Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1

141 12th. Monday. JQA

1782-08-12

12th. Monday. Adams, John Quincy
12th. Monday.

This afternoon Mr. D went and took a walk in the summer garden. Stay'd at home all day. Rainy weather all the forenoon.

13th. Tuesday. JQA

1782-08-13

13th. Tuesday. Adams, John Quincy
13th. Tuesday.

In the afternoon Mr. D. went and took a ride. Stay'd at home all day. Cloudy, rainy weather.

14th. Wednesday. JQA

1782-08-14

14th. Wednesday. Adams, John Quincy
14th. Wednesday.

In the forenoon Mr. D. went and took a walk. Walk'd with him after dinner in the summer garden. Rainy and Cloudy weather.

15th. Thursday. JQA

1782-08-15

15th. Thursday. Adams, John Quincy
15th. Thursday.

This forenoon I went with Mr. D. to the Hotel of the Spanish Minister. Took a ride afterwards. Mr. Artaud dined at Mr. Rimbert's. Went and took a walk in the summer garden with Mr. Montréal and Mr. Artaud. After dinner went with Mr. Artaud to the Clubb, when we return'd I found Mr. Hoogwerst here.

16th. Friday. JQA

1782-08-16

16th. Friday. Adams, John Quincy
16th. Friday.

This forenoon Mr. Rimbert came to see Mr. D. Stay'd at home all day. Rainy weather.

17th. Saturday. JQA

1782-08-17

17th. Saturday. Adams, John Quincy
17th. Saturday.

This day her Majesty dined with all the officers of the regiment of Preobragensky. In the afternoon I walk'd with Mr. Artaud in the Garden. Went to the play, and saw an Italian piece, with a ballet. Went to the English Library and took out some books.

18th. Sunday. JQA

1782-08-18

18th. Sunday. Adams, John Quincy
18th. Sunday.

This day the Statue of Peter the great was uncover'd. All the troops in the city amounting to about 10,000 men pass'd in review. Mr. D went to see it. After supper I went to see the statue and the illumination on the square.

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