SATURDAY 17th MARCH 1888

Morning - To Longton. Called on Mr Lloyd, auctioneer and we went together to Dividy Lane. He made valuation in conjunction with Mr Jno(?) Brown from Bucknall. I returned to Longton with Mr Lloyd and he handed me draft valuation then I called at Wilson in Gate Street and had tea and home by rail and coach.

Evening - Writing out Sale poster ready for Monday to be printed at Longton 200 double demy.