Francis Taylor Diary

23[308} DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, October, 21, Foggy morn, cloudy day. After breakfast Maj'r Lindsay & Doct'r Morrow set out to go to Mr Harry Taliaferro's, Culpeper. I walked to Court house, got Newspapers & returned about 10 o'clock. I paid A Shepherd Sen'r 9d for bringing iron Oven from Blair's. Paid C.Bell 5/- for l lb powder he bo't in Rockingham (see 13th) 22, Fair and warm. I staid at home. Reu Taylor returned 7 Bus Wheat, I lent, 23, [SUNDAY] Foggy morn, warm fair day. I went to Church & ret'd to dinner. Mr ONeil preached. 24, Took out Hhd Corn (the 19th) and put in old house and removed the old corn into old house. Fair and very warm. Killed a Wether & sent a Side 23 lb to Th's Bell p/r note. I went to Court. Received 200 dollars in part of Daniel Triplett's debt for Wheat. He to pay the bal'ce next Court. I confirmed an agreement made formerly to buy my present crop of Wheat- He to give me 9/- certain and if it rises to more than 10/- p/r bushel in Fredericksbug I am to have within 1/- or said price to the time payment is made- One half the money to be paid on or before the 1, April 1797, the other half by 1, Oct'r 1797. If I get goods, they are to be deducted out of the paym'ts as they respectively become due- W.Bowling paid 1/3, a balance due for Wool. I let Macon Biggers have two dollar Gave Capt P Merry Letters for Richard, Wm & Ben Taylor. [All in Ky- WKA] 25, Fair and very warm. Sent a side mutton 23 lb to G.Barbour by George. C.Taylor sent John & got a Gammon & Midling, 30 lb bacon. I walked to Court house. No Court for want of Magistrates. I dined at G.Barbour's. Col J.Barbour, Doct'r Barbour, Reuben Taylor, dined there. Had 2 Hhds Corn gathered in Barn field- one of the old Cart Wheels broke to pieces, bringing up the Corn. 26, Fair, warm & smoky. M. Biggers finished covering Nanny's house with slabs. I walked in evening to C.Taylor's- Caty Nooe came home with Sally Taylor from T.Bell' they left Betsy & B.Burnley there. 27, Thursday, Fair, warm and smoky. Digging Irish potatoes, about 30 or 40 bushels M.Biggers making axle tree for New Cart wheels. I settled my account with Macon Biggers and paid him the balance due $3.3.4. in full to this time. 28, A little cooler- cloudy morn, fair evening. R.Bell sent & got 1/2 Bus Salt for J.Taylor- An Ox died in Cart yesterday. I went to Dan'l Triplett's- Got him to sign agreement for Wheat. I bought Cloth for Negroes & Sundries to amount of $15.6.9. I returned home to dinner about 3 o'clock. 29, Smoky, moderate- some thin clouds. Had 25 Hogs put in pen to fatten. M.Biggers, Roger Bell, J.Taylor & my negroes worked on the road- I was with them towards Mrs Burnley's. I sent Frank to Mr.Shepherd's & got the goods bo't yesterday. 30, A little frost- Smoky, mild. Reu Taylor walked here- I went with him to Aunt Taylor's. Rob't Taylor & family, J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr & wife, Sally & Polly Taylor dined there. -------[SUNDAY]----30, A little frost- Smoky, mild, rain- cooler in evening & misty. Sent Jim to assist Mrs Day to build a house. Had wether killed- A hind Qr gave M.Biggers. The weather Remarkably mild in October. Nothing in Garden frosted.

November, 1, Tuesday, Last Night very windy, clear cool day. Sent Jim again to assist about Mrs Day's house. I walked to Court house- The Militia Officers on Court martial I bought a pr Steelyards, Almanac & pack cards of Jenkins &c. J.Taylor & I returned together- Met Abner Gaines & Wiliam Pollock Jr- Witnessed a bond from W.P to Legatees of James Gaines dec'd to pay for land when deeds made &c 2, Sharp Frost- the first that hit herbs in my garden, fair mild. C.Taylor sent a note that Mr Dade invited me to dinner. Also for a few pounds butter- I sent 5 lb. Began to gather corn by Drake's branch. I went to Mr. Dade's, his daughter was Christened, a large Company, mostly young people. I got home at dark. 3, Frost and ice, fair, moderate,smoky. J.Taylor came here to Breakfast- I went with him to Mr.D.Triplett's store. He bought sundries which were charged to my account to amount $6.11.0, which he promised to pay for next Court. I got for my own use sundries $5.18.4 3/4.Jas Bell was at Triplett's store, he returned with us- we stopped a while at G.Barbour's- I got home to dinner at 3 o'clock- 2 Hhds Corn put in Old house this evening. I delivered 9 pair shoes to Negroes.

