Dec. 22nd.—Byng went through the town this morning on his way to Portsmouth to take his trial. They tolled the bell, and burnt his effigy on the churchyard-steps.
1757, Jan. 27th.—Rode the black horse to London. Covent Garden Theatre: ‘Richard the Third,’ Barry. Could not get in at Drury Lane.
Feb. 11th.—A Fast: no breakfast. To Middle Church.
17th.—Mr. Ford and Miss Sally Flutter were married this morning.
18th.—Mr. and Mrs. Ford dined here.
24th.—Dined at Mr. Ford’s with all the Flutters.
27th.—To Middle Church. Mrs. Ford made her appearance.
28th.—To the Artillery Ground, to see the Hessians [14a] exercise, and one of them run the gauntlet.
May 7th.—Some people got together at Petworth and thereabouts, and seized some corn belonging to engrossers.
11th.—Wheat £20. 15s. a load.