I received a letter by today’s post from Mr Will Margesson acquainting me the bill value 37.7.6 sent him the 19th instant on Baldwin was refused acceptance. Paid John Shelley on account of his brother Ben Shelley in cash 1.13.7 in full. …He then paid me 19/3 in full for the same sum he received of Mr Ben Treacher in full for money due to me for rabbit skins. Mr John Robinson, servant to Mr Will Margesson, called on me, but did not stay.
About 11:20 I set out for Lewes in order to see Mr Stone about the bill on Baldwin; he repaid the money (a good job). Paid Mr Edward Denman in cash 2.14.10 in full on my brother Richard’s account.
I stayed with my brother Moses, who was also in town, till I was really quite in liquor and to up my lodging at the Cats. I abominate and loathe myself for not having a more firm resolution, as a very trifle makes me drunk. Therefore I am determined once for all to refrain from drinking.