Records Volume 50: The Maywood Diary

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The Mawbood Diary

Selections from the diary note-books of William Mawhood, woollen-draper of London , for the years 1764-1790

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TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS

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William Mawhood's diary is contained in forty-nine note-books (6"x4") with a total ofjust over four thousand pages and probably half a million words. The first entry is dated 14th July 1764 and the last 18th October 1790. He began using these note-books for business memoranda, but graduallyhe formed the habit of adding notes of a personalor family interest, so that, in the later volumes, business affairs take a subordinate place. William Mawhood also copied into his note-books drafts of letters concerning family matters

Selection . As it was impracticable to print the whole diary, some principles of selectionhad to be formed. A negative principle has been to omit the business recordssuch as sales of cloth , accounts, payments into the bank, etc. This at once halved the material A positive principle has been to include everything referring, however remotely, to the Catholic life of the times. The diary is a unique document in this respect, for, although thereis a considerableamount of material on what may be termed Catholic publicaffairs , there is almost nothing on the privatelives ofmiddleclass Catholic families. These two main principles ofselection did not solve the problem of how to deal with such matters as the conduct of Mawhood's country estate, his work as a Surveyorof the Highwayfor Finchley, or as a Vestry-man ofSt. Bartholomewthe-Great, and other general topics In order to keep within reasonablelimits of space, it seemed best to give, here and there, sampleextracts referring to these aspects of Mawhood's life ; it is important to note how far a Catholic at that period could take his part in civicand culturallife.

The Transcript. William Mawhood's spelling and punctuation have been scrupulously followed The spelling is at times eccentric and the editor has suggested readings for the most obstinate words by an italicised note in square brackets [thus]. It will be found that, as the spelling is on the whole phonetic, difficulties will disappear by reading aloud. Occasionally the spelling throws light on contemporary pronunciation ; this probably explains the use of 'os' for 'us' in the earlier years. Contractions have been expanded, including, of course, 'ye' into 'the' . It may, however,be of interest to note that whereas up to about 1780, 'ye' isthecommonform, afterthat date 'the' is morefrequentlywritten in full. The diarist's method of dating has not been followed. The frontispiece shows that his custom was to give for each day, the name of the day and its full date with month and year As there is no significance in this, it seemed best to adopt a simpler system throughout Omissionsin individual entries aremarked by 7

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three points . . .; to have indicated longer omissions , such as several successive days, would not have served any useful purpose.

The fact that no extract is given for many dates means that the entries contained nothing relevant to our present purpose

The Mawhoods . The Mawhoods were of Yorkshire (W.R.) extraction . The name was sometimes used in the form 'Maud(e)', and this probablyrepresentsthe pronounciation of the full spelling. In the seventeenth and eighteenth century the Mawhoods were small landowners, clergymen, soldiers , attorneys and merchants. Itwasnot an old Catholic family, but thereis one distantassociation of interest. The great-grandfather of the diaristmarried one ofthe daughters ofSir William Turner of Billham Grange, Kent ; one of her nine sisters married a linen-draper, Alexander Pope, who was a Catholic convert ; their son was the poet

The diarist'sfather, William Mawhood , the Elder , to distinguish him from his son, was born in 1682. He was the third son of William Mawhood of Ardesley (1647-1725), whosebrother, Samuel, was a woollen-draper of Snow Hill, London. He took his nephew as an apprentice towards the end of the seventeenth century. Samuel Mawhood was a Liverymanof the Fishmongers' Company, to the freedom of which his nephew was admitted on 19 March 1706.2

In 1707 William Mawhood, the Elder, married Marythe widow of RalphLiving, a woollen-draper of Duck Lane (now Little Britain), West Smithfield, who had died within a year of his marriage leaving no children. She was the daughter of Thomas Payce (Pace or Pacee), 1662-1730, a woollen-draper of Cloth Fair and a Liveryman of the Merchant Taylors' Company.3 Mary Pace (1686-1760) had an elder brotherwho became a Tea-man, and two younger sisters , Margaret (1697-1758), and Elizabeth (1707-1763), neither of whom married. It seems likely therefore that William Mawhood, the Elder, beganbusiness under favourable conditions ; hiswife brought with herthetrade connexionsofherfirst husbandand theMawhoods took over his house and shop. Shemayhave inherited part of her father's business as her brother did not follow that trade.

The shop was the second on the right from the gateway of St. Bartholomew-the-Great ; the house was behind the shop, lying between the Close and Duck Lane (later Duke Lane, and now Little Britain). The rooms over the gate were probably part of the house . William Mawhood, theElder,wasin possession by 1709 when he was assessed for Poor Rate

We do not know the circumstances that led William Mawhood ,

1 The information about the Mawhood family is given in the Brooke MSS (College of Arms). The genealogical table will show the relationship between John Charles Brooke and the Mawhoods Records of the Fishmongers ' Company. 3 Livery List, 1700-1710

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the Elder, to take the dangerous step of submitting to the Catholic Church . It may be that the Payce family was Catholic In a list of Catholics in the Parish of St. Bartholomew dated 1743 ,thetwo sisters of Mrs. Mawhood were included, but the three may have followed the example of William Mawhood. The business prospered. In 1741 William Mawhood, the Elder, bought five acres of land at East End, Finchley, and he and his son added to this until they owned thirty-five acres.¹ Thepositionof this property is nowroughly contained by Green Lane, East End Road, Church Lane and the Railway . The house and home farm were at the east end of the property; the house was pulled down earlythis century and a housing estate occupies the ground. The other portion of the property now belongs to the Convent of the Good Shepherd

William Mawhood, theElder, was an active member oftheselect Vestry of St. Bartholomew's, as were his son and grandson after him . The VestryMinute Book2 shows that he attended from time to time, and there are a few references to him On 6 July 1715 , for instance, it is recorded that he rented part of a pew in the Church. His son did the same (see p. 23). There is nothing to show that either of them used it. It may have been customary for a Vestry-man to rent a pew, or this may have carried with it the right to burial within the Church. On 25 April 1717, William Mawhood, the Elder, paid £15 as a fine to be released from Parish offices ; his son paid £20 in 1754 forthe same reason. There was nothing exceptional in this Vestry-men who did not wish to serveas Churchwardensor in other positions werenormallyexcused on paying a suitable sum for the relief of the poor. It would certainly have been awkward for a Catholic to have taken his turn as Churchwarden ! Here it may benoted that there is no suggestion in the Vestry records, nor in the diary, that the Mawhoods were penalised or ostracised as Catholics

William Mawhood, the Elder, and his wife had thirteenchildren ; onlythree ofthese survived childhood The eldestwas Thomaswho was baptised at St. Bartholomew's³ on 11 December 1709 ; he was indentured to his father2 February 1725,4but died in 1752 and was buried on 17 September. A daughter, Mary, was baptised 27 May 1717. She married George Semple (or Sempill) the younger brother of Hugh Semple, "commonly called Lord Semple" This was a Jacobite creation Mary Semple died at the age of thirty-oneand was buried in St. Bartholomew's on 16 January1758 ; her husband

1 MiddlesexMemorials, 1750-1793 Middlesex Records Office Award Map, 1814. Finchley Public Library

Now in the Guildhall Library, City of London.

3 This and other records of baptisms, etc., are from the Parish Registersof St. Bartholomew-the-Great, now in the GuildhallLibrary. 4 The document is amongst the family papers

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married again and died in Paris, 21 January 1780 (see p . 188). Their son , William, was a feckless youth who threatened his uncle with a lawsuit over some property; William Mawhood supported his nephew in his distress and sheltered him in his final illness. He died and was buried at Finchley (see p . 37).

The Semples had two daughters; one died young : the other married (1761) John Hughesof Red Lyon Street, Wapping. They had a son George who was baptised by the Rev. John Lindow 30 May 1767.1 The relations between the diarist and his niece were uneasy; the cause seems to have been claims on property

William Mawhood, the Elder, died 30 August 1757 ; his wifedied 7 January1760. Both were buried in themiddle aisle oftheChurch in what had been the choir of the Priorya fitting place for the burial of two Catholics.

William Mawhood The diarist was born on 8 December, 1724 , and baptised in St. Bartholomew's on 13 December All we know of his boyhood is that he went to the Jesuit College at St. Omer Fortunatelyhe mentions this in his diary (see p . 78) for the only other source of informationis a little confusing An account book atStonyhurst contains the following entries : "(Received)

1736/7 Feb. 9.

1737 Sep. 1 . (Spent)

1735/6 March 2.

Of Mr. Maud for a year for his son at Bl-ke , ³ £25. OfMr. Maude for the use of his son Thomas , £9

For a box with things for Maud, etc. 1/2 . " The confusionis caused by the use ofthe name Thomasin the second entry, since Thomas Mawhood was twenty-eight years old in 1737 . The next date that can be given is from the marriage register of the Parish Church, Richmond , Surrey: "15 May 1751. Wm. Mawhood of the Parish ofSt. Bartholomewthe-Great in the County of Middlesex, a Bachelor , and Dorothy Kroger, of Chobham in Surrey, Spinster "

Dorothy Kroger was a daughter of William Kroger, Brewer , of Clerkenwell, who died ten years before her marriage. She was born in July 1727. In the family papers there is a copy of the will, 1772, of"Sarah Attfield of Chobham in the CountyofSurrey, Spinster" in which a bequest is made to her "cousin" Dorothy Mawhood. This would explain the reference to Chobham in the register

1 Registrum baptismale Cleri saecularis Catholici Londini (Westminster Archives)

2 One indication of his Jesuit schoolingis that a number of the diary notebooks have as heading, ad majorem Dei gloriam.

3 Blandike, modern Blendecques , used as a code word for St. Omers College. It was their country house

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There wereeightchildren by this marriage Threewerebaptised atSt. Bartholomew's, and three, perhapsfour, by Bishop Challoner .

Baptisedat St. Bartholomew's .

Dorothy b. 11 March

Maria Louisa b 22 Feb.

William

b 6 Oct.

Bap 2 April 1752.

Bap. 22 March 1753

Bap 1 Nov. 1754

Hediedin 1757 and was buried 1 Sep. "facing the Clerk'sdesk." Baptised by Bishop Challoner, and not at St. Bartholomew's .

William John

Charles

Elizabeth b. 31 Aug. b. 4 March

b. ?

Bap. 3 Sep. 1760

Bap 5 March 1763

Bap 27 Dec. 1763

These last three baptisms are recorded in Registrum baptismale Cleri saecularis Catholici Londini which also records the birth of Lucy Mawhood on 5 January 1769, but not her baptism. The diary notes the birth of Catherine on 20 June 1765 and her death on 24 April 1766 ; there is no record of her baptism.

The sponsors forWilliam John wereJ.W. Bromfield and Elizabeth Payce; those for Charles were John Hughes and Elizabeth Payce, and those for Elizabeth were John and Mary Hughes J. W. Bromfield was a Catholic friend often mentioned in the diary; Elizabeth Payce was an aunt ofthe children ; MaryHughes (Semple) was the niece of the diarist and John was her husband.

The woollen draper. Something should be said here of William Mawhood's business as this topic is not covered in the selections A woollen-draper bought cloth from the clothiers and sold it to customers or tailors ; William Mawhood got his clothmostlyfrom the West Country The scale of his business can be estimated from a few figures There is a separatenote-book of accounts for 1772. In this he noted that his stock in trade was worth £5,000, and his book debts were £10,000 A detailed list shows that the exact amount of debts was £10,253.12.0 due from 191 customers; these included Dr. Arne who owed £1.10.0, and Lord Melbourne , £142.17.1d In the following year he paid into the bank £9,874.5.11 d. The system of promissory notes in that pre-cheque age must have made it difficult for any trader to know exactly how he stood. No wonder bankruptcies were frequent . Here is one example of the entries in the note-books "11 Dec. 1778. Left for Acceptance at Sir Chas . Raymond Harley Webbes & Co., a Norwich Bank Bill 7 Dec. by Roger Harrison on Sir Chas Raymond & Co., at one month due the 10 Jan in favour of SirWm Jerningham-£175.0.0 . "

A small part of Mawhood's business was concerned with army clothing for the regiment of his cousin, Colonel Charles Mawhood The total value of this came to just under £4,000, and as William Mawhood had to wait four years for the payment of the account , there could not have been much profit in the business

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Last years. Thelastentryin the diaryis dated 17 October1790 . At the endofthatyear William Mawhoodwas stricken withpalsyandbecame bedridden. He sold hisFinchley Estatein 1793for£2,635¹and took a housein Portman Place, Paddington He made his will on 19 February 1794. Thoselast yearswerenot to be passed in peace. At the beginning of 1796 his son Charles threatened to take out a Commissionof Lunacy against him. The family papers contain the depositions prepared by Mawhood's attorney, W. W. Hussey, and from these it has been possibleto gather some of the information given in these pages. The suit does not seem to have beenpressed. William Mawhood died on 23 December 1797 and probate of his will was granted on 29 December; by this he provided that his wife, should she survive him, should "take absolutely such paraphernalia and widow's Chamber or the value thereof out of my Estate as by the ancient Custom of the City of London she would be entitled to as a Freeman's Widow. " She survived him three months. Both were buried, he on 2 January 1798, and she on 19 March, "under the desk Middle Aisle" of St. Bartholomew's.2

The children . The diary makes it possible to follow in some detail the education of the children and their lives up to 1790. A few notes on the later careers of three of them may be of interest. Charles Mawhood carried on the business for some years and was a Vestry-man ofSt. Bartholomew's, his last attendance being dated 16 October 1808. His name appears in the London Directory as a woollen-draper of West Smithfield for the last time in 1815. The family had thus occupied the same premises for over a century. Hewent to live at Finchley where he was assessedfor rates in 1816 No later reference to him has been found in the Parish Registers, nor can a will be traced A Charles Mawhood (b. 1794) attended Sedgley Park School from 1802 to 1809.3 There is also a George Mawhood (b. 1810) commemorated on a tablet in Finchley Church The registersthrow no light on his relationship, if any, to the elder Charles Mawhood

WilliamJohn Mawhood lived with his wife and children at Menin until war drove them out. He had paid at least one secret visit to England to get money and his sudden appearancein his father's bedroom caused a serious ielapse Some letters are amongst the

1 Middlesex Memorials

2 When the floor of St. Bartholomew's was lowered in 1864, "an immense mass of bones" was removed and buried in a pit in the small Churchyard to the left of the pathway leading from the gatehouse to the Church

3 His sponsors on entry (21 Jan. 1802) were his father , Mr. Mawhood (no initial) of 10 Lion St., Gloucester Row, London, and Mr. Corney (uncle) of 479 Strand, London Bp Stapleton guaranteedpayment of fees, and laterthat year paid them himself, as did Bp Poynter and Bp Milner after him. The father seems to have given up interest in the boy who may have been a natural son as the family papers mention a liaison between Charles Mawhood and a maidservant who lived with him.

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family papers that are little to this eldest son's credit; they are whining requests for assistance He was not without resources , for his father paid him £100 a year and he had his half-pay as a lieutenant of £42. In one letter his mother suggested that he should find work, but this idea was rejected by William John as not being consonant with his position as a gentleman. He fled to England in 1796 and was commissioned as a captain in the Westminster Middlesex Militia ; he became a major two years later. At the Peace of Amiens the Militia was disbanded, and when it was again formed at the renewal of war, Major Mawhood was no longer on the list of officers. He may have been interned The only other fact we know of him is the War Office Record that he died in France on 27 July 1845 having enjoyed half-pay for sixty years ! Two of his daughters, Mary and Harriet, were educatedat the English Convent, Bruges and Hengrave. Maria Mawhood was professed as a choir nun at the English Convent, Bruges , on 20 July 1779, as Sister Louisa Austin. Bruges was a battle-ground from 1790 when the Patriots of Brabant rose against the Emperor. This local conflict was followed by the Revolutionaryand Napoleonicwars. The nuns remainedat Bruges as long as they could, but at length theywere forced to seek refuge in England. Under the resolute leadership of Mother Mary More and of their chaplain, Andrew Oliver, they got safely out of the Low Countries. Theyreached London in the middle of 1793, and William Mawhood from his sick-bed and his eldest daughter, Dorothy Corney, gave all the help they could to the nuns whofor eight years were settled at Hengrave Hall, near Bury St. Edmunds . They boldly decided to return to Bruges at the Peace of Amiens ; they were the only nuns to go back to the Continent, and in spite ofrenewedwar theyremained and still remain , at Bruges. Mother Mary More died there on 5 March 1807 ; she was succeeded as Prioress by Sister Louisa Austin Mawhood This was no doubt a tribute to the way in which Maria Mawhood had shared in the dangers and trials of their exile. The Annals of the Convent for 1832 contain this tribute :

"Sister Louisa had great vivacity in her manner of speaking, but her humility served often to raise her in the esteem of those she might by it have offended, by the immediate and humble amends she made, while it entertained within her those sentiments of humility for which she was conspicuous . For the last nine days of her life, she was confined to her bed and edified much those around her by her patience, kindness and cordiality to all, as well as her piety. She calmly expired almost without agony on the octave day of St. Joseph, and was buried in our usual burial place. R.I.P." She was in her eightieth year.

Gillow . There is a notice of William Mawhood in Gillow's Bibliographical Dictionary (IV. 543-4) A number of errors in this can now be corrected William Mawhood was born 2 Dec. 1724

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(not 1723). It is misleading to call him an army clothier as this was but a minor part of his business He had eight children (not six), three sons and five daughters. Only one son, William John , was in the army; Gillow has here confused Charles , the son, with Colonel Charles Mawhood, the cousin, of William Mawhood Gillow'sstory of a projected marriage between Dorothy Mawhood and Charles Talbot is probably a garbled version of the proposal of Bishop James Talbot that a matchshould be made between his niece and Charles Mawhood (see belowpp . 222) DorothyMawhood (born 1752 and not 1754) married Thomas Corney, laceman, 20 July 1791 ; she died 27 May 1806 (not 1831), and he died 26 Sep. 1811 . There wasno issue, but the diary has remained in theCorneyfamily The present owner, Mr. W. J. Corney, states that the originalform of the name was "Cornah" and that Thomas Corney was thefirst to adopt thenew form. This seems to dispose of Gillow's suggested ancestry for the family. The last paragraph of Gillow's account referring to a claim on a Yorkshire estate cannot be confirmed There is no trace in the diary or in the family papers of any such claim ; it is possible that Gillow came across the name William Mawhoodin Yorkshire (whereit was not uncommon as the genealogical table shows) and assumed this meant the diarist. The only affair of this nature referred to in the diary was in connexion with a claim on the unsettled estate of the last male member of the Payce family.

Acknowledgments A work of this kind entails many obligations to thosewhohave so willingly given informationor suggested lines of inquiry. The gratitude of the Council of the Catholic Record Society as well as that of the present editormust first be expressed to Mr. W. J. Corney who has so kindly allowed the diary to be published ; this has meant leaving it in the care ofthe editor for several years together with a collection offamily papers that have thrown much light on the history of the Mawhoods My thanks are due to theVery Revd Mgr. Gordon Wheeler, Administratorof Westminster Cathedral, for having encouraged me to trace the ownership of the Diary and then to edit it for the Society. Thanks must also be expressed to the following: Mr. M. R. Trappes-Lomax (Somerset Herald) drew attention to the Brooke MSS at the College of Arms without which it would have been impossibleto trace inanydetailthe genealogyofWilliam Mawhood ; the Revd Mother the Prioress of the English Convent, Bruges, has communicated extracts from the Convent Annals and has patiently answeredmanyquestions; Canon G. Coolen of St. Omer has given valuable help in elucidating Mawhood's many references to that town; the Revd. Nicholas J. Kelly of St. Edmund's College has traced in the unpublished records of Douai some of the names mentioned by Mawhood Mr. F. G. Roberts of Cotton College supplied informationabout Sedgley Park School . Thanks are also due to the Rectorsof St. Bartholomew-the-Great, and of St.Mary's,

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Finchley, and to the librarians of Stonyhurst, the War Office , the Guildhall Library of the City of London, and of the Borough of Finchley. The list could be considerably extended to include all who have communicated informationconcerning priests and others mentioned in the diary; as with all such research, the results of some hours of hunting through registers and other records may result ina singledate, or in nothing ! To all these the editorwould express his warmest thanks,for without their help he could not have done much more than provide an accurate transcription. Evenwithall this friendly aid, it has proved impossible to identify a few of the hundred priests whose names occur in the following pages Some of the identifications are open to question but it is a happy task to bringtolight eventhe names of thosewho laboured in obscurity during the last period of the Penal Times

Richard Mawhood ofArdesley d 1683

Alice Turner (Aunt of Alexander Pope, the Poet) d 15Jan. , 1713/14

(2)

(1)

William 1647-1725

Mary Hall 1662-1690

Richard Jane Wood

(3) William 1682-30 Aug. 1757 Woollen-draperof West Smithfield

Charles 1729-1780

Colonel 72nd Foot

Thomas bap 11 Dec., 1709

(A)

Mary Payce (Pace) 1686-6 Jan. 1760

[Ten others]

Mary George Semple(Semphill) 1717-1758 d Paris, 21 Jan. , 1770 d 17 Oct. , 1752

William 1735-1770 Jane d 1757

Mary John Hughes ofWapping d at Finchley

George bap 30 May, 1767

(3) Samuel Woollen-draper , Snow Hill, London 1655-1736

ד (2) John 1649-1714

Mayor of Doncaster 1693 & 1710

(4) Samuel d 1756

(B)

WILLIAM DOROTHY KROGER

Mary Green

Margaret

Richard Anne Nicholls 2 Dec. 1724-23 Dec., 1797 1727-Mar 1798 The Diarist

Richard 1751-? Attorney

Eliz Parkinson Thomas 1759-1780 Capt. 84th Foot

Dorothy = Thomas Corney

Maria Louisa

b . 11 Mar. , 1752 b 1749 b 22 Feb., 1753 d 27June, 1806 d 26 Sept., 1811 Laceman d at Bruges, 26 Mar., 1832

William

b 6 Sept., 1754 d Aug., 1757

WilliamJohn b . 31 Aug., 1760 d in France , 27July, 1845

= (1) Eliz Creighton d . 1786. n.s.p.

(2) d . of Count Patini of Flanders d ? Charles

Charles b 4 Mar. , 1762 I b June, 1794 I

A Son Mary Harriet ? b 1792 b 1796

ThomasPayce 1662-1730 Woollen -draperof Cloth Fair (A)

William Teaman 1693-1749

Mary 1686-1760

m . (1) Ralph Living Woollen -draper d c 1707

(2) William Mawhood 1682-1737

Sarah Jackson d Jan., 1715/16

Margaret 1697-1758

Elizabeth 1707-1763

Elizabeth GeorgeGeorge of Frome. Clothier bap 27 Dec., 1763 d . ?

