Saturday, February 18 1764

Mr Long breakfasted with me and then went a-way. Jarvis Bexhill, buying some things in the shop, dined with me on a sheep’s lights, mint and head boiled and some greens. At home all day and very little to do.

In the evening my old acquaintance Sam Jenner came to see me, having just finished his business as cider assistant. He supped with me and took part of my bed. A very fine pleasant day. My servant taken very ill this afternoon. Oh, how unpleasant and irregular is my present state of life when compared to that in my dear Peggy’s lifetime.