[Thursday] January the 4 [1816] It has been a beautiful day. I expected company; but, as no one came, I went to Mrs. Allen's to tea. Betsy and E. Farquharson was there. Mrs. Brinley and myself played backgammon a game or two __________t to playing "Blindman's Buff." Edward and                                                                  lady and gentleman with                                                             to my friend today, nothing                                                             yesterday.