Journal entry – John Grey – 26 Dec 1833

Thursday 26th



Received from my Son the account of the outlay for building the Cattle Shed at Outchester, fold yard walls, Cribs etc, the roof being done with foreign timber & blue slates, the whole cost of which is £33.3.4 also received Davisons Arrears of Rent for Outchester which he paid to my son at the same time - received & answered letters inquiring about Chesterhill & other farms, but nothing occurred of particular importance.  The inhabitants of the South part of Langley Barony, are anxious to know if the subscription formerly given by the Commissioners to the Deanraw School, is likely to be renewed as they must proceed to the choice of a new Master & such an addition to his income would form an inducement to a man of superior attainments & character.  [annotated in margin: ‘£10’] I engaged to make the inquiry.