Francis Taylor Diary

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1798, August, 27. I went to Court, William Twisdell paid me 10/- p/r acco't. Thomas Clark ret'd 10 dollars lent him 31 July. I paid Wm Bell 4/6 balance due for wheels &c. 28. Thick couldy morn and dropped rain not much. Sowing and plowing wheat. I walked in evening to Court house. 29. Fair and pleasant, getting dry. Sowing Wheat. A waggon of D.Triplett's brought home a pair Cart wheels shod at this shop. It would have loaded with wheat but cou'd not get same in Cellar. I walked by J.Taylor's,went to Aunt Taylor's, dined there. Mr. Howard Sen'r there- Went in evening to Court house. 30. Fair pleasant. Sowing wheat- Killed Lamb, 1/4 to M.Biggers. Mess'rs John & C.P. Howard dined here. J.Pendleton here in evening. Killed a lamb- gave M.Biggers hind quarter. Next day M.B. sent me 1 doz herrings. 31. Some clouds and dropped rain in evening, warm. Sowing wheat. Let George have a Shoulder 12 lb bacon for 12/- of Ja's Daniel. John Pendleton came here in morning- going to Aunt Taylor's I walked there with him. Mrs Thomas, Mr.Jno Howard, Maj'r Moore, Bro'r James's wife, J.Pendleton & wife, C.Bell, Mrs Macon & children, Rob't Taylor & family dined there. C.P.Howard was gone to bring the Chair left to be repaired on the road about Wilderness.

September, 1, Warm morn, hazy or smoky, a few drops rain. Sowing wheat 23 1/2 Bushels Common Wheat sown. E.Pendleton sent to get some wool, I had none to spare. Sent a basket peached. John Pendleton dined here. Trimmed Peach trees in Garden. Killed Tatler [Rattler?-PFT]. Took out 17th Hhd Corn, Tom[G.C.T's] left off working for me. 2, Sunday, Fair and pleasant. I went to Charles Taylor's- Mr D.Triplett & family, Mr. W.Stone & do., and Reuben Burnley dined there. Mr Stone went away after dinner going to Mr Pannill's. Miss H.Triplett went with them, intending to Fred'g. I came by J.Taylor's. J.Pendleton & family, Aunt Thoams, Aunt Taylor, & Mrs Howard & Nancy Smith there. J.Taylor jr & wife called here in morning going to Maj'r Moore's. E.Pendleton & Nancy Taylor was with them & returned to J.Taylor's. 3, Cloudy morn & dropedd small rain- Cloudy all day with light small rain at times. Sent 2 bags of Corn & 1 of Old Wheat to McKinney's mill & got ground. 3 Bus' Wheat made 93 lb Flour, 20 lb Seconds. Sowed wheat in morning. I walked by J.Taylor's- J.Pendleton & family & Aunt Thomas set out for Culpeper. I walked by Robert Taylor's. Aunt Taylor, Mr John Howard, C.P.Howard & wife, dined there. Paid Robert Taylor $4. for 16 Gallons molasses had in the Spring- and $5.4.6. for 29 Gallons Whisky at 3/6 & 3/- for Cask- Had in summer of Jonath Shipman. 4, Rained a little last night, cleared in morn, fair afternoon. Plowing wheat. William Edwards requesetd me to Lend him 8 dollars to pay the man who built his chimney, to Repay soon, I lent it. J.Taylor walked here and staid an hour or two in evening. Took out 18th Hhd Corn. 5, A Light shower of rain with thunder last night, clear morning. A light shower & thunder in afternoon. I killed 3 Squirrels in morning. Had a bushel of Early wheat sown on South of Spring branch, and nearly finished Sowing red wheat, finished next day the 6th, 37 bushels seeded tot he North of Spring branch. 6, Thursday, Clear pleasant morning, a light rain afternoon. I killed 3 Squirrels. Finished sowing red wheat 37 bushels seeded to the North of Spring branch. Began to pull corn blades. I walked in evening to J.Taylor's & staid an hour, Sister & Nancy had been to R'd Noel's. 7, A good rain fell last night, Sun & clouds-some drops rain. I killed 2 Squirrels Staid at home- This day to be the Barbecue at Mrs Taliaferro's. 8, Fair cool and pleasant. ReubenTaylor came and dined with me-He told me that the Board and Schooling by Mrs Taliaferro & Mr O'Neil wou'd be higher next year than the present & spoke of only sending his Billy, I advised him to continue to send Frank & promised to assist by paying for his schooling & board another year. I went in evening to J.Taylor's. he had not got from the Barbecue. Rob't T.Moore, Doct'r T.Barbour, Crutchfield & C.Bell there. Mrs Parsons got there from Culpeper after I was there.

