1771, Jan. 1st.—At Shere [34a]; drank tea and supped at Mr. Botham’s.
3rd.—Dined at Mr. Godschall’s.
6th.—Walked to Sir Frederick Evelyn’s, and dined.
April 12th.—To Wood Street to see a horse; rode the horse to Islington; paid for it, £25. 4s. [34b]
Nov. 5th.—Dined at the Percy Coffee House, and stayed till 10; whist; lost £1. 3s. 6d.
Dec. 2nd.—To the Percy till 10; won 18s.
1772, Jan. 23rd.—Paid admission fee at the Antiquary Society, £5. 5s.
Feb. 28th.—Dined at Mr. Penneck’s [34c]: Sir Joshua Reynolds, Dr. Stebbing, Mr. Lort, and Mr. Astle. At half-past 5, with Mr. Adderley, to Drury Lane: ‘Much Ado about Nothing,’ Mr. Garrick.
April 6th.—With Jerkins to the meeting of the Laudable Society; dined there; dinner, 5s.
Aug. 24th.—Set out with Mr. Jenkins in a postchaise for Wales.