Returned to town with Mr. Brooks. Conversation with him. Heard of the death of a friend of Abby, who was bride maid last year when she was married, Mrs. Chapin.1 A melancholy case. Morning at the Office. Blackstone. Two letters. One from my father informing me that one of mine was missing and one from Richardson at Washington.2 Afternoon, Hutchinson. Conversation with George. Evening at home, Cicero and Executive Record.

Passed the morning in looking up a case for argument at the next meeting of the Moot Court besides reading a little Philosophy before breakfast. Afternoon, wrote a letter to Richardson1 and read Hutchinson. Took a long walk with Davis. The weather was rather chilly, after which returned home and finished the second book of Cicero de Officiis, besides accomplishing a considerable quantity of Executive Record.

Wrote to my Mother according to custom after which I went down to the Office and prepared a case for argument. Conversation with George. It stormed as violently as it has done during any day this winter. Rode to Medford with Mr. Brooks to dine. It was cold and unpleasant. Found the family much as usual. Occupied part of the time in reading Miss Edgeworth’s Novels, and part of it as usual.

Fine day but the ground covered with snow. Remained at home all day, read more of Miss Edgeworth but passed the larger part of my time in conversation with Abby. Ward still lingers. But the blow will not now be a severe one, so much time has been given for preparation. Talked with Mr. Brooks upon many subjects not material. So little variety in these days that although happy as they can be, yet they give little worth recording.

Returned to town with Mr. Brooks. Found a letter from my Mother in not a bit better spirits than usual. I cannot comprehend what it is makes her so low. It affects mine considerably. Prepared my case for argument. Took a long walk and went to the Moot Court, acquitted myself better than I did last time and was only made aware of the necessity of further practice and exertion.1 Evening at home.