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2[386] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1799, 1799, January, 10, Fair (except flying clouds) very mild,great part of the snow dissolved. Had the Park hung up that I killed 4, Dec'r last, 23 hogs. William Bell sent the same wine he borrowed the 4th instant by Davy- Davy got 2 Gammons old Bacon, 18 lb for his master & paid for i at /13=22/6. 11, Did not freeze. Fair and very mild. I went to C.Taylor's- J.Taylor & family, J.Taylor jr & do- John Pendleton & do. T.Crutchfield & wife, Minor Herndon, Stapleton Crutchfield, Rob't Cruthfield, Ben Ellis, R'd Noel & wife,John Taylor, C.P.Howard, Reuben Smith, Dr.Tho's Barbour,Nelly Barbour, Polly Glassell, dined there. I staid to supper as did most of the Company. Sow that easts lambs had 7 pigs. 12, Saturday, Continues very warm. Fog clouds in morning,Soon cleared, some clouds in evening. I dined at home. Walked in evening to J.Taylor's, J.Pendleton & family, James Taylor jr & do, T.Crutchfield & wife, Dr.T.Barbour & sister Nelly, John Minor Herndon, Robert Crutchfield, Ben Ellis, Salley & Betsy Taylor were there. Tom Barbour & Rob't Crutcfield went away. I staid at hone- Sent Frank 13, [SUNDAY] Warm-Foggy morn, misty day, rain at night. I staid at home- Sent Frank with Letter for Reuben Taylor,which I got at J.Taylor's and suppose contains the Papers sent to Capt James p/r post at Richmond. 14, Foggy and cloudy,without rain, warm. J.Taylor, JTaylor jr, John Pendleton, Thonas Crutchfield, John Taylor & Reuben Taylor, dined here. Reu Taylor informed me Capt J.Barbour had returned his papers and carried my plats &c to Richmond. 15, A little Frost, fair and very mild weather. Joseph Clark's Edmund came to borrow a swingle tree & ask assistance to move his waggon,stalled by the Old School house- I lent a swingle & went with M.Atkins & with J.Taylor's oxen he got on his way to Fred'g- I staid at home to dinner- Hung the meat of hogs killed Last month for Bacon. 16, Wednesday. A little frost, Fair mild or warm day. I walked to Court house- got an Iron pot for one I bought the 2d instant of E.Hackley, paid diff'ce 1/4 1/2, got 9 lb Steel & 1 1/2 yds Shallon of do. I came back by Aunt Taylor's, John Taylor's child ill. Mr.John Howard still confined but mending- I also called at J.Taylor's- Mrs.Burnley & children, Mr.Crutchfield & wife, J.Pendleton's family there, I returned home to dinner- After dinner sent Frank with the pot that leaked to E.Hackley's, he brought the one I got to day in exhange, also part of Bar of blistered steel.Wm Bell sent a note by Catlett Madison & got 2 bottles wine, for his sister Madison. 17, Frost, mild fair day, not so warm as yesterday, some clouds in evening. I dined at home- After dinner I carried to C.Taylor's soem books of G.C.Taylor's I borrowed and brought others back. Frank informed me brother James had been here while I was away. 18, Rainbow in morning, a little rain, cloudy mild day. I dined at home. 19, Saturday, RAined briskly in early part of last night, thick cloudy day. George said Wm Bell desired me to send him two pieces bacon. I sent a Gammon, 10 1/2 lb 2 yrs old O& a Shoulder 9 lb last year's. Davy had Leather &c to mend young Peter's shoes. I rode to Call'd Court on Matthew Hughes' negro man Horatio, for want of some propreity in his commitment, his trial was put off & he remanded to jail. Tho's Bell paid 3/- for 1/4 Bus hemp seed last May. Wm Bell paid me 21/7- for the Bacon above.I came home between 3 & 4 o'clock to dinner. I paid A.Shepherd jr 6 dollars for a Barrel of Flour, whih he bought for me, and to give Fred'g price, if more. 28, Jan'y, paid him a dollar more making 7 dol's in all. 20, Sunday, Cloudy last night, cleared before noon, fair mild day. I walked to C.Taylor (Frank said he was told to sk me), J.Taylor & family, including J.Taylor jr, Tho's Crutchfield & wives- John Pendleton & family dined there. 21, Ice and frost. Fair not cold for the season. I sent Frank with horse-cart and got the Barrel Flour A Shepherd jr bought for me. M.Atkins said his brother was to be at his house to-night and I let him have a bottle whisky.

