Morning occupations. A great deal of time occupied in reading and filing Newspapers. An employment very attractive but not very profitable. I wrote to Richardson1 and read some of Captain Cooke but had reason for dissatisfaction upon the whole. Rode with John and evening with the ladies.

I spent the day at home very quietly indeed. Nothing of any kind happened which could be considered remarkable. In the evening after a ride, we went to hear Mrs. Knight sing.1 She gave a Concert this evening which was not much attended. I like her particular style of singing although I cannot admire her voice nor the character of her style. That is to say, I do not think mere ballad singing any very remarkable standard of music. Returned early.

At home all day. Whom should I see today upon entering my brother’s room but Mr. Blunt. He is vain and silly as ever but more important than usual. It is a misfortune that his fine talents should be so obscured by his conceit. In the evening I went with the Ladies to Dr. Watkins’. We had a small party and dull as Summer parties usually are. Mrs. Knight sang better this evening. The party was collected to hear her. Received a letter from Abby and wrote a Reply.

I arose very early this morning and went out fishing with my brother John. It was some time before we got fairly out and after all we were not very successful. I felt extremely unwell all day, and upon my return decided upon renouncing fishing for the future as the weather has become altogether too warm. Blunt dined with us. Miss Selina Roberdeau took leave. Ride in the evening.

I took some Medicine this morning, not feeling well pleased by the symptoms yesterday. This detained me at home all day. It was very warm and in the evening the clouds collected and we had a thunder 137storm. I went to ride with the Ladies, who were going to Mr. T. B. Johnson’s, but the rain threatened and prevented them.