Catherine b 20 June, 1765 d 24 April, 1765

William 1703-1739 Mayorof Doncaster 1729

Alice William Brooke

John Charles Brooke . 1748-1794 Somerset Herald

Lucy Magdalen b. 5 Jan. , d . ? 1769

(B)

William Kroger Brewer , Clerkenwell d 20 April, 1741

Dorothy 1727-1798

m William Mawhood The Diarist

N.B. Namesin boldtype are of personsofthe Diary

Dorothy Holdsworth

Sarah Walsingham Beasley

Sarah Walsingham

William Others

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MarriageAct. 1760 George III, King 1762 Jesuits expelled from France. Family Events

15 May. Wm. Mawhood marries Dorothy Kroger.

11 March Dorothy born.

22 Feb. Maria Louisa born.

30 Aug. d of William Mawhood , the Elder

31 Aug. William John born. 4 March Charles born

Wilkescase begins 27 Dec. Elizabeth baptised

II, Emperor.

21 Jan. Dorothy at Hammersmith Convent

May. Mawhoods visit St. Omer.

5 Jan. Lucy Magdalen born.

8 Sep. Maria at Mr. Hughes's School

16 Oct. William John and Charles enter Old Hall Green Academy.

16 April. William John and Charles leave Old Hall Green and 15 June , enter James Usher's school

21 Aug. Wm M. and wife, Dorothyand Maria visit St. Omer Wm. M. Surveyor of the Highway, Finchley. March Wm M. and Dorothy to Bath

12 Oct. William John and Charles to Sedgley Park School

Aug. Wm . M., Mrs. M., Dorothy, Maria and Elizabethto St. Omer. Maria and Elizabeth left at Ursulines

17 April, William John and Charles leave Sedgley Park

21 July, Wm M., and wife and friends to St. Omer

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1775 Warwith American Colonies

1776 4 July, Declaration of American Independence .

Feb. Maria and Elizabeth come home.

July, Wm M., Mrs. M., Maria, Elizabeth and two boys to St. Omer. Maria goes to St. Catherine's ; Elizabeth returns to Ursulines ; two boys to French College

July, Wm M., and wife to St. Omer. Maria goes to English Convent, Bruges Elizabeth and two boys come home.

Nov. Maria moves to Ursulines at St. Omer.

1777 17 Oct. Battle of 3 Jan. Lt. Col. Charles Mawhood at Saratoga Battle of Princeton.

April, Maria moves to Soleil Convent, St. Omer

11 June, Wm M., and Mrs. M. and William John at St. Omer. Maria and Elizabeth return with them.

7 Oct. William John commissioned Ensign, 17th Foot Elizabeth goes to Hammersmith Convent

1778 First Catholic Relief 17 Jan. Maria returns to Bruges Act France forms alliance with American Colonies .

16 March, Ensign M. sailsfor America.

1 June, Col. M. returns from America

23 June, Wm. M., takes Oath toKing.

July, Maria receives Novice's habit, English Convent, Bruges.

Aug. Visit to Margate, then to St. Omer and Bruges Elizabeth goes to English Convent as Boarder

21 Nov. William John commissioned Lieut

1778 War with Spain Siege of Gibraltar begins

1780 War with Holland May, British take Charleston. 2-13 June Gordon Riots

1781 Emperor Joseph suppresses religious houses.

July, Lt. M. captured atStonyPoint; sent to Lancaster, Pa

20 July, Maria professed as Sister Louisa Austin

Dec. Col. M. sails for Gibraltar.

3-20 June, Bishop Challoner at Finchley. 23 June, Death of François.

3 Aug. Wm. M., Mrs. M., Lucy and Cousin Brooke to St. Omer and Bruges ; Lucy joins her sisters at English Convent.

29 Aug. Death of Col. M. at Gibraltar.

12 Jan. Death of Bishop Challoner . Feb. Charles M. considers going to Douai.

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17 Oct. Capitulation at Yorktown. 1782 March, Lord North resigns

Aug. Visit to Margate ; Elizabeth returns home

2 Feb. Lt.William John M.returns from America

27 Sep. Death of William Mumford 1783 3Sep. Peace ofVer- 18 July, Lt. M. sailsfor Halifax. Lucy sailles . Dec. William Pitt, Prime Minister M. returns home 1784 13 Dec. Death of Dr. Johnson

7 June, Wm M. Mrs. M., Dorothy, Elizabeth , Lucy Charles, and Rev. Thomas Horrobin to St. Omer and Douai (perhaps Bruges).

17 Aug. Lt. M. marries Elizabeth Creighton of Halifax.

Nov. Lt. M. and wife come to England

21 Feb. Lt. M. goes on half-pay.

April, Lt. M. and wife return to Halifax

Jan.-May Charles M. tries his vocation

4 Dec. Death of Lt. M .'s wife

18 Feb. Elizabeth M. marries George George of Frome.

1788 30 Jan. Death of Charles Edward Stuart

Feb. Trial of Warren Hastings Negotiations open with Pitt for further Catholic relief. Nov. George III's first breakdown 1789 Patriots ofBrabant in revolt 23 April. Thanksgiving for recoveryof King. 14 July, Fall of Bastille 1790 Belgian revolt ended Death of JosephII

Jan. Lt. M. in London and then to Frome ; arrested for debt, 25 June, and sent to Bruges

16 Jan. Deathof Bishop JamesTalbot. 21 March St. George's -in-the-Fields Chapel opened , London Road . Aug. Bishop John Douglass, VicarApostolic of London District.

Lt. M. runs off with daughter ofCount Patin

1791 Second Catholic ReliefAct.

1792 Refugee priests from France begin to arrive.

1793 War with France . 1794

1796 1797 1798

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18 Oct. Last entry in diary ; Wm. M. stricken with palsy.

20 July, Dorothy M. married Thomas Corney.

Finchley estate sold. 12 July, Nuns from English Convent , Bruges, reach London ; settle at Hengrave Hall.

Charles M. threatens Commission of Lunacy against father

23 Dec. Death of William Mawhood. March, Death of Dorothy Mawhood , his widow.

1802 March, Peace of Nov. Nuns return to English Convent,

1807

1815

1832

1845 Amiens Bruges.

23March, Death ofMother MaryMore. Sister Louisa Austin Mawhood elected Prioress

Charles Mawhood gives up Smithfield shop.

26 March, Death of Sister Louisa Austin Mawhood

27 July, Death of Lt. William John Mawhood.

TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS

Birt.

Burton , Challoner

C.R.S.

D.N.B.

Foley.

Gillow.

Gillow, Lisbon. Kirk

Knox.

Palmer.

Thaddeus

Ward , Dawn .

Ward, Eve

H. N. Birt Obit Book of the English Benedictines, 1600-1912 . (1913)

E. H. Burton The Life and Times of Bishop Challoner . 2 vols. (1909)

Publications of the Catholic Record Society. Dictionary of National Biography.

H. Foley Records of the English Province of the Society of Jesus. 7 vols (18751883).

J. Gillow. A Literary and Biographical History or Bibliographical Dictionaryofthe English Catholics . 5 vols (1885-1903).

J. Gillow. Registers of Lisbon College.

J. Kirk. Biographies of English Catholicsin the Eighteenth Century, ed J. H. Pollen and E. Burton (1909).

Records of the English Catholics under the Penal Laws, I: The First and Second Diaries of the English College, Douai. ed. T. F. Knox. (1878).

C. F. R. Palmer Obituary Notices of the Friars Preachers or Dominicans of the English Provincefrom .. . 1650. (1884).

H. Thaddeus The Franciscans in England, 1600-1850 . (1898)

Bernard Ward The Dawn of the Catholic Revival in England, 1781-1803 2 Vols (1909).

Bernard Ward pation. 3 vols

Ward, St. Edmund's. Bernard Ward.

The Eve of Catholic Emanci(1911 )

The History ofSt. Edmund's College, Old Hall. (1893).

Referencehas also been made to the MS notes byCanonE. Burton on priests of the 18th century; these are in the Westminster Archives.

Information on burials in St. Pancras Churchyard is taken from; F. T. Cansick , A Collection of Curious and Interesting Epitaphs copied from the Monuments of Distinguished and Noted Characters in The Ancient Church and Burial Grounds of Saint Pancras , Middlesex . (1869)

NOTE Italicised words within square brackets are editorial elucidations.

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SELECTIONS FROM THE DIARYNOTE-BOOKS OF WILLIAM MAWHOOD

1765

Sat. 5 Oct. went to Finchley. " Sun. 6 Oct. came to Prayers² Called at London House.³ Wed. 20 Nov. came this day to town went to the Madrigall and Thursday to the Crown and Acnhor5 Consert.6 Mon. 25 Nov. sent to the St. Cecilee Feast' at Mr. Squires the Bull in Holborne

1766

Wed. 8 Jan. Bought the other half of my Pews in St. Bartholomew's Church of the Vestrythis day held 3. 15Mon. 20 Jan. Major Mawhood dined with os this Day May My daughter Dorothy went this day to Board at Hammersmith 10 the 21 January 1766 . Sat. 1 Feb. Mr. Semple" sent Several pressing Letters for mony. He lives at Mr. Batlers in Lucas' Court King Street 12Golden Square. Gave Mr. Chaloner¹ £5. 5. 0. for Mr. Sempill for which am to have his Note .

1 East End, Finchley. See Intro. p. 9.

2 Mass . 'High Prayers'=High Mass .

3 West Smithfield See Intro p 8

4 The Madrigal Society, founded 1741 and still active W.M. became a member on 10 Oct. 1764, and attended frequently until 1772 .

5 At the corner of Arundel St., and the Strand It was a recognized centre for musicians

6 The Academy of Antient Music (1710-1792) ; chiefly patronised by wellto-do merchants

7 The Annual event organised , probably for charitable purposes, bythechoir of the Sardinian Chapel which was dedicated to St. Cecilia

8 The Vestry Minutes (Guildhall Library) read: '6 January 1766. The Moiety of a Pew in theChurch (late Mr. Richard Sholleys ) waspurchased by Mr. William Mawhood for the sum of Three Pounds fifteen Shillings during his Inhabitancy in this Parish which was paid in Vestry to Mr. Jacob the Churchwardenfor the use of the Poor. ' There is no record of W.M., or his family, occupying the pew.

9 Charles Mawhood, Major, 3rd Foot, was W.M.'s first cousin See Genealogical Table Gillow, IV. 544 has confused him with W.M.'s second son , Charles, who was not a soldier

10 The Convent School at Hammersmith. 11W.M.'simpecuniousnephewWilliamSemple See Genealogical Table

12Now part of ShaftesburyAvenue

13Thefirst mention of Bishop Challoner; then aged 75

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Wed. 26 Feb. fine open weather was at the Madrigallat night Sun. 6 April, went to Finchleyafter prayers Mr. Plenius¹ tuned the Harpsichord.

My Daughter Catherin Mawhood Aged 10 months and4 days died this 24 April Thursday at 11 o'clock My Mother Mrs. Mary Mawhood Died 6 Janry 1760 Oetatis 73Riquicsiatin pacee2 My Daughter Catherine Mawhood was buried in this Parish of St. Bartholomew the great Sunday 27 April 1766

Mon. 12 May. set out from Smithfield half after 1 hour o'ck in St. Martin'sle Grand Harry run back with Keyof London Stable overtook us on London Bridge paid 6d Turnpike gave Harry 2s 6d for the same use. Breakfasted at the Rose Darford [Dartford]. Expended £0. 4. 4. 6. Servant 4. 10

Paid £0 1. 0. Turnpike at Jack in a hole3 Paid Turnpike Rochester[blank] called at the Red Lion at Ospring' Mr. Hinfry's could get no Dinner got a Dinner at the Buck in same town Cold Beeff paid £0 6. 0. Arrived at Dover at 9 o'ck very Ill

Saw the Castle paid 1 shilling sailed for Callis [Calais] Tuesday 13 arrived after a 3 hours passage wind high

Paid for Passage

Paid for the coach unhanging gave the Mate gave theSailors Steward and Boy Landing coach at Callis paid Custom-house porters and attendance

Set outfor St. OmersWednesday Morning arrivedthere at 1 o'ck. [Here follow six blank pages as if W.M. intended writingupan account of the visit The next entry is dated 18 June.] Wed. 27 Aug. went to Madrigal Sun. 29 Sep. came to Prayers at Lincolnsinnfeids.³

1 Roger Plenius was the leading harpsichord maker of his day ; George Washington was one of his customers .

2 The Registerof St. Bartholomew's statesthat she was buried in the Middle Aisle

3 The hamlet of John's Hole gave its name to this turnpike just beyond Dartford , Parish of Stone

4 Ospringe (near Faversham) was then on the main Dover road.

5 The Sardinian Chapel, Duke St., leading into the west side of the Fields The present Nos 55-6, Lincolns Inn Fields, were built on the site of the entrance into Duke St.; a slope downwards shows the position. The Public Trustee Office is on part of the site of the Embassy. This and the Chapel were pulled down in 1909 when Kingsway was constructedand the present Church of SS. Anselm and Cecilia built higher up. See C.R.S. XIX; L.C.C.Survey of London, Vol III, Part I, pp 77-84

Mon. 30 Sep. to Do St. Michaels

Thur. 2 Oct. Lincoln Innfeilds was at Madrigal

Sun. 26 Oct. Morn : was prayersat Lincolnsinnfields Mr. Bromfield¹ and Mr. Plenius dinnd There Tues. 28 Oct. came to Prayers Sun. 2 Nov. was in town to Prayers. Thur 14 Nov. was at Madrigall had some words with Mr. Andra Sun. 16 Nov. Mr. Ellis and self settled at Mr. Pemberton's² to have no concern in the St. Cecilia Meetting dinned at Finchley rood [rode] Out in the Even. Mare Run away with me. Mr. Arboin supped with os

Thur. 20 Nov. was at the Madrigal Lincolns Inn feilds Sun. 23 Nov. came to town to Prayers Mr. Pemberton returned with os and returned.

Gasking and children came to town for the Season this 9 Decr 1766 Tuesday. Wed. 10 Dec. was at Madrigall

1767

Sat. 12 Jan. Mr. Jno Hughes Called made him an offer to Dine with os toMorrow and likewise a Pigg Sun. 25 Jan. Mr. Sempell sent a Letter first then Called himself just arrivedfrom France I gave him £2 2. 0. and he promised never to ask me for any more Mony Wed. 28 Jan. was at the Madrigall . Fri. 30 Jan. Mrs. Arnold recommends Mrs. Simister for an out Patient in St. Bartholomew's Hospitall. Mon. 2 Feb. Mr. Hughes Calld Mrs. Hughes not well this [his] Child hurt by a Fall and he had not examined my Account meet him at Church Fine day

Wed. 4 Feb. Called on Dr. Arne and Michael Arne was the Madrigal. Mon. 9 March attended the Deirge of The Honbl Mr. Edward Howard Lincoln Inn Feilds

1 Probably John William Bromfield who was a sponsor at the baptism by Bishop Challoner of William JohnMawhood, 3 Sep. 1760 Francis Pemberton was a professional musician and teacher of dancing Hemarried MaryCastell on 4 June 1739 , one of the witnesses beingAnne Arne, the mother of Dr. Thomas Arne, C.R.S. XIX, 175

3 Mrs. Gasking was the nurse, and later housekeeper at Finchley.

4 John Hughes married MarySemple, W.M.'s niece See Genealogical Table.

5 Mrs. Simister was a poor relation of Mrs. W.M. As a Vestry Man , W.M. probably had rights of nominating patients.

6 Thomas Arne (1710-1778) The D.N.B. account does not mention that hewas a Catholic and composed two Masses See also below under 6 Dec. 1777. For Michael Arne (1741?-1786) his son , see D.N.B.

7 Nephew and heir-presumptive of 9th Duke of Norfolk, b. 22 Jan. 1743/4. His sister married 9th Lord Petre

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Tues. 10 March my Sons William and Charles began Dancingof Mr. Pemberton

Wed. 11 March was at the Madrigal

Thur. 12 March as at the Madrigall

Fri. 13 March Mr. Hughes . . . was with os at the Orritoria of Israel in Eagipt.¹

Sun. 22 March. was Lincolns Inn Feilds Mr. PembertonDinned & he & Mr. Webb2 supped with os .

Wed. 25 March. was at Lincolnsinnfield . . . was at the Madrigal.

Thur 26 March Engaged Mr. Barnard³ to teach Miss Maria to Write & Read &c began this day

Sun. 29 March was at Hammersmith to See my Daughter [Dorothy]

Wed. 1 April was at Madrigal stayed 1 act.4

Sat. 4 April. was at Mrs. Arne's Benefit took 3 Pit Ticketsat 3s. Each.

Sun. 12 April. Sent Miss Maria to Mrs. Hughes at Hummerton6

Wed. 15 April was at Tenebris Mrs. and Dorothy

Thur 16 Apirl Self Mrs. M. and Dorothy at Church in the Morning.

Good Friday 17 April was at Church & Tenebris

Sat. 18 April. at Church Morning.

Wed. 29 April Mr. Pemberton and Miss M. walked to Hummerton to See Maria

Sat. 9 May was at Dr. Arnes with Mr. Rackett and heard the Catches performed.

Wed. 27 May. Mr. Hughes Called . . . desired I would stand and Mrs. M. for their Son who was borne Sunday.

Thur. 28 May. was the Madrigal.

Sat. 30 May Mrs. M. and Self was at Wapping stood for Mrs. Hughe's Son George gave £4 4. 0. drank Tea There (present) Mrs. Hughes Senior Mr. & Mrs. Smith& Mr. Erringtons friendto Officiate for him "

Wed. 3 June was at the Madrigal Queens head

1 Handel's Israel in Egypt, first performed 1739

2 Samuel Webbe (1740-1816) later organist at Sardinian Chapel ; his Masses are still in use See D.N.B.

3 This was probably the Revd James Barnard who was in London 1761-1776 See p.48n .

4 An evening's programme was in two Acts with an interval between them for conversation and refreshment.

5 Cecilia, wife of Dr. Arne (1711-1789), a noted singer . See D.N.B.

6 Humerton, now Homerton, then a village east of Hackney. This Mrs. Hughesis notto be confused with W.M.'s niece The school seemsto have been moved to Greenwich See p 31

7 The Registrum baptismale (West Archives) has the entry: "Anno Domini 1767 Die 30 Maii Baptizatus fuit Georgius Hughes filius Joannis et Mariae Hughes conjugam; Patrini fuerunt Guilielmus et Dorothea Mawhood conjuges A me Joanne Lindow . "

Thur 4 June . Kings Birthday Mr. Pemberton taught our Children at Home Miss Betsy began Learning this Day was at the Madrigal.

Mon. 9 June. returned to London on Monday to Prayers. The Children & Gasking went to Finchley for the Summer season . Fryday 19 June I returned Sunday 21 June to London to Prayers Mrs. M. and Dorothy returned to Dinnerin the Chariott.1

Sat. 11 July Called on Mr. Pemberton he dined with me we in the afternoon went to Hackney for Miss Maria . Sun. 12 July Mrs. Md came to prayers Miss Maria and Self returned in the Chariott to Finchley Mr. Plenius Dined with os made Hay Monday

Mon. 27 July Came to town to dine with Mr. Holker²on Venison called at Mrs. Hughes at Hackney, will take Miss Maria again. Mon. 24 Aug. came to Prayers returned in the Even to Finchley paid Harris³ £0 10. 6. in full to last Saturday. Sat. 5 Sep. Mr[s]. Md Gasking and Children came from Finchley gave Sempill £2. 2. 0. to fetch his Shirts Hatt and great Coat out of Paune. What Sempill declares they're Pledged for 6 Shirts a Hat a great Coate 1. 11. 6.

0. 7. 0 0. 8. 6

Paid my Insurance to the Sun Office this 12 October £12 . 10. 0. for 1 Year on my Stock in Trade Valued at £5,000 Mon. 26 Oct. Paid Trofy Tax for the Millisia 0. 8. 4. Thur 17 Dec. Mr. Baker Called to knowif I would recommend a Gentleman's Son ofhisAcquaintance to a goodMatch, aCatholick Fri. Xmas Day performed Dr. Arnes Mass Freeses very hard. Sun. 27 Dec. Mr. Pemberton Mr. Du Pont Mr. Nelson and George Paxton' Supped with os performed the Drs Service Mon. 28 Dec. Mrs. Md Brought Miss Dorothyfrom Hammersmith Tues. 29 Dec. Performed Dr. Arnes Mass at Church

1768

Tues. 5 Jan. Mr. Byfields began to Tune my Organ paid him £2. 2. 0. in full to this day. [No note-books have survived for theperiod 9 Jan. 1768 to 10 Jan. 1769 inclusive]

1 A chariot was a closed, four-wheeled carriage which would take only two in comfort ; the horse was driven by a postilion.

2 LaurenceHolker, his lawyer

3 Hewasthe gardenerat Finchley ; this was his weekly wage.

4 Founded 1706

The trophytax, or money, was levied on householders forthe militia.

6 Dr. Arne composed two Masses ; copies of thesehave not been traced

7 George Paxton, nephewof Stephen Paxton (see D.N.B.), was organist at the Sardinian Chapel

The Byfields were the leading organbuilders

1769

Wed. 11 Jan. was at the Madrigal paid my Subscription. Thurs. 12 Jan. was at the Madrigal

Mon. 16 Jan.wasat SirEdwardSimeons' Diurge Lincon's Infield

Wed. 18 Jan. The Queen's Birth Daystayed at home Mr.Webbe taught.

Sun. 22 Jan. Not very well sent to Mr. Bayles took Valerian and Tinture of Rubarb, played for George

Wed. 15 Jan. Mr. Barnard taught Paid the WindowTax£1 19. 6.

Thurs. 26 Jan. was at the Diurge . .. Mr. Pemberton Dined and taught was at the Madrigal

Fri. 27 Jan. Mr. Foster of Long Acra Called .. . went with him toSt. Brides to See Mr.Wilkes a Second time Ellectted Alderman. *

Wed. 1 Feb. Mr. Webbe Taught

Tues. 7 Feb. Miss Maria went to Marrow Bone Hall with Mr. Pemberton

Sun. 19 Feb. The Family dined at Finchley Mr. Plenius Tuned the Harpsichord and Stayed the night.

Fri. 24 Feb. came to Town and Family to Prayers. Sun. 26 Feb. came to Prayers Mr. Webbe returned with os . .. played the Organ for George Paxton. Tues. 28 Feb. received a Letter from Col. Charles Mawhoodswith a Bill for my Money and desires to know the Price and width of White Clothfor his Soldiers Britches, believeshe shall want 450 Peices

Thurs. 16 March. John Wilkes Ellectted to the County . . . was at Madrigal.