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3[387] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1799, 1799, January, 22, Tuesday, Frost, Fair morn & cool, Thin clouds in afternoon and mild evening. J.Taylor sent & got my horses cart & carried the wheels of his(which are broke to Campbell to get repaired. I sent Frank & Martin with two bags corn and got ground at McKinney's mill. I was sent for about noon to go to J.Taylor's, I went over- Mrs Bell, Mrs Gambell, C.Taylor, Bailey Taylor, Salley Burnley, J.Pendleton & family, T.Crutchfield and wife, J.Taylor jr & wife, dined there. Betsy Taylor after dinner. I staid till after supper. 23, Cloudy and warm for season. Frank went to C.Taylor's & got him to draw a tooth Edmund Terrill called here with a petition to the Assembly for leave for him to build a Toll bridge at Barnett's ford. I signed it. After dinner I carried Cloth &c to Mrs Burnley's to get her make Jacket & pair breeches. Her family at home except Sally who is gone to Col.Madison's with J.Taylor jun'rs wife from Bro'r James's. George brought a Bar of Blistered Steel,about 12 lb from Court house, says Mr.D.Triplett sent it there for me. 24, Last night cloudy with rain & sleet,which continued to day- the ice hangs on trees, grass & c. Sary was delivered about 3 o'clock this morning of a male child- Aunt Taylor's Venus was w'th her. J.Taylor, J.Taylor jr, John Pendleton, C.Taylor, John Taylor & C.P.Howard dined here & staid till 10 o'clock at night. J.Taylor jr lodged here. morton Pannil came here to see C.Taylor, but would not stay to dinner. 25, Cloudy all day- the ice continued on the trees &c. J.Taylor jr went away before breakfast,said he instends going to Col.Madison's. Malachi Atkins carried 9 lb Blistered steel to J.McNeils shop, with old plows &c to have plows made and repaired- I sent Frank to Mrs Burnley's with Breeches &c to measure for new ones. 26, Rained last night- Cloudy and rainy:remarkably dark about 1 o'clock-& most of the day- moderate. 27, Rained much last night- ceased before noon, cool cloudy evening. I staid at home the weather being very damp & earth very wet. [SUNDAY] 28, Sharp frost, cold cloudy till evening, then clear. I rode Sorrill mare to Court. M.Hughes' negro Horatio we tried & condemned for a Rape on ___Webb. James McNeil gave me his Smith's acCo't- I paid him 7 dollars in part. James Barbour jr gave me a Rec't from the Reigster of Land Office for Plat 31 acres Land, he paid 1 dol'r 78 Dents, which I told him I wou'd repay next time we met- I paid And'w Shepherd jr & dollar more (making 7 dollars)for the Barrel Flour he bo't for me the 19th instant. i received 6 dollars of Wm Stewart in part of his acco't. 29, Cloudy morn with sprinkle of snow & cold. Fair mild evening. John Pendleton & J.Taylor jr went by with guns & Dogs but did not start any hares- They came with me to the house and dined & staid till night. J.G.Taylor & Jemmy Pendleton came here in evening. I sent 3 shirts for E.Pendleton to put on wrist bands. C.Taylor sent for 2 lb butter. I sent it tho' I have no more but a little potted & a little in plate. 30, Fair and moderate. I took a dose of Ipecac & Jallap for a vomiting & head-ach which was troublesome last night & morning, which gave me relief. 31, Thursday, Mild Fair morning, a little hazy in evening. Mrs Burnely sent a Jacket & pr breeches which she made for me. Reuban Taylor came here in evening on his way to a Ball at Wm.Bell's, I did not intend to it before he came but went with him- There was a large company. I staid all night playing at whist and did not come home till evening, 1 February. I lost 10/6 at whist. My Ewes has had 10 Lambs, 9 of them alive to day. Had in Feb'y 4, 4 alive 1st March. In March 3 or 7 Lambs, same number died, only 13 Living 31, March. 30 April same number, 28 Old Sheep, 13 Lambs.