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20[305] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, September, 10, Fog in morn, fair day and warm. J.Taylor sent Grandison & got basket peaches & a Midling 15 lb Bacon, to send to J.Pendleton's. Ben Jenkins & one Murphy were here, Murphy wants Overseer's place. The Bohon paid me 41/- & had 45 lb Bacon 1/-. Phil Barbour sent Lucy & got 2 p/s Bacon 18 lb. Had Apples gathered from the Leather Coat & White apple trees down the hill- About 1/2 Bus' of same kinds in New Orchard gathered the 23d- Left the Ralls Jennetts. Had the Oats (Cocks) Stacked. 11, Fair and warm. I rode to Court house,excpted Mr O'Neil was to preach there but he preached at the Church where I proceeded and came home to dinner. I walked to C.Taylor's in evening---[SUNDAY]--12, Warm fair weather. Began to pull Fodder. Let Macon Biggers have Upper & Soal Leather to make him a paid Shoes- He car'd to Merritt to have made. 13, Fair morn, distant thunder & clouds in evening. Maj'r William Moore paid me $10. which I lent last April when J.Moore went to Kentucky. Maj'r Moore, J.Taylor,J.Taylor jr & C.Taylor dined here. Also ___Graves from Madison,who came for Licence,and a son of Wm Collins. I told Maj'r Moore he might have 10 Bus Corn(for same quantity of Rye) to send to Mill. 14, Warm & fair morn, heavy shower & thunder in evening. Th's Bohon was here & got 20 lb Wool-to pay for soon. Maj'r Moore's boy got 2 1/2 Bus Corn. Sent Frank & got 3 Bus Salt of A Shepherd jr. Frank brought a Hata from Mr. Shepherd's- I suppose made by Pearson 15, Thursday, some clouds- fair at night. J.Taylor & J.Taylor jr came by- I went with them to the funeral of Ja's Leathers at his father's John Leathers's- A sermon was preached by Geo Morris- When we returned I went to J.Taylor's & dined. 16, Very fair & a little cooler. I walked to Court house,met J.Taylor at his field who also walked to do. he told me his son James & wife, Nancy Taylor & Aunt Thomas went for Culpeper this morning. I paid A Shepherd jr 20/3 for 3 Bushels Salt Frank got the 14th instant. Got Newspapers & ret'd to dinner. 17, Some flying clouds & drops of rain,Evening cool & clear. J.Taylor wrote me he was going to dine at Aunt Taylor's, I walked there- J.Taylor & family, James Bell & G.C.Taylor dined there, also E Chew who came to J.Taylor's at night. G.C.Taylor got to C.Taylor's this morning on his return from Philadelphia. I returned by J.Taylor's, T.Barbour & John Moore there. Finished pulling corn blades. 18, [SUNDAY] Cool, clear & windy. Reu Taylor called here, went to J.Taylor's to dinner. Th's Barbour jr & sons & John Moore & E.Chew & C.Bell there. J.Taylor borrowed a Case Bottle Whisky, returned the 28, Brandy for 2 Bottles lent him. 19, Cool & Clear, mild evening. Had a Shoat killed- a fore quarter gave M.Biggers. Gab'l Barbour sent by Negro George for 3 p/s Bacon- I sent 2 shoulders 25 lbs & Gammon 13 lb, total 38 lb. G.C.Taylor was her early- I proposed to him to settle his account with the Estate of G.Taylor dec'd But he declined it at present and made some claims which I think he has not right to- he promised to write more fully on the matter &c. J.Taylor,.Taylor,Reu Taylor, G.C.Taylor, C.P.Howard, James Bell & Charles Bell dined here. I offered G.C.Taylor 4150. for Sary & children, he refused to take less than $180. 20, Sunshine all day, pale & hazy. I went to C.Taylor's to Breakfast. J.Taylor & G.C.Taylor were there- the latter set out on his return home. I desired him Get me Salt Petre 4 lb, Gupowder 2 lb- and 2 Iron Backs,3ft 8in- Came home 10 o'clock. Maj'r Moore's Lawrence got 1/2 Barrel Corn (2d turn) 21, Fair, moderate. I staid home. Stephen Fox came here & looked at a Sow w'ch I asked 5 dollars for- he did not buy any. 22, Hazy & clouds. cleared cool in evening. I was at home. 23, Slight Frost, fiar pleasant day, evening cool.J.Taylor came here before noon- I walked with him to Co't house,got Newspapers. He told me he shall send tomorrow to Maj'r Daniels' for Brandy & will let a Cask of mine go with his- I sent a Cask (about 16 Gallons) to his house in evening- I dined at home.

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19[304] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, August, 29, Very warm sunny morn- Clouds & a little rain at night. C.Taylor sent & got the Bacon he bought Saturday-and borrowed my skillet. I walked by J.Taylor's, Maj'r Moore was there, they were going to the Glebe where they had promised to meet Mr O'Neil & P.Sanford,ab't Renting Glebe. C.Taylor was at J.Taylor's- I walked from J.Taylor's to Court house. Received of Gab Barbour gold for 25 Dollars Bank notes lent him 6 April last & no entry made of it in acc't. G.C.Taylor's Tom came here to Cooper. 30, Cloudy & heavy rain about 8 o'clock. Sent to J.Taylor's & got leather from Tanning. Reuben Taylor was here in evening, said he wanted 10 Bus' Wheat more exchanged. Tom was here about hooping water vessels &c. 31, Smoky or hazy, very cool evening. Finished Sowing Wheat in Barn field, 34 Bushels of the Red sort, except a little dirty White at upper end. This month has been very wet and cloudy-

