5 1 Clear and Cooler. I recd. last evening 2 letter [these last six words crossed out] I was up at the Capitol to See Franklin Esqr. this afternoon. While there I wrote to Tho A. Weidman at Lebanon- was at Miles' (Baptist) Church this evening

6 2 Clear and Cold. took walk about the Toll Gate this morning after breakfast got $20 check by A. O Hiester Dated Jan. 21 inst discounted this money at Harrisburg Bank Wrote to Philip Newbeker at Halifax in answer to his letter of Feb. 2nd asking my opinion on Law Point. Trial of Judge Ross commenced this afternoon- I was at Capitol as a spectator^† was at Shunks & Peacocks in evening. Some snow this afternoon

† Editor's Note: Notice of Judge Ross’s trial appeared in the February 8, 1832 edition of the Pennsylvania Telegraph.

7 3 Clear and Softer I walked after Breakfast this morning near to Mr Cox's up the river and Back again--was at the Capitol this afternoon with Mr. Brent. til 4 oclock at Trial Judge Ross. Jas Bunside Esqr. Secretary not counsel for the Judge, at 4 oclock I called on M.L. Clendenin and we went to Genl. Shanglens McCormack's Esqr.& Bainitz I spent evening at Peacocks was at drill this evening in Court House & we paraded down Stairs in Same ----------

8 4 Rain and Sleet. Walked up River this morning and Back 2 miles Rec. Letter J.A. Weidman, Lebanon. Feb 7 1832 I wrote to Elaim Biss New York in reply to his letter Jan 28th Enclosing $5. also to J.L. Carpentier Esqr. of Same place in answer to his letter of Jan 15th ultimo[?] was at Capitol this afternoon. Spectatoross! Mr. Brent and myself were at A. O.Hiesters this evening from 8 til 9 then at Peacocks till 10.

9 5 Rain & Sleet continuing I wrote to Mrs. Rebecca Gemmel Ches. Co. acknowledging Receipt of $10. FEE in her letter to me of "Jan 2nd 1832" and counselling upon subject of Suit against Dauphin Co. I was at Capitol short time this evening in afternoon. Large Party at Mr. Peacocks I was present. Broke up between 1 & 2 oclock

10 6 Clear Colder and very icy. Boys Skating in Streets, in all directions Walked near to Whitehill's this morning was at Capitol this afternoon--J.K. Findlay in my office today-- was at Shunks this eveng. with P.O. Ladies--had some dancing--AW Findlay played violin-

11 7 Clear and pleasant- was at Capitol this afternoon and at Mr. Peacocks this evening