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4[388] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1799, 1799, February, 1, Warm and a little hazy. I sat up all night at a Ball at Wm Bell's-got home about susset- Wm Bell wou'd not receive pay for my expenses but I intend to make him compensation- Paid him. 2, A little rain early this morning very mild- rainy at night. Had cabbage,cale, lettuce, radish & beet seeds sown in garden. Davy went to C.Taylor's & got a tooth drawn.I staid at home- M.Atkins went to settle his acco't w'th J.Morton and returned the 3d in evening. 3, Sunday. Heavy rain lat night, cleared before day, smart frost and ice- clear day- Snow on great mountains. I went to James Taylor's- J.Taylor jr & wife Tho's Crutchfield & wife dined there- J.Pendleton was gone to Culpeper,his family to T.Barbour's in Madison & expected to J.Taylor's this evening or tomorrow. I gave a Mem'dum to J.Taylor jr for him or Reu Taylor to get me sundry articles at Fredericksburg, they intend going tomorrow. Let J.Taylor jr have $4. to pay for things if he gets. 4, Sharp frost-Fair day,moderate-some Snow on G't Mountains I dined at home. G.C.Taylor came from J.Taylor's after dinner- Told me he wou'd dine with me tomorrow- he went to C.Taylor's. 5, Cloudy last night- Snowed about day very brisk for 3 or 4 hours- 2 or 3 inches Cont'd Cloudy & thawed some. J.Taylor,John Pendleton & G.C.Taylor dined here. Geo.Newman came from J.T.went to Office with him and returned to dinner. Malachi Atkins went to J.McNeils Shopp,but did not any work done. E.Pendleton sent 2 shirts she had put new wrist bands on, I sent 2 more the 6th which were sent home in evening. 6, Frost, but not very severe, a fwe clouds,but mostly fair. Great part of snow dissolved. I sent 2 bags Corn and get ground at McKinney's,sent 1/6 by Frank for which he got 2 Bushels bran. Patsy Leathers had been to J.Taylor's-called here whilst I was at dinner- She eat dinner & went home. 7, Sharp frost. Clear,not very hard weather. Sent to Wm Bell by Negro Gerge an old Gammon 10 1/4 lb bacon& a Shoulder 9 1/2 lb. Malachi Atkins Received out of New Cornhouse @ Hhds Corn,which with 5 Bushels he has had & about 2 Bushels will be 6 Barrels the provision, I agreed to find. got 2 Bus' the 9th. John Pendleton called here about sunset and got a Newspaper of J.Taylor's-(I got from Co't house yesterday) he was on his return from Capt Conway's,where he and other company went yesterday. 8, A frozen mist early in morn, thick cloudy and misty till evening when it Rained briskly- mild. I have had a bad cold several days w'ch continues. I staid at home- J.Pendleton'said last evening he intended going to Rosehill to day on invitation. 9, A very heavy rain last night,and high wind from South. Rained brisk early this morning,then cleared warm & windy. The rain last night washed my land more than they have been for some years. Ihear there is a great swell in River. M.Atkins had 2 bushels shelled corn & sent to mill- he has now had the 6 barrels I agreed to find him. M.Atkins went to J.McNeils but cou'd get no work done. I walked in evening to J.Taylor's. J.Pendleton & family, Maj'r Moore, T.Crutchfield & wife & Nancy Smith there. Capt J.Barbour was at the office. 10, [SUNDAY], Turned cold last night, hard frost,clear and cold. I went to J.Taylor's to dinner. J.Pendleton & family, J.Taylor jr & wife, T.Crutchfield & do R'd Noel & wife, Nancy Smith & G.C.Taylor there. 11, Clear, sharp frost. Temperate and not very cold. M.Atkins went again to McNeils shop, says J.McNeil promised to have my plows by wednesday. J.Pendleton came here in evening & got some quills. 12, Fair,wind and mild. Sent a Midling Bacon 10 1/4 to WaStewart for George. John Taylor called here & said a Waggon was bringing me a Bar'l Tar & Frying pan & Articles for Maj'r J.Taylor & himself. I went to J.Taylor's in evening & staid to supper. J.Pendleton & family, Tho'Jenkins, Rob't Moore, SAlley & Betsy Taylor, N.Smith &c there.

