubtful whether the Stoical system is useful to the temper. I know mine goes on the most easily when I am externally comfortable.

Worked upon Tucker and finished Locke upon raising the value of Money, i.e. depreciating it.1 A very clear minded man.

After dinner Lucan finishing the first book, but I executed nothing very heartily. Evening at the Mansion house where was nothing new.