Fri. 17 March. self and Family at St. Patricks High Prayers. Sat. 18 March Paid Messrs . Wetheral and Witham £0 10. 6. for the Parson as an Easter Offering.

Wed. 22 March We were at Tenebris Mr. Parsons8 Called to Let os know his benefit of Judas Macabeus will be next Tuesday Sevenight

1 Second , and last, Baronet of Aston, co Stafford Nephewof Rev. Edward Simeon, S.J., and brother-in-law of Humphrey Weld of Lulworth. Hewas a Catholic non-juror in 1715 ; died aged 86

2i.e., played the organ in place of George Paxton at Sardinian Chapel. Of the Ward of Farringdon Without; the Court of Alderman had refused to allow the first election; he was now returned unopposed although in prison Mary-le-bone Hall in Marylebone Gardens where organ recitals (some at 8. a.m.) and musical performancestook place Site east of north part of present Marylebone High Street

5 Major Charles Mawhood was promoted Lt.-Col of the 19th Foot, 17 June 1767. This was his first contract with his cousin

6 This was his third election which was declared void

7W.M. carefully distinguished a Church of England Clergyman as 'Parson , " from a Catholic priest as 'Sacerdos '

8 Mr. Parsons was William Parsons (1756?-1817) a leading singing-master . For his curious career, see D.N.B.

Thurs. 23 March. Mr. Pike the Clothier Called aboute the Army White Cloth we were all at Church. Fri. 24 March. all the Family were at Prayers .. . Rehearsed Dr. Arne's Service at Mr. Christians.1

Sun. 26 March Saw Mr. Hughes Sister Polley at Church was very Civil Performed the Dr. Arnes Service, took 7 Ticketts Cost £1 . 1. 0. for Mr. Parsons Benefitt Mon. 27 March . Mr. Bromfeild Dined with os went to Vespers with Miss Dozy. Tues. 28 March was at Prayers. Mon. 3 April Returned to Prayers being Lady Day Transferred² Paid Mr. Hughes in full for Miss Maria £5 15. 0. tothe25th March last. Tues. 4 April Paid Mr. Barnard In full to LadyDayforteatching my Family £3. 3. 0. Wed. 5 April. Mr. Webbe and Barnard and Pemberton taught Thurs. 6 April was at the Madrigal Mr. Bromfield is to pay my Quarterly Subscription as I Paid for him last Quarter Thurs. 13 April. came to Town, went with the Parish to the house of Lords to Finishthe pavingBill.3 Sat. 15 April. paid Mr. Clewin £2. 17. 0. in full to Lady Day last for the Poor of Finchley. Sun. 16 April. Stayed at Finchley being Ill oftheGoute Mrs.Md and Family went to Prayers brought Pemberton Plenius tuned the Harpsichord. Tues. 19 April Mr. Barnard set some Coppys for the Children. Sun. 23 April Came to Prayer. Tues. 25 April. Saw Mrs. George Hughesat ChurchShesaid John HughesExpectted to have allmy Estate his sister Pollyshesays was notpleased he commensed a Lawsuite against me Mrs. George Expects her Law suite to be determined this terme and hope I will well trim him for his Impertinence. Sun. 30 April. came to town Called on Mr. Ansted" who wentto Finchley with os to say Prayers. Mon. 1 May Stayed at Finchley Messrs Ansted and Pemberton There He said Prayers this dayMessrs Linchand his friendthere Wed. 3 May Stayed at Finchley Mr. Ansted said Prayers Sun. 7 May. Stayed in the Contry Mr. Ansted said Prayers.

1 Probably a member of the firm of Christian & Bassett, wine merchants. See C.R.S. XIX, 400

2 Lady Day, or the Annunciation, 25 March

3 The Minutes of St. Bartholomew's Vestry record that W.M. was on the committee to promote an Act for paving under Act of 1768 .

4 There are many entries in the diary about this family squabble; it was at length settled out of court.

5 William Anstead, b London, 1 Oct. 1737 ; entered English Coll , Rome, 12 Jan. 1753 ; priest, 10 Aprl 1762, and left for missionthe next month ; assistantchaplain, Sardinian Chapel ; d Woolhampton, Berks, 2July1791

See C.R.S. XII, 35 ; XIX, 295 ; XL, 209 .

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Thursday 10 May. was at the Madrigall

Mon. 15 May came to Town to Prayers. 1769

Tues. 16 May came to townto Prayers and Pemberton came down with os Wed. 14 June was at the Madrigallat the Fethers Tavern Cheapside

Thurs. 15 June was a Special Juryat Westminster Hallforwhich Received £1 1. 0. Mr. Pemberton Dined went in the Even to the Madrigal.

Stayed all day [at Finchley] on Saturday the 24 June it rained hard all day Mr. Ansted said Prayers.

Sun. 25 June. Stayed at Finchley Ansted Said Prayers Mr. Webbe came after Dinner and taught. Mon. 26 June. Mr. Webbe taughtAll worked hard in theHayfield got in 6 Load of Hay Mr. Ansted returned to town Mr. Webbe stayed.

Thurs. 29 June was on a Tryall at Westminster Received£2.2.0. and Dined there was at the Madrigal Sun. 2 July. came to town to Prayers returned to Dinner Played for George Mr. Webbe came in the Afternoon Mr. Ansted called and drank Tea

Sat. 9 July. Called on Bishop Talbot¹ Settled at £22 Per Annum for my Boys got his Letter to the Master2 Sun. 10 July. Came to Prayers

Tues. 12 July. Messrs . Green, Brown and Ansted³ Dined with me.

1 James Talbot, brother of the 14th Earl of Shrewsbury, b 1726; entered Douai, 1738 ; priest 19 Dec. 1750 ; remained as professor until 1755 ; coadjutor, Bishop of Birtha, to Bishop Challoner, 1759 ; tried at Old Bailey, 27 Feb. 1771, on information of Wm. Payne, but dismissed ; succeeded as V.A. in 1781 ; d 26 Jan. 1790. Re-established StandonLordship school on property he bought at Old Hall Green, Herts , 1771. The best account of him is given in Ward, Dawn, Vol. I.

2 James Willacy, b 1738; entered Douai, 17 Oct. 1749, oath, 29 June, 1757 ; priest, 1760 ; remained as professor; went to Standon Lordship school in 1764 ; Headmaster Old Hall Green Academy, 1769-1791 ; then chaplain to Carmelite Nuns at Canford House, Wilts ; died there, 1805 See, Knox, 71 ; C.R.S. XXVIII, Index ; XII, 93; XLIII, 124 ; Ward, St. Edmund's The Mawhood boys were amongst his first pupils at Old Hall Green. d.

3 "Green and Brown" were probably priests as they were with William Anstead; if so, they may be identified as : Green (Horne), James ; b London, 3 Nov. 1725 ; Eng Coll Rome, 30 Sep. 1741 ; priest, 21 Feb. 1750. For many years chaplain to Venetian Ambassador , London Furnival's Inn, 16 Feb. 1802. See Kirk, C.R.S. XII, 82; XL, 197. His younger brother , Henry, was a chaplain at Sardinian Chapel ; d 12 Jan. 1769. See also Burton, Challoner , I, 139 . BrownePeter ; b 1731. Douai, 23 July, 1746 ; oath, 26 May, 1753 . Chaplain, later Senior, Sardinian Chapel ; first signed register, 12 Sep. 1760; last, 11 Oct. 1788. Dean of Chapter, 1789-1794 ; d . 31 May, 1794

See Kirk, C.R.S. XII, 53 ; XIX, Index (but note that first three entries refer to another Peter Brown), XXVIII, Index

Sun. 23 July. came to Prayers. Tues. 25 July came to Prayers.

Wed. 26 July Mr. Ansted said for os Tues. 27 July. was at the Madrigal. Sun. 30 July. came to prayers Plenius tuned the harpsichord Mr. Webbe dined.

Mon. 31 July Mr. Webbe taught

Wed. 2 Aug. Col. Mawhood and Coz Brookes¹ dined at Finchley. Sun. 6 Aug. came to town in the Coach2 to Prayers. Sun. 14 Aug. was at Prayers Mr. Pemberton with os .

Tues. 15 Aug. came to town was at Church. Sun. 20 Aug. Came to Prayers played for GeorgePaxton.

Thurs. 24 Aug. came to town to Prayers. Sun. 27 Aug. came In the Coach to Prayers.

Mon. 28 Aug. came to town was at Dr. Arnes Tues. 29 Aug. was at Drurylane Play house with Mr. Webb and Pemberton

Fri. 1 Sep. Mr. Webbe taught at Finchley

Sun. 3 Sep. came to Prayers

Thurs. 7 Sep. was at the Madrigal paid Sarah Mariage In full her wages £6. 4. 10 and got her an out Patient in the Hospital.

Fri. 8 Sep. Mrs. Md brought Miss Maria from Finchley. Mr. Hughes dined with os and took her to his Scoole³at Greenwich was at Prayers.

Sun. 17 Sep. came to Prayers. Thurs. 21 Sep. was at the Madrigal. Sun. 24 Sep. Came to Prayers.

Fri. 29 Sep. Mrs. Md came to town was at Church. Sun. 1 Oct. all came to Prayers with Mr. Pemberton.

Wed. 4 Oct. was at prayers St. Francis Sun. 8 Oct. all came to Prayers

Mon. 9 Oct. Called on Mr. Talbot who says Mr. Willasy willbein town this day and return Friday or Saturday next. Wed. 11 Oct. came totownand returned to dinnerwith Mr.Willacy Mr. Webbe taught.

Thurs. 12 Oct. was at prayers at the Bavarian Chapple Sun. 15 Oct. came to prayers

Mon. 16 Oct. Set out for Old Hall Green with Mr. Palmer dined withMr. Willasyleft the two Boys went from thence to Baldock. Tues. 17 Oct. went with Mr. Palmer to See his Estate returned to Baldock to Dinner.

1 John Charles Brooke (1748-1794), See Genealogical Table, and D.N.B. Rouge Croix Pursuivant, 1773 ; Somerset Herald, 1777

2 Acoachwas largerthan a chariot and markedan advance insocialposition.

3 In Park Row, Greenwich Nothing is known of this school .

4 The Warwick St. (Golden Square) Chapel of the PortugueseEmbassywas taken over by the Bavarian Embassy about the middle of the 18th cent. Itwas so damaged during the GordonRiots that re-building was necessary ; the present chapel dates from 1788 (See p 276)

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Wed. 18 Oct. Set out from Baldock called on the Boys who arewell pleased Dined at [blank] and returned at Night to FinchleyMr. Palmer went home in the post Chaise.

Sun. 22 Oct. came to Prayers Calledat the Sardinian Embasadors¹ Mon. 23 Oct. Called on Mr. GarthDickinson Charroittis madevery Clean for the Embasadors Inspection this day.

Thurs. 26 Oct. was at the Madrigal

Sat. 28 Oct. came to town to Prayers. Sun. 29 Oct. came to Prayers.

Tues. 31 Oct. Called on the Sardinian Embasador aggreed he should try Dickenson's Charriott next Fryday.

Wed. 1 Nov. all at Church.

Thurs. 2 Nov. was at Church . was at the Madrigall

Sat. 4 Nov. came to town the King of Sardinia's Birthday² was at the Chapell

Sun. 5 Nov. came to Prayers Mr. Webbe returned to Finchley with us and Taught Paid Shaw £0 10. 6. in part for Brewing he'll finish the 3 Qrs of Malt and 24 pounds of Hops this day.

Mon. 6 Nov. Dined with the Gentlemen of the Choir³ in Holborn paid for our Suppers £0. 14. 0

Wed. 8 Nov. came to town Calledon Mr. ForesterwhoistoAcquaint theSardinian Embassador I aggree he shall have Mr. Dickinson's Chariot for £110 Mr. Willacy of Old Green Hall called our boys very well.

Thurs. 9 Nov. Mr. Willacy dined with os at Finchley went with him in the Even to show him the way.

Sun. 12 Nov. came to Prayers

Sun. 19 Nov. was to Prayers Mr. Webbe returned with us and taught

Wed. 22 Nov. was at the St. Cecilian Meeting the Queenshead Holborn cost £0 6. 6. Each

Sun. 26 Nov. came in the Coach to prayers.

Thurs. 30 Nov. Mrs. Md and Family came to townfor the season Iwas all at Prayers

Sun. 3 Dec. Called on Col. Mawhood after Prayers did not see him having taken Phisik

Fri. 8 Dec. all went to Prayers.

Sun. 10 Dec. came to Prayers returned by our Selves to Dinnerat Finchley.

Wed. 20 Dec. was at the Madrigal paid my Subscription 16s .

Thurs. 21 Dec. was all at Church ... was at the Madrigal.

Fri. 22 Dec. went to meet our Boys from Schole at Old Hall Green .

1 53& 54 Lincoln's Inn Fields, now occupiedby Public Trustee Office W.M. was negotiating the sale of a chariot belonging to a bankrupt customer named Dickinson

2 Charles Emmanuel III

3 Of the Sardinian Chapel.

Sun. 24 Dec. Rehearsed the New Rome Service¹ Mon. 25 Dec. Performed the Service

Tues. 26 Dec. performed the New Service at the Bavarian Embasadors.2

Wed. 27 Dec. was at the Madrigal they owe me for 2 Books of Mr. Webbe's³ at 5s each made a present of one to Mr. Noell. Thurs. 28 Dec. was at Church and at Madrigal Fri. 29 Dec. was at Church.

1770

Mon. 1 Jan. was at Church performed Paxtons Service. Wed. 3 Jan. Mr. Willacy called is to dine with me to Morrow. Thurs. 4 Jan. Mr. Willacy Dined with os Mr. Pemberton Drank Tea was at the Madrigal . Sat. 6 Jan. was at Prayers.

Mon. 15 Jan. Paid the Plate and CoachTax for 1 year to Come. Tues. 16 Jan. were at the Duirge for Mrs. Huddlestone . . . Mr. Webbe taught.

Thurs. 18 Jan. was at the Madrigal paid Sr Thomas [Fleetwood]s 2s in full

Sat. 20 Jan. Mr. Willacy breakfasted with os afterwards wentwith our two Boys to Old Green Hallpaid their Coachand gave 2s. 6d for Mrs. Sturdy.

Sun. 21 Jan. Mr. Dupont went in the Coach with Mrs. Md to Prayers.

Sun. 28 Jan. Spent the Even at Mr. Paxtons with Webbe and Pemberton

Fri. 2 Feb. Mr. Pemberton and Ansted Supped with os . Thurs. 15 Feb. was at the Madrigal Sir Thos Fleetwood paid me for his Coate

Sun. 18 Feb. had a Consert of Musick Messrs. Pemberton, Tayler, Cocklane his freind spent the Even.

Sat. 24 Feb. St. Mathias all went to Prayers

Mon. 26 Feb. Mr. Brookes my Cousin Called and Paid me In full Ash Wed. 28 Feb. was at Church

1 Anewsetting forthe Mass receivedfrom Rome, perhaps brought byapriest.

2 Countde Haslang Hewas appointedin 1741 andwas Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of St. James's for forty-two years He became a friend of George III (See p 195)

3 Webbe was a prolific composer of glees, catches , etc. 1795 he published nine books of vocal musicin parts

Between 1764 and

4 Mrs. Sarah Huddlestone, wife of Richard Huddlestone, died 1 Jan. 1770 , aged 27. Buried at St. Pancras

5 Sir ThomasFleetwood , sixthBart ofCaldwich, b 1741 ; m . MaryBostock, 1771 ; d.s.p. 10 Dec. 1802. Afterhis death Lady Fleetwoodmarried Count de Fronte, Sardinian Ambassador; and after his death (1812) she married Thomas Wright of Kelvedon .

6 Perhaps the housekeeper.

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Thurs. 1 March was at the Madrigal paid 1s . Mr. Tuite there Sat. 3 March. I went to Finchley and Mr. Ansted

Wed. 7 March. wasat Guildhallbut don't approve ofthe Remonstrance to The King

Fri. 9 March was at Complein

Sun. 11 March. was at Charity2 payd for George Mon. 12 March took 6 Ticketts at 2s . Each for which gave Dr. Arne £1 . 1.0 ..... at Mr. Foot's³ Theatre, had a Roncountreewith Mr. Tounsend the Shreriffe who drawed his Sword and wouldnot let CharlesourCoachmantake us in our horses broke his harness and so it ended.

Sat. 17 March . Messrs. Anstead and Palmer Senr Dined with os Mon. 19 March was at Church

Fri. 23 March. Mr. Webbe taught was at Complane

Sat. 24 March Mr. Ansted Dined with os

Thurs. 29 March. was at theOratoriowith Webbe and Pemberton, and performed Dr. Arnes Service at the Bavarian Chapell

Fri. 30 March Mr. Webbe taught was at the Mile End Meeting and at Complaine

Sat. 31 March. Dined at Finchley and Mr. Ansted.

Sat. 7 April. was at Finchley Mr. Ansted Dined with os. Mon. 9 April. Stayed at home Mr. Willacy and our two Boys came for the Holy Days.

Wed. 11 April was at Tenebris

Thurs. 12 April. was at Chapell Morn and Even.

Fri. 13 April Do. [i.e. at Chapel]

Sat. 14 April was at Chapell in the Morn .

Mon. 16 April was at Chapell Morn and Even : Mr. Pemberton Dined with os and Taught the Boys.

Tues. 17 April was at Chapell saw Mr. Hughes of Wappingdid not speake to him, saw Mr. Baker of the Bridge Yard' at Chapell his Excuse for not coming to See os was that he had been ill of the Goute. Mr. Pemberton Dined with os and taught the Boys.

Sun. 22 April was at Finchley to Dinner from Prayers

Mon. 23 April St. George was at the BavarianChappell

Tues. 24 April. Wrote Mr. Willacy a Letter that our two Boys would be at Old hall Green next Thursday.

Wed. 25 April was at the Vestry took Places for our two Boys in the Stage for to Morrowpaid 5s Earnest.

Thurs. 26 April, our Boys went in the Buntinford stage paid 5s. more being the full fare . . . was the Madrigal.

1 This was against Parliament setting aside the election of John Wilkes as M.P. for Middlesex One of the leading supporters was Sheriff James Townshend, and this no doubt explains the incident of 12 March . For some notes on the 'Charity' see Burton, Challoner , I, 370-1

3 Samuel Foote (1720-1777) was granted a patent for a new theatre, the Little, in Haymarket , in 1767. See D.N.B.

4 Between what is now London Bridge Station and the river

Sun. 29 April was at Finchley after Prayers.

Mon. 30 April Miss Md was at the Ball Ironmonger¹ Hall.

Tues. 1 May St. Philip & James was at Church Mr. Pemberton Dined with os Mr. Webbe taught in the Even . Sun. 6 May was at Church Performed the Roman service . Wed. 9 May paid Mr. Willacy in full for our 2 Boys Scholing half a year Dew the 16 April last

Fri. 11 May. Mr. Webbe taught stayed at home Introducedmy Daughter in the Shop at the Rate of £20 Per Annum. Sun. 13 May. wasat Church withMr. Goughwho wenttoFinchley with os returned in the Even to town.

Mon. 14 May Mrs. Md Maria and Betsy went for the Season to Finchley , Dory Mawhood stays in Town.

Thurs. 17 May wasat the Madrigal Mr. Pemberton veryIll there Sun. 20 May saw Jno Hughes and his Son at Church but tookno Notice

Mon. 21 May. paid for Paving my doorway 16/6 Stayed in Town owing to an Allarum of Fire in Duck lane

Thurs. 24 May. was at Church Messrs. Gough and Brookes dined with os ... was at the Madrigal Sun. 27 May. came to town took leave of Mr. Gough Who goes for Lincolnshire on Monday Mr. Pemberton very ill Mr. Plenius tuned the Harpsichord.

Thurs. 31 May, wasat the Madrigal Calledand See Mr. Pemberton is very Ill

Mon. 4 June came to Prayers.

Tues. 5 June came to Town to Prayers returned to Dinner Mr. Pitt the clothier went with os to shew me how to Bud and Innoculate Trees

Sat. 9 June. Mr. Pemberton Died this Day in the Afternoon at 5 o'ck. Sun. 10 June came to Prayers at the Bavarian's Sr ThosFleetwood

Dinedwith os at FinchleyMr. Webbe came in the Even stayed the Night Sr Thomas walked Back to Town . Tues. 12 June. Called on my way to Town on Mr. De Pont , he Died last night past 8 o'Clock was at Mr. Pemberton's Funeral. Messrs. Christian and Holditch Mr. Faux being out of town and Mr. Mackworthotherwise engaged Mr. Pemberton was Buriedat St. Pancras half past 6 o'clock.

1 Shaftesbury Place , off Aldersgate St. The old hall was destroyed in the first world war, and the new one damaged in the second . Dorothy (Dory), aged 18

Wed. 13 June. Called on Dr. Arne who will ComposesomeMusick for Mr. Pemberton's Diurge.1

Thurs. 14 June came to town performed Dr. Arne's Old Service was at the Madrigal

...

Fri. 15 June. was at Dr. Arne's to get a Service for Pemberton.

Sat. 16 June was at Mr. De Pont's funeral

Sun. 17 June came to Prayers.

Mon. 18 June. Stayed at Finchley Dory came to town for the 2 Boys who came this Day from Old Hall Green in the Even came to Finchley.

Tues. 19 June. the Servant Maid came yesterday at £7. 0. 0. Per Annum no Tea Mr. Webbe taught.

Wed. 20 June Calledon Dr.Arneabout the ServiceforPemberton

Sat. 23 June Called on Dr. Arne had a small practtice of the Service for Mr. Pemberton.

Sun. 24 June came from Finchley Dr. Arne Miss Walker and Master Brown Dined with os after Tea went for Town rehearsed Webbe's and his Service for my poor Friend F : Pemberton.

Wed. 26 June. came to Town attended the Practice at Dr. Arnes wasat the Fethers² Tavern with Mr. Tuite Paid my Quarterage 16s

Thurs. 28 June was at Church performed Dr. Arne and Webbe's Burial Service for my poor friend Frans Pemberton.

Sun. 1 July. came to Town Mr. Sempill came withMrs.Mdinthe Coach to late for High Prayers, left Mr. Sempill to tell methey were gone to the Spanish Embassy

Wed. 4 July Brought an Organ in Holborne Cost £10 . 10. -

Thurs. 5 July Came to Town Dory and Self Dined at Mr. Holkers withMr.Thorpesfamily andMr. Holker ofRoen [Rouen]afterward went with said Holker to show him Mr. Talbots [Bishop T.] they were affread the Government should gett a sent [scent] of where said Holker was, was at the Madrigal

Sun. 8 July. Mr. Sempill came with os to Prayers.

