July 1828

Tuesday July 1, 1828. The weather about the same as yesterday. Father came over today, folks all well. They talk of celebrating the 4th here. There is going to be a great one at Portsmouth. Isaac Hill of this place is the orator of the day.

Wednesday July 2, 1828. The weather very warm. Business pretty brisk today. We rise about 5 in the morning and go to bed between 9 and 10. We sleep at the store these hot nights. They have detected three men in Connecticut whom they think to be the robbers of Exeter Bank.

Thursday July 3, 1828. The weather pleasant and delightful. The folks begin to go to Portsmouth to the great celebration.

Friday July 4, 1828. This morning I was awakened by the ringing of the bells and the firing of the cannon, which was about sunrise. The weather is pleasant and cool.There is to be a dinner prepared by Gen'l. Wilson at 2 o'clock when there will be a number of [toasts] drank. In the meantime a number of salutes will be fired. There was a very heavy shower past [passed] over this place about***** o'clock. It thundered extremely heavy and past to the east. About sunset a beautiful rainbow made its appearance, which was extremely bright. They commenced a firing at sunset again. George went to Pembroke this afternoon afoot and alone. It rains yet after 9 o'clock.

Saturday July 5, 1828. The weather pleasant and some showers. We had a little rain this afternoon. Business dull.

Sunday July 6, 1828. The weather pleasant. We had a good meeting. Rev. Mr. Williams. We had Bible Class and Prayer Meeting in the evening.

Monday July 7, 1828. The weather pleasant. George talks of going home tomorrow morning. Business dull. We have much [?] this week past.

Tuesday July 8, 1828. The [weather] pleasant this forenoon, some indications of a shower. We had this afternoon a most tremendous shower with thunder. It lasted most all the afternoon. George went home.

Wednesday July 9, 1828. The weather rainy this morning not much business.

Thursday July 10, 1828. The weather warm. Business brisk. Mr. Kent is sick today.

Friday July 11, 1828. The weather rainy and wet, not much business.

Saturday July 12, 1828. The weather about the same as yesterday. It has rained about every day for over a week. Business dull.

Sunday July 13, 1828. The weather clear today, tonight very fast [?]. I went to meeting today. I sleep at the store now, rise about 5 o'clock and go to bed at 9.

Monday July 14, 1828. The weather good. We had a very heavy shower today which continued till night.

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Tuesday July 15, 1828. The weather some mudy. It rained all day. I went to see the ostriches. Business dull.

Wednesday July 16, 1828. The weather some rainy. Business dull.

Thursday July 17, 1828. The weather pleasant, we had some rain this afternoon. Business dull.

Friday July 18, 1828. The weather pleasant, the first we have Chandler family. One of his sons, a disipated [dissipated] man, put an end to his life cutting his throat with a razor. I received a letter from *******. Business dull.

Saturday July 19, 1828. The weather pleasant and warm. I expected Father over today but he did not come. Business dull.

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Tuesday July 15, 1828. The weather hazy, we had a tremendous shower this afternoon. Business dull. I arose this morning about 6 o'clock The circus is performing here now and two ostriches is to be seen. I had the headache very bad last week for two and three days.

Wednesday July 16, 1828. The weather rainy. Business dull.

Thursday July 17, 1828. The weather pleasant, we had some rain this afternoon. Business dull. George arrived from home yesterday.

Friday July 18, 1828. The weather pleasant this morning, the first we have had for some time. A dissipated man put an end to his life this morning by the name Chandler.

Saturday July 19, 1828. The weather pleasant and warm. I expected Father over today but he did not come. I received a letter from friend A [?] yesterday.

Sunday July 20, 1828. The weather hazy and a little rain. A stranger preached.

Monday July 21, 1828. The weather pleasant, good hay time. Col [Kent] went to Boston this morning. Theatre performed this [evening?] at the Eagle C[offee] House.

Tuesday July 22, 1828. The weather very hot. I went to the theatre this evening and was much delighted.

Wednesday July 23, 1828. The weather pleasant and warm. This afternoon we had a little shower.

Thursday July 24,1828. The weather very warm. Noyes came from P [?] this evening and I went to the theatre with him.

Friday July 25, 1828. The weather pleasant and good. It rained a little this afternoon. Pretty good hay weather.

Saturday July 26, 1828. The weather pleasant. I went into the water tonight.

Sunday July 27, 1828. The weather pleasant, went to meeting as usual.

Monday July 28, 1828. The weather pleasant. Nothing remarkable.

Tuesday July 29, 1828. The weather pleasant. I went home today with Father.

Chichester Wednesday July 30,1828. The weather pleasant. I am to home today.

Thursday July 31,1828. The weather rainy.