Francis Taylor Diary

18[240] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, August, 28, Fair, except a few clouds. Reu Taylor called here & went to Court house with Thompson Taylor, who got a horse shod.They came back before noon & dined here- R'd Taylor, C.Taylor, W.Taylor,& J.Taylor Jrdo. J.Taylor's,R'd Taylor's & C.Taylor's daughters here in the evening & had Watermelons. 29, Fair- I went with the boys to J.Taylor's, Richard Taylor,C.Taylor,Reu Taylor, Mr Tho's Bell &c dined there & Wm Taylor, who came home with me. 30, Warm & hazy- Wm Taylor & the boys dined with me, after dinner W.Taylor & I rode to Uncle Taylor's & Mr Shepherd's store. W.Taylor went to C.Taylor's at night. Finished Sowing Wheat in the field by the Barn- it took 39 1/2 Common & 5 Bushels Early wheat. I let Macon Biggers have 10 dollars to pay a debt to Garrett,in Louisa-Charged 28/- in the Estate's acco't ag't him and 32/- do in my own. 28/- in G.Taylor's Est'e acco't 32/- in F.Taylor's ac't 60/31, Warm sone clouds.R'd Taylor came here & says his wife [Catherine David[WKA] continues very ill- The boys went- & young people fron James & C.Taylor's to Reu Taylor's. R'd Taylor jr staid three, very sick- I went with R'd Taylors to C.Taylor's. Wm Taylor & Mrs Howard dined there. W.Taylor came home with me. --[SUNDAY]--

September, 1, Monday, Thunder & a little rain in evening. Rich'd Taylor jr came from Reu Taylor's & took physick- Rd.Taylor,C.Taylor & the boys(except Rogere) dined here- W.Taylor went to C.Taylor's at night.Began to sow wheat by the wheat yard. Sent Jack & Peter with a note to Capt Scott's for 5 Bushels Early (or Isbells) wheat. 2, A little fog in morning, a little rain at night.Jack & Peter returned from Capt Scott's with the Wheat about 7 o'clock. Finished sowing the common wheat, 7 1/2 Bus' sown in the field this side the Meadow. I went to J.Taylor's, R'd Taylor, Wm Taylor and R'd Taylor's & C.Taylor's children dined there- C.P.Howard & John Taylor there after dinner. 3, A little rain in evening- Wm & J.Taylor jr came by I went with them to Reu Taylor's- Thompson Taylor went down the Country(To Caroline Co.-WKA-]Finished sowing wheat.Between 4 & 5 Bushels had from Capt Scott's of the Early, sown beyond the Meadow- a little of that kind left, about a peck. The common, 39 1/2, sown in Barn-field Dc. 7 1/2. this side the meadow 47. Early, C.Taylor's 9/- Bu. 5 in Barn field Do. J.Scott's 8/- Bu 5 in field beyond meadow 57, Total, a little (ab't 2 gallons) or Early wheat not sown:sown 3d, October this side of Meadow-in Potatoe patch, also 3 pecks tailings. 4, Richard Taylor walked here, is very unwell and returned to C.Taylor's, his wife & girls continue unwell- Wm Taylor came by, I went with him & John Pendleton to Rob't Taylor- Mr.Howard & wife there. Wm Taylor came home with me. Thunder & plentiful shower in afternoon.Rich'd, Colby, & Roger Taylor here at night. 5, Fine morning- & pleasant. Wm Taylor went after breakfast to C.Taylor's & ret'd here- John Pendleton, J.Taylor jr & boys dined here. 6, Fine day, some clouds- I went with Wm Taylor and Dicky to Ja's Taylor's to dinner, J.Pendleton & family, Reu Taylor & James Bell dined there- Rec'd a parcel Norfolk papers from F.S.Taylor- the Fred'g paper came. W.Taylor & I walked by C.Taylor's. Brother Richard very unwell & some of the Girls, his wife a little on the mend- At night had a conversation with M.Biggers & Offered him, if I kept only my own People, to give him next year 1/6, if I hire Jim and Ben, 1/7 wheat & 1/8 Corn, which he declined to take.

