21 August 1847
adams-john10 Neal Millikan Recreation
152 Quincy Saturday 21st. August 1847—

21— VI.

I had an indifferent nights rest, but took a walk this morning round the long Square. The past midshipman John Quincy, came to take leave, being ordered to Norfolk in Virginia, and the Lieut his brother has orders to repair to Charlestown— I rode after dinner with my Wife, Louisa. C. Smith and my Granddaughter Mary Louisa, round Milton Hill— Miss Mary E. E. Cutts, has been some time, at Mr Hubbards a member of Congress at Middletown Connecticut, and has promised to make us a visit, and was expected to arrive last evening— My Grandaughter went to Boston to meet her, but she did not come—

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