September, 1, Thursday, Thin clouds-without rain,cool. Had a bed of Wheat Trod and cleaned, Part of it was what was began last Friday. I walked in evening to C.Taylor's & staid an hour. 2, Clouds & dropping rain. Began to Sow early wheat in Road field the 31st August about 12 o'clock-Sowing there to day. Reuben Taylor sent & borrowed 10 Bus' Red Wheat ro sow, to be returned when suits me. Paid G.C.Taylor's Tom for 2 days work hooping Nest ware & repairs of Porch &c 6/- Cut off 3 1/2 yds Linen for Davy, 3 1/4 for L.Peter & 3 for Hannah to make shirts, took Hannah's back. She had two since 1 May. I walked afternoon to Court house.Got newspapers: bought 1/2 doz knives of Jenkins 4/6- Gab'l Batbour spoke for Bacon. I promised to sell him 4 ps. M.Biggers told me he would not continue with me on the same terms as at this time. Agreed the 26th. 3, Rained a little last night- Fair afternoon. I went to the office & copied courses of Land for Jho Graham Beverley to W.Hutchinson- One Coursey paid 4/6- I walked by C.Taylor's as I returned. 4, Sunday, Very Pleasant fair day. C.Taylor & son walked here before noon,had Watermelon and peaches- I went with them to C.Taylor's & dined with their family- I paid 31/6 for making 7 shirts. Stokes Anderson came to my house and offered to buy my Military Land for Phil Thomas, Offered $40. hundred acres. He staid at my house at night. 5, Cool morn & some clouds. I sent Frank to Reu Taylor's(at S.Anderson's request) to ask him come over this mornng to say if he incines to sell hisMilitary Land. R.Taylor came to Breakfast but neither of us inclined to take the price offered by Anderson for our lands. Anderson went from hence to U.Mallory's &c R.Taylor returned home. Had 15th Hhd Corn put into Old Corn house. I walked to J.Taylor's & dined there- Aunt Thomas & Mrs Howard & their own family there. I give J.Taylor Credit in small ac't for 3/6 rec'd the 3d. 6, Cool & clouds- a little rain after sunset. C.Taylor sent a boy with shirts I had made there & got peaches. I went to C.Taylor's- Aunt Thomas, Mrs Howard, J.Taylor jr's wife & Nancy Taylor dined there- Wm Proctor Cut a Colt for C.Taylor- I sent 3 Bus'Wheat to Dade's Mill & got Flour. Finished sowing Wheat 22 Bus' Early sown in Road field. 34 Red Sown in Barn field;making total sown 56 Bushels- see 31,Aug't. 7, Clouds-scattering drops rain afternoon. Finished chopping in Wheat this morning Trod out my last Stack of Wheat. Reu Taylor called by, going to Court house,he said it is the day for the Officers of Militia to be exercised &c. 8, Rain in night & small rain most of the day. Had the 16th Hhd Corn removed into Old house- Reu Taylor sent about 10 Bushels wheat by his overeer(which is the quantity he borrowed the 2d, instant)-And got 7 Bushels more-to be replaced- J.Taylor, his sons Gibson & Nat were here after dinner and got Peaches &c. 9, Fog in morn, Fair day, warm. T.Doolin sent a Dollar & got a Gallon honey. I walked to Court house,got Newspaper.Gave Mr Jenkins Mem'o to get me a paid Steelyards,Girth web & Crane or Syphon. I returned to dinner.Had Wheat tailings cleaned.

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18[303] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, August, 15, Cloudy & Smart rain afternoon. I went to C.Taylor's, carried 25 yds Linen, but's thr'd &c to make 7 shirts. I dined there.A wasp stung my hand this morning,it swelled & was painful- I was unwell in evening & bad night. 16, Cloudy. Sowed Red Wheat in Barn field yesterday & today. 7 Bushels making 14 1/2 Sown there. Stephen Fox was here & paid me 13/2 for 10 lb Wool which he sent for in evening. I took Ipecac & Jallap-& mended. 17, Fair cool morn, pleasant day. Treading Wheat, the first bed on the Hill, all that was made from 6 Bus'sown of White kind. I walked to Aunt Taylor's- returned 2 Museums to C.P.Howard. Bought 1/4 yd fine Linen of C.P.H. & gave it to C.Taylor being to make wristbands for shirts. Dined at Aunt Taylor's- Aunt Thomas, Rob't Taylor's wife- Reuben Smith and a son of Col Phil Johnston's just from Kentucky, dined there- After dinner I walked with C.P.Howard & wife to Coulier's dancing school at T.Bell's. Sundry neighbors were there, J.Taylor & son, C.Taylor &c. Some games played at Whist-W.Alcock was a player. 18, Fair, some flying clouds,cloudy evening. Trod Red Wheat- I staid at home. 19, Began to rain early & constant all day, fine or small. Sent Corn to Mill-I staid at home. 20, Rain continued thro' night, cloudy & some rain in morning. Heavy rain from East with thunder 2 o'clock & till night. Old Mrs Gaines sent from J.Taylor's one dollar for which I sent 4 1/2 lb Wool 1/4d. I drew out of the bung(with Cimbling stalks) about 4 Gallons wine- It wanted about 3 inches of being full. 21, Sunday, Rainy morning- Cloudy & very little rain after. I went to J.Taylor's- Old Mrs Gaines, J.Taylor jr & wife there. Too wet to go to Church. 22, Cloudy & drops rain- Earth very wet. I sent my cart to Mr Shepherd's & got a Sack salt and 2 Butter pots,which came from Blair's. I went to Court- saw Mr Richards who told me that Mr Triplett had not sent me any money. I paid Wm. Beck 4/- for carriage of Salt & butter pots. Paid Rob't Taylor 1/6 for Reeds, from Caroline, of Nero. Col.T.Barbour came with me from Court. Pulled hemp. 23, Cloudy & scattering drops rain. I went with Col.T.Barbour to Court. A vestry met to day & rec'd Mr O'Neill into this Parish. I dined with Gab'l Barbour- had Punch. Col's James & Thos Barbour, Maj'r Moore, Mr O'Neill, J.Taylor & P Barbour(Madison) were there. Sowing wheat. 24, Great Fogs, warm & some clouds. Reu Taylor brought 21 bushels of Wheat in his Cart & got some quantity of Red Wheat to seed, he went home about noon. Sowing wheat. 