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5[389] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1799, 1799, February, 13, Clear mild morning, Change hazy windy fair day evening. John Taylor came here to breakfast. A Negro Waggoner(John Hites) brought me a Bar'l Tar & Frying pan I paid him for carriage 3/- brought also & left here Sundry things for Maj'r James Taylor,who came and carried them away in my Cart- I paid the Waggoner 10/6 which J.Taylor jr repaid for bringing up his things- The Waggon had thing for John Taylor which he carried to his mother's. Reuben Taylor came here from J.Taylor's after they were gone. I paid & settled with him for the Articles he bought for me at Fredericksburg $3.18.6 & 4/6 for 2 3/4 lb Steel I had of his at James McNeils Shop. $4.3.0- He went away before dinner. Took out 3d Hhd Corn from New Corn House- 2 Hhds was taken out the 8th for M.Atkins. Malachi Atkins sent Cate & got a quart Whisky. About 2 o'clock(afternoon) the Dwelling house of Ch's Taylor was discovered to be on fire on the roof, it being very dry and a strong South wind prevented any chance of putting out the fire so that the house was totally burned- C.Taylor & family were at J.Taylor's- My Overseer & 4 Negroes with sundry others assisted to get out the greatest part of the Beds, Cloathing &c which were preserved- C.Taylor came here & got my Cart to bring part of his furniture &c which w'th some of G.C Taylor's was received in my house- C.Taylor went to J.Taylor's- G.C Taylor came & staid with me. 14, Clear windy mild morn. Clouds afternoon. C.Taylor came here & breakfasted-with G.C.Taylor & self. Said his Carriage wou'd go with Miss M.Conway & some of his youngest daughters to Capt Conway's- he went home & G.C.Taylor to J.Taylor's before noon- Sundry other articles of C.Taylor's was brought hee & stored, Betsy Taylor came and got sundry things she wanted. Pat carried away some & she others- Betsy dined here and went to J.Taylor's. Malachi Atkins went to J.McNeils & got 3 plow shares. 15, Fair and mild,windy. GC.Taylor came here at night, went after breakfast to J.Taylor's- C.Taylor had been home & walked here before noon, said Capt Conway was at J.Taylor's. I walked there with him about noon- Capt Conway, Maj'r Moore,*Thos Jenkins- C.Taylor, his wife, Salley & Betsy Taylor, J.Pendleton & family & J.Talor jr & do there. G.C.Taylor came home with me. Had a plant bed burned on branch below Overseer's house & the 16th gave M.Atkins Cabbage, Lettuce, Onion seeds & Turnep, to sow. [*Thomas Jenkins marriedElizabeth-*Betsy*-Taylor, dau. of Dr.Charles. Sally, her sister, married William Milburn.-WKA] 16, Saturday, Some thin clouds-Sunshine & hazy. G.C.Taylor went to J.Taylor's after breakfast, C.Taylor called here,said he intended to go to Wm.Gibson's to try to engage him to build a house- his wife went from J.Taylor's to Capt.Conway's where he expected to be to-night. Salley & Betsy Taylor, Nancy Crutchfield & Caty Pendleton walked here before noon, the two for her to get some of their things- they returned to J.Taylor's to dinner. I dined alone. 17, [SUNDAY] A snow fell last night & early this morning, about 3 inches deep. Cleared up mild- part of snow thawed. J.Taylor,John Pendleton, G.C.Taylor & the boys came from J.Taylor's. Mr.T.Barbour from home(going to Richmond) J.Taylor jr & Tho's Crutchfield from Stevensburg(where they went yesterday) the above dined here, all went away but G.C.Taylor. 18, Fair & mild- half of the snow dessolved. G.C.Taylor was puking a very sick last night,got better in evening. Bailey & Betsy Taylor rode here- I let them have Linen to make me 3 shirts- C.Taylor also came from Capt.Conways- Shaved & went to see about getting plank toward building- G.C.Taylor staid, the other went away before dinner. 19, Thin clouds,moderate. After breakfast G.C.Taylor went to J.Taylor's & returned after supper- C.Taylor came here in the evening. Heard that John Taylor's child died two days ago, it had been sick since last Fall.

