Saturday, 10th of March 1821
Received a letter from Glasgow from Mr D Hope. Went to Moon Lane. Called in Broad Street. Received in Cash from Mr Jones 15.0.0. Received a letter from Mr David Hope. Mrs Apsey called gave me an invitation to Dine on Monday.

Sunday, 11th
Went to the Magdalon Chapel heard a very good sermon from the 15th Chapter of St Luke and 3rd verse, I say unto you that likewise Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth than over Ninety and Nine just persons which need no repentance. Took tea with Mr and Mrs Degraves and Capt Mackintosh in Ratcliffe Highway.

Monday, 12th
Went to Mrs Apseys to dine and tea. Thomas Moon called but did not see him. Mr Fop called Mr Atkinson, Mr Singleton, Mr Perkins and Mrs Heaney Capt H wife who is in Sydney.

Tuesday, 13th
Mr Atkinson called on me Mrs Apsey and Daughters. Took a walk into Aldgate got home my minature frames. Mr Owen and another gentleman passengers going in the Mariner. Received a letter from Mr Hope.

Wednesday, 14th
Mrs Apsey called. Went to Broad Street met Mr Evans owner of the Mariner. Coming to take me to the ship but did not as I was going on business. Went to Wakemans the Carrier to see about 3 cases with Irish and Callico, ordered a Double Barrelled fowling pin for George. Bought the Encyclopedia Britannica 26 Vols, 30 Guineas.