Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1

2d. Thursday. JQA 2d. Thursday. Adams, John Quincy
2d. Thursday.

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.

3d. Friday. JQA 3d. Friday. Adams, John Quincy
3d. Friday.

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.

4th. Saturday. JQA 4th. Saturday. Adams, John Quincy
4th. Saturday.

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.

5th. Sunday. JQA 5th. Sunday. Adams, John Quincy
5th. Sunday.

Dined at Mr. Rimberts: Mr. D received a letter from Holland.1 Took a ride in the afternoon.

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Possibly JQA is referring to a letter from Thaxter of 9 April, received by Dana on 2 May (MHi:Dana Papers).

6th. Monday. JQA 6th. Monday. Adams, John Quincy
6th. Monday.

Went in the forenoon and took a walk upon the quay, went in the evening to the concert; with Mr. Artaud. Clear, Windy Weather.

7th. Tuesday. JQA 7th. Tuesday. Adams, John Quincy
7th. Tuesday.

In the forenoon I took a walk with Mr. Artaud upon the quay. Mr. D. went and took a ride. Cloudy, windy weather.

8th. Wednesday. JQA 8th. Wednesday. Adams, John Quincy
8th. Wednesday.

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.

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