SATURDAY 5th MAY 1888

Morning - Office etc.

Afternoon - To Wetley Rocks to see Pegg at Plough Inn regarding the Invention, did not tell him what it was but he advises me to complete patent at once, under the circumstances. Home for tea 7pm.

Evening - To William Malkin's, Rock Cliff, to borrow 20 pounds. Said if I was successful, I would give him 30 pounds for it.

Notes:
1) William Malkin of Rock Cliff died in 1891. His wife Lydia died in 1896.
2) Wetley Rocks is situated on the main road between Cheadle and Leek.