Sent Messrs Barlow, Wigginton and Francis… 30.8.0… Sent Ben Shelley, delivered to his brother by my servant, in cash £80 for him to pay in London for me this week.
My brother came over in the forenoon and dined with me on the remains of yesterday’s dinner. Mr Thomas Wharton, rider and servant to Mr Joseph Hiller & Co., called on me and I paid him in cash 4.18.0… After dinner I rode to Lewes, there being a fair there today. I gave my brother Richard today one bill on Mr William Margesson… payable to Mr Sam Ridings or order…value 20.15.0… Came home about 7:30.
My brother stayed in my shop today for me during my absence; after I came home I gave him a bill… value 19.6.6, for which he paid me the cash. My brother stayed and supped with me on some bread and cheese and then went home. Spent on myself, horse, turnpike and ostler 10d. Drank tea at Mr George Verral’s.