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17[239] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, aUGUST, 11, Saw the Moon totally eclipsed about 2 o'clock this morning- Cloudy, some drops rain. Trod half a Stack Wheat. Walked to J.Taylor's in evening, he hurt his leg 12, very bad last night by a fall on his steps.*Thompson, *Richard & *Colby Taylor arrived here in the Evening from Caroline, Dicky very unwell. [ * Three sons of Commodore Richard Taylor-WKA] 13, J. Taylor sent to ask us over- We dined there, John Taylor & family, Mr. Howard & wife, Aunt Taylor & E.Chew there. Cool, some clouds, no rain. 14, Cloudy & cool. Treading wheat, got 19 1/2 Bus' only. J.Taylor jr came here to breakfast, Thompson went with him to Col.T.Barbour's & found his horse lost two days ago & returned here to dinner- C.Taylor came here to dinner & Reuben Cowherd. 15, Warm & dry, cloudy, a very little rain. C.Taylor sent to ask us there, Dicky was so unwell that he & I did not go,but took some Caster oil- Thompson & Colby went to C.Taylor's and did not return. Had ____Bus' Wheat (which was threshed at the barn) put in a Hhd in the Cellar. 16, Cloudy & rainy morging & till evening, a fine seasonable rain.T.Barbour jr & C.Taylor was here a little time-the former looked at my wool which he liked and I agreed to let him have 1/3 p/r lb.I suppose 74 lb, my steelyards makes. J.Taylor jr came here at night17, [SUNDAY] Foggy morning, moderate rain afternoon, warm. J.Taylor jr went home after breakfast- Dicky had a slight ague. I staid at home with the boys- Hill Maury came & gathered Wild Carrot seed for Col Maury's wife. M.Biggers sent & got a peck salt, by Suky18, Fine day. Flying clouds without rain- I sent 3 1/2 Bus Wheat to F.Taliaferro's Mill and had flour. Gave Richard Taylor a vomit of Ipecac,w'ch operated up & down. C. Taylor was here after breakfast, but soon returned home. I staid at home with the boys19, Hazy without rain. Began sowing Wheat to the East of the Barn beyond Overseer's Dicky not so ill as usual on his sick days,but laid up all after morning. I staid at home with the boys. 20, Cloudy morning & rainy day. Stayed at home with the boys. J.Taylor sent for Nails to make Driers, I sent him 50-gd Nails. Had Rams parted from Ewes. 21, Fog & clouds morn, fine day- Removed & Stack Wheat to Barn to thresh, M.Biggers says wevil in the Wheat. R'd Taylor jr missed his chilly fit. Reu Taylor & J.Taylor jr were here a little time in evening. 22, Some clouds, warm. C.Taylor came here from J.Taylor's- The boys and I went tohis house to dinner. Brother Richard & family arrived at my house in the Evening from Capt Minor's to day- Says he left brother William ill at ColJTaylor's and to send his carriage for him two or 3 days hence. That Ben Taylor had the ague & fever but not very bad.{ Wm Taylor was at this time home on a visit from Ky. v. July 17, 1794-WKA] 23, Cloudy but no rain. I sent to C.Taylor's & got 5 Bus' Early or Isbell's Wheat and had it sown on the left of path to Barn- Paid Charles Taylor 45/- for the Wheat in afternoon, being 9/- bus' Killed a Ewe lamb. C.Taylor & family- J. Taylor's wife & family and Reuben Taylor dined here. 24, Sunday, Began to rain Early, moderate & showery. I went with Richard Taylor & famiy to J.Taylor's. C.Taylor & family & Reu Taylor & do there. R.T. &c ret'd to my house. 25, Cloudy morning-some drops rain in evening. Richard Taylor sent his carriage for W.Taylor(who he expects is at Capt Minor's) Reu Taylor went with the carriage R.Taylor's family went to C.Taylor's, he & I went to Court- he went home with C.Taylor- Thompson & Dicky came to my house at night. Rec'd a letter from Mess Blair with $78.12.7 by hands of Mr.A.Sheapherd & gave rec't for same26, Tuesday, Rainbow abouta sunrise & very rainy morning. The boys & I Went to C.Taylors. N'd Taylor & family dined there. C.Taylor got home f'm Court soon after dinner. R'd Taylor walked here & set an hour- Wm Taylor got to C.Taylor's (from Capt Minor's) in evening. 27, Very fine day. I went to C.Taylor's- Wm Taylor weak but mending from his indisposition. Rd. Taylor & family(except the boys)staid there.

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16[239] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, July, 30, Hazy & smoky. I rode to John Waugh's he promised to pay the money he owes on Monday next- A Jury was there to view the way for a road31, Warm & Smoky. Two young men from Caroline came here to seek a colt strayed when B.Taylor's horse did- They said one of Richard Taylor's*daughters died lately I wrote to Col James Taylor by one of them(Roach) & inclosed an order for $11. from Col.T.Barbour on Mr.Robert Patton- they breakfasted and went from here to William Scott's, where B.Taylor's horse was taken up. J.Taylor was here when the young men came- I rode to Court house, had my mare's shoes taken off and mailed on faster. J.Taylor was at Court house. I came by his house-and dined- Mrs James was there and J.Taylor director me to give her credit and charge him with$5. 13. 2 for Jas.Barbour Jr and 4. 10. 0. for Tho's Dooling10. 3. 2. Tho's Barbour's family & E.Chew at J. Taylor's- [* Elizabeth Taylor died July 27, 1794.

