Thursday 28.
Rode after Breakfast to the Honorable Rob: Carters the End of my Journey; 12 Miles, by two o-Clock in the Afternoon. Both Myself, and my Horse seem neither tired nor Dispirited—Occasional Expences on the Road. In Baltimore for some Buff-Ball, 1/6. In Blandensburg for having straps put to my Saddle-Bags 3/. In Colchester for Shaving and Dressing 1/3. The whole 5/9. So that my whole Distance appears to be 260 Miles, perform'd in seven Days. And my whole Expence appears to be 3£ 6s 6d.
Fryday 29.
Settled myself in the Room appointed me—and adjusted my Affairs after my Ride.
Saturday 30.
Rode with Mr Carters eldest Son[53] to a Store, about seven Miles—Bought half a Box of Wafers for 1/—And a quire of paper for 1/6. Dined at three—And rode into Richmond Parish 15 Miles to Mr Fantleroys[54]—Was introduced to Mr Fantleroy—two of his Sons—Mr Christian[55] a dancing a dancing-Master—
Rode to Church six Miles[56]—Heard Mr Gibbern[57] preach on Felixes trembling at Pauls Sermon.
Monday Novemr 1st