Diary of John Quincy Adams, volume 1

124 27th. Saturday. JQA 27th. Saturday. Adams, John Quincy

27th. Saturday.

This morning I went to take a walk upon the quay with Mr. Artaud. In the afternoon I went to the shops and bought some things. Mr. Wolff came to pay Mr. D a visit A.M. Mr. D. went and took a ride after dinner. Mr. Hoogwerst paid us a visit. Fine weather, but windy.

28th. Sunday. JQA 28th. Sunday. Adams, John Quincy

28th. Sunday.

This forenoon I went with Mr. D. to the Hotel of the Marquis de Verac, and from thence to that of the dutch Ambassador1 with the Marquis, but he was not at home; dined at the Marquis de Verac's: Mr. Artaud supped out. Fine weather.

Willem Lodewijk (Baron) van Wassenaer Starrenburg, minister plenipotentiary and ambassador extraordinary plenipotentiary to St. Petersburg, 1780–1785 ( Repertorium der diplomatischen Vertreter aller Länder , p. 268).

29th. Monday. JQA 29th. Monday. Adams, John Quincy

29th. Monday.

This forenoon I went and took a walk with Mr. Artaud to Mr. Rimbert's. After dinner the youngest Mr. Montréal came here and I went with him and Mr. Artaud to the shops. In the afternoon Mr. D took a ride. In the evening Mr. Artaud went to the Concert.

30th. Tuesday. JQA 30th. Tuesday. Adams, John Quincy

30th. Tuesday.

This afternoon I went with Mr. Artaud to the Post office to see about the news papers. Went to take a walk. Mr. D took a ride. Fine weather.