August, 1, Friday,John Taylor & his family arrived at this father's[Erasmus Taylor's-PFT] from Georgia. A little smoky-sunshine. I rode to the Springs at John Waugh's, drank about three pints bud did not perceive that it had much effect- I fished but only caught few. J.Waugh assured me I should be paid next Monday. Saw Wm. Edwards,who said Mr.F.Taliaferro assures him that he shall have money by 1st, September. Had a bed of Wheat Trod to day, the first. I returned in evening & dined on my fish. 2, Warm & fair. Had Wheat cleaned that was trod yesterday, one stack, M.B. said 3;7 1/2 Bushels. 3, Fair warm. Bought 1/2 doz chickens of H.Taliaferro's Frederick & paid him 4/6 for them & 13 he left last Monday. I went to J.Taylor's to dinner- J.Taylor jr had not returned from Springs- nobody but E Chew & their own family at home. T.barbour & family went home to day. --[SUNDAY]-4, Clear & very hot- a few drops rain in even'g. I sent Frank to Barbour's store for my keg, he brought it not full, says they told him the put 7 1/2 Gallons in it. I rode to the Springs and John Waugh's. he paid $13.6.0, the balance due on his bond to G.T's estate. There was a light shower at Waugh's and appeared as if a good rain on Chestnut Moun'n. I returned by Col Maury's & a eat dinner after they had dined- Wm Dade,Baldwin Taliaferro,Sally Taylor and Franky Edwards came to Col Maur's after I got there. Had Turnep seed & some Cabbage Seeds sown by Sheep pen.Mr Mooe called here in morning & gave me a letter from F.S.Taylor w'ch gave an account of the death of Rich'd Taylor's daughter Betsy the 27th ulto. 5, Very hot & dry. A Traveller named Doan called & staid about an hour, appeared in a low state of health. I walked to C.Taylor's in the evening and came by J.Taylor's- Hendrickson(F.Taliaferro's Miller) was getting a certificate of his behaviour. 6, Cloudy and a light rain from N.East in the morning, none after. There was a Subscription Barbecue at Nooe's. I did not go- my leg swelled & unwell. 7, Fair and cool. John Taylor came here before noon. I went with im to his father' his wife unwell with breaking out- Uncle Taylor not well- Mr. Howard and wife got home from Springs. J. Taylor & family & Lucy Barbour at Uncle Taylor's. 8, Hazy & smoky-cool. Treading wheat. Walked to C. Taylor's & returned before Noon. Went to borrow the wheat fan. C. Taylor was gone to Col Madison's to visit his attendant. 9, Cloudy morning, a little rain & cleared. John Taylor rode here in the morning and breakfasted, he thinks riding out good for his health,which is low- he retd before noon. He sent for a dose Jallap in evening-I sent & borrowed C.Taylor's Fan & run Wheat trod yesterday through. 10, Cloudy warm & a little rain. I rode to Uncle Taylor's- John Taylor & family, Mr Howard & wife were there. J.Taylor jr here in evening, about an hour. --[SUNDAY]--

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15[237] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794 July, 16, Cloudy- a little rain. Davy & Jim out a little of the meadow. Had the Oats(only two cart loads) brought and Stacked by the Wheat yeard. ColA.Maury's nephew came here & got some Wild Carrot blossoms for Mrs. Maury. 17, Cloudy & a very little rain. M.Biggers got home from Rolling about sunrise-two bay mares much fatigued, says he paid 2/- for shoeing one of them. The Tob'o inspected & weighed 1206 & 1221 lb. Got a letter from M.J.Blair. I rode to Court house,gave Mr Shepherd aL'r from Mr J.Blair- M.Biggers brought.Reu Taylor was at the C.house, we came to J.Taylor's & dined- T. Barbour & family were there- their son James broke his arm the day before yesterday & they came on that acco't. J.Clark's wife & daughter Patsy, & E.Chew there. After dinner Wm Taylor sent and got a pot, 14 lb.butter, and to ask me to dinner. Wm Taylor, C.Taylor & family, Reu Taylor & do, T.Barbour's wife &c. Patsy Clarke & E.Chew dined there- Camp Porter,P.Sanford-Mr Coleman & B.Porter jr dined after & Robert Taylor there in evening. Had Turnep patch Sown by middle gate- Wm Taylor came with me at night- The weather warm & cloudy- a few drops of rain,cooler in evening. 19, Gave W.Taylor the Certificate for 86 1/2 dollars & 20 Dol's Indents Capt G.Rice drew for the hire of his negroes at Alb'e Barracks. Wam, some clouds- Wm Taylor & I went to C.Taylor's. J.Taylor, Reu Taylor, Rob't Taylor,Nancy Taylor & Patsy Clarke dined there- Finished cutting my Hay. W,Taylor staid at C.Taylor's J.Taylor paid me 10/6 for 14 lb butter. 20, Some flying clouds in the morging & very warm,cooler & some rain at night- I went to Reu Taylor's- J.Taylor,J.Taylor jr, T.Barbour jr- his bro'r Richard- Ch Taylor & daughters Sally & Betsy, & John Moore dined there. --[SUNDAY}-21, Pleasant morning and day- Killed aLamb,sent M. Biggers a quarter. J. Taylor,W.Taylor,C.Taylor,Reu Taylor,J.Taylor jr. Rich'd Barbour(Culp'r),John Moore & Thos Jenkins was here to day- C.Taylor was sent for & did not dine here- W.Taylor went to J.Taylor's. 22, Tuesday, Foggy,warm and some clouds,no rain. Wm Taylor set off from J.Taylor's to Caroline. I walked in evening to J.Taylor's.C Taylor was there- Gibson was sick. 23, Some fog. warm and dry. Began to draw my wheat to the yeard,some Wevil, M.B.says are in the cocks. 24, Some clouds, hazy. Continue drawing wheat from lower field. J.Taylor was here about an hour in the evening-said Gibson is better. 25, Rained a very little last night,good shower this morning. Showery fine season. 26, Rainy last night,cloudy morning.Much rain afternoon with distant thunder. I staid at home. 27, A little rain in morning, cloudy. I walked to J.Taylor's- T.Barbour jr & family & E Chew dined there- Doct'r Duke dined, came after we had done- T.Barbour jr paid me four dollars w'ch he rec'd at Madison Court from ______Towles for Bond due from Abs'm Ford- he gave Towles the bond. 28, A little fog- Fine morning,Warm day, hazy- I went to Court.Rec'd 27 dollars & 13 from Mr.D.Triplett for 38 & 25/60 Wheat at 4/3. Gave F.Cowherd two small acco't ag't A Madison dec'd for him to shew Mrs Madison. ColT.Barbour drew an order for Rob't Patton to pay Col James Tay or $11. towards payment of his bond assigned by John Shifflet- I told Col Barbour if the order was paid that it should settle the Tobacco 18/- p/r hundred. Recd a letter from Mess'rs Blairs offering me 20/- p/r C/t for my own Tob'o. Wrote by Mr Buck that they might have it &c. Finished drawing wheat from Pasture field & Turned Stock in. 29, Sunny, but very smoky. I sent the ltter to Mess'rs Blairs by M.Biggers who went to Shop with lame mare-& my colt, had the latter out for Lampers. Also esnt by M.Biggers 2 dollars which he says he paid to Geo.Swetman for repairing my old saddle- Drawing wheat yesterday from Mountain and Stacking in the yard- Sunned the Bacon 10 Gam's, 12 Sho' & 12 Midligns of home killed $- 5 Gam's & 3 Midlings wild. 1 old Gammon & 3 p/s beef on hand.

