In the forenoon my brother and I walked out in order to get in some land taxes, but I could not succeed. We then walked to Dr Stone’s in order to ask his opinion on my throat; we came home about 2:20. My brother dined with me on a piece of pork, a piece of beef, and a raisin suet pudding and turnips boiled.
Rec’d of Thomas Reeve as I came home 2.16.0 in full for half a year’s land tax due at St Michael last. In the evening went down and balanced accounts with Mr Porter, and received of him in cash 57.10.11 in full to this day; viz.,
| Mr Porter Dr. | |
| To sundry goods from Dec. 27, 1760, to Dec. 31, 1761, both days inclusive | 63.3.3 |
| Per Contra Cr. | |
| Rec’d by 4 cord wood | 2.12.0 |
| Do. by 4 hundred faggots | 2.12.0 |
| Rec’d by soap tubs and mustard seed | 0.1.4 |
| Do. in cash today | 57.10.11 |
| Rec’d 4 bushel Oats | 0.7.0 |
| 63.3.3 |
I then received of Mr Porter 1.8.0 in full for half a year’s land tax due at St Michael last. Also 5/- for some things not charged in the foregoing account. Stayed at Mr Porter’s till about 11:40. My brother stayed all night with me. One of my servants out all night a-dancing. Rec’d of John Vine Jr (by his son) 10/- in full for half a year’s land tax due at St Michael last.