Thomas Turner

Called up about 6 o’clock. Went to Mr Peckham’s; bid him 17/4 per tod [locally 32 lbs] for his wool. From thence I went to Mr Read’s; bid him 6d per lb but bought none. Came home and busy all the afternoon.

Sent Messrs Margesson and Collison in a box £36. My wife drew on them to Messrs Davenport & Co. for £5 and to Mr John Crouch for £12, both on my mother’s account, £17 of the £36 being hers. My wife likewise drew on them to Mr John Crouch for ten pounds. I, this day bought Mr Jeremiah French’s wool at 6½ d per lb, but he is to allow me something back if I have a dear bargain.

Dr Stone bleeded me. After dinner I went to Lewes about some of my own and some of Mrs Virgoe’s business. Spent 15d. Came home about 10 o’clock. Paid John Cayley 4/- for the rent of the stable.

At home all day and nothing of moment.

Went in the morning to Mr John Cornwell’s. Bought his and George Cornwell’s wool at 6d per pound for my mother. Called on Mr Peckham; bid him 18/- per tod, being the price he asked me, but at the same time gave him the opportunity of selling it till Tuesday next, provided he can sell it for more.

In the afternoon went to Mr Francis Hicks’s; bid him 6½ d for his wool, but did not agree for it.

At home all day. Mrs Diggens and Samuel came in the afternoon to see me. Read several numbers in The Spectator.

At home all day and busy.

Went in the afternoon with my wife to see Mr French.

My wife safely delivered of a son about half an hour past 7 o’clock in the morning. Gave Mrs Diggens [indecipherable].

At home all day.

At home all the morning. Went to Lewes in the afternoon to get people to stand [as godparents] for my boy. Spent 2d.