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14[236] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794 June, 29, Sunday, Rained a very little last night, cloudy morning. I went to C.Taylor's- J.Taylor & family, John Pendleton & do. dined there & E.Chew- Had Cucumber & Cimblings plenty at dinner. 30, Cloudy without rain. Sent and got 2 Gallons Whiskey of Jenkins- Finished cutting the old ground wheat in the Mountain field an cocked it.Had 3 Cucumbers & 2 Herrings sent me from C.Taylor's- They sent John in evening and I sent by him a pot of butter 15 or 16 lb. Killed a Ram-Sent M.Biggers hind Qr.

July, 1, Cloudy without rain. Cur and cocked wheat in lower field.J.Taylor jr came her, said he expected C.Taylor & family would dine at his father's. I went with him. Sally Taylor was there and said her father was very unwell,none of the family but her came- J. Pendleton's family, Joanna Pendleton & M.Chew were there. M.Biggers brought me a letter(from Mr.Shepher'd)-from F.S. Taylor & Newspapers 2, Cloudy & showery all day. Cutting wheat-got all the lower field cut, but too wet to cock. I walked after breakfast to see C.Taylor, who is very unwell,but better this morning than yesterday. I returned and dined at home. 3, Find day. Cut the New ground wheat, and cocked that cut yesterday. 4, Fine day- some clouds in morning & Shower(not much)in evening. Had Wheat cocked in New Ground w'ch is the last of the crop.I walked to Court house-paid Jenkins for Whiskey bought last Monday,also for 1/2 dozen knives & forks bought today Uncle Taylor was at the store- I called & dined at his house- Rob't Taylor dined thee and went to the Springs in evening- Had Flax pulled up. 5, Cloudy morning;very rainy evening & cool. J.Taylor dined with me;his family at Mrs Thomas's. Cucumbers begin to be plentiful. do Cimblings 6, [SUNDAY] Rained lat night-some rain in morning, cleared in even'g. After dinner I went to C.Taylor's who is much recovered. Maj'r Moore J. Taylor & Reu Taylor were there. 7, Hazy. I staid at home-walked out in evening.Saw Corn Silked & tarsled in Mrs Burnley's field. 8, A little shower of rain about midnight, rainbow from moon;cloudy all day. J.Taylor jun'r came here and I went with him to C.Taylor's- Fanny Moore,Nancy Taylor & Betsy Coleman(Srings) dined there. 9, Rained a little last night-smart shower this morning and cloudy,& heavy shower in evening. J.Taylor jr-he went back back before breakfast. Had a Hnd Corn removed into Corn house-only 7 Hnds left in Wheat house-Ab't 16 Bar'ls in all As I was stepping out of the Back porch I trod on the secon step which gave way and I fell through which gave my right ankle a severe strain. [* a son of Commodore Richard Taylor-WKA.] 10, Cloudy and some small rain. My ancle pained me so much that I could not sleep any last night attended with high fever- I can with difficulty walk with a stick, the pain abated to day,tho'much swelled & sore. Uncle Taylor dined here 11, Friday, Fog & some clouds-Shower in evening. My sprain continues bad,very little mended. M. Biggers & Davy making new steps,which they finished before noon 12, Some clouds, pleasant at Court house to day,but I was not well enough to go.cool evening13, Sunday, Shower in lat night-cloudy day without rain. I walked to J.Taylor's- James & Nancy from home. E Chew was there. 14, Fair Pleasant moring & good day. I went to J.Taylor's-Cha Taylor & family and Kitty Nooe dined there. Had the 2 Hhds Tob'o carried out to the road- Intending to Roll to morrow. 15, Foggy morning. No rain to day. M. Biggers with Jack & Little Peter, set out about sunrise to Roll Tob'o to Fredericksburg. I let M.Biggers have 6/- he said he wanted to buy leather- Davy & Him went to cutting the Oats. Had the Geese picked. Miss Kitty Nooe, Nancy, Sally &Betsy Taylor,were here about 2 hours in the evening.

