Diary of Charles Francis Adams, volume 1

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1825-02-20

20. IX. CFA
20. IX.

Weather very bad, remain in my room, Influenza, dull, dinner party at home, could not go down, to bed early.

21. VIII:45. CFA

1825-02-21

21. VIII:45. CFA
21. VIII:45.

At home all day, on the recovery, cloudy weather, evening, last regular party, very agreeable.

22. VIII:30. CFA

1825-02-22

22. VIII:30. CFA
22. VIII:30.

Weather raw and disagreeable. Walk to the Capitol, evening, Anniversary Ball, Washington’s birth day, family went, myself at home, to bed early.

23. IX. CFA

1825-02-23

23. IX. CFA
23. IX.

Health much improved. Walk to the Capitol, Domestic Manufactures,1 return, evening, Whist at home, George, Mary.

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One Snowden was showing an exhibition of manufactures at the Capitol (JQA, Diary, 22 Feb. 1825).

24. VIII:40. CFA

1825-02-24

24. VIII:40. CFA
24. VIII:40.

Morning, walk to the Capitol, Exhibition of Manufactures, Cloths, return, dinner party, Mr. Baylies.

25. IX. CFA

1825-02-25

25. IX. CFA
25. IX.

Morning, walk to the Capitol, Exhibition closes, bad weather, evening, Theatre, with John, Bride of Abydos,1 dull, Oyster Supper.

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A romantic drama by William Dimond.

26. IX:25. CFA

1825-02-26

26. IX:25. CFA
26. IX:25.

Morning at home, foggy weather, cold increased, family troubles, George, his affairs and feelings.

27. IX. CFA

1825-02-27

27. IX. CFA
27. IX.

Still annoyed by my cold, horrible weather, Johnson Hellen, political affairs, dinner and evening party.

28. VIII:40. CFA

1825-02-28

28. VIII:40. CFA
28. VIII:40.

Morning at home, politics. Cabinet appointments, walk, evening, family to St. André’s, myself at home, to bed early.

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