Tuesday, May 17 1763

Sent Mr Will Lee, hosier in Nottingham… 4.15.0. Dame Akehurst, a-washing for me all day, dined with me on dried hog’s cheek, a light pudding and greens. Rec’d of Mr John Vine 5.18.0. Ditto of Mrs Browne 1.6.0 in full for land and window tax, due Lady Day last. Rec’d of Mr Richard Bristed 5.2.0 in full for land tax due Lady Day last. Rec’d of John Shoesmith 3/- in full for window tax due Lady Day last Rec’d of John Cayley 1.6.0 in full for Land tax due Lady Day last…

Dame Rich, buying some things in the shop, drank tea with me. Paid Dame Akehurst 18d for her 2 days’ washing. At home all day, but very little to do.