25, Pleasant morning. J.Taylor came here in morning, paid me $20.for that sum I lent when J.T.jr went to Kentucky- he also paid 7/- in Credit of his small account. He borrowed a Case Bottle of Whisky, and had p/r Sukey, 2 lb Butter. J.Taylor told me he expected Col.E.Pendleton &c at his house to dinner & invited me there. I went to J.Taylor's. ol.E.Pendleton paid Seventy even dollars $23.2.0 Which he had received of Col Anthony Thornton in part for Debt and Costs of two Judgements, Geo Taylor ag'st the late Joseph Robinson. And I gave rec't for the same, the money was paid by Thornton May 5th 1796- Col.E.Pendleton, his wife, Rob't Taylor's wife, Old Mrs Gaines and Aunt Thomas dined at J.T.'s. J.Taylor jr went to a Sale at Jno Waugh's-got back in evening26, Clear cool morn, soon cloudy & Showery all day. Laid Wheat in the yard & began to Tread, about 10 o'clock the rain obliged us to take it off. Mrs Taylor (Rob't's wife) sent for some Damsons. I sent all we had, about 3 Gallons, She said I may have a few when potted. Wheat sown to date 29 bushels. 27, Cloudy & rainy,much rain last night. Had Part of Wheat Cleaned & put in wheat house. C.Taylor & son came here & dined. Let C.Taylor have 3 Gammons,4 Shoulders & 3 Midlings bacon wt 100 lb 1/- he paid 4 English Guineas $5.13.4 being 7/4 over & gave credit on small account. J.Taylor ret'd Bacon,Flour bor'd some time since. 28, Sunday, Cloudy damp weather, some sun afternoon. I bought 9 chickens of Willis's negro. I dined at home- Walked in evening to J.Taylor's. his family went to T.Barbour's this morning. He & son were at home.

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17[302] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, August, 1, Monday, A few drops rain- begins to be dry. Had the 11th Hhd Corn removed into old house. Had Turnep seed sown in patch west of house. East part Summer, West Winter Turnep. I walked to Court house- no Vestry, only 6 met. Got by a Waggon the things left at Triplett's last week, brought p/Linen, left the hats at G.Barbour's- I dined at C.Barbour's- Maj'r Moore, Col.T.Barbour & C.Taylor dined there. 2, Fair morning. Some drops rain afternoon. Began to Tread out Early wheat. G.C. Taylor came by from C.Taylor's- I went with him to J.Taylor's- C.Taylor,Aunt Thomas, R'd Barbour, G.Barbour, W.Moore jr. Rob't Moore & Mr Milburn, dined there 3, Some clouds in morn, A light shower afternoon. I took Jallep & Ipecac & staid at home. Trod 2d ed Early Wheat. J.Taylor walked here after dinner. Sowed Colwart Turnep &c behind Garden. 4, Cool and fair, very cool for the season. Tred wheat 3d Bed. Went to C.Taylor's J.Taylor & family, J.Taylor jr & wife, Maj'r Moore, Rd Barbour & wife, G.Barbour, Mr Jenkins, Jas Bell, C.Bell, And Shepherd jr, Aunt Thomas, Mrs Burnley & daughters, Fanny and Lucy Barbour & Robert Moore, G.C.Taylor, dined there. 5, Cloudy morning, cool pleasant day. Finised Treading out E.Wheat, suppose from 100 to 110 Bus' I walked to court house, got Newspaper, p'd A Shepherd for removing Mare's shoes 1/3- Ret'd to dinner. 6, Began to rain by 7 o'clock & cont'd all day, plentiful. Sent Frank to Mill with Corn. I was invited to a Barbecue intended to be at J.Waugh's but expect the rain prevented it. I staid ata home. 7, Sunday, Continued rainy(by showers) through the day, moderate. I staid at home Rec'd a letter from F.S.Taylor that he had sent me a cask N.York Maderia Wine 27 Gallons 10/- & a Ream wrapping paper 7/- Mr. Shepherd sent me word that they were at his store. F.S.T. sent me Newspapers. G.C.Taylor called here about sunet- got his Portmanteau &c and went on to Maj'r Moore's, to set off tomorrow with J.Taylor jr to Fred'g. J.Taylor jr came by, I gave him mem'dum to get Hat &c. I gave the negro man a felt hat each. 8, Clear morn, a shower at sunset, warm. I sent Peter & Frank with Cart to Mr. Shepherd's and got cash wine & papers brought home. Also 1 bushel Salt from A Shepherd hr- to be paid for. Run E.Wheat through Fan 2d time & moved to Wheat house. 9, Warm and Smoky or hazy. Fair evening. Had the Early wheat finished putting away in Hhds in Wheat house. Had Threshed wheat cleaned & put in Wheat house. Pearce Sandord was here & got Turnep seed. Bro'rs James & Charles was here about noon yesterday. 10, Clouds & sunshine,growing weather. I met J.Taylor in the Road & went with him to the Brick Church where there was 7 of Vestry and Mr O'Neil met- They met to see what repairs are necessary to make the Church fit to perform service there-but deferred taking any step on the matter till next Court. I came home to dinner ab't 3 o'clock. Some hogs hurt by Dogs at Aunt Taylor's, got 2 home 11, Clouds, I walked by J.Taylor's. saw Maj'r Moore there, they went to Col.L.Taliaferro's about settling dispute with Col Willis. I went to Aunt Taylor's, she was gone to Mrs Burnley's. Went on to Court house, paid And'w Shepherd jr 6/9 for a Bus'Salt had on Monday- Also repaid him 6/- for bringing wine from Fred'g I paid C.Barbour 11/- for a pair Patent Hose- Cash 7/- & 2 quarters of Lamb some time ago 4/- I came to dinner- Car'd a Newspaper in evening to J.Taylor's & got the latest12, Rain in morning. Good evening. Sowing some the Red or old sort of Wheat in Barnfield, the 9th Sowed 2 1/2 Bushels Shattered do in the Stony ground on Branch. 13, Rained a little last night, Clouds & sunshine, rain in evening. I walked to Court house,(by J.Taylor's) to muster.I returned home by 3 o'clock. Had the 12th Hhd Corn removed into old house. Plowing in Wheat in Barnfield 7 1/2 Bus Red Wheat Sown there to this time. 14, Sunday, Foggy morning, a little rain at times. I went to J.Taylor's to dinner Aunt Thomas, J.Taylor jr and wife there, Gibson Taylor & J.T.Barbour there also.

