Journal entry – John Grey – 11 Aug 1834

Monday 11th August 1834



Had a Meeting with Thorburn, who brought a relation who holds a Farm in the neighbourhood, to join him in a Promissory Note for £80 on condition of his being allowed to reap the Corn at Bagraw.  From the Estimate I made of it, that is as much as it was likely to sell for by Auction, besides taking the risk of bad debts.  I rode to Woodhall Mill, where the Tenant hesitates to execute the Lease, according to his Proposal.  He had no good reason to give for it, but that he wished to give a farther trial of it before binding himself for a Term of years.  I told him that could not be allowed, & he could make up his mind to execute his Lease or resign the Agreement, & give me his decision in a fortnight.   Proceeded to Haydon Bridge where a Cow House & Shed for Carriages are making in the Inn Yard.  Went forward to Lees where the new Farm House is covered in & will soon be ready for occupying.  Gave directions respecting the repair of Buildings at the Lough Farm, & took a Survey of the Farms south of the Tyne in that District, several of which are among those that are relinquished.  Returned to Haydon Bridge, but finding that Mr Foster, whom I expected to meet there to stay all night, had returned from Stublick & left it before my arrival, I rode down to Dilston late in the evening, thinking to find him here, or that he would call in the morning.