Thurs. 12 July. Dined with Sir Thos Fleetwood was at the Madrigal

Sat. 14 July Aggreed with Sr. Thos Fleetwood for to have my long Tayled horse at 25 Guineas

1 Arne's "Musick for Mr. Pemberton's Dirge" is preservedin a manuscript volume (Add 33240, ff 11.21) left to the British Museum by Vincent Novello (organist at the Portuguese Chapel, 1797-1822) The music consists only of a setting for "Libera me, Domine " See H. Langley's Doctor Arne (1938) where two pages are reproduced It was sung and broadcastin 1930 at a memorial concert to Dr. Arne, at St. Paul's, Covent Garden, where he was buried.

2 Feathers, on north side of Strand opposite Somerset House.

Sat. 21 July Calledon Mr. Chanolerfor Mr.Sempill herecommends Mr. Bower of Lincolns inn fields

Sun. 22 July came to Town to Breakfast Mr. Sempill came with Mrs. Md in the Coach Spoke to The Revd. Mr. Bower in consequenceof an Order from Bishop Chanelerwho promised toAttend him at my house next Monday morn at 12 o Ck

Mon. 23 July. Calledon Mr. Bower Mr. Sempill beingrather worse. Tues. 24 July Mr. Webbe taught Charles Came with the Cart for Straw took up the Organ at Mr. Byfields. Mr. Bower Called this Morning on Sempill will come again this Even ortoMorrow . Wed. 25 July. came to town & Family to Prayers returned to Dinnerat FinchleyMr. Byfeild put up the Organ in the Temple, 2 stayed my Self all night in the Contry Mr. Dunn³ Sercerdos Called in Smithfieldand was very Inquisitive in Family Affairs , to no purpose

Sat. 28 July Mr. Sempill very Ill, I asked him if any thing lay on his Mind. Answer he was quite Easy. Sun. 29 July. was Called upp at 4 o Ck by Charles Mr. Sempill being takenworse Maria and Self prayed by him at 6 o Ckbetter Drank2DishesCoffee tookmyleave ofhim Called on Mr.Wetheral who cameBefore 9 o Ck abovewhichtime he Died inthepresence ofsaid Wetheral Mrs. Mawhood came afterwards to Prayers, Mr. Bower of Lincolnsinn feilds returned with os (as I had previously asked him to go to Finchley this Day, not knowing at 9 in the Morning but Sempill was living) nowto Bury him if Mr. Downs Whom I this day wated on could get the Coffin done . Mon. 30 July came Early to Town Mr. Bower Mrs. and Misses Md came to town by 11 o'ck Called on Mr. Bower proved Mr. Sempill's Will at the Commons. Tues. 31 July. Mr. Sempill was buried this Day by Mr. Bower gave him £1 . 1. 0., Mr. and Mrs. Hughes of Wappingwas at it and drank Tea Invited him to the Burial at the Parish Church

1 William Bower; b 1735 ; Douai, oath, 27 Dec. 1760 ; on mission, 16 Aug. 1767 ; one of the chaplainsat Sardinian Chapel ; signed registers, 6 April 1768 to 30 May 1773. Kirk says he was "very assiduous in assistingthe poor" . Died, London 17 June, 1773. See C.R.S., XIX, Index ; XII, 13 ; Kirk; Knox, 72. Presumably a small building in the grounds of a type then fashionable John Dunn, b 27 Jan. 1718 ; Douai, 26 June 1732 ; priest, 1743; professor oftheology; on mission; 1750 ; Croxdale& Tudhoe, co Durham, 1750-c , '53; Burton Constable , c . 1753-1762 ; 1762, treasurer to Chapter and librarian of Clergy Library, Gray's Inn ; recommended by Bishop Challoner as President, Douai, 1769, andnamedin Bishop'sWillamong"mygoodfirends " Died suddenly after Mass at Sardinian Chapel, 14 June, 1778. See Kirk, C.R.S. XII, 14 , XXVIII, Index

4 Doctors' Commons ; between St. Paul's and River ; demolished , 1867.

5 The Catholic service was held in the house

6 St. Bartholomew's

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for to Morrow 6 o'Ck Mrs. Md and Self returned in the Even to Finchley.

Mr. 1770

Thurs. 2 Aug. came Early to Town Mrs. Md came at 11 O Ck sent to Mr. and Mrs. Hughes who came at 5 O'Ck drank Tea Hayes the Minister and Mr. Hitchcockthe Clerk , attended Mr. Sempills Burial at our Parish Church .. . was at the Madrigal Sir Thomas mentioned nothing abote paying for his horse.

Sun. 5 Aug. Came all to Prayers Mr. Plenius Tuned theHarpsichord .

Thurs. 9 Aug. was at the Madrigal

Sat. 11 Aug. was at Miles & Co. bean Feast¹ Called on return to Finchley at the Yorkshire Stingo being Mr. Fells feast . "

Sun. 12 Aug. came to Prayers.

Mon. 13 Aug. was at Barnards Beanfeast Kew lane, on Return Called at Canonbury house being Dixon & Coates' feast.

Wed. 15 Aug. all came to Prayers.

Sun. 19 Aug. all came to Prayers Mr. Green Tuned the Organ at Finchley and Dined .

Tues. 21 Aug. Mr. Webbe taught Mr.Willacy Called, our Boys are very well sent them 2s. for Fruitefor Old Hall Green

Wed. 22 Aug. came to Town Dined on Turtle at the Queens head Holborne Cost 10/6 .

Thurs. 23 Aug. very Ill stayed at home

Fri. 24 Aug. Mrs. Md &c came to prayers

Sat. 25 Aug. Sr Thos Fleetwood paid me for the Long Tailed Black horse £26 . 5. I gave £1 . 1. 0. towards the Charity for poor Children being the Moorfeilds Chapple Society in fullfor 1 year. Sir Thos Dined with us at Finchley.

Sun. 26 Aug. all came to Prayers.

Sun. 2 Sep. all came to Prayers was at Leader Beanfeast at Canonbury house

Sun. 9 Sep. Stayed at Finchley being very Ill Mr. Green Tuned the Organ .

Sun. 16 Sep. all came to Prayers.

Thurs. 20 Sep. was at the Madrigal paid £1 1. 0. for the Turtle feast and is for the night.

Fri. 21 Sep. all came to Church

Sun. 23 Sep. Col. Mawhood Dined with os at Finchley. . Mrs. Md came to Prayers.

1 W.M. subscribed and often attended the beanfeasts given by his tradecustomers to their workmen

2 Situated in presentMarylebone Road, nearHarcourt St. 'Stingo' was old , strong beer .

3 Islington. Originally the countryhouse ofthe Priors ofSt. Bartholomew's . In the 18th cent it was let out as lodgings and included Oliver Goldsmith among its tenants Only the tower remains

* There are said to have been two 'Mass Houses' in Ropemakers ' Alley, Moorfields SeeNewton's Catholic London , p 158. W.M. nowhere suggests two such places

Thurs. 27 Sep. was at the Madrigal cost Free Sr Thomas having money in hand.

Sat. 29 Sep. Michaelmas Day all came to Prayers Sun. 30 Sep. came to Prayers Miss Brown Supped we had a sort of Quarell with her Tues. 2 Oct. Mr.Willacy Called this Mron ; the Boys are verywell Wed. 3 Oct. went with Mr. Willacy for Old Hall Green Dinedat Hertford cost2/6drankTea withthe Boys Suppedand lay there Thurs. 4 Oct. returned to Finchley after Breakfast Mr. Willacy accompanyd me to this side Hertford.

Sun. 7 Oct. all came to Prayers.

Fri. 12 Oct. sung the Roman Service at the Bavarian's. Sun. 14 Oct. Called on Col. Mawhood At his housein Downing St. at90Ckhepaid me his Bill £22 0. 0. promised writtingto Col. Erskine and others In my behalf was to set of at 4 in the Even , for Portsmouth so to Gibralter to Joyn his Regiment, returned to Dinner at Finchley with Webbe and Plenius who tuned the Harpsichord.

Thurs. 18 Oct. was at the Madrigal paid 2s Sir Thos Fleetwood gave the offer of his horse

Fri. 19 Oct. Miss Lucy very Ill Sun. 21 Oct. came to Town to Prayers. Thurs. 25 Oct. came to Town withMrs. Md dined withthe Bavarian Gentlemen was at the Play with Mr. Tayler. Sun. 28 Oct. came to Prayers Lucy Better

Thurs. 1 Nov. all came to Prayers was at the Bavarian Chapel Fri. 2 Nov. Was at prayers.

Sun. 4 Nov. all came to Prayers performed Webb's Service. Sun. 11 Nov. all came to Prayers

Mon. 12 Nov. came in the Coachwith Dory Webbe and Cocklain to Town was at the Embassadorsfeast ... the Summer house Robbed of the Lead

Thurs. 13 Nov. the King went to the House¹ and made a Speach, Expectted War

Fri. 19 Nov. Bought 3 Shares 16th in the present Lotory at 20s. each.

Thurs. 22 Nov. came to Town Mrs. Md came in the Even was at St. Coecelia's feast the Queenshead Dinner Cost 7/6

Wed. 28 Nov. Supped at Mr. Browns Sacerdos. Fri. 30 Nov. Mrs. Md Maria and Bett came to Town to Prayers. Sun. 2 Dec. was at Prayers

Tues. 4 Dec. the Clergy of the Chapple2 supped with os andTuite and Webbe Sun. 16 Dec. was at Prayers Dined at Finchleyno Company atall Tues. 18 Dec. was at the Play with Mr. Holkerof Rouen .

1 For opening of 4th Session of his 2nd Parliament . There was danger of war with Spain and Franceover the Falkland Islands, but it was avoided 2 Of the Sardinian Chapel ; there were usually seven or eight chaplains.

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Fri. 21 Dec. all went to prayers.

1770

Sun. 23 Dec. was at Prayers Messrs Cocklain and Sykes went to Finchley

Mon. 24 Dec. all came to Town Charles and William came from Old Hall Green.

Wed. 26 Dec. all went to Prayers.

Thurs. 27 Dec. all went to Prayers . .. was at the Madrigal did not pay

Fri. 28 Dec. Harris and James came with the Cow to Markett Sold for £7. 0. 0. all went to Prayers.

Sat. 29 Dec. went from Prayers to Finchley.

Sun. 30 Dec. went all to Prayers.

1771

Tues. 1 Jan. all went to Church in the Even.

Tues. 8 Jan. wasat Mr.Cocklain's Benefit at the Buffraloe Tavern

Wed. 16 Jan. was at the Charitable Feast at the Bufalo Tavern Cost 5s Mr. Etchelas and Master drank Tea I was from home

Sun. 20 Jan. all went to Prayers

Sun. 27 Jan. Mrs. Simister¹ Dined and Supped in Town with os , played for George in the Afternoon .

Thurs. 31 Jan. was at the Madrigal did not stay Supper.

Sat. 2 Feb. dined at Finchleywent on the Mare and Coach horse being lame and all went to prayers received at Candle being Candlemas Day.

Sun. 3 Feb. went to Prayers in the Hackney Coach . . . went with MissAttfield and Familyto See Westminster Abbey and Durham Gd.2

Wed. 13 Feb. was at Chapple.

Sun. 17 Feb. Taken very Ill at Supper sent to Dr. Aschew paid him £1 . 1. 0. sent the Prescription to Mr. Nelson of Red Lion Street

Sun. 3 March, much Better in health to Day, beganto Eate. Fri. 8 March Still keep my Chamber but near quite recovered Sun. 10 March went to Church for the first time since my Illness Sun. 17 March went to Prayers.

Fri. 22 March Stayed at home the Morn was at Complain Paid Mr. Webbe in full £7 7. 0

Mon. 25 March all came to Town to Prayers.

Wed. 27 March was at Tenebris

Thurs. 28 March all went to Prayers in the Morn : after sawthe King go to the house, was at Tenebris

Good Fri. 29 March. was all at Church saw Stephen Hughes and Jno Hughes Daughter took no Notice of them.

1 Mrs. M .'s cousin

2 Grounds of Durham House (roughly the Adelphi) the former palaceof the Bishops of Durham.

Sat. 30 March were all at Church . . . Charles went on the Mare to Carry Sunday's Dinner. Easter Day 31 March was at Prayers. Mon. 1 April. came to Town to Prayers Tues. 2 April. came to Prayers from Finchley Sun. 7 April Breakfasted at Finchley returned in time for Church. Mon. 8 April. Stayed the Morn at Finchley returned to Dinnerin Town the Two Boy's came from Old Hall Green, Sun. 14 April. the Boys and Master Achelas¹ went with os to Finchley

Wed. 17 April. Mr. Willacy in Town am to Pay his Bill for the Boys Board and Scoolling. Thurs. 18 April Paid Mr. Willacy in full £24 4. 0. forthe Boys Schoolling Sun. 21 April. after Prayers went to Finchley. Tues. 23 April. was at Church at the Portugal Embassadors² Wed. 24 April went with Mr. Echelas to See Mr. [blank]3 Accademy at Kingsinton [Note inside cover] Mr. Hamilton Sasurdos No. 6 Little Duke Street, Grovernor Square. Tues. 9 May was at Prayers. Sun. 19 May all came to Prayers. Mon. 20 May. came to Town to Breakfast was at Prayers Tues. 21 May. was at Prayers

Thurs. 30 May was at Vespres.

Thurs. 6 June was at the Portugal Embassadorsperformed Paxtons service was a Complin at Lincolns Inn. Sun. 9 June. was at 9 o'Ck Prayers Mon. 10 June was at Mr. De Pont's anaversay performed Webbe's Service.

Sat. 15 June. Mr. Echalas and Mrs. Mawhood went with our 2 Boys to Mr. Usher's of KingsintonGavel pitts this day at 31.10 Pr Year : William and Charles dined with Betsey at Finchley Mrs. Md and Miss Md returned in the Even came there after. having taken our two Boys to Scoole at Kingsinton. Sun. 23 June all came to Town our Selves returned to Dinnerat Finchley with the boys from Kingsinton.

1 The Old Hall GreenAcademy account book has as its first entry, "Master Joseph Echalez came to Old Hall Green ['Hare Street' crossed out] 20th Jan. 1770."

2 Corner of present South St. and South Audley St.

3 See below under 15 June Kensington Gravel Pits is nowthe Bayswater Rd. For James Usher (1720-1772) see D.N.B. His school lasted from 1768 until his death

4 Not identified His namefrequently appears in later years

5 Stephen Paxton composed at least two Masses (D and G) These are printed in Collection ofMasses with an accompaniment for the Organ, edited by Samuel Webbe (1792).

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1771

Mon. 24 June Mrs. Miss Md and boys came to town went to the boys went in the Coach to Kingsington with Chapple . Mrs. Md

Sun. 30 June came to Prayers.

Fri. 5 July. came to Town to Breakfast was at the Bavarian performed a Diurge. Sun. 7 July were all at Lincolns Inn feilds returnedto Dinner Finchley sent Jessy to our boys with some Strawberys and 1s . they're very well Sun. 14 July came to 10 o'Ck Prayers.

Fri. 19 July. Mrs. Md came to town on hearing there was a distemper at Mr. Ushers School brought the boys home .

Sun. 21 July Stayed at Finchleynot verywell Mrs. Mawhood and boys came to Church

Mon. 22 July. The Boyswent this Evenfor Kingsinton intheCoach. Thurs. 25 July all came to Chapple.

Sun. 28 July. Stayed at Finchley to Attend Mr. Boyfield's Man Tuning the Organ Mrs. Md and Family went to Chapple

Wed. 31 July. wasat Chapple see Miss Barker SignedMr. Paxton's Articles.

Sun. 4 Aug. Came to Prayers, Breakfasted in Town Mr. Hamilton Sasurdos returned with os to Dinner stayed till night.

Wed. 7 Aug. Breakfasted in Town Stayed at home the Morn, Engaged Votes for Mr. Corrall to be Beadle¹ returned from Finchley After Dinner Carried the Ellection for Carroll.

Sat. 10 Aug. Was at 9 o'Ck Prayers. Sun. 11 Aug. all came to Chapplereturned to Dinnerwith Messrs Tuite and Webbe.

Tues. 13 Aug. was at Mr. Shreretts Diurge.

Thurs. 15 Aug. came to Townto Breakfast all was at Chapple ... Mr. Webbe Called went with him to Mr. Dunn's2 Chamberswho is the Acting person for St. Omers promised us all assistance. Sun. 18 Aug. all came from Finchley dined in Town Wasat Bishop Chanelors Set out for Dover this afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Webbe in OurCoachwithDory and Maria forDarford[Dartford] Dory and Maria lay there returned thenext day In the Coachto London See Mr. Barker there

Mon. 19 Aug. set Out Breakfasted at Rochester dined at Canterbury Supped at Dover.

Tues. 20 Aug. mist our passage the wind blew hard Stayed all day and lay at the Ship at Dover.

Wed. 21 Aug. was to Set out for Calais but Mrs. Md was much affread so Set of in a post Chase for Rochester to pay at Miss Mackgown's it Blew hard all Day wind better at night agreedto go for Callais With Capt Styles to Morrow Set Sail at 7 o'ck

1 Ofthe Parish of St. Bartholomew-the-Great

2 The Revd John Dunn of Gray's Inn.

arrivedat Calais 5 o'Ck in the Even after being carried on Men and Womans Sholdersat 10/6. Each our passage 3 Livers [Livres] for the Boad [Board] and 12 Sous being Carried paid 30s & 12 at the Custom house paid the porters for bringing and carring the baguge£0.5 Livers 12 Sous paid for Do puttingintotheCoach 12 Sous paid Officers on the Road 12 Sous paid the Coach for 3 people 21 Livers and 12 Sous the Coachman to Drinkarrived atSt. Omerat4 o'Ck on FrydayEven went tothePosthouseMons Coudevin paid and Supped with the two Ladys who came with os viz Miss Cox and Mrs. Bury.

Sat. 24 Aug. went to the College¹ and presented Mr. Chanelor's Letter

Sun. 25 Aug. Performed the Serviceand the Cathedral² and atthe English College dined there, played the Vespres and Suppedthere it rained hard

Mon. 26 Aug. was at the Recoletts³ played on the Organ and well Entertained in the Morn by Father dined at our Inn in the Afternoon went to Charmury see the Church played onthefine Organ well Entertained by the Prior returned in the Even to St. Omer Supped at home.

Tues. 27 Aug. Breakfasted at the College with Mr. and Mrs. Paston withthe intent to go to BlanDyke but it rained hard all Day dined at the College bought 17 Ells of Silk at 7 Livres 10 Sous dined there on Hare, drankTea See St. Bertins , Suppedat our Inn, bespoke a wigg.

Wed. 28 Aug. got upat 6 o'Ck wentwith Mr. and Mrs. Paston and Webbe's to buy Silks Sent [lent ?] her £5 5. 0. and 5 Livers 10 Sous or 4 Livers 10 Sous to buy her Cap likewise bought 1 Cap for Mrs. Mawhood cost 11 Livrs 2 Do for the Girles at 4 Livers 10 Sous paid for Coach and horses to go to Blandyke [blank] all dined there and drank Tea Supped at our Inn

Thurs. 29 Aug. Rose up at past 5 O'Ck went to see the Several

1 Rue de St. Bertin ; founded by Jesuits, 1593 ; dispossessed by French decree 1762 ; under secularclergy the Second President was Alban Butler from 1766 to his death 15 May 1773 ; he was succeeded byWilliamWilkinson, who, in 1787 wasfollowed by Dr. GregoryStapleton whowasin office whenthe French Revolution resultedin the loss ofthe College ; thebuilding is now a military hospital

2 Notre-Dame; as to-day.

3 Couvent des Recollets , or Cordeliers , destroyed at Revolution

4 Clairmarais, E. of St. O., Cistercian, now in ruins .

5 Not identified, but perhaps of same family as Dr. Edward Paston 11th Pres., Douai, 1688-1714. There seems to have been a small EnglishColony at St. Omer at this period ; e.g., see below , 30 Aug.

* Blendecques , 3 m.S. of St. O. , countryhouse of English College

7 Abbaye de Saint-Bertin (Benedictine), now in ruins.

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Churchesand Convents was with Mr. Knapp¹ and Mumford²to See the Charterews³ returned to Dinner on Soup Mutton and Snipes paid the Barbers Bill £32 LiversDined at home , went after Dinnerto see St. Bertins and play the Organ drankTeaand performed the Salue at the College Was at the Opera supped at home

Fri. 30 Aug. Saw Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt and Nine other English with them this Morn to See St. Bertin with Mr. Butler5. Sat. 31 Aug. paid Mr. Covedine£87 Livers got passage in Messrs Wyatt & Co. Barge for Calais , paid at Watton 42 Sous for 12 Bottles of wine arrived at Calais at 5 o'Clock in the Even paid 21 Sous for Carring our Bagage to the Town paid 12 Sous to the Customhouse Officer for his Civility paid 9 Livers 12 Sous for Clearing my 21 yds Silk at 7 Livers 10 Sous pr yd. We all supped with Messrs . Wyatt & Co. at the Table Rograle at Callais and Layd there Mr. Wyatt paid for the Boat the Supperand Breakfast, andcarriingOurgoods to the Ship, I paid one GuineaforMr.and Mrs. Webbe's passage in the Ship Mr. Wyatt paid for the provisions in the Boat and the Ship Captain Clarke Sun. 1 Sep. arrived at Dover aftermuch Thunder and Expectation ofa great Storme Atpast 1 o'Ck paid Bringingour goods from the Ship and Customhouse4s. and at the Customhouse £0. 8. 0. paid Dinnerat Dover £0. 10. 6. and 6d the Water [waiter] paid the Horsler [ostler] 6d/-. paid at Canterbury 4s. Each for the Coach paid Tea 8d pr head and 6d the Water, paid the Horsler 6d/ paid at Sittingborne [blank] for Posthayegave2s thepostboye paid Supper at Sittinborne10s/6 gave the paid Servant 1s/- all lay there

Mon. 2 Sep. paid Post [blank] Miles to Rochester gave the boys 1s and Horsler 6d Paid post [blank] Miles to Dartford dined there paid £0. 3. 8. gave the boys 1s/6 Horsler 6d. paid post [blank] Miles to Smithfieldgave the boye 1s/6 paid Turnpike2/6 arrivedat my house in Town at past 4 in the Even, Drank Tea and Mr. and Mrs. Webbe went with them to Finchleyin a post Chaise 1s/ found Mrs. Kroger there.

