Clear and mild. Distribution as usual. Evening at Mr. Story’s.

Very extraordinary weather for this season of the year. I went out today without any overcoat, a thing unexampled in this climate. After coins, went to the Office. Time wasted there but I succeeded in renting my house. Did not get home in time to read Antigone. No fire in my study and perfectly comfortable.

Afternoon, Sharon Turner and Manuscripts. I am now going to work in earnest to advance that biography. Evening a small party of the family at Mrs. Story’s. Not very pleasant but I did very well. Home by a clear moon.