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13[235] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, June, 17, Very warm hazy morning-Heavy rain w'th wind and little hail in evening- I rode to Court house-had my mare Shod-Gave L.Throckmorton a pair fine stockings & 3/6 for 2 pair coarser. After dinner carried Linen to C.Taylor's to get four Shirts made- Rain fell whilst I was there. Wind blew down a Cherry tree by the kitchen. C.Taylor began to cut his forward wheat. 18, Warm & hazy- a little rain in evening. I walked to the Corn field by Overseer's it was much washed by the rain which fell yesterday. I walked round C.Taylor's plantation & returned to dinner- Hived a swarm of Bees in the Short gum Slab head. 19, Warm with clouds- a few drops rain. Rec'd a letter from J.Finney bro't by Capt H.Lee. In eveningI walked to J.Taylor's, John and J.Bowie Pendleton got there from Culp'r to day. 20, A few drops rain & cloudy morning, a little rain at night. I went to J.Taylor's. J.Pendleton & Family, T.Barbour's family, J.B.Pendleton, Joanna Pendleton, Mrs Burnley,C.Taylor and Mr.D.Hening dined there. 21, Cloudy and cool a little rain. I staid at home Expecting Triplest's waggon for my wheat- it did not come- M.Biggers rode my young mare to Louisa. Sowed turnep seed by Water melon patch 22, Sunday, Rained a little last night, cool morning, clear day. I went to a meeting near Mrs James's- Mr Morris & Mr Garnett preached long discourses to a midling numerous audience. I came to J.Taylor's to dinner. Uncle & Aunt Taylor,C.P. Howard, John Moore & Sisters, Sally Taylor, Rich'd Barbour(Culp'r), Thos Barbour & family, J.Pendleton's family & Joanna Pendleton dined there. Mr Oxley came in evening with his Stage wagon to carry J.Pendleton's family over. J.Pendleton had gone in the morning to stop it(one of his children sick) but missed seeing it-*H.Daingerfield came to J.Taylor's after dinner and home with me from there [Related to Diarist through the Battailles-WKA] 23, Cloudy morning, small rain afterwards. H.Daingerfield & I went to Court. Capt J. Davis paid me Col T. Barbour's bond for 1,200 lb. To J.Shifflett w'ch I gave Credit to Shiflett for on his bond to Col.Jas Taylor. I collected nothing tho' Edwards had told me he expected to pay $150. Mr.J.Blair gave me a Copy of my account. Col.Madison got to Court returning home from Philadelphia. 24, Rained last night & close rainy morning, cloudy evening & small rain. Wm Walker came here, aid me for E.Chew's Attach't vs James Coleman $11.10.0 & 2/5 cost of Execution. After dinner he went down the County. Daniel Triplett's Tom came with wagon and Received by our measure 42 Bus. Wheat, half a Bus. Weighed by my Steelyards 29 1/2 lb 25, Cloudy morning,which prevented from beginning to Cut Wheat, showery evening. D.Triplett's Tom staid here last night & early this morning proceeded with his waggon &c. Mrs.James came here & beakfasted & enquired if my money had been paid me for her account at Court- There had not. Ben Porter jr was here and took Sheridan's Dictionary, w'ch G.C.Taylor has borrowed of his father- Charles Bell & Billy Wood were with him. I planted some Indian Peas in the middle border which Harry Daingerfield gave me, also some Foward peas in other borders- Cucumber & Water melon seeds.J.Taylor & C. Taylor cut wheat to day. 26, Rained last night-and till about 10 o'clock to day when the Sun shone & fine afternoon. Began to cut Wheat about 11 o'clock, in the field towards the road, the wheat very bad. John Leathers was here, gave him Turnep seed. 27 A little rain about daylight, cloudy morning and day without rain. Cutting wheat in Mountain field the Wheat better than in Lower field- Afternoon cocked part of Wheat cut yesterday. I rode to Court house to hear if T.Barbour had whiskey it had not arrived.I walked over to J.Taylor's after dinner-saw him, his family were gone to Uncle Taylor's 28, A little rain about daylight,cloudy morning and day, without rain. Cutting Wheat in Mountain field and cocked what was cut yesterday. I rode to Court house & returned to dinner.

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12[234] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794 May, 30, Rained a good deal last night, Very cloudy and settled rain allday. I went to J.Taylor's. Mrs Gaines, Col.T.Barbours, A Barbours & T.Barbours Jrs wives &c. J. Pendleton & family, J.B. Pendleton & Joanna Pendleton were there. 31, Close, cloudy, rainy weather. J.Taylor,J.Pendleton,J.Bowie Pendleton & J.Gaylor jun'r dined here.

