29th June – Fine Hot day Wind S.E. Went to Town return’d to Dinner – Mrs. T din’d with Mr. Wm. Hollins & return’d home in the evg. with P. Merony & Sally Stewart – Commenc’d reaping Rye & made a Hay Stack in meadow next Mr. Stewarts which is very clear of Weeds, and in excellent Order, no rain upon it ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, June 29, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.