1 Joseph Knapp ; native of Brockhampton, Hants.; Douai ; St. Omer, 1771-1775 ; said first Mass , Sardinian Chapel, Christmas Day, 1775 ; in Hampshire, at Langstone; capitular, 1787 ; Portsea , 1794-1799 ; d 18 Dec. 1817. See C.R.S. XII, 138.; XLIX, Portsea, 3

2 William Mumford ; b 1745, Norfolk; Douai ; oath, 14 Aug. 1766. Did not proceed to orders Became Procurator, St. Omers, 1772. See Knox , p 74, also Index to this Volume

3 Couvent de la Chartreuse , Longuenesse, 2 m S.W. of St. O.

4 Benediction

5 Alban Butler , b 1710 ; Douai, 14 June, 1724 ; oath, 24 Dec. 1727; priest, 1734 mission , 1749 ; Pres St. O. from 1764 to his death on 15 May, 1773 Best known for Lives of the Saints (1745). See C.R.S. XXVIII, Index ; Gillow ; D.N.B.

6 Mrs. Mawhood'smother

Fri. 6 Sep. Sent Mr. Browns Letter and Mr. Butlers 3 Books this day Pr Mr. Palmer.

Sun. 8 Sep. came to Town to Breakfast called on Sir Thos Fleetwood and Bis Chanelor.

Mon. 9 Sep. Mrs. Md went in the Coach with Mrs. Kroger to Westham called on the Boyes at Kingsinton are all well

Mr.

Sat. 14 Sep. Mrs. Md fetched the boys from Kinginton .. Butler Nephew of St. Omers called this day, Mrs. Mawhood Dory and the 2 Boys drank Tea at Canburyhouse Sun. 15 Sep. came to Prayers.

Mon. 16 Sep. the Boys returned to Kingsinton at 4 o'ck took New Clothes Blew with them.

Sat. 21 Sep. were all at Chapple.

Sun. 22 Sep. all went to Chapple

Sun. 29 Sep. went to Prayers 9 o'Ck Moorfields.

Thurs. 3 Oct. Our Asse Pounded by Mr. Lee in Mr. Browns Pound

Sun. 6 Oct. heard Prayers at Mr. Barnards 9 o'ck.

Sat. 12 Oct. performed Mr. Webbsserviceat the Bavarian Chapple .. our two Boys came from Scoole for to Morrow Sun. 20 Oct. all were at Chapple

Thurs. 24 Oct. dined at the Kings Armes Tavern in Bond St.with the Bavarian Gentlemen

Sat. 26 Oct. returned Finchley to Dine with the Mair of Finchley Mrs. Md brought the Boys from Kingsinton.

Sun. 27 Oct. came to Town to Breakfast all returned from Prayers to Dine at Finchley

Mon. 28 Oct. all came to Prayers and the Boyes .. . Mrs. Md went with the boys to Kingsinton.

Thurs. 31 Oct. was at the Madrigal Cost 3s/4d.

Fri. 1 Nov. was at Chapple.

Sat. 2 Nov. all were at Church returned in the Even to Finchley was the At the Mayors Club. Sun. 3 Nov. All were at Prayers.

Mon. 4 Nov. St. Charles Boromeus performed the Dr.2 Service afterwards Dined and Supped at the Globe in the Strand Wed. 6 Nov. came to Town after Dinner and was detained there on the report of the D. Glosters Death³

Sat. 9 Nov. all in Town Mrs.Md fetched the Boysfrom Kingsinton to Dinner.

Sun. 10 Nov. all went to Prayers

Mon. 11 Nov. Mrs. Md took the Boys to Schoole.

Sat. 16 Nov. went to Col. Mawhood at Mr. Turners who is promoted

1 Charles Butler (1750-1832) ; nephewof Alban Butler ; conveyancer; later Secretary of Catholic Committee See D.N.B.; Ward, Dawn; Gillow

2 Dr. Arne's.

3 The rumour was false; William Henry, third son of the Prince of Wales, lived until 1805. A death in the Royal Family was good forthemourning trade

at Court viz Gentleman Usher and bespoke me . . . 343 pairs of Britches White Clothat 3/4d each

Sun. 17 Nov. was all at Chapple.

Fri. 22 Nov. Mrs. Md and Maria came to town, all Attendedat the Chappell for St. Cecelia Sun. 24 Nov. came to the Coach to Prayers

Mon. 25 Nov. was at the St. Coecelian meeting the Queen's head

Holborn. Cost £0 7. 6

Sat. 30 Nov. St. Andrew all went to Chappell Sun. 1 Dec. all was at Chapple

Thurs. 5 Dec. Dined withthe Gentlemen of the Bavarian Chappell Mr. Ward and Cross , ¹ Sacerdos had some words Drank Tea at Mr. Webbs with Tuite² Paxton and George all went afterwards to the Crown & Ancher Tavern I became a Subscriber³ thisnight

Cost £3 13. 6

Sun. 8 Dec. all at Chappell.

Sun. 15 Dec. all went to Prayers dined at Finchley Mr. Plenius tuned the Harpsichord.

Sat. 21 Dec. was all at Prayers St. Thomas brought the Boyes from Kingsinton.

Sun. 22 Dec. all went to Chappell.

Wed. Xmas day 25. was at Lincolnsinn fields performed Mr. Paxton's Service.

Thurs. 26 Dec. Were all at the Bavarian performed the Roman Service

Fri. 27 Dec. were all at Lincolns Innfields

Sat. 28 Dec. were all at Lincolns inn fields

Sun. 29 Dec. Called on Col. Mawhood and delivered him the Bill for Clothing the 19 Regt. performed Dr. Arne's Service. Mon. 30 Dec. Stayed all day in the Contrey had somewords with Mrs. Md

1772

Wed. 1 Jan. was at the Bavarian preformed Mr. Paxtons Service were allat Vespers Mr. Tuite Calledwent withhim toour Madrigal paid 1s 4d Supper paid Subscription for 3 Qrs due at Xmas £1 4. 0.

Thurs. 2 Jan. was at Crown & Ancher with Dory and Maria Mon. 6 Jan. all came to Town to Prayers.

Wed. 8 Jan. Supped by invitation a Mr. Palmers Mrs. Md both Girles played at Cardes

1 Possibly Ba[e]rnard Cross (or Crow), S.J. Born 8 April, 1715 ; professed , 15 Feb. 1755. Rector of St. Ignatius College, London District, 13 Nov. 1764 ; d Worcester, 22 April, 1785. See Foley , Collectanea , Pt , I, p 183; C.R.S. XII, 25

2 The name of Tuite frequently occurs in C.R.S. XII and XIX.

3 As a member of the Academy of Antient Music The Crown & Anchor Tavern was at the corner of Arundel St., and the Strand It was a centre of music societies well into the 19th century

Sun. 12 Jan. all went to the Spanish Chapple.1

Wed. 15 Jan. was at the Charitable Society at the Buffaloe's head Bloomsbery square Cost £0. 5. 0. and became a Subscriber at 8s Pr Annum whichsaid sum I paid in Advance Returned afterwards with Mr. ButlerJnr we drankTea at our house afterwards went to the Madrigal and supped

Fri. 17 Jan. was at the Jews Sinagouge.2

Sat. 18 Jan. Miss Md Payd a Visite to Lady Fleetwood it Snowed very hard all day.

Sun. 19 Jan. were all at Lincolns Inn fields .. . Mr. Jones the Clerk of Finchley called to give Notice, for me to Warn the Inhabitantsto meet me next Saturday Sevenight at Mrs. Clariges the Church house to Compound for their Statue [Statute] work, to gett hands Bills prints and to see Mr. Jones next Wednesday or Thursday aboute the same.³

Wed. 22 Jan. wentto Lord Milborne's delivered his Bill complained of his Cloth appointed no time for Payment.

Fri. 24 Jan. Mr. Barnard Called in the Even ; I gave him ₤1.1.0. for the Scotch Charity

Sun. 26 Jan. all was at Lincolnd Innfields . . . wentwith our two Boy's to KingsintonScoole

Mon. 27 Jan. Spent the Even with Miss Maria at Mr. Holker's Played at Cards lost 2s/ gave the Maid Servant 2/6the Footman 1/- came away past 11 O Ck Mr. Holker of Roen's [Rouen] Brother -in-law there

Tues. 28 Jan. Mrs.Md wentin the Coachto See our Boys at Kingsinton took a cast with her as far as Holborne.

Wed. 29 Jan. Sir Thos Fleetwood called and paid his Bill .. . was at the Madrigal stayed the 1 Act.

Thurs. 30 Jan. was at Crown & Anchor.

Sun. 2 Feb. Miss Mawhood very ill blooded byMr. Lane Miss Maria stayed at home were at Lincolns Inn feilds. took Mr. George Paxton with os to Dinner at Finchley Mr. Cookson spent the Even Mr. Jones the Clerk of Finchley called delivered the Printed Bill to him, he's to give Notice in the Church next Sunday forthe Farmers &c, to meet me next Saturday Sevenight at Mrs. Cleriges the Church house Monday 3 Febry

1 Ormond St. or York St., St. James's Square ; it is not known when the Ambassadormoved fromthe first to the second For opening of separate chapel in York St., see below , p 265

2 There were three Synagogues at that period, all in the neighbourhoodof Aldgate the Great Synagogue , the Hambro' , and, the Spanish and , Portuguese Synagogue

3 W.M.was appointed to the thanklesstask of Surveyor of theHighway for Finchley for 1772 and 1773. He had to supervise labour and repairs 'Statute' work was personallabour for all men between 18 and 65 (except apprenticesand menialservants) for six daysa year They couldcompound by paying an agreed sum of money.

4 The first Viscount Melbourne, and father of the future Prime Minister

Tues. 4 Feb. Mrs. Dunningdined with os to get Mr. Wm . Hamilton recommended to St. Omers

Wed. 5 Feb. went in the Coach to Col. Mawhoods and Called on Mr. Butler who I found at my house he gave me a Letter of recommondation to his Oncle for Mr. Hamilton.

Thurs. 6 Feb . Called on Mrs. Dunningat Mr. Dickenson's brewhouse Wapping aboute Mr. HamiltonAffair St. Omerswherehe Intends going

Sat. 8 Feb. The Dowager Princes of Wale's¹ died this Morn : at 6 O'Ck.

Sun. 9 Feb. went from Church to Dine at Finchley.

Tues. 11 Feb. no great Trade in the Mourning wayfor the Princes Dowager of Wale's .

Fri. 14 Feb. Mr. Butler Jnr Drank Tea.

Sat. 15 Feb. a very rainy Morning at 11 O'Ck set out for Finchley on the Mare after 12 O'Ck at Mrs. Clarges the Church house2 Mr. Jones there

Recd. Composition Mony paid me by Mr. Jones . Paid Mrs. Clarges Bill for a piece of Beeff Sallard & Plum pudding & Vine Cash in hand

Only four People and self there

Sun. 16 Feb. played the Organfor George Send for pound Snuff

Paid the Brewer in full for Brewing 2 Qrs of Malt £0 10 0

Allowed him for Beer.

Sun. 23 Feb. all went to Prayers.

Tues. 25 Feb. all went to Chapple .. at the Chapple in the Afternoon .

10 6 Played the Organ forGeorge

Wed. 26 Feb. Mr. Butler Jnr Called and drank Tea

Thurs. 27 Feb. Mr. Barnard Sacerdos Called after Dinner a very rainy afternoon went to the Crown & Anchor Concert. Sat. 29 Feb. See our Boyes at Kingsinton who are very well . . Miss Betsy Beasley drank Tea and Mr. Butler Jnr. who stayed till 9 o'clock

1 "The Princess died on February 8, 1772, and her body was a few days later carried to the tomb amid the shouts and rejoicings of the mob . " Lecky, Eighteenth Century , IV, 249.

2 This was to organise his work as Surveyor of the Highway

3 James Barnard : b London, 26 March 1733. He was converted during a voyage as a supercargo ; baptised, Seville, 1756. It is thought that he entered the College there and was ordained at Seville; afterwards, in 1758 , went to College at Lisbon until 1761. London, 1763-1776 ; President, Lisbon, 1776-1782 ; Vicar-General, London District, 1782-1803 Buried at St. Pancras ; his gravestone read: "Revd Dominus Jacobus Barnard, V.G.L. Died September 12th 1803. Aged 80." See below p 212 for his biography of Bishop Challoner. Gillow

Sun. 1 March Were all at Chapple took Messrs . Cocklain Palmer theMusitian and Mr. Paxton to Finchley toDinnerplayed Musick all the Even

Mon. 2 March Had a Fraca[s] with Mrs. Md. Tues. 3 March Mrs. Md went tofetchthe 2 Boys from Kingsinton being Shrove Tuesday . . . Had our Nessesary house Emptied by the Nightman.

Wed. 4 March. all went to Chappell Mrs. Md went with the Boys to Kingsinton.

Sat. 7 March. finished Turfing the Shady walk . . . Mr. Charles Butler drank Tea.

Draft of letter

To Mr[s] Dunning.

Madam

This Even Mr. Butler Brought me a letter he had received from his relationthe President at St. Omersthat Mr. Hamilton arrived there the 1 of this Inst got a fit of the Goute, if you should want to remitt him Cash, you're to Pay the Monyto a Mr. Dunn of Gray's Inn and Mr. [blank] Mr. Momford ofthe Colledge will draw for the same and then payit to Mr.Hamilton thereason ofthisis that theymay better assertainthedifference of Exchange I shall with pleasure do your Commandsin this Affair Mrs. Mawhood joyn's with me in Compliments to Capt. Dunning and am Madm Your most Obedient and very Humble

Saturday 7 March 1772 . Servant

M

Sun. 8 March allwent to Chappell taken very ill obliged to go out. Thurs. 12 March. Mr. Cookson Called went with him [to] the. Charterhouse, had a denial from the Master aboute our Boy's ... was at the Crown & Anchor.

Fri. 13 March. Mrs. Mawhood and Self walked to Complain Sat. 14 March Dory much worse in health . . . had DoctorAskew to Dorywrotefor her¹ will call next Tuesday and give a deffinite Judgment aboute the Bath waters

Sun. 15 March all at Chapell. Tues. 17 March. Stayed at home the Morn : for Dr. Askew, who came at 2 O'Ck his final Oppinion for Dory to go to BathMr Cookson Dined with os, wated on Bishop Chanelor gave me a recommendation to the Clergy at Bath. Thurs. 19 March finally Settled for Bath in our Own Coach a New set of Weels and repaired. Fri. 20 March. Mrs. Md and Self went to Complain

Sat. 21March Mr. Cookson Calledappointed him at 7 O'Ck Prayers and from Thence to proceed to Bath.

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Sun. 22 March Set out for Bath, meet Mr. Cookson at 7 O'Ck prayers, and all proceeded our jorney, Stopped at Brentfordto get the horses water, paid Turnpikes 1s/5, Dined at Colnbrooke cost £0.13.0 arrived at Maidenhead past 5 O'Ck drank Tea Supped and lay there, in the Morn : paid the Bill £1.4.5. went to Breakfast at Twiford Cost £0.6.8. sent of and arrived at Theal[e] after 12 O'Ck dined there Cost £0.13.6 Set off for Speenhamlandat 3 O'Ck Stoppedat Thatchall[Thatcham ], drank a quart of Ale eate some Beeff and watered the horses cost 9d. Arrived at the Castleat Spinham Land or Newbery, distantfrom London 57 miles, drank Tea, had a dispute with theLandlady about the Rooms Drank Tea , Supped and lay there cost £1.2.9 Set out and without breakfast to Hungerford at 7 O'Ck arrived there at9Stopped and breakfasted Cost £0.5.9 Set offforMalbro [Marlborough] at 10 O'Ck arrivedthere after 12 walked in the Gardendineditcost£0.15.2 Turnpikes0.1.2 Set offorBickenton¹ at 3 O'Ck arrived there at after 5 drank Tea and lay there Cost £1.0.7 set of for Divises past 7 Breakfasted there Cost 0.7.3. set off for the Horse and Groom past 10 arrived there past one O'Ck Dined there Cost £0.9.6 a hard Storm of Hail just as we were Setting out arrived at Bath after 6 at night the 25 March, Wednesday went to the White Hart² drank Tea , Sought for Lodgins did not succeed, Supped Mr. Thornton and Miss Called in the Morn

Thurs. 26 March went to Mr. Marchant by Mr. Devitt's invitation, he procured os Lodgins at Mrs. Birds in the Grove at 10s for3 Rooms and 5s Servant Room dined here Board ourSelves . . . were at the Pump Room, sent for Mr. Stroude the Apothicary sent Dory and Self a preparation draft before taking the Waters, wrote a Letter to Town.

Fri. 27 March . In [it] Rained hard all Day Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Dined with os

Sat. 28 March Dory and Self began taking a small Glass of the Bath Waters aggreed with os very well ... drankanother Glass at Noon we all called at Mrs. Southcoate's Miss Cox wentwith os to the Circus and Cresson [Crescent] Shewed os their great Ball room, and invited Dory for the Ball next Monday night dined at home in the Even, went to the Playhouse See the West Indian.3

Sun. 29 March all got upat 7 O'Ckdrankthe waters afterBreakfast

1 Beckhampton Inn wherethe road divides ; the 'new' road viaChippenham, and the 'old' via Devizes

2 Famouscoachinginn where Grand Pump Room Hotel now stands .

3 By Richard Cumberland.

went to prayerat the Bell Tree¹ meet Thorntonwent withhim to See the Duke of Kingston's Baths drank the waters again dined at home went to the AbbeyChurch. Dory and Self went in the Coach to Mr. Southcoates drank Tea went and walked in the Rooms returned in our Coach to Supper after 9 O'Ck . Mon. 30 March. got up after 6 O'Ck Dory and Self dranka small Glass oftheWaters, went afterto get Sugarand artificial Flowers . . . we drank the Waters again at 12 O'Ck dined at home not very well after dinner lay down, drank Tea, rather better Dory went in the Coach before 6 O'Ck to Mrs. Southcoates, from thence to the Rooms to the Ball, received a Letter from Maria all well Except Lucy who was taken last Monday illof a Fever but is getting better Dory and Self Each wrote an Answer Mr. ThorntonCalled drank (mySelf only) the waters again at 7 O'Ck not well afterdrinkingthem. better after Supper Dory returned from the Rooms at 11 O'Ck

Tues. 31 March Dory and Self drank the Waters before Breakfast walked with Thornton and Cookson in the fields see the riding house Mr. Southcoate Called just at Dinnertime Appointedfor the rehearsal of the Concert for Morrow Morn : playedonthe Organ at the Abbey Church Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Called. drank Tea and went to the Play Called the Fashionable Lovers² and capricious Lovers³ taken very Ill there .

Wed. 1 April It snowed very hard at Morn : Dory and Cookson drank the Waters (Self not) Mr. Crooke the Apothicary called advised and Sent me Oyle of Castor began taking them viz 2 Spoonfull this Morn, went to Markett Bought a loin of Veal 2 Chick's,4 pound Baconat 5d . and 10d. Pr pound Mr. Thornton Dined with os went with Dory and Mrs. Dickinson to the New Rooms at a Concert

Thurs. 2 April. I drank no Waters, Dory had the Waters Brought to her Chamber . . . Mrs. Mawhood Self and Dory went to the Pump Rooms Dory went with Mr. Dickinson to a Ballat the Old Rooms.

Fri. 3 April. Dory took the Bath water in Bed . . . was at the Pump rooms Mrs. Mawhoodtook Physick Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Dined and spent the Afternoon with os continue taking Oyle of Castor dont now take the Waters Dory not so well to day.

1 Originally the rectory of St. James's Church ; it was acquiredby Catholics in 1713 at a ground rent of £8 p.a. to the Bath Corporation The old Royal United Hospital now occupies the site John Brewer, O.S.B. , collected moneyfor building the chapel; this was ready in June 1780 but perished in the Gordon Riots This chapel was in St. James's Parade Nothing is known of the origin of the name "Bell Tree" ; the upper floor was the chapel ; this too sufferedin the Riots.

2 By

3

Richard Cumberland

By Gabriel Odingsells

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Sat. 4 April. took a airingwith Mr. Cookson on the Bristol Road drank Tea went to the Play the Jelous Wyfe¹ and Sheppards Lottery Wrote a letter to Maria

Sun. 5 April. all went to Prayers, gave in Charity 5s/ there dined at home after Dinner took a airing on Claverton and Hampton Downs with Thomton an his Wife.

Mon.6 April took a ride withThornton to Beckington Breakfasted with Mr. Love, SeeMr. George at Froome and Coombs of Corsley spoke to him aboute the Cloths for Ld. Milborn . . . Dined at the Crown at Froome, Mr. George paid for it . . . returned in the Even to Bath.

Tues. 7 April. went to the Pump Roome, Called on Mr.Southcoate went to the Riding house bought Snuff . . . Dined at home , DrankTeawithMiss Marchant wasat LadyHuntington'sChappell

Wed. 8 April was at the Pump Roomeand at a PublickBreakfast at the Lower Rooms Cottillionsdanced . . . Dory and Selfat the Oratorio of Judas Macabeus at the Oper Roome

Thurs. 9 April. Dory and Self at the Pump Room she drank the Waters Selfnot having a Could . . . Called on Mr. Tyly could not see the Organ Dined at home was the Play and Mrs. Md the Grecian daughter2 and high life below stairs³ Dory went with Mr. and Mrs. Wenham to a Ball at the Lower Rooms

Fri. 10 April. drank again the Waters, was at the Pump Room all went to the Rehearselof the Oratorio of the Mesiah

Sat. 11 April Drank the Waters twise was at the Pump Roome Mrs. Mawhoodand Self went to Markettin Rained hardSelf went and played on the Organ at the New Rooms. Sun. 12 April was all at the Bell Tree house Received a Letter from Maria Answered it, Called with Thornton and See the Octagon Chapell.4

Mon. 13 April. went with Mr. Southcoateand Thornton to Beterton Breakfasted there . . . on return Called at Beckington boughta Mare for Dory Cost £5.0.0

Tues. 14 April. Called at the Pump Room, went with Mr. Orpin the Organist to hear a Scoler of his play Called and paid Mr. Southcoate £2.2.0 I owed him for purchase of the Mare. Wed. 15 April. Called on Mr. Southcoate and at the Octagon Chappell But Mrs. Md and Dory were gone home Dinedat home after dinner all in the Coachand Self on the Mare to Landsdown See the Monument of Sir Bevil Grandville5 4 miles from Bath see Bristol and the Sea from Thence, returned to Tea afterwards went to See the Baths and walked on the Parade.

