Cool. To town, thence to Quincy. Afternoon at work. Evening at the Mansion.

I left Medford this morning hardly with unwillingness for my want of my usual occupation and my thoughts made me dull. Mr. Brooks accompanied me in my ride round by the Registry Office at East Cambridge where I was desirous of leaving some deeds, then into town.

At the Office where I made occupation enough. Then to Quincy where I returned to dine. Found every thing much as I left it and the children apparently contented and happy. I dined at the house below and spent the afternoon in working out. The house seemed so still and solitary that I did not greatly relish it. Spent the evening at my father’s. And retired pretty early.