Continued fine day. At usual occupations. Ride and evening at the Mansion.

My morning passed in pretty steady application to the business of copying which went on pretty smoothly. I also read some of Menzel, beginning his discussion of the department of philosophy which promises to be more interesting to me. After dinner, finish the fourth book of Tacitus and read five sections of the fifth. These are remarkable as introducing some remarks upon the Jewish character and traditions.

Went out and took a ride to Mount Wollaston beach and from thence round to Newcomb’s landing with the two boys as my companions. The day was finer and clearer even than it’s predecessors, and we enjoyed it much. In the evening, down to the Mansion as usual.