The weather has again become damp and warm. My morning absorbed a good deal in American newspapers. The causes of the transfer of Mr Cameron are not yet quite clear to me. But I see traces of differences between the President and the Senate which give me some17 uneasiness. The most favorable account in a military view comes from Kentucky, where Humphrey Marshall’s force has been dispersed. The expeditions have now gone out, and the issue will be known in a few weeks. I had visits from several persons generally Americans going one way or the other. Also a beggar or two, of whom the name is Legirn. A walk with my children, not very pleasant as the streets are muddy. Whilst at dinner I had a visit from a midshipman sent by Commander Craven from the Tuscarora, with a letter announcing that the government Officer there had ordered him to leave the harbour, and throwing the responsibility of his course upon me. The young man said I was to have time to prepare a reply, as he should not return until tomorrow. I reflected upon it without much satisfactory result. And for the same of a little relaxation consoled myself with reading the account of Lord Malmesbury’s troubles at Lisle.