In the morning John Piper and I rode to Heathfield in order to buy some boards for repairs. We came home about 11:10. My brother came over in my absence and stayed and dined with me on the remains of yesterday’s dinner.
In the afternoon I went to bring my brother going on his road home. We went into Mr French’s, where we stayed and drank tea. I came home about 5:20. Lent my brother in cash 12/-.
In the evening I took a walk with Mr Elless as far as the park. Came back about 7:30. Rec’d of Mr James Bristed by the payment of Joseph Durrant 1.4.0 in full for 1 year’s land tax due at Lady Day last. Rec’d from Will Pennington Esq by James Fuller in cash £8, which is in full for 1 year’s land tax due for Mr Thornton’s salary for the year 1761.
A remarkable hot day–I think uncommonly so for the season of the year. Pretty busy in the afternoon.