Rec’d of Ann Inkpin by her mother 46/- on account. In the morning I rode to Maresfield (there being a [sitt]ing of justices) in company with Mr Porter, where Mr Carman endeavored to appeal to our poor rate, but could not obtain any redress. I also verified the last year’s account of the parish upon oath. I paid for a new warrant and summons 5/.
I dined at the Chequer in Maresfield (the second sitting) with about 32 or 33 more on some roast lamb, roast beef, boiled beef, plum pudding, green salad, greens and carrots. Came home about 7:20 with Mr Porter. Spent today upon myself, horse, ostler and turnpike 20d. In the evening wrote my London letters.
Rec’d of Thomas Reeve in cash 9/-, which with the 5.11.0 I received before is in full for the poor tax assessed on him by the poor rate made the 17th instant. Very little to do in the shop today. Rec’d of William Wenham 40/- in full for poor tax assessed on him by a poor rate made the 17th instant.