1 By George Colman the Elder

2 By Arthur Murphy

3 By Rev. James Townley.

4 Built 1767 in Milsom St.; a contemporaryguide book says itwasattended "by the affluent and élite of the city. "

5 Sir Basil Grenville (1596-1643) ; killed at Lansdowne, 5 July 1643

Thurs. 16 April. Dory and Self drank the Waters . . . was at Tenebris.

Good Friday 17 April. both drankthe Waters foundthe Mare has Gott a Ringbone I hired a horse to Return her to Beckinton went there with Thorntonand Charles the man not at home left the horse and the note with Mr. Love.

Sat. 18 April went for Bristol, a very fine Dockyard and Cathedral Breakfasted and Dined at theWhite Lion Mr. Thornton with os , See the Hotwells and Rocks arrived at Bath after 7 at night. Sun. 19 April. Drank the Waters went to Bell Tree house at 8 O'Ck Bishop Warmsley¹ said and preached were at the Abbey Church See the Mayor. Mon. 20 April was at the Bell Tree. Tues.21 April was at theBell Tree Mr. Cooksonpaid our Lodgins viz,

was at the Pump Room Paid all my Debts in Bath . . . talked with Mr. Thorntonwho is desirous of coming to serve me, gave the Servants Maids 10/6 Each

Wed. 22 April. drank the Waters at the Pump gave the Pumper 10s/6 and 2s/6 to his Man set outfor London at before 7 O'Ck with 4 horses and Mr. Cuxon Breakfasted at Melsham ... then to Devizes Dined there, quitted Mr. Cuxon See theGardenswent to Malbrough ... lay there set off at after 6 O'Ck arrivedat [blank] Dined at Newbery or Speenhamlandthe KingsArms, set of at 3 O'Ck arrived at Reading after 6 O'Ck . . . lay at the Old Ship Inn, took two horses, breakfasted at Maidenhead at Mr. March's walk all to See the River and Gardens dined at Cranfordbridge, GoddardsDrank Tea at Bohemia'sheadTurnham GreenarrivedinTown at after7 O'Ck At our own houseFryday 24 April. [Extracts from drafts of letters sent from Bath to MariaMawhood in London]. [No date ]

"I am Glad you do so well in regard to Monymatters, desire Mr. Palmer to send me per first post inclosed in your Letter anAccount ofBills Ballanced properly tothe 1 Aprilandthose becoming due, as likewise what Principal Customersyou have

1 Charles Walmesley (1722-1797) ; ed St. Gregory, Douai, and St. Edmund , Paris ; professed Bendictine, 1739. D.D., Sorbonne Distinguished mathematician F.R.S., 1750. Prior, St. Edmund, Paris, 1749-1753 Coadjutor, V.A.Western, Bishop of Rama, 1763 , V.A. 1770. See D.N.B. and Ward, Dawn. 2 His apprentice

had, ifIhave been wanted and bywhom, and inshortageneral stateof How things at present stand that I may be theBetter able to judge. "

5 April. for the future I desire youll write me Every post, let your Letter be longer and more in real shop business . Your Mamma is very well and Dory better and Self thank God this day in great spirits.

12 April. for the Cap you mention take a Guinea or more ifyou want it we hope you'll See the little Boys very wellwhen they come home I most heartily wish to be with, for I am to the last degree quite tired of the scene of nonsince in this Place . "

15 April.

"our stay heredraws near a Crisis, I Don't See why you can't send me an Account of Every days transaction write your Sheet of paper full. "

16 April

"I this Morn received yours and agreeable to your desire would very Gladly Exchange London for this place, nether should I have stayed so long here but for your Sister andthe rather ocward affair of travelling back so many Miles by my Selfin the precarious situationofmy healthwe intendbeing in Town at fardist by next Saturday sevenight and Dine at Finchleythe next day therefore provide a small fat Ham and a Fillet of Veal, to be ready at the usual time Mr. Beaty maywell be surprised at my stay a Bath, but my Compliments to him, and let him knowit will I believe be sometime before he sees me make such another Excursion .. . Maria you write so gentilelyI can't help lettingyouhave the monyIproposed. " [Diary resumed .]

Sun. 26 April All went from Smithfield to Prayers withthe Boys . Mon. 27 April Mrs. Md Dory and two Boys Dinedin Town went afternoon with them to Kingsintonleft them there. Fri. 1 May went to Prayers. Sun. 3 May. all went to Prayers. Thurs. 7May Self Dory and Maria went to the Crown andAnchor Consert the grand night for the laidys. Sun. 10 May all came to Prayers [Draft of letter to Edward Thornton¹ of Bath.] 16 May. I have most carefully perused your letter and all matters, and on the whole think what you urge to be very reasonable . I will Therefore advance as far as present surcumstanceswill

1 Thornton entered W.M.'s service and was still with him when the diary ended in 1790. He was a Catholic, and a nephew went to Douai See below p. 87

admit viz. a £40 Clear to you Per Annum for your Table, the Appartment, next door to me and which I mentioned in mylast with this Addittion, that I will completely furnish it for you and Mrs. Thornton this I think will be rather advantageous, as it will prevent your furniture being hurt by so long a jorney, and ifI recollect right, I think you said you could placethem ina relations hands, you have waterlaid intoyour kitchen and no Tax whatever to pay . .. I have only this to add, that I shall allways have in mind your Interest, and I flatter mySelf a little time will make it in my powertoAdvance you more to my Inclination and your Satisfaction . [Diary resumed .]

Sun. 17 May. came to Town all to Prayers.

Wed. 20 May Stayed at Finchley a rainy Morn dined attheChurch house at Mrs. Clariges Cost4s and my Bottle ofWine, Aggreed with the Farmers for a Composition at 4s 6d and to Employ their teams to carry Ballast.

Sun. 24 May. was at high Prayers.

Tues. 26 May Came to Town to Breakfast . . a Letter from Kingsinton the boy Wm ill with a Swelled face returned again to Finchley to Acquaint Mrs. Mdwho wentin theAfternoonand fetched the Boys home Dined at the Spaniards.¹

Wed. 27 May came to Town to Breakfast meet on the Road Mr. Hall who asked myadvice aboute placing his daughter in France . Thur 28 May Mrs. Md Dory Bett and the boys came to Prayers bespoke a pair of Boots of Mr. Carpue² went all four to the Opera La Bona Filiola.3

Fri. 29 May. Mrs. Mawhood went with the Boys to Kingsinton. Sat. 30 May Looked over the Road, by Mr. Ryders and Barras Lane and the Gravel Pits the Cartes only went 5 Times being Mr. Clewins 2 Teams , got all Drunk he Called in the Even : and made an Apology for his men and said they should compleat their days work at his Expence, repared the Cosway causeway from Mr. Beaty's house to the late Mr. Vincents by order of Mr. [blank] viz 4 Load of Gravel at 1s . Pr Load Sun. 31 May all went to Prayers Breakfasted in town went to the Coffeehouse Mr. Southcoate of Bath sent his Servant to the Chapplewould be glad to See me ... Mr. BrookesJunrdinedand drank Tea . Sat. 6 June. wentin theCoachto bringthe Boy's from Kingsinton for the Holydays ... Paid the Bugg Doctorfor Cleaning 7 Beds Finchley and Town 7s in full

1 The Spaniards, Hampstead Heath, on the way to Finchley.

2 The name Carpue (probably of Spanish extraction) frequently comes in C.R.S. XII and XIX. Mrs. Frances Carpue opened the School at Brook Green Another Carpue, Joseph Constantine, was a distinguished surgeon

3 "La Buona Figliuola" by C. Goldoni, music by N. Piccini.

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Sun. 7 June Mrs. Mawhood and Boys went to the Spanish.

1772

Mon. 8 June came to Town to Breakfast all went to Lincolsinn Feilds performed a New Service of Mr. Webb's.

Tues. 9 June went all to Chapell

Wed. 10 June Stayed at Finchleywas at the Gravel pitts before 7 O'Ck ... five Farmers came with their Teames, and went 8 Times, wanted them to go once more but Mr. Wagers man refused was very impertinent and said, the People who put me in Office or any Gentleman, as Surveyor ought to have his Fingers cut off I after complained to his Master who was very sorry for his Servants behavior

Sun. 14 June. Mrs. Md Dory, Bett and the Boys cameintheCoach to Lincolnsiunfeilds . Self and Dory went in a Hackney Coach .

Fri. 19 June Mr. Butler Junr Called.

Sat. 20 June Sent 2 Load of Hay to Mr. Robison at 3 Pr. Load though worth £3.7.0 Charles returned with Dung and the parafanaria of the Alter to Finchley.

Sun. 21 June Mrs. Md and boys and Bett with Mr. Plenius came in the Coach heard Prayers at the Spanish took Mr. Webbe to Finchley, who lay there

Wed. 24 June was at high prayers Mrs. Md Dory and Boys at 10 O'Ck prayers

Thurs. 25 June. Calledon the Banquers¹who are willing todiscount my Bills notwithstandingthe allarums and Run that has been for Several days on the Banquers owing to Mr. Fordice and Sir Richard Glinn having stopt payment. Sun. 28 June. all came to prayers at the Spanish.

Mon. 29 June came to Town to Breakfast Mrs. Md Dory Bettand the Boys went to the Spanish self at Lincolnsinnfeilds

Thurs. 2 July. Finished Haymakinggave the Men 3 Judg's ofAle. Sun. 5 July came to Town to Breakfast Mrs. Md Dory Bettand 2 Boys came part on horseback and in the Coach to 11 O'Ck prayers at the Spanish

Thurs. 9 July. Dory and Charles went to IslingtonWells³todrink the Waters.

Sat. 11 July. Mr. Daniel Palmer My Apprentice time of 7 years Expired this Day his Father Mr. Benjamin Palmer called in the Afternoon drank a Glass of Wine, gave him up his Bond of Indemnificationto me for his Son Daniel and delivered to his son my late Apprentice his Indentures, and we parted Freindly the whole Family is to dine with me, by Invitation ,onThursday at Finchley.

1 His Bankerswere Fuller, Blake& Halford ofCornhill ; in 1781 , theybecame Wm Fuller Son & Co., of Lombard St. SirRichard Glyn, bart , of the banking firm ofHalifax , Mills, Glyn &Mitton

3 Near the New River Head Water Works At first called "New Tunbridge Wells" a fashionable resort for a brief period.

Sun. 12 July came with Dory to Town to breakfast were all at the Spanish took Mr. Byfeild in the Coach to aggree aboute the Expence of an Alteration in the Organ at Finchley . Mon. 13 July. Mr. Edward Thornton came to me this Day. Sun. 19 July. Stayed at Finchley not verywell Mrs. Mawhood Dory and Bett went to the Spanish Tues. 21 July. Insured my 3 houses in Duck Lane and 2 Do in Bartholomew Close for 7 years cost £20.1.4 . Sat. 25 July. all at Prayers at Lincolns Inn feilds. Sun. 26 July went with Thornton to Lincolnsinnfeilds Mrs. Md Dory Bett and Maria to the Spanish Mon. 27 July. Stayed at Finchleyplanted Beans and Peas . Dined and spent the whole day there, Washing Day. Sun. 2 Aug. was at Lincolnsinfields with ThorntonMrs. Md Dory and Bett at the Spanish. Mon. 3 Aug. came to Town to breakfast was at Mr. Bernard BakersDuirge at Lincolnsinnfeilds performed Mr. Webb's Service Tues. 4 Aug. called on the Boys at Kingsintonare wellbut am not satisfyed with their Masters. Sun. 9 Aug. Mrs. Md went to Kingsintonfor the Boys. self at Lincolnsinnfields

Mon. 10 Aug. St. Lawrence all at Lincolnsinfields . Tues. 11 Aug. called and breakfasted with Col. Mawhood we wrode together to Finchley and his servant and dined at Finchleyvery Aggreeable.

Wed. 12 Aug. Mrs. Md and the Boys and Bett came in the Coach after went with them to Kingsinton. Sat. 15 Aug. The Assumsion were all at prayers Sun. 16 Aug. was at high prayers Mrs. Md Mariaand Bett at the Spanish Sun. 23 Aug. Stayed at Finchley very Ill with the Colick Mrs. Md Dory Maria and Bett went to prayers in the Coach to the Spanish.

Mon. 24 Aug. See Sir Thos Fleetwood, is just comefrom Flanders he See Mr. and Mrs. Hughes at Bruges they broughtwith them another of their Boys to go to School there. [Here there is a gap until 18 December 1772 : presumably one note-book has been lost.]

Sat. 19 Dec. My Birthday Aged now viz [blank : 49] Sun. 20 Dec. at Lincolns Inn Feilds, See Mr. Mumfordwho is just arrived from Sedgly Park, See our two Boys¹ who are very well

1 The missing note-book no doubt recorded the transfer of the boys from Usher's Academy to Sedgley Park James Usher died in 1772 , and his school came to an end Bishop Challoner founded a school at Betley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) in 1762 ; it moved to Sedgley Park in 1763. See F. C. Husenbeth, History of Sedgley Park School (1856) The recordsof the school(now at Cotton College) show that the boys enteredon 12 Oct. 1772 and left on 17 April 1774; they were Parlour Boarders .

and broughtos a Letter from them, Could not prevail with him to Dine, but will See os to Morrow at Church.

Mon. 21 Dec. came to Town by Selfonthe MareDory Mrs. Mawhood Maria and Bett came in the Coach to Lincolnsinn Feilds See Mr. Mumford of St. Omers could not Dine with os as he intends setting of for Dover to Morrow, gave my Compts to Mr. Butler Mr. Knap and all the Gentlemen of St. Omers.

Thurs. 24 Dec. was at the Crown & Anchor by Self . . . meett Mr. Michael Arne.¹

Fri. 25 Dec. all at Lincolns inn feilds performed Mr. Paxton's Service Mrs. Simister Dined with os walked to Church in the Afternoon.

Sat. 26 Dec. all at Lincolns Inn feilds Sun. 27 Dec. all at Lincolns innfeilds Morn ; and Afternoon.

Mon. 28 Dec. an Ox came into our Shop broke 3 pains of Glass and damaged some Coatings sent off a Box with a Cake and Playthings to our Boys at Sedgley Park and a letter .

Tues. 29 Dec. all at Linolns inn feids Mr. Strickland2 Sacredos from St. Omers dined with os and Drank tea .

1773

Fri. 1 Jan. all at Lincolnsinnfeilds performed the Dr. Arne Old Service

Sun. 3 Jan. all at Lincoln Inn feilds performed Dr. Arnes new Service

Wed. 6 Jan. all at Lincolns innfeilds being Twelf day Sun. 10 Jan. Self Maria and Bett at Vespres brought Georgethe Organist home he played and Supped.

Wed. 13 Jan. was at theCharity Meetting at the Crown & Anchor. cost 6s stayed till 11 O'Ck Messrs Webbe Paxton Butler &C there

Thurs. 14 Jan. was at the Crown & Anchor Consert Mr. Webbe there Meet the Parish of Finchley

Sun. 17 Jan. were all at Lincolns Inn feilds in the Afternoon Self to Do ... Messrs Cocklain, Webbe PaxtonJunr and freind Arbouin Stevenson played and spent the Even

Wed. 20 Jan. went in the Morn by Mrs. Md desire to See Mrs. Kroger on my Mare found her much changed for the Worse , called on Miss Beazley³ to let her know Mrs. Md would call on

1 Only son of Dr. Arne ; b 1740?; d 1786. See D.N.B. Dr. Burney, who was an intimate of the Arnes, said that Michael was a natural son

2 There were two brothers Strickland (or Mannock) ; John, b 1723 , and Joseph, b 1724. Both were at St. Gregory's, Paris ; John was ordained in 1747 , and his brother the next year W.M.'s visitorwas probably John as he went to Louvain as confessor to the nuns and might travel via St. Omer; he became eccentric, and died in Parisin 1802. His brother settled at Stonor and died in 1790. See C.R.S. XII, 34, 82 ; XIX, 136m , 140n Also Kirk

3 For the relations, see GenealogicalTable.

her, to give her a cast to Chelsey as Mrs. Krogers death was Expectted every minute, Mrs. Md set ofin our Coach at 3 O'Clock arrived at Chelsey a little after 4 found Mrs. Kroger had been Dead 20 Minutes.

Fri. 22 Jan. Mrs. Beasley called to prove the Will, Mrs. Md had some flings at her aboute the Will.

Sun. 24 Jan. came to high prayers Lincolns inn fields.

Tues. 2 Feb. at Lincols inn fields

Wed. 3 Feb. was at the Madrigall Lord Sandwich¹ there a grand night

Sun. 7 Feb. all at lincolns inn fields Mr. Cocklain dined with os Self Cocklain Maria and Bett at Vespres.

Tues. 9 Feb. Mr. Cocklain played and spent the Even ; gave him as a present for his Company £1.1.0

Fri. 12 Feb. dined on Fish

Sun. 14 Feb. all at Lincolns Inn Fields.

Sun. 21 Feb. All Except Mrs. Md at Vespres heard Mr. Chaloners Sermon.

Mon. 22 Feb. heard part of 10 O'Ck prayers at Lincolns ; was at theMitre Tavern²with Dory, Mariaand Bett. Bett came home in the Coach after the Concert Self Dory and Maria stayed and Supped, they danced with Mr. Langdale, Palmer, Benyon, and Mr. Webb Junr came away home at 1 O'Ck.

Fri. 26 Feb. went in the Afternoon to London bridge being a Stormy day to See the Accidents on the River Mrs. Md and Bett at Complin

Fri. 5 March. Bett and Lucy came in the Coach to Complin.

Sun. 7 March. All at Lincolsinn fields

Mon. 8 March. Stayed and Dined at Finchley planted frenchbeans &c gave orders to White the Carpenter to wainscot the little parlor

Thurs. 11 March Mrs. Cocklain drank Tea and taught Maria self went to the Crown & Anchortaken not well returned the End of 1st Act.

Fri. 12 March Mrs. Md Dory and Bett at Complin

Sun. 14 March all at Linclons Inn Feilds

Mon. 15 March Dory and Self came to Town after breakfast meet on the roade Parson Liptroctt . <

Thurs. 16 March. Mr. Jordan the Farmer Called to complain our Hogs got into his feilds.

1 The Earl's devotion tomusicand his invention ofthesandwichwere amongst his few claims to respectability See D.N.B. "Montague, John "

2 The Mitre was on site of present 37 Fleet Street

3 Shooting thenarrow passages betweenthe pierswas, even in calmweather , hazardous; thus stormy weather gave Londonersa free amusement . The houses had been removed in 1761

4 Not identified at St. Bartholomew's or St. Mary's, Finchley The Rector of St. Bartholomew's was Owen Perrot Edwardes; and of Finchley, Dr. SamuelCarr, at this date and until the end ofthediary.

Wed. 17 March all at Lincolns Inn St. Patrick Mr. Marsh theWine Marchant Calledgave him a Letter to our Boys at Sedgleypark.

Fri. 19 March. all at Lincolns Inn St. Joseph Dined in Townin the Afternoon all went to Lincolnsinn in Expectation ofVespres but disappointed not beginning till 5 and then Complin Paid Church Rate 1.1.0. Paid Water 0.17.-

Sun. 21 March all at Lincolns Inn . . . Mr. Plenius Tuned the Harpsichord

Thurs. 25 March all at Lincolns inn feilds

Fri. 26March. Mrs. Md Bett and Self went on Foottto Complain.

Sun. 28 March all at Lincolns Inn feilds

Mon. 29 March in the Even went to the PuppettShew .

Thurs. 1 April Mr. Bolton¹ drank Tea asked if I intended for Sedgley Park and if so would be glad I would take with me Mr. Sykes' 2 Boys was at the Crown & AnchorConsert.

Sun. 4 April. all at 10 O'Ck Prayers

Mon. 5 April. was at The Madrigal being President

Wed. 7 April. was at Tenebris.

Thurs. 8 April all at Linclons Inn Mrs. Mawhood and Bett went to Do in the Afternoon.

Fri. 9 April. all at Lincolrs Innfeilds Morn : and Even : at Tenebris

Sat. 10 April all at Lincolns Innfeilds.

Sun. 11 April Self at Lincolns Inn performed Mr. Paxtons service Mrs. Md Dory and Bett at moorfields

Mon. 12 April all at Lincolns Inn.

Tues. 13 April all at Lincolns inn feilds performed Dr. Arnes Service.

Sun. 18 April. came to Town to Lincolns Inn. Mon. 19 April all came to Town afterDinnermeet some Hundreds weavers on the Road2

Fri. 23 April was at Lincolns Inn see Mr. MumfordofSt. Omers there

Sun. 25 April. Self Dory and Maria took a Hackney Coach to Lincolns Inn fields.

Wed. 28 April was at the grand night at the Fethers Tavern

Thurs. 29 April. Mrs. Md and Self went to the Opera.

Sat. 1 May. all at Lincolns Inn.

Sun. 2 May all at Lincolns Inn.

Mon. 3 May. all at Lincolns Inn.

Wed. 5 May was at the Madrigal, few members and no singing.

1 Joseph Bolton ; b 1736. Sent to Douai with John Lindow by Bishop Challoner, 20 April, 1754 ; oath, 4 Nov. 1759 ; chaplain to BishopChalloner whose will he witnessed; agent for Sedgley Park; capitular, 1769 ; V.G. to BishopTalbot ; d . 16 Dec. 1783. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 299n.; Gillow ; Kirk; Knox, 72.

2 For some yearsthe weavers demonstratedfromtime to time againstforeign competition, and, later, against increased use of machinery. This band may have been from Norwich

Sat. 8 May was at Lincolns Inn .. . was at the Bishops.

Sun. 9 May all at Lincolns Inn

Wed. 12 May. was at Lincolns Inn

Thurs. 13 May all at the review FinchleyCommon 61

Sat. 15May. wasat Lincolns Inn feilds in the Even at the Bishops and did the nessesary.1

Sun. 16 May. all at Lincolns Inn.

Mon. 17 May. Stayed at Finchley , all went to the Review on the Common his Majesty There the Prince of Wales, and French Embasador with his running Foottman and Huzar.

Tues. 18 May Sir Thomas and Lady Fleetwood Called in their Chariot and drank Tea.

Thurs. 20 May. Mrs. Md Dory and Bett came in the Coach to Lincolns innfeilds being Assension Day . . all at Vespres See Mr. Sykes whos Children go to Sedgley Parke next Monday fortnight.

Fri. 21 May. was at 12 o'Ck Lincolns Inn

Sun. 23 May. all at Lincolns Inn Maria was at the French Embassador.2

Tues. 25 May. Called on Mr. Connelly Bedford Bury byhis desire to be a Trustwith Messrs Wright3the Banquer and Mr. Duane4 the Councellor as he was Ill, and expected to Dye soon which I aggreed too.

Thurs. 27 May. was at the Crown & Anchorfor the last night this Season .

