27 – Hazy, warm day – Wind S.E. Went to Town, return’d to Dinner, afterwards walk’d to Darley & Mr. Nicols return’d with me to Tea – Mrs. Hollins & Francis rode out & drank Tea – Commenc’d mowing Timothy next to Mrs. Stewarts, a very heavy crop.
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, June 27, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
26 – Hot day Therm. 85 – Wind S. W. Went to Town & from thence up the Falls Turnpike to see Mr. Prentiss Merino Sheep sold, the Rams brot on an average $55 – the Ewes each with a Lamb from $120 to $192, I did not think them very fine ~ Paid Joshua in full for mauling Rails & cutting Wood as under~
1640 Rails @ 75 cts $12.30
21 /2 cord Wood @ 50 $10.75
$23.05Mrs. T. & [Miss] Merony drank Tea at Mr. Nicols, who with Mr. Littleton Gale walk’d Home with them.
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, May 26, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
3rd – Extream cold today Therm. 27 – Wind high at N.W. all day ~ Went to Town & return’d to dine at Mr. Nicols in company with Col. Fitzhugh who goes Home tomorrow ~
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, March 3, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.
“2 Jan. Sunday. An uncommonly fine and mild day – The following Gentlemen din’d with us – Messrs Gray, Lucas, Tenant, S & Jo. Sterrett, Moore & C. Wirgman, afterward Doct. Gibson & Jacob Hollingsworth rode out in the evening I walk’d to Mr Nicols and sat an Hour -“
From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, January 2, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.