After breakfast rode to Mr Dicker’s to collect in a small bill, but he was [not] at home. Called on Mrs Peckham, but to no purpose. Called on Rippington, but to no purpose. Went to Alfriston for Mr John Snelling’s opinion for my wife, but he was not at home. Dined with Mr Francis Elless on some bread and cheese (my family at home dining on some beans and bacon). Came home by Hellingly to find Master Derby, but to no purpose. Called on Henry Osborne, but to no use. Came home about 5:30, and I think I never rode when it was so intense hot as it was today about 10:40. Spent today 9d.