Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1
1782-07-13
Went this morning to the English Library. Took out the 2d. volume of the Preceptor and 3 volumes of Clarissa. In the afternoon Mr. D went and took a ride. Very fine weather.
1782-07-14
Stay'd at home all day. Mr. D. went and took a ride in the forenoon. After dinner Mr. Montréal came here.
1782-07-15
This forenoon Mr. Hoogwerst came here. Mr. D. dined at Mr. Wolff's. Went in the evening to see the rope dancer. Changeable weather.
1782-07-16
Stay'd at home all day. Mr. D. went to the court Comedy to see a Russian play. Stormy windy weather.
1782-07-17
Stay'd at home all day. Mr. D. went and took a walk in the afternoon. Very bad weather.
1782-07-18
Stay'd at home all day. In the evening Mr. Hoogwerst came here. Mr. Artaud din'd at Mr. Rimbert's. Cloudy weather, and a heavy shower of Rain in the evening.
1782-07-19
Stay'd at home all day. In the afternoon Mr. D. went to take a ride. Changeable weather.
1782-07-20
This forenoon Mr. Wolff came to see Mr. D. Mr. D. went and took a ride in the afternoon. I went with Mr. Artaud to the shops. Mr. Artaud went into the country. Clear weather, but windy.