26 – Very fine day and Hot Wind S. Took all hands to the Meadows to cut and maul Posts & Rails. Mr. & Mrs. Lyde Goodwin paid us a visit. Mr. Amos A. Williams took away his 20 Merino Ewes & 15 Lambs which I have kept for him since 19 Nov. last.

From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, April 26, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.