June, 1, Sunday, Rainy weather continues, cleared in the afternoon. I went to J.Taylor's. J.Pendleton & family, Thos Barbour's wife & children, Mrs Gaines, Joanna Pendleton, J.B.Pendleton, Lucy Barbour, dined there. 2, Fine fair morning-turned cloudy & Showery, heavy rain in Evening- I rode to Court house & from there with J.Bell & J.Pendleton to Mr.T.Bell's- J.Taylor went there- After dinner J.P., J.T., & J.Bell & I rode to Maj'r Moore's- J.Pendleton & I came away in evening- he called & took grog.M.Biggers Brought two parcels Tob'o for chewing- weighing 44 lbs Each. 3, Very warm. I went to Schoolhouse, left two Newspapers for J.Shepherd to carry to his father who lent them to me yesterday. T.Barbour jr was here. I let him have a Guinea to buy me a hat. 4, Cloudy with moderate rain. 5, Rainy morning.good evening. I was sent for and went to J.Taylor's to dinner,C. Taylors,J.Pendleton's &T.Barbour's familys, Doct'r Shepherd, Messrs Jenkins, G.Barbour & L.Throckmorton, Miss Joanna Pendleton, were there. 6, Warm morning,rain in evening. I went to C.Taylor's, J.Taylor's family, John Pendletons & T.Barbour jrs familys, Joanna Pendleton,Wm.Dade,John Williams(P.Wm.) & J.Taylor jr dined there. 7, Cloudy morning & rainy day. Moved 2 Hhds Corn house. Planted Irish potatoes in Sweet Potatoe patch. I went to J.Taylor's, Col.Maury,W.Dade,J.Williams, T.Barbour & family, J.Pendleton's family & Joanna Pendleton- Peggy Bickers, there. 8, Sunday, Cloudy all day with some rain. I went to Court house- Mr B.Grigsby preached a sermon- the audience small. I came to J.Taylor's to dinner, J.Pendleton & family, T.Barbour & do.-Henry Pendleton, Joanna Pendleton & Peggy Bickers there 9, Cloudy morning, no rain to day. I planted 3 Goose craw beans by Cherry trees Peter came here with Maj'r Moore's horse-had my mare covered against her will. Peter said his master had given him permission- I gave him 1/3. I went to a Cock-fight below Banks' store, there was a good many there & sundry fights made on the place- I dined at Mr.Hawkins's, got home at dush. A negro belonging to Wm Robinson was drowned near Alex Downey's10, Clear morning, heavy rain & showers in evening. I staid at home-have the Cholic. Sary began to work after 4 weeks sickness. 11, Wednesday, This day some clouds,only a few drops rain. I went to Reuben Taylor's J.Pendleton & family,J.Taylor & do, T.Barbour's wife & children & Miss Joanna Pendleton dined there. 12, Fine morning, a little rain in evening. I walked to Court house,returned before noon and went to J.Taylor's. Uncle Taylor,John Pendleton & family, T.Barbour's family. Joanna Pendleton & R.Bell's wife dined there- I observed the rust a good deal in my wheat. 13, Warm, distant thunder without rain. Uncle Taylor,J.Taylor,J.Taylor jr, J.Pendleton & J.Williams(P.W.) dined here-the latter went to J.Taylor's. 14, Warm, a Slight shower with thunder. I staid at home. Had Irish potatoes planted in pen Clover patch where missing hills where Water melons were planted. 15, Sunday, Cool and cloudy without rain. I rec'd a parcel Newspapers from F.S. Taylor from Norfolk, they were broke open, no letter. I went to J.Taylor's-Reu Taylor & family, C.Taylor, J.Pendleton's family, T.Barbour & family & Miss J.Pendleton dined there. Received a hat from Thos Barbour which had paid him 27/for 16, Cloudy morning,rainy day,but not violent. Maj'r Moore's Peter brought his master horse here in evening- Had Sylvania covered, told Peter would pay if she brings a foal.