Fri. 28 May was at the Portugal Chaple

Sun. 30 May Maria went to Mrs. Beazleys dined there andSee the Kings come from the Chapple at at L.F.6

Mon. 31 May. all at L.F.

Tues. 1 June all at L.F. dined in Town Self at Vespres

Sat. 5 June was at the Bavarian 8 O'Ck. Sun. 6 June all at L.F. 7 O'Ck went and breakfasted at Finchley. Dined at 12 O'Ck then set off in our Coachat 1 O'Ck to Barnett withGasking Lucy Dory and Bett Arrived there at past2 . Set of in a Post Chaise and arrived at St. Albans at 4 O'Ck at theSaracendshead . . . arrived at Dunstable 6 O'Ck . . . arrived at [Little] Brickhill at 9 O'Ck obliged to move to the Cock Inn owing to Lord [blank] havingtaken all the house

1 i.e., confession ; an alternative locution was 'at duty' .

2 Greek St., Soho

3 The banking firm of Wrights (at this period,Anthony, FrancisandThomas) did much of the banking business for the London District, for St. Omers, etc. They were a junior branch of the Kelvedon Wrights. See C.R.S. XIX, 167 n

4 Mathew Duane, F.R.S. (1707-1785), the conveyancer , see D.N.B.

5 This entrydoes not meanthat the Kinghad been to the Sardinian Chapel; 'at at' should probably, read 'all at' as in many entries

6 L.F.' or 'L . Fs' is used from this entry onwards for 'Lincolns Inn fields' , i.e., the Sardinian Chapel ; to save space, this usage will be adopted in this transcript.

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Mon. 7 June. Set offor Tocester [Towcester] after6 O'Ck breakfasted after 8 Set of for Daventry and Dunchurch arrivedat Coventrythe White Bear two O'Ck arrivedat Meridin [Meriden] 3 O'Ck Dined there made no Stay Except to look at the housei and Chime of Bells arrivedat Castle Bromwich 4 O'Ck could not get a post Chaise drank Tea (as we were obliged to stay two Hours, walked and See Sir Harry Bridgmans house a fine old facion [fashion] house and Gartens Set out at 7 O'Ck arrived at Worsall[Walsall] at 9 took chaise and arrivedat Woollverhampton at after 10 at the Angle Inn supped on Veal Cutletts much Tired .

Tues. 8 June Breakfasted at the Angle Inn at Woollverhampton after took a Chaisefor SedgleyPark, found the 2 boys very well See Mr. Hartley2 Sacerdos Mr. Kendall and Mr. Marsh the Boys Writtingmaster gives them a good carracter but says Billy takes his Learning best they engaged os to Dinner to Morrow 1 O'Ck dined at our Inn went to See the manufactoryof Papier Machey Bought a Box at 6d. and a Do 1s/6 drank Tea at the Inn.

Wed. 9 June Markett day at Woollverhampton got up at 6 O'Ck walked in the Markett Beef 4d Veal 3d Mutton 4d. Pr pound, Fouls Pr Coupld 16d. Ducks 2s Do had a Chaise to Sedgley Park dined there with Messrs.Kendall and his Brothers and Mr. Hartley drank Coffee and Tea stayed till after 6 O'Ck See Mr. James Thornton gave him the 5s and Master Harley 1s all walked back to Woollverhampton Supped on Assparagus and Pigeons. Thurs. 10 [?] June. all at prayers at the great house? Mr. Liddalls and Mr. Tayler Sacerdos Mr. Liddall went with os to See the

1 Packington Hall, seat of Earl of Aylesford

2 ThomasHartley, b 26 June, 1740 ; Rome, 15 July 1754 ; priest, 22 Dec. 1764 ; England, 1765; W'hampton, 1768 ; Sedgley Park, 1772 ; d. Moseley, 11 July 1781. See C.R.S. XL 212

3 Hugh or Hugo Kendall, b. 1708. He and his brother Richard (below) to Douai 20 July 1724 ; priest, 4 June 1746 ; professor; England, 8 July 1752 ; President Sedgley Parkfrom 1763 to his death, 2 July 1781 . C.R.S. XXVIII, Index Kirk Buscot, Cotton College See

4 Papier Mâché: a recent invention by Henry Clay of Brimingham

5 Richard Kendall, b. 1709. See Note above; priest 4 Dec. 1735 ; professor England, 30 June 1738 ; for difficulties of dates and places, see C.R.S. XLII, 7-9 ; Standon Lordship School and Hare St., 1758-1767 ; did not gotoOld HallGreen ; DeanofChapter, 1771-1780 ; d. London, 10 December 1780. Kirk.

6 Nephew of W.M.'s clerk .

7 Giffard House, built in 1743 as a residence for a priest and boarding house for Catholics Bishop Milner occupied it from 1804. See Husenbeth , Milner, p. 116 .

8 Thomas Liddell; priest, Lisbon, 21 Jan. 1742. At Wolverhampton, 1771-1775 ; d Liverpool, 12 May 1775. See Kirk Alexander Taylor , b.c. 1724 ; Douai, 13 July 1740 ; St. Gregory's, Paris , 1744 ; priest, 20 Sep. 1749. Secretary to Bishop Stonor ; W'hampton, 1762-1775 For his unhappy career , see Kirk, C.R.S. XXVIII, 225n XIX, Index

Navigation¹and Locks dined withos had a Neck ofLambspinage 2 Ducks and a Gosbery Pie Mr. Liddall went away at 3 O'Ck Engaged him to Sup. walk again with Mrs. Mawhood and boys tothe RiverSee the Barges Shute the Locks Mr. Davis theTayler Brought the Boys 2 Sutes of Clos paid him £1.2.6. drank Tea Mr. Liddall Supped.

Fri. 11 June. after Breakfast paid our Bill to Mr. Walker of the Angle at Woolverhampton viz £2.9.6. bought some Garters Balls and Ribon for the Boys set of with boys for Sedgley Park at 9 O'Ck spoke to their master Mr. Marsh aboute their Learning gave him 10/6 he promiss his best indevours gave thehousekeeper £5/32 See Mr. Kendalland took leave of them, leftthe two Boys well and in good spirits set of at 10 O'Ck in the same Chaisefor Worsallcost 5s and 2s. the Driver 6 miles Set offor and arrived at Birmingham being 12 miles at past 1 O'Ck there Cost 3s/10 , Set out for Henley at 2 O'Ck and arrived there past 5 drank Tea there, Set out a 6 O'Ck and arrived at Stratfordupon Haven past 7 O'Ck, set of and arrivedat Chapplehouse past 11 O'Ck the people allIn bedsuppedthere in Companywith twoGentlemen lay there, the bed smelt verystrong Set out before 7 O'Ck and arrived at Woodstock past 8 breakfasted there boughtGloves³ and Steeleware Set out at past 9 O'Ck and arrived at Oxford past 10 See St. John College and 4 others the Chaise took os up at Magdalene College arrived at Tetsworth 12 miles past 1 O'Ck dined there set of at 2 O'Ck arrived at High wickham [Wycombe] being 14 miles at 4 O'Ck Set of and arrived at Uxbridge at 6 O'Ck drank Tea. Set of and arrived in London before 9 O'Ck took a Hackney coach at So Ho and arrivedat Smithfield after 9 O'Ckfound all well Except Betsey andthe Maid Lucky.

Sun. 13 June Maria at 9 O'Ck L.F. Self Mrs. Md and Dory at 11 O'Ck.

Mon. 14 June. Stayed the Morn at Finchleyto Attend the laying of Gravel on the Roades.

Sat. 19 June was at the Duchess of Norfolk Deiurge at L.F.

Sun. 20 June. Self at 10 O'Ck L.F. all at High

Thurs. 24 June. all at L.F.

Fri. 25 June. was at Mr. [blank] Duirge performed Mr. Webb's service

Sun. 27 June. all at L.F.

Tues. 29 June Mrs. Md Maria and Bett came to L.F. at high.

1 The Birmingham-Wolverhampton canal was finished in 1772.

i.e. a quarter of a guinea

3 Woodstock was famed for its leather gloves.

4 Mary, wife of Edward, ninth Duke of Norfolk He died in 1777 .

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Fri. 2 July. in the Even SelfMrs. Mawhood Dory and Bett went to Spring Gardens to See Mr. Coxs¹ Museam and very superb it was

Fri. 9 July came to Town to breakfast Engaged on the Way Haymakers and Mowers . Sun. 11 July all at L.F.

Fri. 16 July. Mr. Watkins the Bricklayers oppinion is, I can have a draine into the City shore from my house Sun. 18 July. Mrs. Md Maria and Bett were at L.F. Sun. 25 July all at L.F.

Mon. 26 July all at L.F. St Ann. Wed. 28 July. all at L.F. performed Mr. Webbs service self played the Organ dined with the Sacerdo's at the Bowing Green house , the New Road.2

Fri. 30 July in the Even Called on Mr. Dune [Dunn] of Grays Inn to get a direction to Mr. Momford of St. Omers , wrote to him aboute a Convent for Betsey. Tues. 10 Aug. all at L.F .... Tookthe Coachfor Dover this day for Thursday at £4.16.0 paid £2.8.0. in part.

Thurs. 12 Aug. Set out Mr. and Mrs. Maria Dory and Bett at after4 O'Ck to Dover in the Stage which we hired to our Self at £4.16.0. Called at Darford and Breakfasted Called at Rochester See Miss Mackgown paid her for 2 pounds Tea at 10/ . Called at Sittingborn ... Dined at the Bull drankTea at Canterbury ... arrivedat Dover at past 9 O'Ck lay there at the Ship aggreed with Capt. Clark for Calais at 10/6 each.

Fri. 13 Aug. Sailed out the Harbor at 7 O'Ck took 2 Bottle of wine and 2 DoWater Gruel, quite a Calm within 6 Miles of Calais several passengers went in a Boat we and Mr. Cole Stayed in the Ship came to an Anchor of Calais at 9 at night all lay aboard, got in to Calais harbour with the help of Boates at 7 O'Ck this Saturday 14 August 1773 at [blank] went to the Silver Lyon breakfasted bought pund of Tea at 10s aggreed for a Chaise to St. Omer at £1.1.0 Stopped at the halfway house had good Wine at 18d broke down on the Road no mischife arrived at St. Omer past 9 o'Ck was obliged to go round the Gates being repairing at Mr. Codvine the posthousesupped and lay there Mr. Cole behaved very unpolitely in regard to his reconning. Sun. 15 Aug. got Shaved went to the Colledge See Mr. Momford and Napp who with [went ?] with to the Cathedral and Mrs. and Mr. Cole he was taken Ill or Shamed Ill He stayed at the Coffee houseand Shewent with os was presently tyd [tired] and I took

1 JamesCox devised 'magnificent pieces of Mechanismand Jewellery' and exhibited them to those prepared to pay a Quarter-Guinea each. He disposed of the exhibits in 1775 by lottery.

2 The New Road (now Marylebone Road) from Islingtonto Paddington was madeabout this time Therewereseveral Bowling Greens nearMarylebone Gardens

my leave. Dined at the post, found a lodging in Little Rue at Madm le Maer's at £2.2.0 Pr Mo, played the Vespres at the College paid our reconning at the Post came to our Lodging (first drank Tea at the College) all lay there bed very small one large Room and one small Do to give our maid Servent 6 Livers for 14 days Service.

Tues. 17 Aug. breakfasted at home after went with Mr. Paston to Mr. Le Grande bought Maria, Betsey and Mrs. Md Silk Gound Each at 7L 12 Souls

Thurs. 19 Aug. breakfasted at home went with Mr. Knap to see the Woollen and Shagg¹ manufactorys See St. BertinsChurch and treasury Messrs. Knap Perry2 and Momford Dined with os wasat the Church of St. Supulke³ at the Salue played the Organ.

Fri. 20 Aug. breakfastedat home, BettandSelfwasat the Cathedral dined by our Selves, in the Even at the Salue St. Dennys a very good Organ

Sat. 21 Aug. Breakfasted at home Self and Mrs. Md walked in the Markett being Markett day Fowles 14d a Couple. was at the Ursalins Convent, finally aggreed Matters there viz £250 Livers Each and to pay washing, Dancing and Musick. Mrs. Paston and all at the milliners walked on the Ramparts with Messrs . Mumford and Knapp all at the Salue St. Dennys meet with a very aggreableAbbey [ Abbé] who played the Organ there. Sun. 22 Aug. at High Prayers at the College see the Regiment on theMarkettplace, afterheard the Millitary Serviceat the Carm's Church and Musick Mr. Mrs. Paston Master Paston and Captain Story dined with os, heard Vespres at St. Omers and at the College and played both Services, after to St. Bertins See the Thresory [Treasury] and Birds, See the Organist Mr. De Pont self played he teathes at the Ursalins took a walk with Messrs . Paston's after Tea to the Calais gate to see the people come from Seubruics Being a reminisance day and Octave of Beata maria Virginis⁹ Mon. 24 Aug. Self at the Little Church¹º in the great place after breakfast Mrs. Paston and Son and Was at the Ursalins to see the Ladysdance the master Mr. Michell Mr. Knapdinedwith

1 A cloth with velvet nap. John Perry (nephew of Dr. Perry, Pres Valladolid) ; b 1742 ; Douai, oath 11 March 1768; Kirksays he was some time at St. Omer; on Mission , 1774; Longbirch, Aldenham, d 8 May 1819 at Sedgley See C.R.S. XII, 142 ; Kirk.

3 Saint-Sèpulcre , still exists

4 Saint-Denis, near English College, still exists

5 Place Victor-Hugo to-day.

6 Ursulines , near present Place Sithieu, has disappeared

7 Couvent des Carmes, in present Rue de Dunkerque

8 Saubruic, now Salperwick, about 1 mile N. of St. Omer

9 Octave of the Assumption, now The Immaculate Heart

10 Chapelle de Notre Dame des Miracles, destroyedin 1785; on presentPlace du Maréchal Foch

os on rost Beaf &c : hyred a Coach which cost 8 Livers for Blandyke with Messrs . Momford Knap Mrs. Paston and Son stopped at the College house there drank Wine, went to the Hermitage drank Bear See his Chaple&c, and gavehim 12 Souls See 4 Batallions Exercise on the Bandyhill, all returned to St. Omers Messrs Momford and Knap Supped with os, aggreed all to dine at the College toMorrOW .

Tues. 25 Aug. sent a Letter to England but [put]it in the post myself was at the Cathedral played the high prayers with Mr. Thomas the Organist all dined at the College played the first Vespres of St. Lewis, drank Tea with Mrs. Paston See Miss Mackdonnell who lives opposite the Colledge Supped at home Mrs. Hope Called, very well clothed

Wed. 26 Aug. St. Lewis payed hight [playedhigh] atSt. Omersand the College Mrs. Hope dined withos played Vespres at St. Omers and the College Dory went to the Silk Shops but Bought none bespoke two pairs Shoes walk on the Ramparts

Thurs. 27 Aug. went with Mr. Knapp on horseback (Each horse 30d. french) to Watton¹ breakfasted there see the College house² and the Church which is in great ruins went to the Top of the Tower See Callais Graveline Burburge [Bourbourg] Dunkirk and the Sea &c returned to St. Omers to Dinner Messrs . Knappand Monsr Thomas dined in the Even : Mr. Knap and Self went on horseback to Blankdyke See the Nuns Church³ drank Wine returned by Arke4 See the new Canal5 and Sluces, which will be navigable nextweekfor Barges, returned in the Even to St.Omers Paid Mr. Momford in full for Wine bear Letters &c £26 Livers 14 Souls .

Fri. 28 Aug. went in the Fish Markett Mrs. Md not very well, went with Mr. Scarum to a French officers and from thence to Mr. Stratons to See his Organ Cost £35.0.0. from thence to the College tookMessrs. Momford and Knapp to the Ursalins Convent, paid a Quarter in Advance Pension for Miss Mariaand Betsey viz £6.6.0. washing 20 Sols Dancing and Musick Domyself supped at the College Momford and Knapp came home withme. Sat. 29 Aug. Called at the College See Mr. Mumford Mr. Knapp walked with me meet Mr. Binleywho came home to our Lodgins he said he had been to Madrid, and that his wife was at Bath Monsr [blank] the Officer called and appointed thisAfternoonfor a Consert, Dined by ourselves not very well paid Milliners Bill £2.16 four officers and who [two] other Gentlemen came had a Consert with the Harpsichord Messrs Knapand Mumford present drank Tea all stayed till 8 O'Ck Supped by our Selves boughta pair of Slippers Cost 4 L.

1 Watten , 6 miles N.W.

3 Les religieuses de Ste Colombe .

5 Canal du Neuffossé

2 Country house of Jesuits.

4 Arques.

6 Marché à poissons as to-day.

Sun. 30 Aug. went out before breakfast See St. Margaretts¹ St. John's the Abbey Recollents English and other Churches , rerurned to Breakfast, was at High prayers with the Officers played the Service was at the Millitary Do with do See Mr. Gold of Dunkirke Mrs. Hope dined with os was at Vespres at the College by self, had much pleasure in Bishop Butler's³ company promisses Calling on me in Town Messrs Knapp and Momford drankTeawith os afterwentto the Playwhichwas the Gloriouse and Entertainmentall done at 9 O'Ck.

Mon. 31 Aug. bought Teapot cup &c for Maria paid several small Bills was at St. Margaretts played the High Prayersfor rejoycing for a Childs Death took leave of Mrs. Paston and Family paid for 2 pairs of Shoes not yet delivered for Maria and Bett paid £2.2.0. Lodging Messrs . Knapp and Momford Dined withospaid the Maid Mari 6 Livrs and 30 So to drink paid the Tretaur gave Mrs. Hope 6 Livers Set of for the Ursalins at past one O'Ck left Mariaand Bett, who both took on very much drank a good Bottle of Vine at Adres [Ardres] arrived at Calaisat 8 O'Ck gave the Comeys [Commis?] 24 Sols did not look into the Bagage lay at the Silver Lion Mr. Momford who came with os had 2 Chickensand a Sallard and a Bottleof good Wine Cost21 Livers Tues. 31 Aug. all gott up at 6 O'Ck were at prayers at 7 O'Ckat the great Church bought a Black lolle Silk for the neck cost 4 Livers 10. Sailed out of the harbor of Callais at 10 O'Ck great prospect of a Storme got over in 7 hours paid 4s. at Custom house, went to the Ship at Doverlay there Bought 2 Pound Tea at 7s Pr. lb.

Wed. 1 Sep. Set of for London at 5 O'Ck with Mr. Preses and two young french lads, breakfasted at Canterbury See the Church dined at Rochester drank Tea at Darford and arrived in Town at 9 O'Clock took hackney coach and arrived in Smithfieldat 10 O'Ck found all well.

Fri. 3 Sep. Mr. Sykes called see our Boys at SedgleyPark all well and give a good carractter of them .

Sun. 5 Sep. Dory, Mrs. Md and Self at L.F.

Wed. 8 Sep. all at L.F.

Sun. 12 Sep. all at L.F.

Fri. 17 Sep. receiveda Letter from Maria at St. Omers who is well pleased .

Sun. 19 Sep. came to Town to breakfast all at L.F.

1 Sainte-Marguerite

2 Saint-Jean-Baptiste ; boththese churches were near present Place S. Jean, and both have been pulled down

3 Presumably John Butler, Bishop of Cork, 1763. For his apostasy , see D.N.B.

4 Traiteurkeeper of an eating-house .

5 Notre Dame

Wed. 22 Sep. Meet the Gentlemen of Finchleyat Mrs. Claridge the kings headgavethem a DinnerwhichCost [blank]Shewedthem my Accounts for my 2 years Surveours Ship and they were well pleased and wanted me to continue

Fri. 24 Sep. Mr. Butler Jnr. and Mr. Cocklain called in the Even : Drank Tea and Stayed till 9 O'Ck Mr. Butler talked aboute Mrs. Elliott and her family

Sun. 26 Sep. came to Town to breakfast Mrs. Md and Dory in the Coach all at L.F.

Wed. 29 Sep. all at L.F. Michs Day.

Sun. 4 Oct. all at L.Fs.

Wed. 6 Oct. Received a Letter from Mr. Momford of St. Omers Per hands of Mr. Nichols, our Girles both well

Fri. 8 Oct. was at Guildhall, Bull Esqr¹ ellectted Ld Mayor

Sat. 9 Oct. Dined with Mr. Smith and 8 Farmers &c at the White hartSt.Albans cost 1s7d and 1smy being Chairman whichmakes me free of that Company.

Sun. 10 Oct. Stayed the Morn atFinchleyas it rained, Mrs. Mawhood and Dory came in the Coach after prayers no company ,

Wed. 13 Oct. breakfasted in Town after called on Mr. Barnardof Moorfields See Mr. Bolton there and paid him for the 2 Boys Schoolling viz £20 bing in fullfor their Pension at Sedgley Park to the 9 Octr 1773 .

Sun. 17 Oct. all at L.Fs.

Mon. 18 Oct. Mr. Dunn of Moorfields came at 11 O'Ck went with us in the Coachto Finchley dined and talkedmuch andwas very agreable and lay there

Sat. 23 Oct. received a Letter from Mr. Brown Moysten for Bett's picture was seased at Dover being countreband.

Sun. 24 Oct. all at L.F.

Mon. 25 Oct. Mr. Cocklain returned to Town , Self wentto Highgate with my Surveorship Accountt and delivered it to Mr. Justice Brittle who will Examine it tomorrowor next day, I took my Oath2

Thurs. 28 Oct. Self at L.F. Mrs. Md and Dory at the French Embasarors³.

Sun. 31 Oct. all at L.F.

Mon. 1 Nov. Mrs. Md and Dory came in the CoachtoL.F. Sun. 14 Nov. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 18 Nov. Called on Mr. Langdale about the Cecilias feast.

Sun. 21 Nov. all at L.Fs.

1 Frederick Bull, a friend of Wilkes ; later M.P.

2 i.e. as to the accuracyof the accounts

3 Greek St., Soho

* Perhaps one of the Langdales , Distillers of Holborn

Mon. 22 Nov. Self at L . Fs St. Cecilia'smeeting dined at the Queenshead Holborn Messrs. Langdale and Clintin¹ Stewards. Stayed till 11 O'Ck came home with Mr. Cocklain Messrs . Paxon and Rice appointed Stewards for next year.

[

Extract from a Letter to William Mumford of St. Omer .] Yours of the 19 Inst received, and in conformity to the desire request and Petition have bought you viz 1 Adelphi Tickett³ 2 m Oll at & 2 1/10 do at £3.9. Each at

13 10.

and wish you Good luck shall defer charging my Commission on this business , as You may Perhapshave the great Prize and then Master Prockr [Procurator] have at you but why dont you, in your great generosity as procuturs ought to be let poor Napp have at least a smell at a 64 share.

