Saturday, April 27 1765

…Paid John Shelley on account of his brother Benjamin Shelley in cash 7.9.1 in full as follows:

Shelley Dr.
To cash received of Mr William Haslem in full for 1 year’s window tax due from Mr Thomas Swaine of. Bishopstone deceased, for a house in East Hoathly at Lady Day last0.14.0
To cash as before, paid today7.1.9
7.15.9
Per Contra Cr.
By cash paid the 24th to Mr Richard Foord in full on my account6.17.4
By do. the 25th to Mr Will Haslam in full my account    0.18.5
7.15.9

Rec’d of George Alcorne by his wife 3/- on account. Dame Alcorne dined with me on a veal pudding and greens. At home all day and thank God very busy. In the afternoon my friend Mr Tipper came to see me, who spent the evening and stayed all night at my house.