putting him to torture and expence without any possible expectation of help--He Sustains among his neighbours the Reputation of being, _honest_, _industrious_, & _useful_--He supports by Labour his mother, & himself; He is remarkably fond of Cloths; & vastly curious, & nice in examining every article of dress, where he has the smallest intimacy--He abstains entirely from strong Liquor.--And what most of all produced admiration in me, was his taking a Pen & writing his Name "_Coley Reed_" in a good legible Hand, better indeed, than the Bulk of planters are able to do! But he can write nothing more-- [201] Gawin Corbin of "Yew Spring" in Caroline County. [202] Apparently Randolph Carter's clerk. [203] There were frequent references in the _Virginia Gazette_ during the previous year to the arrival in Williamsburg of "Dr. Graham, the celebrated oculist and aurist, at Philadelphia." _Sunday 11._ _Ben_ rode out yesterday after Dinner and returned this morning; but came on foot, I begin to suspect him of being actually engaged in what several alledge against him--But I will keep off so long as I possibly can, so unwelcome, so unwelcome & so Base a thought of its Reality--After Breakfast Mr _Stadley_ left us; I feel always Sorry when he leaves the Family; his entire _good-Nature_, _Cheerfulness_, _Simplicity_, & _Skill_ in Music have fixed him firm in my esteem--None go to Ucomico Church to day--Towards evening, I took a book in my hand, & strolled down the Pasture quite to the Bank of the River--Miss _Stanhope_, _Priss_, _Nancy_, _Fanny_ & _Betsy Carter_ were just passing by--They walked to the _Mill_; there they entered a Boat, & for exercise & amusement were rowed down the River quite to the granary, & then went to angling--I walked to them, & together we all marched Home to _Coffee_. _Monday 12._ We threatned having a Fire this morning--I wrote at my Sermon--From the Ship lying at _Leeds_, arrived this afternoon our new Coach--It is a plain carriage, upper part black, lower Sage or Pea-Green--The Harness is neat strong, & suitable for the Country. Price 120£ Sterling--In the same Ship Mrs _Carter_ imports about 30£ value in plate in a pair of fashionable Goblets; Pair of beautiful Sauce-Cups; & a Pair of elegant Decanter-holders--_Ben_ introduced into our Room a plain useful Book-Case, in which we class & place our Books in order. after School, I took a Book, and walked through the Pasture strolling among Horses, Cows, & Sheep, grazing on the Hills & by the River. _Teusday 13._