another of our company—a personage of great consequence in
his own opinion.
Din’d at Kingsbridge.—Supp’d at Marenner’s at Rye where
we shall expect a nap.
23rd. I got a short nap last night, and was rous’d at
5 this morning.
About 8 arrived at Stamford, and breakfasted at the Post
Office, waiting for the rain to cease.
I soon hurried on, and was joyfully receiv’d by my Aunt*
& Grandmother, and in a friendly manner by my Uncle, who is such an
old young man that he never vibrates to the point of joy.
25th. I took leave of my kind relations, and stepp’d into
the stage in the afternoon. Supp’d at Rye.
26th. Had a restless night.—Was rous’d about 4, and resum’d
my seat. Breakfasted at Kingsbrdige.—Went to the top of a hill near Fort
Wahsington, and enjoy’d a fine prospect. About 12 arrived in town.
November 5th. I have a convenient room at V. Vleck’s,
and am to board with the family at the expense of providing part of the
wood and winter provisions.
* Mrs. Davenport.
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7th. The furniture, with a box of plate and about six hundred
pounds in the Bank, was the whole property of which my Father was possess’d.
December 7th. I find that the advice is very good which
recommends it to a person to sleep on a project. Last night I had almost
concluded on undertaking the publication of the Quadrupeds;--but
now, find that there are other obstacles besides an expense of almost £300.—
I intended to confine myself to wood-engraving; but C.
Tiebout wishes me to undertake a map, and I cannot resist the offer.—I
began to draw a female anatomical figure from Duverney.—
15th. Aunt Carpender requested me to stand Godfather to
Buel’s child.—I promised at once, but after seeing the form of baptism
went back and recanted.
23d. Sunday. I infring’d upon my general rule and labour’d
at the map all day—except in the afternoon, when I took a walk with C.
and A. Tiebout to a short distance from town, & pitch’d a few flip-flaps
in the snow.
24th. This morning A. T. and myself concluded on a journey
to Stamford.—After hurrying, (contrary to my system) I got ready by 11,
and we seated
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