Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1
1782-05-02
This day, which according to the Russian stile is the 21st. of April, is the Anniversary of her Majesty's birth. Went with Mr. 125D. to the Marquis de Verac's and from thence to the Dutch Ambassador's. In the afternoon Mr. Peyron and the youngest Mr. Montréal came here. Snowy weather.
1782-05-03
In the forenoon Mr. D went and took a walk. After dinner Mr. Colombi came to see us. I went to the postoffice with Mr. Artaud. Windy weather. Finished the first volume of Watson's history of Phillip the II. 443 p: and begun the 2d.
1782-05-04
This forenoon I went and took a walk upon the quay with Mr. Artaud. In the afternoon the youngest Mr. Montréal came here and went with Mr. Artaud and myself to the Shops. Fine weather.
1782-05-05
Dined at Mr. Rimberts: Mr. D received a letter from Holland.1 Took a ride in the afternoon.
Possibly JQA is referring to a letter from Thaxter of 9 April, received by Dana on 2 May (MHi:Dana Papers).
1782-05-06
Went in the forenoon and took a walk upon the quay, went in the evening to the concert; with Mr. Artaud. Clear, Windy Weather.
1782-05-07
In the forenoon I took a walk with Mr. Artaud upon the quay. Mr. D. went and took a ride. Cloudy, windy weather.
1782-05-08
Mr. Artaud went out on hunting. Mr. D. went in the forenoon and took a ride. In the afternoon went to Mr. Colombi's but found he was not at home. Took a walk upon the quay. Fine clear weather.