Our gray coach was taken to the wheelwrights this night, so tommorrow when I go to Mistress Washington's quarter I shall be taken in the red coach. I will be attending St. Paul's tomorrow with Mary Ann and Mistress Lewis. I spent a goodly amount of my time reading this afternoon, and Mama has had the servants cleaning the house so much lately. I hope so much that she will have the child soon, my restlessness is nothing in comparison to her's at this time! She is staying in bed longer now, by reason of her feet swelling last week. I wrote two letters yesterday, Papa and Mama encourage me to correspond frequently with my cousins and friends, and I enjoy doing so. It is raining outside, and I think the sound of the rain falling will aid me in sleeping tonight. I usually am restless and full of thoughts when the lights are put out. I really think I should finish embroidering my pocket soon, I would like to wear it and embroider my next one with silk. I suffered from a painful influenza two past, and it seems that the rest of my family fell ill with something, Daddy is now recovering from a fever, and I hope none of us shall become ill again for a long time, in special with having a new baby in the household. I think I shall retire now.

Rode in Papa's blue carriage past George Mason's estate. I think it is such a lovely house, and I dearly love Fairfax. Talked with Molly, Ben and Bob this evening. Read for over an hour this afternoon.

Uncle John and Aunt Alice came at one o'clock today, and Henry and Thomas came with them. Thomas spent most of his time with George, and when Henry wasn't with Papa and Uncle John, he walked with me down to the river. I think him to be the most handsome and kind cousin I have. He has many fascinating stories from when he was at school in England. Had a letter from cousin Laurence. I stitched George's initials on a handkerchief for him.

Danced with Henry after dinner, and played Faro with Thomas and George.

S.F.

O the weather is divine this day! It is most unseasonably warm, although I do not think it shall last long. I shall delight in it while it is still here. After such a bitterly cold winter, I yearn for the most pleasant weather that spring brings with it. It is the best time to walk about our plantation, which is something I have greatly missed in the past few months. We are to make a visit at Col. Washington's home in Fairfax next week. I dearly love Mount Vernon, it is such a charming sort of place, and the river is so pretty. Mistress Washington's company is also always a pleasure. Last night at an assembly meeting with the Lewises and Weedons I learned four new dances and my favorite among them was Mr. Beveridge's Maggot.

S.F.

Little of great importance happened today, though I thought I would write a little. I am to stay the night at Mistress Malone's house in Fairfax in less than a fortnight. I held Mistress Dise's newborn daughter Phoebe to-day, she is the most beautiful baby I have laid eyes on and 'twas a joy to hold her. I have read much to-day and embroidered a little. 'Tis now late, and I should extinguish the candles.

I ate breakfast, and then whent to lessons for three hours. I read french, and ciphered.
Mr. Christian came to dine with us in the evening, and learned us two new dances afterwards, I feared that I should be reprimanded amidst one of them for I was intirely confused! Played Whist with Henry, John and Susannah--Susan and I won.
Recieve'd one letter from Molly Washington.
S.B.F.