In the forenoon walked up to Mr Vine’s in order to speak with Mr Bailey, where he held an audit for the tenants of the Rt Hon Henry Pelham Esq deceased. I dined there in company with about 20 more on a buttock of beef boiled, a leg of veal and bacon boiled, a hot veal pasty and part of a sirloin roasted, greens and two raisin and currant puddings.
My brother-in-law Sam Slater called on me today, but did not stay. This day was fought a main of cocks at our public house between the gentlemen of East Grinstead and the gentlemen of East Hoathly for half a guinea a battle and 2 guineas the odd battle. It was won by the gentlemen of East Grinstead, they winning 5 battles out of six fought in the main. I saw three battles fought, but as I laid no bets, I could neither win or lose, though I believe there was a great deal of money sported on both sides.
Mr Dodson today in my absence paid Mr George Peckham 5/6 in full for fulling some linsey on the parish account. This day Mr John Vine signed a deed whereby he consigned over to Mr Abraham Bealey, myself & Mr Joseph Fuller all his effects whatsoever both real and personal, in order to dispose and make the most of it we can for the benefit of ourselves am other creditors. Rec’d of Mr Robert Turner in cash 2.17.8 in full on his account with Mr John Vine.