March 21, 1746

1746 March 21 (Friday).  Mr. Joseph Batchellor[1] brought a piece of Strip’d Camblot[2] Stuff which he had wove for my Daughter Molly.  Having taken notice that Robert Bradish insists upon my Making out the Grounds of Letter of Admonition to him, I sent for Mr. Beriah Rice to come to me, who came accordingly at Evening.  And this Very Evening I receiv’d a Tart Note from Robert who thinks of Putting me to greater Trouble if I don’t produce my Informers.  Such his Insolence towards me, in addition to his Reproaches.

[1]The weaver of Grafton.

[2]Camlet or camblet, a fine, closely woven fabric of camel’s hair or perhaps mixed wool and silk.  This was once commonly used for cloaks.