…In the forenoon my old friend Mr Thomas Scrase called on me, but did not stay… Bett Mepham drank tea with me. In the evening walked up to Mr John Vine’s to receive my audit bill, but could not get the money, notwithstanding I stayed several hours; but, however, I cannot say I came home quite sober.
A very dull heavy time for trade. Posted part of my day book. Rec’d of Mrs Browne’s servant 36/- and by a land tax receipt 10/-, which I paid the steward at the audit together with 15/3 of my own money which she is debtor to me for, and which is in full for ½ year’s rent on her account at St Michael last.