18 –  Altho yesterday was a beautiful and clear day, this morning presents a most violent Snow Storm which has partially continued all day  – Went to Town & drove a Mule in my Gig.  din’d with Mr. Jo. Sterrett, Jas. Sanderson in company from Alexandria – Hung up our Bacon to Smoak

From the journal of Captain Henry Thompson, January 18, 1814. Courtesy the Friends of Clifton.