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16[301] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, July, 17, Sunday, Fair morning-Hazy & warm evening. I went to J.Taylor's, T.Barbour came there with his son James & Gibson Taylor, they are to go to dancing school tomorrow. T.Barbour ret'd in evening- Aunt Thomas, Betsy Taylor, Sally Burnley J.T.jr & wife there. 18, Warm & Hazy- A light shower afternoon.Had Bacon unpacked & sunned, packed next morn. I walked to Court house in evening, staid not long. 19, Tuesday, Cloudy and a very little rain. Packed up Bacon this morning. Daniel Davis was here & got Turnep seed. 20, Rained last night & dripping day- J.Taylor sent & got about a Quart Turnep seed-both kinds. Reu Taylor came & got about same quantity-do. 21, Rained a good deal last night, a little in morn, cleared at evening. J.Taylor jr came here & got a gammon Bacon 9 1/2 lb for the Barbecue.Sent for it in evening & 2 lb Butter, said his father will pay for them. I went to J.Taylor's-Aunt Thomas, Rob't Moore,C.Bell, J.T.jr & wife there- Robert Moore asked me to let him have 8 Gallons whisky for Barbecue,which I agreed to and delivered in evening- 6/- paid the 22d- ? 2.8.0. 22, Fair morning and pleasant day. I went by J.Taylor's to a Barbecue at John Waugh's, made by W.Dade,J.Taylor jr, C.Barbour, Rob't Moore & Allan Massey- There was a good Company- Rob't Moore paid for the Whisky had yesterday- Cut the Grass on my Meadow. 23, Cool, Flying clouds, a few scattering drops rain- Reu Taylor called here(had been to C.Taylor's) & got some Winter Turnep seed & went away before noon. J.Taylor's girl came & got a bowl 2 1/4 lb Butter, say 2 lb. About Hay in meadow 24, Sunday, Cool & some clouds. J.Taylor walked here and I went with him to C.Taylor's to dinner- Betsy, Polly & Patsy Taylor came home from Mrs Burnley's in evening. Sally Burnley came with them. 25, Cloudy & rain, not much. Had Turnep patch sown by Gate- this side summer, next the woods Winter seed. North Summer, South Winter. I went to Court, came home to dinner at night. 26, Plentyful rain with thunder last night. I walked to Court,which sat to day on Sum'n & petitions &c. 27, Warm & fair. Stacked my Hay. C.P.Howard sent word he was going to Mr Tiplett's I went to Aunt Taylor's & he & I went there. I got some articles & Mr Triplett agreed to settle 308,31/60 Bus Wheat he had of me 13/-, there is a bal'ce in his hands in my favour of a little voer $120. He did not pay me any noney- but promised to try to do so by Sept'r Court.Mrs Wm Glassell, Baldwin Taliaferro & sister,*Betsy & Milly Glassell set out from Aunt Taylor's-going to Mr And'w Glassell's- Miss Kitty Richards died last night- Mr Howard & I got back a little past 2 o'clock. I came home to Dinner. Had Old Geese (22)picked-there are 7 young. Took 2 hives of Bees. [ * Elizabeth, daughter of Eramus Taylor & 1st cousin of diarist md. Andrew Glassell- Milly their daughter-WKA] 28, Cloudy & a very little rain- fair evening. The Mare I bought of Reu Taylor died last night, also a Weather Lamb- had them skinned. John Bickers came & got Turnep seed- C.Taylor sent & do. J.Taylor dined here- John Bowling got 21 lb Wool, paid 25/6- 9d due. One Stevenson was with him. Bo't 5 chickens of C.T's Moses, for a quart Whisky. 29, Fair mornm some clouds in evening. I walked to Court house- Returned to a Barbecue at Tho' Doolin's Several neighbors there. G.C.Taylor came to my house in evening. 30, Some drops rain- Fair afternoon. J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr, C.Taylor & son, Reu Taylor & sons Billy & Frank, C.Bell & G.C.Taylor dined with me, the last staid. 31, Sunday, Warm & fair. I went to sermon at court house by Mr.O'Neil. G.C.Taylor went with me- we went to C.Taylor's to dinner. Reu Taylor, J.Taylor jr, his wife, Nancy Taylor & Sally Burnley dined there.

