The physicians report Mary as quite relieved of her alarming symptoms. The arrival of the Despatches threw an unusual proportion of work upon this day—so that I was at my table pretty steadily from ten until nearly five o’clock. Mr Erickson came to see me about the dressing to my head and pronounced me well. Certainly, considering the size of the incision I could not have imagined an easier operation. Walk and quiet evening. Parliament up—82