Saturday, 10th, 1821
Being fatigued stopped at my lodgings all day.

Sunday, 11th
Nothing of any note occurred.

Monday, 12th
Went into the City. Called on Mr Jones had a little conversation with him concerning going out to N.S.W. and about the affairs of the Colony. Dr McNamara called on Mr Jones. Received a packet of letters from my Sister going through Manchester double postage on them 10/- expense. Also came two packages from Manchester to Mr Jones office. Saw Mr Hoskings invited me to dinner next day.

Tuesday, 13th
Went into the City to see Mr Jones on business where I saw Edwin Cox for the first time since I arrived and young Mr Marsden with him. Went to dine with Mr and Mrs Hoskings No 10 Calthorpe Place Grays Inn road I there met Mrs Raine Mother of Captain Raine of the [indecipherable]. Mr Hoskings came as far as Cheapside with me.

Wednesday, 14th
Capt Watson and I went on board the ship Brixton (which was lying in the London Dock) to look at the accommodations found them very good but could get no decisive answer the broker not being on board. I purchased this day one pair of silver salts 4 salt spoons, one do. sugar stand, 7 silver Table Spoons, 18 teaspoons, one Childs Coral, one silver eye glass, 4 reticule clasps. Wrote Mr David Hope this day.

Thursday, 15th
Went to the broker concerning