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11[233] DIARY OF FRANCIS TALOR, 1794, 1794, May, 14, Warm morning-a little rain with thunder in the evening-I rode to see John Waugh who promised to pay off his debt at Culpeper or Or'ge Court. Fished at J.K Waugh's Mill and caught thirty odd.Bees hived in plank hive, planed top(2d swarm) Turned young hogs into the woods. 15, Warm, a few drops rain in evening. Had Bedsteads below stairs scalded and all the Beds &c aired. 16, Fair and dry. Had Watermelon & other seeds replanted in the new pen.Overseer & negroes worked on the road.Hived Bees in knotty Gum. 17, Cool and clear. C.Taylor to see Sary & breakfasted here. I went to J.Taylors- Uncle Taylor & wife, Mr.C.P.Howard & do- Mr. Balmain & do- Mr.John Howard-Mrs Gaines & E.Chew there. 18, Sunday, Cloudy without rain-very cool. I went to Court house, Mr. Balmain preached a Sermon-not many people. I came to Uncle Taylor's, Col.Madison & wife, Mrs Burnley- Mr Balmain & wife, Messrs Howards, Rob't Taylor &c dined there. 19, Cool and some clouds. C.Taylor came to see Sary. He & I walked to Maj'r Moore's Mr.Balmain & wife, Uncle Taylor, Mess'rs Howards, Mrs Burnley,Mrs Howard and Lewis Throckmorton dined there- B.Taylor got here at night from Caroline. He brought a Letter, Buchan's Physician & Newspapers, from F.S.Taylor20, Turned warmer, clouds went off. B.Taylor and I went to J.Taylor's and dined-no company but the family. 21, Warm, a few clouds, no rain. B.Taylor & I went to Dade's Mill to fish by appointment- No fish of account caught. Returned with Mr.Dade to his house with the fishing party- Mess'rs Howard, Mrs Howard, C.Taylor, Sally & Betsy Taylor, Kittch Nooe- Mr.Wm Banks, J. Taylor jr. Mr Williams(P.William) John Fry- Dined there- Col.L.Taliaferro & son*Hay came there in evening from Wm.Madison's- (Hay Taliaferro m. Mildred Taylor, dau. of Robert, who was son of Erasmus-WKA-] 22, Very warm-clouds,distant thunder and a few drops of rain fell here. C.Taylor came over to see Sary & ret'd before noon. B.Taylor & I dined together, had Peas. The Bell Cow & two heifers calved this week- replanted Indian peas0 23, Warm morning- Thunder & some rain-good rain toward South as high as Court house. Sheared Sheep,18, this morning. Roger Bell cut 4 lambs- the other 9 ewes=13. C.Taylor came over to see Sary & breakfasted here, B.Taylor & I went to his house- J. Taylor,J.Taylor Jr. Nancy Taylor, Kitty Nooe, Cal A. Maury, W.Dade and Mr.John Williams dined there. Maj'r Moore sent and had Cabbage plants, A very good season at his house- scarce wet enough here to draw the plants. 24, Warm morning, hazy with sone clouds. A slight shower with thunder & clouds in evening. B.Taylor & I went to Col.L.Taliaferro's- C.Taylor was here in morning & went to Col Taliaferro's. Mess'rs Howards,Mrs Balmain,Mrs Howard, Wm Dade & wife, Mr.Williams,J.Taylor jun'r, dined there- There was cucumbers at dinner. 25, [SUNDAY] A light shower with thunder. J.Taylor,J.Taulor jr, C. Taylor,Capt Conway & Lewis Throckmorton dined here. Killed a Shoat this morning. 26, Cloudy day withoutrain. Reuben Taylor called here & went with B.Taylor & myself to Court. Sold my wheat on hand to Mr.D.Triplett at 4/3 p/r Bushel to be delivered next week & paid for at June Court- Wm Edwards paid $23.3.0. in part of bond. Mr.A Shepherd weighed the money. 27, A nasty shower(not much) or rain fell in the first part of last night-cool afterwards-some clouds & cool morning. B.Taylor & I went to Court which adjourned in course. 28, Cool and dry- B.Taylor set out this morning for Caroline. Negro George went with him & rode B.T's young horse,which had strayed from Caroline & was taken up by one Scott- Macon Biggers brought him here the day after B.Taylor got here. In the evening I walked to J.Taylor's, J.Pendleton's wife & children, Joanna Pendleton & J.B.Pendleton(who came over the 25th) Mrs Gaines & Lucy Barbour were there. 29, Weather cool- clouds in morning, a very little fine rain. a little rain from the East with thunder at night.

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10[232] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794 May, 1, Thursday, Fine clear weather, J. Taylor sent & got forward Indian peas & sugar beans. Roger Bell and Macon Biggers breakfasted here- After Breakfast Roger Bell Spayed 7 shoats-14 had been cut & marked & 2 marked & turned out for breeders- Could not get the 2 wild sows in pen, or should have had them spayed Sowed 9 Rows peas, by the side of the rows growing- of the midling sort. Planted Pompions in 3 rows joining sweet potatoes. Walked to J. Taylor's in the evening- Rob't Taylor was there2, Very warm fiar weather. J.Bowie Pendleton came here from Court house about sunrise- I gave him Sugar Beans & forward Indian peas to carry to Culpeper. Hr took a Julep but would not stay Breakfast. I walked down the run to Maj'r Moore's Fence. Heard that H.Day died this morning. 3, Warm & smoky. I feel unwell, believe from fatigue yesterday and drinking too much water &c- Planted Irish Potatoes in Clover Pen. Do. Horn, French, & small Indian peas. Peas by the Wheat house. Sowed about a gallon Hemp seed by Sheep pen. Gave W.Leathers Pumpkin seed & forw'd Ind'n peas. 4, Very warm & sultry. I went to J. Taylor's-Roger Bell & wife & Mrs Bickers dined there. J.Taylor jun'r had not returned from meeting. Hived a swarm Bees in the Hewed Cum. ----[SUNDAY]---5, Warm morning-Thunder & rain in evening- The people Ditching in the Meadow. 6, Close cloudy misty day, fine season. I walked to the road- J.Taylor,Mr. Shepherd & Mr Rob't Wilson went to Fredericksburg. I gave J.Taylor Letters to Mess'rs Blairs, Col.J.Taylor & Doct C.Taylor. Planted all the garden that was prepared in Hogsheads in the Corn house- suppose 14 or 15 Barrels there & 24 or 25 in Wheat house. Thunder & a little rain at night. 7, Clear and pleasant, cooler than of late. Borrowed C.Taylor's Pot and made 11 doz candles-29 lb Tallow & 5 lbs Bees wax was dipped- had 4 doz old Candles on hand Replanting corn. 8, Very cool last night- Frost this morning, clear cool day. I set off to go to Court house,met J.Taylor jun'r & Nancy going to H.Taliarferro's & went with them Col.W.Taliaferro & wife, Reu Taylor & wife & Mr.D.Henning dined there. Finished replanting Corn. 9, Clear morning,cool but believe no frost. Heard there was frost. I walked to C. Taylor's,who got home last evening, he brought a letter from Mess'rs Blairs &_ I went by J.Taylor's & with his family to e.Taylor's- Mr. Howard's father was there, an agreeable Gent'n. Maj'r Moore & family- Mrs Burnley, Mrs Balmain, Nancy Bell, Peggy Bell &c were there. I returned by J.Taylor's who had just got home from Fredericksburg. 10, Some clouds & some drops rain last night-very windy & some clouds to-day & warmer. I rode to Courthouse. Coleman's & Light Infantry companies mustered there to-day. I paid 18/1 Zeph'a Nooes acco't ag't G.C.Taylor & settled my own account. A stone Plow horse or Geo Shepherd's was tied near my mare & covered her- Gave a bait of Flax seed to make her cast. Rec'd by Wm Beck from Mess're Blairs 1 p/s Rolls- 40 yards German & 15 British oznab's, 1 lb thread and a Box wafers-paid 1/3 for Waggoning above. 11, Sunday, I went to J.Taylor's-Dined there-E.Chew there. After dinner J. Taylor jr R'd Barbour (Culp'r) & Robert Moore went there from Maj'r Moore's 12, Warm fair weather. Uncle Taylor sent word he would dine with me. He, Mr Balmain MrJ.Howard, C.P.Howard, J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr. C. Taylor, & Rob't T Moore were here- Wm Brockman (Pamunky) was to the office-came here & dined- C. Taylor ret'd 1/4 lb C.Tartar he borrowed and let me have 1/2 lb he bought for me. 13, Warm weather continues & dry. Had Watermelon seed planted in Clover pen. Walked out- Strawberries almost ripe. Reu Taylor dined here- After dinner went with him to J.Taylor's, he wanted to see the Answer H.Taliaferro filed in a law suit. I had violent headache.