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15{300] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, July, 1, Friday, Fair Pleasant morning. Had Irish Potatoes planted in missing Hills in pea patch & in Irish & Sweet potatoes before planted. C.Taylor returned flour lent 1st, June. Had cucumber seed planted,where Cabbages were set &c. I walked to J.Taylor's in evening- His people about wheat. 2, Fair, begins to be dry. I walked in evening to Court house, was at Mr. Shepherds who mends slowly- I bought a pair Stockings 6/7 & 1 lb Chocolate 1/6 of Jenkyns &c- they were charged, having money in their hands for shoes & c. 3, Sunday, Cloudy-some rain in morn- & Light shower afternoon. I bought 1 dozen Chickens of Col.Taylor's Jack & paid 4/- I went to C.Taylor's- Capt Conway & family dined there- Returning I met J's Bell & wife going there. 4, Foggy morning. M.Biggers' wife & Hulda were here & got 18 lb Wool- Roger Bell sent 2 dollars by Lucy for Wool, I sent 25 lb, they are to pay for balance hereafter. Reu Taylor called here returning from Court house, he cut my hair. J.Taylor came whilst R.Taylor was here, both went before noon. I went to C.Taylor's- C.Conway & family, Jas Bell & Wife, dined there- J.Taylor jr there after dinner. 5, Some clouds in morn, soon cleared, fiar &warm. Removed a Hhd Corn from new into old house(9th) Had Ewe Lamb killed. J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr, Ch's Bell, C.P.Howard, James Bell, Capt Conway, & C.Taylor dined here. Received a Letter from F.S.Taylor(date June 20th) asking my assistance to begin trade &c &c. 6, Very warm & dry. I was at home. 7, Dry warm weather. J.Taylor jr called here for pair gloves he left the 5th inst. he & wife were on their way to Maj'r Moore's 8, Dry & warm, some clouds in evening, scattering drops rain. I rode to Court- house- Got a paper printed by Mullin, No.6, being the first that had come to hand. J.Taylor was at Court house & said his wife was gone to Mrs Bell's- I went with him & dined there- J.Bell & wife and E.Chew were there. 9, Warm, some clouds & some little rain. I went with J.Bell, C.P.Howard & J.Taylor to McKinny's Mill, fished a little & went to Waughs Billiard table. C.Taylor, Reu Taylor, Harry Bell & Jas Madison(of Francis) were there, we dined & staid till evening. Expenses &c 5/6. 10, Sunday, warm- A light shower of rain at night. I went to Sermon preached by Mr O'Neill at Co't house- Subscribed 2 dollars for building Bridge at Barretts ford- Came from Court hourse to J.Taylor's- W.Dade,AllenMassey, Reu Taylor- dined there. J.T.jr & wife at home. Little Peter, who went away last Sunday, was brought home last night by S.Daniel,who I directed to carry Peter to the Overser's,but he went away on the way- He was taken to day by J.Taylor's Harry, C.Taylor's John & Rob't Taylor's George(to whom I promised to give 2 bottles Whisky), They carried him to M.Biggers, and on Peter's promising good behaviour in future, he was not corrected. 11, Cloudy morn- cool evening- C.Taylor sent for & got 16 lb Hog's lard, by John. 12, Cool morning- A light shower of rain in afternoon- Removed the 10th Hhd corn into Old house- Had the Oats cut- finished before 9 o'clock. Mrs James brought her proved account ag't C.Taylor dec'd here. I gave her a written release for her debt to do. 13, Light Showers-but not enough to prevent plowing. After dinner I walked to J.Taylor's & returned. 14, Showery, moderate & wetted the earth well. I had cabbages set in the pea rows & vacancies in Garden. J.Taylor sent a Cat & kitten here to-day. 15, Rain in night & showery day- The Earth well soaked. I wrote D.Triplett that I should want payment of the balance he owes me, sent the ltter to J.Taylor jr, who was going to Barbecue at Smith's- He did not see Triplett & returned the letter. 16, Cloudy & warm but did not rain. Had Oats Cocked-which were cut last Tuesday. Some Summer & winter Turnep seed sown by Nursery. I went to J.Taylor's- the young folks gone to Barbecue,which was continued t-day- not having many there yesterday- Mrs Moore, * Mrs Throckmorton, Mrs R'd Barbour, Mr Potter & wife, Aunt Thonas, Mr C.P.Howard & wife, dined at J.Taylor's. [ * Jane Taylor, a gr.dau.of James Taylor IV.-WKA--Which I question?-PFT]

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14[299] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1796, 1796, June, 22, Foggy morn, Clouds & sunshine. Cutting & Cocking Wheat. Killed a Shoat (M.B.a quarter. J Pendleton was here in evening. 23, Thursday, Clouds & Sunshine- Heavy rain ab't sunset & in night. I walked to J.Taylor's- Put 10 dollars in Eliz'a Pendleton's hands & requested her to carry to Aunt Thomas. I went from J.Taylor's to Aunt Taylor's with J.Pendleton his wife, J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr & wife & Nancy Taylor- Old Mr Howard, Mr D. Triplett & wife, Miss Richards, Rob't Taylor's family- Mrs Burnley & family. Fanny Madison, Miss A.Payne & Milley Glassell dined there. After dinner all the Company went to M.Gouliere's dancing school at T.Bell's, where a large company were set &c- I got home just as a heavy rain began, very little Wind. 24, Cloudy, a little rain, warm. Shower in evening. Began(in morning) to cut Wheat in Mount'n field, in evening Cocking Early Wheat, which finished cutting yesterday- the rain stopped cocking. 