May 15, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 15th, 1769

The ground dryed-up in a very extraordinary manner.  Much barley lying in the dust without vegetating.  Apple-trees well blown.  Grass very short.

May 14, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 14th, 1769

One shower only for a full month.

May 9, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 9th, 1769

Green geese are driven along the streets in great droves.

May 8, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 8th, 1769

Green goose-berries.  Lapwing’s eggs at the poulterers.

May 7, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 7th, 1769

Caprimulgus!

May 4, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 4th, 1769

Crayfish in high season.  Smelts in season.

May 3, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 3rd, 1769

Mackrels cryed in the streets.  Asparagus falls to 4s per hundred.  Apricots, small green.

May 2, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 2nd, 1769

Cabbages begin to turn in.  Prawns plenty.

May 1, 1769

Posted by sydney on May 1st, 1769

Received from Selborne 12 brace of fair cucumbers.

April 30, 1769

Posted by sydney on Apr 30th, 1769

Fresh ling.  Hollibut.  Inyx.

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