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9[231] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR, 1794, 1794, April, 16, Very warm and fair. I walked down the Run- the boys turned out Mr.Coleman [School master-WKA]- but after I came away. Planting corn in the Barn field. Sowed Scarcity, 4 rows in West-4 next parsnip 3 next red Beets__next Carrot 2 last Scarcity-- in the New pen-- planted some Cucumber & Gourd seeds- & sowed Indian Pepper. Some Cucumber seeds in Bed by Asparagus- W.Bowling pd bal'ce his bond. 17, Very thick cloudy-but no rain. Finished planting corn in the old ground. I was very unwell-violent headach-swelled jaw and fever18, Cloudy morning, misty & cleared warm. I took a dose Aloe pills last night & castor oil this morning- had a bad night-but better after physic operated- Walked with gun to lower part of Mrs Burnleys Plantation on the Run- Killed 4 Squirrels. Packed up my Bacon in ashes. M.Biggers brought a parcel Norfolk papers from Mr Shepherd, inclosed from F.S.Taylor, who did not write any letter. 19, Clear and warm. Very unwell, violent pain abated. M.Biggers sent me half a shoat. 20, Easter Sunday. Warm clear morning, cloudy evening. Reuben Taylor came here and dined- I gave him some Indian peas to plant. I feel better to day than for several past. Thompson Taylor arrived here at dusk from Kentucky;he brought letters to me from Richard Woolfolk, Jon'a Taylor & G.C.Taylor21, Very close rainy day- in the evening Thompson Taylor walked to J.taylor's- it rained most part of last night- [Thompson, son of Commodore Richard Taylor] 22, Very cloudy morning, with some mist, cleared before noon & very fine evening. Thompson Taylor came from J.Taylor's early and after breakfast set off to Caroline. Cutting a ditch in lower end f Meadow23, Foggy morning- fine afternoon. Finished first part of Ditch. Uncle Taylor dined here. 24, Some clouds, but no rain. Enoch Hill's son came here, nobody being at the Office I went with him & copied the courses of a Deed from L.Grymes &c to his father, he said would pay for at Court. Planted about a Bushel of Irish Potatoes in the new pen- Also Indian peas, but did not finish- 16 Rows toward road of the Horse peas- 8 next Small White pea. N.Biggers says one of the spayed Sows in the Woods he found down the run with four pigs, very young. I was very unwell in forenoon, better in evening. 25, Began to rain about sunrise & rained a great deal with thunder to Southward, cleared about noon- Some clouds. Got the Sow & hogs in pasture. Ditching the pen- and Meadow. 26, Fine day- very wet in valleys- Plowing in field by meadow, Ditching the upper and C.Taylors came here after dinner, I paid him Fifteen pounds on acount of father's estate, he said he intends to Fred'g next week- The Brindle Cow had a calf, male. 27, [SUNDAY] I staid at home alone28, Cloudy morning-some drops of rain. Finished planting peas in New pen- Maury's sort planted next Sweet Potatoes- no French peas planted. Had a small shoat killed- 1/4 to M.Biggers. I went to Electrion. H. Taliarferro had a poll taken, but Davis & Johnson were Elected- I paid Charles Dickason his proved account for work edone for my father $7.0.8. Rec'd a letter from Mess'rs Blairs that they sold my wheat about 5/- pr Bushel. 29, Some clouds with very little rain. I went again to Court- Levy laid for County. Sold C.P.Howard the shoes Henshaw made too small, for same I paid, 13/- Gave my List, Tith's &c to a Pporter yesterday. 30, Fine clear day- Macon Biggers cut & marked some shoats, with those cut a few days makes 14. Two of the old white Sows shoats marked and turned out for breeders. Had Pumpkins planted on Drake's branch. Planted Water-melon patch in new pen, also in potatoe patch: Cucumber seed around it. In first row joining Potatoe patch 10 Squash seed and Guinea Water melon. J. Taylor walked here in evening.

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