25, Thick fog, warm day, clouds & sunshine. Cutting Wheat in mountain field in morning- finished cocking the Early & Cocked some in Mount'n field. I walked in evening to J.Taylor's- John Pendleton & family, went home this morning. J.Taylor jr & wife at Maj'r Moore's. 26, Warm Sunny day- a few clouds & a light rain in Even'g. I rode to Court house- heard a Sermon was expected there or at Church- but there was not. Saw one Null with a cask of Whisky in Waggon, offere him 5/- p/r Gallon- he refused & went to Court house but did not sell there & returned with it to my house. I took it & paid him for 54 Gallons, 45 silver dollars, I let him have a large Iron bound cask for that the Wisky is in- the Cask not full- he said he put 54 Gallons in it- & I trusted his word- I bought 1? chickens of Willis's Bob & paid a Dollar. Rec'd 3/- back for a pr old Breeches. I walked in Evening to J.Taylor's. Aunt Thomas had just got there- ----[SUNDAY]---27, Fine mornin, and day. I went to Court- I delivered to Mr James Blair $15. and requested him to pay it to Order of F.S.Taylor- I got of Mrs Pearce a cheese 12 lb (made by Bishop) & aid her 10/6- C.Taylor said he would gladly take half- Bought a box pills 1/6 & Turlington's balsam 2/- of Gibbons. Harry Daingerfield came with me from Court. Cutting Wheat, had work ret'd from C.Taylor's & help from W.Edwards- 5 Bottles Whisky sent out. 28, Cool pleasant morn, hazy. H.Daingerfield went homewards about 8 o'clock- C.Taylor had 2 jugs brought here & he came to breakfast. I filled the jugs with whisky 4,11/16 Gallons at 6/- he paid for 28/-. I gauged the Cask of Whisky(bought the 26th) the Diagonal was 27 inches nearly, it wanted near 3 inches of being full, & if full would be only 53 Gallons. I sent Frank & had the Cheese I bought yesterday brought home from Court house- Sent 6 lb Cheese p/r Hannah to C.Taylor's. Wm Pollock Dep'ty Sheriff came here, I paid him Taxes as follows p/r Receipt: Tax on 8 Slaves, at 1/8, 13. 4. 8 Levies, 3/4, 1. 6. 8 7 Horses 4d, 2. 4 Land Tax-on 400 acres, 6. 9 2. 9. 1 I also paid said Pollock 40 Cents, 2/5 for fee bill from Clk Spots'a, Taylor's Exor's ve O'Neal. 29, Cloudy morn & some drops rain- fair after. Let M.Biggers have 1 gallon Whisky Finished cutting and Cocking wheat. 30, Fair pleasant day. I went to C.Taylor's to Barbecue at John Waugh's, made by Richard, Hay & Baldwin Taliaferro. There was a genteel company.

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13[298] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1796, 1796, June, 7, Cloudy & fine rain forenoon- likely to clear in evening. I sent negro George & got 1/2 doz queen's China plates from Mr.Jenkins,to be paid for when I see him. John Pendleton was hero here in evening two hours. 8, Rained a little last night, cloudy morn, scattering clouds &c. Had a Ewe Lamb killed- 1/4 to M.Biggers next morn. Widow Day was here, I gave her 6 1/4 lb Wool & a little salt. Peggy Gildern was with widow Day- J.Taylor & family, J.Pendleton & do, T.Barbour & do, J.Taylor jr's wife, Cha Bell, Nelly Green, Ch's Taylor Sally, Betsy,Polly & C.Taylor jr, dined here- Sally Burnley was here in evening9, Foggy morning. Clouds & sunshine, some drops rain & warm. Mr.Jno Howard sent Harrison to get me mare & c to ride to D Tripletts- I sent her,tho' her shoes were loose. I went to C.Taylor's, the company here yesterday(nearly) were there. Also Aunt Taylor,S.Burnley & Jenny Glassell. 10, Warm-hazy. Thunder & heavy rain with wind. J.Taylor sent for 1 lb butter, I delivered it to Grandison. I had Melon seeds replanted in New Ground plant patch. Had Irish Potatoes planted, about 4 bushels. I walked to Court house- paid Jenkins 2/9 for the plates I had the 7th instant- I returned to dinner. 11, rainy night, do & cloudy, a little rain to day. Mr. Howard sent my mare home by Harrison,who informed me she had been shod since I lent her. Had the 7th Hhd Corn moved into New Corn house. After dinner I walked to Aunt Taylor's, returned C.P.Howard's pamphlets I had borrowed formerly & got some others- I offered to repay Mr J.Howard for having my mare's shoes removed but he would not receive anything. I returned by J.Taylor's- T.Barbour & family & J.Pnedleton's family were there. 12, Sunday, Rained in night & to day moderately, cleared at night. I went to J.Taylor's. J.Pendleton's family & T.Barbour & do dined there- T.Barbour went home after dinner. AMr___Fields of Culpeper called at J.Taylor's, had business in Office, did not stay dinner. 13, A little Fog- Pleasant morn, hazy. M.Biggers' wife & Wm Bowling's do.came to breakfast, weighed 13 lb wool for Wm Bowling,which they sent for, also 15/- for 12 lb. 1/3 due. In evening I walked to J.Taylor's, J.Taylor jr arrived to day from Kentucky- W.Dade also- I rec'd a letter from Brother Richard[Commodore Richard,-WKA-] who writes his old wound not well- friends Generally were well. Mrs Eastin dead. 14, Tuesday, Fair morning, Cloudy evening, Thunder & heavy rain at night. J.Taylor called here returning from Court house, said he wanted to borrow some flour. 