business the owner and wife of the Hope same business. Mr Davison Pottery Merchant called and Mr Atkinson Mr Jackson and Mr Corney on business.

Friday, 23rd
Went to Moor Lane to Baches the Carriers to send a small Box to Manchester to Mr Hargreaves. They sent a porter for and it was delivered. Mr Jones called on me to advise me about what ship I must take. The owner of the Mariner called at Night and we agreed. Saw Mr Alexander Ryley for the first time since I arrived in England.

Saturday, 24th
This day walked to the West End of Town as far as Upper Grosvenor Street the residence of Sir Robert Peel but was down in Staffordshire. Bought a [indecipherable] this day for Georgiana, 45 vols of the British Essayest and Gibbons History of Rome 12 vols from its first foundation. Received a letter from Mr Graham.

Sunday, 25th
Dined with Mr and Mrs Degraves and Mr Mackintosh. Stayed tea. Mr Mackintosh walked home with me.

Monday, 26th
Made some little purchases this day of [indecipherable] sealing wax.

Tuesday, 27th
Bought this day 12 sets of Table Mats 12 do. Doyleys. Received a letter from John Hope.