Photocopy of the diary of William Stickney of Ridgmont

Large coil bound photocopy of William Stickney's diary. Begins with the Stickney family tree. Some days he writes little or nothing at all, often noting the normal events of everyday life. The two main themes of the diary are his work on the farm and related business and his thoughts on his religiosity. He appears to have a great sense of sinfulness and weakness in the face of temptation. There is a note about a business partnership between an Elizabeth Turner and an Ambrose Stickney and a 'Copy of the praisement of the stock of Ridgmont and Hestam' (p. 2). There is also a section for cures or treatments for different conditions such as 'for a burn or scold' (pp. 3-6) and a small account for wages paid in 1788 (p. 23). The diary also covers events such as the death of his mother and the birth of his first child. All references in the diary to his father are actually refering to his step-father.

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