Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1
1782-05-20
Stay'd at home all day. Mr. D. went out in the forenoon. Cloudy weather.
1782-05-21
In the afternoon Mr. D went and took a ride. Took a very long walk out of town with Mr. Artaud. Left him at the Clubb. Changing weather. Mr. Hoogwerst came and paid us a visit in the afternoon.
1782-05-22
This day a french Gentleman dined with us. Mr. D went and took a walk in the forenoon. Mr. Artaud went in the afternoon to the Clubb. Cloudy weather.
1782-05-23
This morning I went with Mr. D. Mr. Artaud and several other gentlemen to see her Majesty's cabinet of paintings in the Palace. Mr. D and Mr. Artaud took a walk upon the quay. Mr. Artaud dined at Mr. Rimbert's. Cloudy weather.
1782-05-24
This day a French Gentleman dined with us. Mr. D took a ride in the afternoon. Mr. Artaud went to the Clubb. Stay'd at home all day. Cloudy weather. First vessels arrived, at Cronstadt.
1782-05-25
Mr. D took a ride in the forenoon. Finished the second and last volume of Watson's history of Phillip the II. 437. pages. Cloudy weather.
1782-05-26
Mr. D. unwell. Pentecost day. Mr. Artaud went out in the afternoon. Stay'd at home all day. Cloudy weather in the forenoon but clear'd up after dinner.