Early Rising Routine
Waking at dawn to begin the day with personal grooming, reading, and correspondence. Followed by a light breakfast of cornmeal cakes and tea, prioritizing efficiency and mental clarity.
Morning Horseback Inspections
Conducting daily 2-3 hour rides to survey crops, livestock, and infrastructure. Combined physical activity with hands-on oversight of agricultural operations.
Structured Meal Protocol
Enforcing strict dining schedules (7 AM breakfast, 3 PM dinner) with bell signals. Meals emphasized conversation over indulgence, often accompanied by political discussions.
Evening Correspondence Hours
Reserving post-dinner hours for reading letters and drafting responses by candlelight. Maintained detailed records of all communications.
Civility Rule Implementation
Applying 110 Jesuit-derived etiquette rules like 'Show nothing to your friend that may affright him' and 'Undertake not what you cannot perform.'
Strategic Guest Hosting
Welcoming visitors daily with mandatory breakfast/dinner attendance. Limited evening interactions to maintain personal time.
Pre-Dinner Grooming Ritual
Changing clothes and powdering hair before the main meal. Emphasized neat appearance regardless of daily activities.
Controlled Alcohol Consumption
Drinking limited daily beer/wine with meals, avoiding overindulgence. Preferred Madeira wine for evening relaxation.
Agricultural Experimentation
Testing crop rotations and fertilizers on designated farm plots. Documented yields in meticulous ledgers.
Sabbath Observance
Attending church twice monthly, abstaining from Sunday labor. Combined Anglican traditions with Deist principles.