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6[390] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1799, 1799, February, 20, Cold cloudy mist with a little fine rain. C.Taylor rode my mare after Breakfast, intending to Col Madison's- G.C.Taylor went to J.Taylor's, returned after dinner & went by Mrs Burnley's to go with Sally Burnley,*Salley & *Betsy Taylor to a Ball at William Bell's.Reuben Taylor came here and dined with me, told me he had a son born the 16th- his wife well &c. Had 4th Hhd Corn taken out. Tom making yard gate. [* daughters of Dr.Charles Taylor-WKA] [#Benjamin, son of Reuben Taylor, born Feb.16,1799-PFT] 21, Cold mist last night, ice on trees & cloudy all day. I staid at home all day Reuben Taylor called here going & returning from Court house,wanted to see C.Taylor about butter &c. C.Taylor & G.C.Taylor came here from the Bal about midnight, it was raining small. 22, Friday, Small rain & hail in morning, cleared before noon & changed very cool and clear. C.Taylor went away after breakfast,coing to Capt Conway's. Reuben Taylor sent Sam & got a pot of butter,which was bought for C.Taylor- he to pay A.S.jr for it. James Taylor & John Pendleton came here, afterwards C.Bell Also Alex'r Shepherd jr,whoc had been to the office- they dined here- After dinner _____Gilmer came here, he & G.C.Taylor staid- C,Bell went away before night,the others about 10 o'clock. 23, Very cold last night, clear & hard frost- G.C.Taylor & _____Gilmer went away after breakfast, said intended to Capt Conway's. Had 5th Hhd Corn taken out. I had fever last night- slept bad. J.Taylor's girl borrowed Tin pan of flour, do 2d March. Gave Young Peter Dose Salts. 24, Sunday, Clear & hard frost, cold windy day. I believe J.Taylor and family went to T.Barbour's. T.Crutchfield & wife went to Spotsylv'a las Wednesday. I staid at home alone all day- Expected G.C.Taylor from Capt Conway's in evening. 25, Monday, Hard frost and very cold day, some clouds- clear in the evening. Capt Jas Alcock came here to see Doct'r Taylor. I waited with him expecting C.Taylor & G.C.Taylor,who did not call on their way to court,where we went & saw them- I fear Mr Triplett will disappoint me,as he did not pay me anything to day-J.Taylor jr bought a horse & wanted to Exchange 100 dollars bank notes for Specie- He got Doct'r Shepherd to do it for him for the present & promised to exchange with Dr. Shepherd if he desires it. Capt C.Conway, C.Taylor, & G.C.Taylor came with me from Court- they came from C.Conway's in morn. 26, Thin clouds and little snow in morn,& in evening & night Snowed briskly- fell 4 or 5 inches deep. I sent a Bull's hide 34 & a small hide 8 1/2 lb by Essex to Mr. Shepherd's for Mr Collins to Tan for me, he spoke about it yesterday. Doct'r Shepherd called here, C.Taylor & he went to see Mrs Alcock(Pamunkey) Capt Conway went home, G.C.Taylor to Office, Reu Taylor called here, and after J.Taylor jr they went away & returned with G.C.Taylor & Chas Bell, who all dined here- William Drope came in evening from Capt Conway's & C.Taylor ret'd at sunset- J.Taylor jr & Reuban Taylor went away, the rest staid. 27, Ceased snowing before day, Cloudy hazy morn, not cold. I sent Moses & Martin to McKinney's Mill, got 2 bags Corn ground. Moses got a Bus' Bran & paid 9d for it. Afater Breakfast, C Taylor went to Baldwin Taliaferro's to see Miss M.Conway's John- G.C.Taylor & C.Bell went to the Office- they all returned to dinner, also Reuben Taylor & Maj'r Moore- Mr.George Gilmer returned from Fredericksburg & here to dinner- Wm Drew went with C.Bell to Mrs Bell's, where he he is to board- Mr.Gilmer, C.Taylor & G.C.Taylor staid. I paid G.C.Taylor 31/4 1/2, a balance I owed for Tom's work- Sold him a pair Shoes for Wm Drew 6/- 28, Thin Clouds,some sunshine, snow melted consdierably. C.Taylor was semt for by Maj'r McKinney & went to visit Mr Jacob McKinney. Lent G.C.Taylor 2 half Joes $4.10.8, when he was going to Wythe County. J.Taylor came from T.Barbour's and over to dinner. After dinner, G.C.Taylor & Geo Gilmer went to J.Taylor's with him-intending as far as Mrs Macon's this evening, On their way over the ridge.Mr Uriel Mallory came here in evening and dined- Ch's Taylor at night- they staid.

