The Natural History of Selborne

Grey & mild.

Barley abroad at Faringdon.

The grass cut the last week in Septr. all lies rotting.  My well begins to raise. It has been so low all this autumn as not to afford water sufficient for the occasions of the family.  Had it not been for the frequent rains, we should have been at a loss, when we wanted to wash or brew.

Mr S. Barker left us.

Brother Henry, Bet, & Charles left us.  Finished turning the mould in the mead.  Received from Mr. Edd Woods 5 gallons, & 1 pint of French brandy.

Gathered-in the swans-egg pears, a bushel; more to be gathered.

Bror. Henry comes.