15, Clear at day, thick fog & mist succeeded, cloudy evening. M.Biggers cut & marked 14 Shoats. I went to J.Taylor's- Mr J.Howard,C.P.Howard & wife, Maj'r Moore & family, Reu Taylor, Mrs Burnley & family- C.Taylor & family, Jas Bell, his wife & brothers, J.Pendleton & family, T.Barbour &family, J.Taylor jr & wife &c there. 16, Rained before day, cloudy; heavy hasty rain, afternoon. 17, Fair. J.Taylor borrowed 9 1/2 lb Flour, Wallet 1 lb ret'd. Cut some of my Early wheat before noon, my people went after to C.Taylor's. I walked to J.Taylor's- J.Pendleton & family, Mrs Burnley & do., Rob't Moore, Sally & Betsy Taylor, J.Taylor jr & wife there. 18, Good harvest weather. I did not cut wheat to day. 19, Hazy morning. Clouds & some drops rain in evening. J.Taylor sent & got 3 lb butter. I rode to Court house- Mr.O'Neill was unwell & did not attend- C.Taylor was at Court house with family, Reuben Taylor & I went home with him to dinner- Miss Sukey Conway also was there. ----[SUNDAY]---20, A little rain in morning, good afternoon. Cutting wheat in morning- Cocked in evening what was cut last Friday. I was unwell & took a dose of physick- C.Taylor sent a quarter Lamb. 21, Foggy morning, warm,cloudy & sunshine. Had Hhd Corn moved into Old house(8) Cutting Early wheat. In the evening- J.Taylor jr's wife- Nancy Taylor, Sukey Conway, Sally Taylor, Nelly Green &c were here and staid about an hour-

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12[297] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1796, 1796, May, 24, A little rain about daybreak, cloudy all day. I walked to Court. Gave T.Babour mem'dum to purchase for me at Fredericksburg A fine hat, 2 Wheat & 1 Grass soythe & 1 p/s fine Linen, he set out about noon from O.Ct.house. Left a pair shoes & 2 hats with Mr Jenkins to sell. 25, Rainy night and day, N.East wind & moderate. I had Cabbages planted in Pea patches in Garden. 26, Settled rain last night and all day, the earth well soaked for the first time since early March. 27, Cleared this morning, pleasant day. Sent my Cart and brought Wheels home from H.Taliaferro's Shop and had them Tarred. John Pendleton dined with me. Hived Bees in Plank hive & set on Block in Garden. 28, Rained a little before day & rainy forenoon. Sary told me G.C.Taylor's Eliza died last night- I gave her leave to go to Court house. Eliza was not dead. In evening I walked to J.Taylor's. T.Barbour & family, J.Pendleton's family there. 29, [SUNDAY] Good day- some drops rain in evening. Reu Taylor called here & got some Indian peas to plant. I went with him to Sermon at Court house. Came to J.Taylor's to dinner. C.Taylor & family, Reuben Taylor, Wm & Robert Moore, T.Barbour & family, J.Pendleton's family, Gab'l Barbour &c, there. 30, Rain morn, cleared- Heavy rain in evening- Sally Burnley & Mrs Wardell rode to my gate, informed me Mr Howard &c were gone to Mrs Burnley's. I went to dinner, the above- Mrs Howard & Rob't Taylor's wife were there. Sent M.Biggers to Barbour's store, he brought home 2 scythes Mr Barbour had got for me at Fred'g. Cha Bell was here & got some pens for J.Taylor. M.Biggers & ___Cobb was here in evening. Gave Mr Rob't Taylor yesterday a letter to the Clerk Spotsylvania with O'Neal's Replevy bond. Also a l're for F.S.Taylor 31, Tuesday, Some rain in morning- fair evening- I killed a Ewe lamb, sent a Qr to M.Biggers, he sent 1/4 Shoat (very small) to me yesterday. Mr John Howard, C.P. Howard, J.Taylor & C.Taylor dined with me- A son of John Stevens came here to see C.P.H. & went away before dinner.

June, 1, Fair day. A few drops rain in evening. I Lent C.Taylor about 15 lb Flour. 1/Lamb I went to C.Taylor's- Mr John Howard,C.P.Howard,J.Taylor, John Pendleton,Mrs Wardell, Mrs Howard,Sally Burnley, Rob't Taylor's wife dined there. Planted Melon seeds in Sheep pen patch. 2, Fair. I went with Mess'rs Howards to look at Barnes' land this side the road. Returned to Mrs Burnley's- J.Pendleton & family, T.Barbour's family, Nancy Gibson & Nat Taylor, Rob't Moore, Mrs Wardell, J.Taylor jr's wife & Lucy Barbour dined there. J.P. & wife, T.B's wife, J.T.jr's wife, Rob'y Moore, L.Barbour & Nancy Taylor called here going to J.Taylor's. Had Hogshead Corn put in Old House (6th). 3, Friday, Fair morning- Hazy, thick evening. Sultry. Cut Turnep Seed. I went to J.Taylor's- J.Pendleton & family, T.Barbour & family,Mrs Burnley & 2 youngest daughters, J.Taylor jr's wife, Rob't Moore & E.Chew dined there. I paid 10/- to T.Barbour jr for 2 What sythes he bo't for me when he was at Fredericksburg. 4, A sprinkle of rain about day, warm,cloudy,Heavy rain after middle of day. I went to C.Taylor's to dinner. Mrs Burnley & daughters and Rob't Moore there- Mr. O'Neil was expected there,but did not come before I came away in evening. 5, Warm, cloudy & Showery. Had Swarm of bees hived in cracked large gum. I went to J.Taylor's- J.Pendleton & family, T.Barbour & do. Wm Daniel's wife- & J.Taylor jr's wife dined there. ----[SUNDAY]---6, Cloudy,misty day, some fine rain. Wm Edwards came here & paid the balance due on his bond for Land- also 6/- for 2 Hhds- And 7/8 to myself.Which I paid Wm Pollock last year for his Land tax- ___Jenkins, from Mrs Bell's,got some I. Peas to plant. I went to Rob't Taylor's. J.Pendleton & wife, T.Barbour's wife & J.Taylor jr's wife dined there.

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