Thursday, May 30 1765

In the morning I got up and put up Mr Tipper’s bed. He being gone to Lewes, I dined with his sister on a part of a shoulder of mutton roasted and green salad. After dinner I set out for home. I called at Mr Scrase’s to speak with Mr Tipper, where I stayed some time.

I drank tea with Mr Madgwick. Paid John Lambert in cash 1.15.0 in full. Paid Mr Abraham Curtis in cash 0.7.7 in full. Called at Malling on my intended wife, with whom I stayed and spent the evening till past 12 o’clock. Came home about 1:10…