After breakfast I set out on horseback for Lewes, there I dined at Mr Richard Comber’s on some cold roast beef broiled and watercress. I called on Mr Madgwick, Mr Baley and Mr Bennett, but did not stay, though, coming in the evening to the Cats to take my horse to come home, I heard my friend Sam Jenner was in town, and it being dark and choosing company, I stayed for him I believe near 3 hours. We came together as far as our roads went about 11:30, but far from being sober.
Paid Mr George Verrall by his wife 4/9½ in full. Paid Mr John Madgwick 5/2½ in full. Paid Mr John Richards in cash 3.3.0 on account of himself and Mr Comber. Paid as under on account of my brother Richard:
| John Hennard in full | 0.7.10 |
| Mr Stiles in full | 0.16.0 |
| Mr Harnden in full | 1.12.9 |
| Do. Mr Stiles on my brother’s promise, 1 pint of wine | 0.1.0 |
| 2.17.7 |
Spent today on myself, horse, ostler and turnpike 3/1½.
Oh, my unfortunate fate to have a head with such weak brains, for I am certain there is nothing I detest so much as drinking, but having no company at home agreeable, when I do get out my spirits are so elated that reason is quite dethroned.
My family at home dined on the remains of yesterday’s dinner, with the addition of a heart pudding.