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11[395] DIARY OF FRANCIS TAYLOR,1799, 1799, April, 9, [Continued], for 200 dollars Mr.Triplett promised to pay me, he told me that he was to pay the money to D.Triplett for Jos'a Willis. I agreed to wait till our Court, at which ime he said he would certainly pay me the money, he returned. 10, Clear & very severe frost- Ice full 1/2 inch thick on the pigg(?)nof water. Had a small Plant bed burnt by Spring house, & had Cabbage, Lettuce, Radish & Onion seeds sown there. C.Taylor went after breakfast to his place, returned to dinner, went after dinner & returned at night. Davy was yesterday & to day at J. Taylor's making shoes- Harry was here yesterday, nobody to day in his place. 11, Slight Frost- moderate- thin clouds part of day and smoky in evening. J.Taylor was here early. Got medecine of C.Taylor and returned before breakfast. Brought Corn stalks with Cart out of Wheat patch. Finished breaking up Corn ground & began to List. Had 15th Hhd Corn taken out. C.Taylor went to Barnetts ford to see ___Addison and intends from thence to Capt Conway's. I walked in evening to J.Taylor's- The waggon not come to carry J.Taylor jun'rs things. Had most of my Bacon packed in Ashes. Turned Yearlings out of meadow. 12, Warm smoky morning. Y. Peter Unwell, gave him a dose salts. After breakfast walked to J.Taylor's. J.Taylor jun'r Loaded Z.Herndon's Waggon with his goods & after dinner the Waggon, his negroes & three of Brother James' set out on their journey to Kentucky- Bro'r James went with J.Taylor jr, they all intend to Mr.Barbour's to night. Mrs Burnley & two young daughters, Rd.Noel, Zach. Herndon & George Lee( the Wagoner ) dined at J.Taylor's. I saw Reuben Taylor at J.Taylor's- he got home yesterday, said he delivered our Patents to Register & received out plats. C.Taylor came here from Capt Conway's in evening. 13, Saturday, A little rain last night. Aurora Borealis- Cleared before noon moderate. Had Irish potatoes taken up yesterday out of a hole in the Garden and Sweet potatoes to day, they had kept tolerable sound- C.Taylor went after breakfast to J.Taylor's to see a sick negro child- went home- back & dined at J.Taylor's- came here in evening. [For 14th and 15th see below] 15, Malachi Atkins went for his wife yesterday at J.Henderson's, said she was not well this morning- got 1 Qu Whiskey. J.Taylor sent Grandison with a pot & got 22 lb lard. Let Wm Bell have, p/r Davy, 2 Gammons, 26 lb Bacon. Picked the Geese, got about 4 1/2 lb feathers from 32, vizt 10 Geese, 22 Ganders - 3 Geese setting, total 35. C.Taylor came, got some Ammunition & went on to his place. 16, Very warm- fair,smoky and dry weather. I trimmed part of my Orchard. C.Taylor came by here, went to his place, returned to dinner- and to J.Taylor's in evening. Patrick Bell was here this morning & cut 3 yearlings- 1 Cow yearling and those cut marked- total 4. James Bell(C.H.) Sent Hanover to borrow my Cart which I lent to carry a bed & chairs to Col.Alcock's- the Cart was returned at night. 17, Clouds in morn- fair noon- warm smoky, a few drops of rain at dark. Had 16th Hhd Corn taken out of New house. Had beans planted in Garden, 3 Rows of early, the other Saddle strap, Also Cucumbers & sundry kind Climbling by Asparagus- thunder & Sprinkle of rain in night.

14, Slight frost, Moderate fair day, hazy evening. After breakfast, C.Taylor walked to J.Taylor's to see sick negro child- soon after C.Taylor was gone, Reuben Taylor called here, took my letters for Brother William and Nephew William Taylor, he was on his journey to Kentucky, intends joining Maj'r J.Taylor &c. I walked to J.Taylor's, C.Taylor walked with me by Aunt Taylor's(where we saw Maj'r Moore ) to the Court house(being sermon day)There was very few met & no service- Mr O'Neil was there. I paid him four dollars, being my Subscription last year. I paid A Shepherd jr 16 Cents postage L're from F.STaylor rec'd ten days ago. C.Taylor & I came to JTaylor's to dinner- Bro'r James- T.Crutchfield & wife, at T.Barbour's- R'd Noel & wife & Mr Verdiere came to J.Taylor's. Also C.Taylor's wife & chlidren from Cap.Conway's 15. Fair,Warm,smoky very dry- Peach trees are nearly in full bloom[SEE ABOVE]

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