Tue 23 Feb 1796
Agreement with Mr Phillips for land at Abingdon adjoining the mill.
Letter to Mr John Holmes re freight with Messrs Vaughan & Co.
Mr Samuel Smith to pay as much as he can and apply to Messrs Thomas Evans, Thomas Easthorp, Richard Gearing and Mr Hale for their outstanding freights.
Messrs Rolleston, Perry & Black had interview with Mr Hudson, Secretary of the Customs, re seizure of lading of trow Chalie. Property would be restored without further trouble.
Draft of a Memorial to Lords of Treasury re Severn Trade. Mr Black to be requested to advise with Mr Pitt, Member for Gloucester. Mr John Sargent to be asked to inform Mr Rose of the Treasury.
