WEDNESDAY 22nd AUGUST 1888

Morning - Office, looking over the specifications sent me by my agents regarding safety pin. I think my patent is valid.

Afternoon - Walked to Oakamoor regarding Brewery Business - train to Alton, had tea there. Then walked home, called on Prince, Green Man, for orders but none - home about 8pm.

My application for Provisional Patent for sewing machine treadle was lodged today and numbered 12109.