[Diary resumed.]

Sat. 27 Nov. Mrs. Md and Self meet a L.F. at 12 O'Ck

Sun. 28 Nov. all at L.Fs.

Tues. 30 Nov. Self came to Town on the Mare to breakfast Mrs. Md and Dory came in the Coachall at L . Fs Dory went after to the Riding house, Called at Guildhall to See the Ellectionfor Member for the City between Bull and Roberts.4

Wed. 1 Dec. Mr. Cocklain came and breakfasted with me afterwent with him in serch of Musick Books viz Bauchs Able and Richter, bought the same at Mr. Rutherfords in St. Martins Court cost £1.10.0. 4 setts he is to get them bound and sent home next Fryday Even ... Called and See the fine Harpsichord inSt.Anns St. Oxford Road, and the new invented rosting Spitts Thurs. 2 Dec. Stayed at home the Morn , Mrs. Md and Saley went to L.Fs. 11 O'Ck

1 It was customary to have one priest and one layman as stewardsat these functions. Alexander Clinton (Mackenzie ) b in Scotland, 23 March 1730 professed S.J., 2 Feb. 1767 ; signed L.F. registers 5 Sep. 1774 to 24 May 1780 (C.R.S. XIX) ; noted for work among prisoners; Lulworth Castle , 1781-1795 ; d Dublin, 5 June 1880. See Foly, Collectanea , I, 141 ; Gillow, C.R.S. XII, 73 ; XLII, 138 .

2 Joseph Rice (or Price), b London, 22 Feb. 1744 ; Rome, 16 Sep. 1760 ; priest, 28 June 1768 ; signed L.F. registers 12 Sep. 1770-3 Jan. 1782 (C.R.S. XIX), See Burton Challoner, II, 243, 246 ; C.R.S. XL, 218 In 1771 the brothers Adam obtained a Parliamentary Bill to reclaim land fromthe Thames to completethe Adelphi ; as the project proved a failure financially they got permissionto dispose of the property by lottery

4 Bullwas a Wilkes man; Robertswas supportedby the Court See Sharpe, London and the Kingdom, III, p. 141 .

5 'Bauch'probably means John Christian Bach(1735-1782) whogave concerts in London with Karl Friedrich Abel (1725-1787), a famous performer on the viola da gamba The third was Franz Xavier Richter (1709-1780)

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Sat. 4 Dec ... to Guildhall a very great croud of people Mr. Bull gott his Ellection.

Sun. 5 Dec. all at L.Fs.

Mon. 6 Dec. Washing Day came to Town to Breakfast.

Tues. 7 Dec. received a Letter from Miss Maria and another from Mr. Mumfordwho desires the 3 Adelphi Shares Tickettstoremain in my hands, they're all well

Wed. 8 Dec. all at L.Fs. Dory went to the riding house , gave my Vote to Mr. Pearce to be Surgeon to the Dispensatory in Aldersgate St.

Sun. 12 Dec. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 16 Dec.

[Draft of letter to Rev. Hugh Kendall, Sedgley Park.]

Mr. Kendall, The Bearer Mr. Peyton a very good and old Acquaintance of mine being to pass on his jorney near your houseis so kind to trouble himself with a small parsall for my Boys and any civility you shew him shall Esteem as done to my Self & am Sir Yrs &c

likewise wrote another Letter to Mr. Kendall to Admitt my Boys to his Room often to be Examined in their Studies.

Sun. 19 Dec. all at L.Fs.

Tues. 21 Dec. All at L . Fs St. Thomas' day.

Sat. 25 Xmas day. Self at L.F. Mrs. Md and Dory at Moorfeilds Mrs. Simister and Cocklain dined with os , and Supped, in the Even Three Men gott into Thorntons house and stole 2 dozn of his Shirts Stockings &c and were in the Counting housebut took nothing, they're supposed to have been affritened by Mrs. Md lighted Candle was at St. Pauls with Mr. Cocklain.

Sun. 26 Dec. all at L.Fs. . . .all at Vespres.

Mon. 27 Dec. all at Lfs

Tues. 28 Dec all at L.Fs.

Wed. 29 Dec. Mrs. Md and Dory at L.Fs. self at Warwick St. for Mr. Webbe Mr. Bromfield dined with os

Sat. 1 Jan. all at L.Fs. 1774

Thurs. 6 Jan all at L.F. Twelf Day

Sun. 9 Jan. all at L.Fs. in rained hard all day Mr. Cocklain dined withos , Self went to Vespres, after heard Mr. Chalenor at the Ship.2

Wed. 12 Jan. Stayed at home the Morn dined withtheCharity at the Crown & Anchor Cost 5s dinner and 12s the Subscription.

1 i.e., deputised as organist of the Bavarian Chapel

2 The presentShip Tavern is on the old site at the corner of LittleTurnstile and Gate St., behind the church of St. Anselm and St. Cecilia, Kingsway. Here Bishop Challonerwould preachafter service at the Sardinian Chapel

Sun. 16 Jan. Breakfasted at Finchley came to Town by 10 O'Ck all at L.Fs. dined in Town no Company went in the Afternoon to the Lutheran Calvinist Churches after came to L.Fs. to benediction.1 after heard Mr. Chanelor came home to Tea.

Sun. 23 Jan. Called with Mr. Cocklain on Mr. Marlene, after all at L.Fs. he dined with os , Mrs. Mawhood and Dory went with Miss Peyton and Brown to the Magdeline² Mr. Cocklain self and Mr. Stevenson had a Consert at home.

Wed. 26 Jan. stayed at home Mr. Ward ScoolemasterCalled Mrs. Md was at L . Fs ... Mr. Dunn Sacerdos of Moorfeilds Dined with os, talked much aboute Gondolfe3 he drank Tea.

Sun. 30 Jan. all at L.Fs.

Wed. 2 Feb. all at L.Fs.

Sun. 6 Feb. all at L.Fs. gave James the Clerk 1s for a Candle at Vespres all.

Mon. 7 Feb. went in the Coach with Mrs. Md to L.Fs.

Tues. 8 Feb. Cos Brooks called.

Sun. 13 Feb. all at L.Fs. . . Self Stayed at home the Afternoon , Except going for a Quarter of an hour to St. Andrew and heard Mr. Stanleys Voluntary.

Wed. 16 Feb. AshWednesday. Stayed at home not verywell Mrs. Md and Gasking went to L.Fs.

Sun. 20 Feb. all at L.Fs. Mr. Cocklain dined with os after went allin theCoach to the Savoye See the different Churches³ after came to Vespres returned to Tea had a Consert Geroge Paxton with os then all went away at 9 O'Ck.

Wed. 23 Feb. Mr. Webbe taught Self went to Westminster Hall attended on a Special Jury before Lord Mansfeild received₤1.1.0.

Thurs. 24 Feb. all at L.Fs.

Sun. 27 Feb. was at the Greek Church Mrs. Md and Dory at the Portugal Embasadors.

Sun. 6March. all at L.Fs. Mr. Cocklain and Selfwas at Mr.Chanilors he taught in the Even "

1 The onlymention of Benedictionin the Diary (apart from le Salut at St. Omer)

2 Foundedin 1758 byJonas Hanway 'forthereceptionofpenitent prostitutes'; removed to a new building in St. George's Fields, Southwark, in 1769 ; site now Peabody Square.

3 Possiblyrefersto a memberof the well-known CatholicfamilyofGandolphy of East Sheen , Surrey The Rev. Peter Gandolphy was of thenext generation ; See D.N.B. and Ward's Eve, II, ch 28.

5 St. Andrew , Holborn

4 Rocque'sMap (1746) shows French, German and Dutch Churches as well as the Savoy Chapel round what was still called the Jesuits' Grounda reminder of the times of James II This cluster of buildings (part ofthe old Savoy Palace) was swept away, except for the Chapel, when Waterloo Bridge was constructed 1811-7 . In Soho, but the exact site is unknown.

7 He was probably living at this time in Devonshire St. (now BoswellSt.), Queen Square

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Tues. 8 March See Messrs Fuller Bakers who very kindly endeavoured to get the two Women in to the Magdalene, but their Age was the impediment.

Sun. 13 March. Mrs. Md Dory at 10 O'Ck L.Fs. self at Night at Warwick St. after took Mr. Webbe to the Grecian Embesadors after at Vespres.

Sun. 20 March was the [at] the Portugal Chapell after dined was at Vespres at Do

Fri. 25 March was at 10 o'Ck at the Neapolitan¹ and Mrs. Md Sat. 26 March. Mr. Ansted Sacerdos came [i.e. to Finchley].

Sun. 26 March took a ride with Ansted and Dory.

Mon. 28 March. Ansted and Dory took a ride.

Tues. 29 March Mr. Ansted went to Town this Even .

Thurs. 31March heard prayersat the Neapolitan ... allat Tenebris

Good Friday 1 April all at L.Fs. Mrs. Whyatt and Mr. Ansted dined with all at Tenbris

Sat. 2 April all at L.Fs.

Easter Sunday 3 April. Mrs. Md and Dory at Moorfields , Self at L.Fs. took Mrs. Thorne to See it

Tues. 5 April all at L.Fs.

Sun. 10 April. all at L.Fs.

Wed. 13 April. Set of from Finchleyat after 6 O'Ck. Mrs. Md in Chariott Dory and Self on horse back Robt on the Colt , we parted with him at Barnett, Dory very near being flungfrom her horse arrived at St.Albans past 9 O'Ck breakfasted at Edwards the Bull Cost 6s 3.. Set out at after 11 O'Ckand arrivedat Dunstable at 2 O'Ck ... dined at the Sugar Looff Cost £0.10.7 . Set of for Brickhill 4 O'Ck Dory's horse Tyd behind Arrived at the white Lion at Brickhill past 6 drank Tea, Supped and lay there Cost £0.18.3. Set of for Stony Stratford at 7 O'Ckarrived there at 9 Breakfasted there Cost 6d 6d . . . Set offor Towceter at 10 O'Ckarrivedat Daventry the Weatcheiff at 3 O'Ck Dined there Cost £0.5.5 Sett offor Dunchurch at 5 O'Ck passed over the new Navigationcanal and pleasant Village and arrived at the Dunn Cow at 7 O'Ck Supped and lay Cost £0.15.7. Set of for Coventryat 6 O'Ck arrived at 9 O'Ck Cost 7s Set out at 11 O'Ck for Meriden made no Stay Except to look at the prospect Arrived at Castle Broomwich at 3 O'Ckdined there Cost £0.9.3. Set offor Worsall at past 4 O'Ckarrived there at 7 O'Ck lay there Cost£0.16.5 Set offor Woollverhampton at 7 O'Ckarrived at after8O'Ckat Mr.Walkers the Angle breakfastedaftertook apost Chase to Sedgleypark, found theBoys wellSeeMr.Kendall had Mr. Marsh the Usher and Masters Thornton Sykes Hatlee Marsh to Dinnerafterwent allto Seethe Navigation , which broke down last Thursday, all returned to Tea Mr. Leddall Saserdos Called and Supped with os all breakfasted at Woolverhapton

1 The Ambassador moved from 13 Soho Square to Bond St., but the date is not known

paid the Bill Cost £3.5.11 was at the TownChapell heard prayers after boysand Selfwalked to SedgleyPark dined withMr. Kendall and Taylerpaid Mr. Kendall infull [blank] Excepttheir pension came back at 3 O'Ck to Woolverhampton then gott into our Chariott at 4 O'Ck Thro Billson [Bilston] many local Pits wild fires and subteraneousBurningarrived at Birmingham at 7 O'Ck lay there Cost 0.19.4 a very noisy house . Set of for Henley [in Arden] at 7 O'Ck arrived there at 10 Breakfasted there Cost £0.8.2 . Set of for Stratford upon haven at before 12 O'Ck arrivedthere at past 10 O'Ck at the White Lion, walked to See the Church and Shakespears Tomb &C cost 1s . Dinner&c ₤13.0.0 [13s ?] Set offor Shipstone on Stour 4 O'Ck arrived at thereat 7 O'Ck supped and laythere Cost£0.17.10 Set offorChapelhouse at past 7 O'Ck arrivedthere at 10 O'Ck paid £0.9.1. Set offor Woodstock arrived there 1 O'Ck See Blenheim house &c Dined paid £0.12.3. Set offor Oxfordat 4 O'Ck arrived at 6 O'Ck See Redclifts Library and Printing house and some Colleges Supped and lay at the Inn got up at 7 O'Ck heard a Lattin Sermon [blank] Church pickt up a very civil Collegian after Breakfast all went to Christ College and heard prayers See the Museum and other Colleges dined there cost in all £1.17.11 Set offor Benson having though[through?] mistake mistook the Titsworth [Tetsworth] road arrived at Benson at after 5 O'Ck drank Tea and Horses Cost £0.6.2 Set of at 6 O'Ck to Henley [upon Thames] arrived at 8 O'Ck suppedand lay cost£1.0.3. Set offorMaidenhead bridge at after 7 arrived there at past 8 Breakfasted Cost 8/6 Set of for Cranfordbridge at past 9 O'Ck arrivedthereat past 12 O'Ck walked in Mr. Goddard the Landlord's Garden Dined there Cost £0.15.3 Set out for London past 2 O'Ck arrived in Smithfield after 5 O'Ck all well on Thursday the 21 April.

Sun. 24 April Mrs. Md Dory Bill Charles and Lucy at 10 O'Ck prayers Self at High at L.Fs.

Mon. 25 April. Called on Mr. Webb master of the Academyin Bunhill Roe and aggreed to Send my 2 Boys to him forwritting and Accounts, Each £5. to be made perfect. Mr. Marsh Called and Mr. Sykes called, and Aggreed the abouve School was good. Tues. 26 April MyAunt Mawhood2 and Do Wood at Mr.Cocklains Consert at the Buffalo Tavern

Sun. 1 May all at L.Fs.

Mon. 2 May Col. Mawhood his Mother and Mrs. Wood dined and drank Tea with us

Tues. 3 May Self came to Town on the Mare, Dory Mrs. Md and Boys came in the Coach to L.Fs.

Wed. 4 May. Called in the Afternoonon Mr. Webb who keeps the Academy he advises the 2 Boys to learn French and Latin.

1 Radcliffe Camera, completed in 1749 ; Clarendon Buildings

2 Mother of Col. Charles Mawhood, and her sister See GenealogicalTable

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Sun. 8 May Mrs. Md Doryand two Boys at L.Fs. at 10 Self at High. Thurs. 12 May. all at L.F.

Sat. 14 May meet Mr. Fuller Junr on the Road who went home with me and drank Ale Mr. Robison¹ our Parson Called and Do i.e. drank ale

Sun. 15 May came on the Mare to Town to breakfast Mrs. Md Dory 2 Boys and Nurse came in the Coach to L.Fs.

Sat. 21 May. Mrs. Md and 2 Boys at L.Fs. at 8 O'Ck.

Sun. 22May. all came to Town self at Highthe Familyand Gasking at 10 O'Ck at L.Fs.

Mon. 23 May all at L.Fs.

Tues. 24May came to Town onthe Mareto breakfast Mrs. Mawhood Dory 2 Boys and Gasking came in the Coach all at L.F.

Sat. 28 May Mrs. Md Dory and Mr. Ansted and 2 Boys went to Finchley to drink Tea self followed Sun. 29 May. Mr. Ansted said for os at Finchley all stayed there , Monday 31 May Stayed all at Finchley Ansted and Dory took a ride on my Mare Cleaned the Canal.2

Tues. 31 May Mr. Ansted took his leave and went for St. Albans Thurs. 2 June. Corpus ChristiCame to Town withDoryto breakfast Mrs. Mdand Boys came in the Coachto L.F. at 9 O'Ck breakfasted in Town and stayed in Town Self and Boys at High atL.Fs.

Sat. 4 June. Called on Mr. Butler of Ormond Street gave him my Lettersto St. Omersto be forwarded by a Ladayof his Acquaintance invited Fatherand Son to dine at Finchley Sunday which they Accepted, but after dinner they sent a measuage that they could not come . . . .. all dined in Town after Dory and Selfcame to Finchley by our Selves, on the road Mr. Ansted over took os drank Tea at Finchley after went on to St. Albans Sun. 5 June Dory and Self came to Town to breakfast after all at 10 L.Fs.

Mon. 6 June my Tennant Skilbeck at next door is run off. Thurs. 9 June Sent Tomm with our Dinner to Finchley on the Mare, we all went there and dined the boate finished painting, Mr. Ansted called in the Afternoon andlay.

Sat. 11 June. Dory and Self came on horsebackMrs. Md TwoBoys and Mr. Ansted came in the Coach to Dinner at Finchley. Sun. 12 June. all Stayed at Finchley Ansted said.

Mon 13 June Ansted stayed at Finchley.

Tues. 14 June. Stayed at Finchley finished the drain and caispool [cesspool] near the Kitchen and Celler, Cleaned out the same Ansted finished the Stepps at little Pond Ansted walked to Town after Tea and Self came on horseback Thurs. 16 June set off with Dory for Finchleyat 12 O'Ck Mrs.

1 Not identified amongst clergyof Finchley and St. Bartholomew's.

2 A piece of ornamental water shown on old maps ; now built over Dr. Johnson defines a canal as "a bason of water in a garden" .

Md Ansted and 2 Boys in the Coach dined there, a fine day at Haymaking.

Fri. 17 June Mrs. Md Dory Ansted and 2 Boys went to Town to breakfast in Coach Dorys horse Tyed behind Mr. Ansteds horse still there with a Sore back ... Mr. Perry of St. Omerscalled and brought a letter from Mr. Mumford and one for Dory from Maria. Sat. 18 June. Stayed at home the Morn, at 12 Dory and self went on horseback to Finchley. Mrs. Md and Boys in the CoachMr. Ansted walked it he dined with os ... gathered two basquets of Strawberys.

Sun. 19 June Self came to Town to breakfast on the mare Mr. Ansted said to the Family See Sir Thos Fleetwood and Mr. Perry who are just come from St. Omers returned to Dinner Messrs . Arboine Ansted and Beasley¹ dined with os.

Mon. 20 June. Called on Mr. Brooke at the Heralds Office and appointed him and Mr. Richard Mawhood Junr2 (who is lately come to Townfrom Wakefield to be Sworn an Atturney) to dine with me at Finchleynext Sunday

Fri. 24 June. Came to town on the Mare all walked to L.Fs. dined in Townmy Son Charles thrown down by a Sheep and hurt his head.

Sun. 26 June Mrs. Md and two Boys at L.Fs.self Doryand Beasley at the Portugelat 11 O'Ck.

Wed. 29 June all at 9 O'Ck at L.Fs.

Thurs. 30 June Messrs Richard Mawhood and Brookesdined with os and drank Tea

Fri. 1 July. Dory received a Letter from Maria Mr. Mumfordhas been Ill againwroteto him We shouldbeat St. Omersin a Month Sun. 3 July Mrs. Md and Boys at 10 O'Ck Self and Dory at 11 at L.Fs. dined at Finchley no Company Parson CooksonCalled Thurs. 7 July Dory and Self went to Finchley on horseback Mrs. Mawhood and 2 Boys and Ansted intended in the Coach which brooke down in Goswell St.3 and they walked home to Smithfield they sent Owen on the Coach horse to let us know Sat. 9 July. Mr. Ansted dined with os in Town ... Dory and Self went on horsebackto Finchley and Mrs. Md 2 Boys and Ansted to Do to Tea all lay there.

Sun. 10 July. Mr. Ansted said.

Mon. 11 July. 2 Boys began this day to Learn dancing of Mr. Sykes at £2.2.0 for 12 Lessons paid 2.2.0 Entrance. Thurs. 14 July Miss Mary Richardson at the poor Clairs, Dunkirk. < Fri. 15 July. Miss Mawhood received a Letter this day from her Sister Maria all verywell Except Mr. Mumford who has a spitting of blood . answered Mr. Mumfords of St. Omers last letter, ...

1 His brother-in-law

2 See GenealogicalTable.

3 Now Goswell Rd , Finsbury ; immortalised by Mr. Pickwick

4 Founded 1654. Sought refuge in England, 1795 ; now represented by St. Clare's Abbey, Darlington See C.R.S. XIV.

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appointed to Set out for Dover next Thursday and desired him to Acquaint Maria She might get Betsy some petticoates , butwe would bring Stockins with os .

Sat. 16 July. Mi. Hall Called we aggreed that he his Wife and Son and a Monsr Langthorne should be of our party to St. Omers he acquainted me Monsr Langthorne had been a Monk but not liking his profession had come from his situation and was now Reader at the St. James's:¹ Mr. Hall is to procure a Coach to Dover from Mr. Hanforth, the Swan and two Necks² for6 people at 16s . Each for Thursday.

Sun. 17 July. all at L.Fs. at 10 O'Ck.

Thurs. 21 July Set out Mrs. Md and Self withMr. Mrs. and Master Hall and Mr. Langthorne from the swan with two Necks at after 5 O'Ck for Dover 16s each breakfasted at Rochester See Miss Mackgown, dined at Canterbury the races there a very wet afternoon . arrived at Dover at 10 O'Ck lay there .

Fri. 22 July. all took Ship after Breakfast at after 8 O'Ck. in the Morn. a very fine passage of 4 hours arrived at Calais at past 12 O'Ck went to Mr. Adouir the Cour de Londre Cleared our goods at the Custom house dined there cost 17 Livers, after set offfor St. Omerswith Mr. Mrs. and Master Hall at 3 O'Clock at 1.11.6 the Coach, stopt Lusceuse [Louches ?] drank a Bottle of Wine forgott we meet Messrs . Mumford and Napp at Calais , See Captain De la Luc arrived at St. Omers at the post house at 9 O'Ck self rode Mr. Mumford's horse, Mr. Napp took post horse and guide supped. Sat. 23 July allwent to High prayers St. Omer afterto theMercers could not aggree, Self St. Bertins library, dined at theposthouse . Sun. 24 July. all at St. Omer at high, after self at St. Bertins after all at the military prayers meet Mr. Storey who shewed me a Lodging in [blank] at 40 Livers Pr Month or for any lesser time dined all at the post house after was at Vespres at the College afterallwalked to Mr. Mumfords Garden on the Ramparts played the organ at St. Margaretts See a Confirmation by Bishop Butler at St. Sepulke all supped at the Post house, and Settled my Accountt with Mr. Hall, and we parted. Mon. 25 July. Mr. Mrs. Master Hall and Longthoyne Set off in a Coach this Morn at 5 O'Ckto Brussells looked again at our new Lodging and we approved of it, Mr. Mrs. Master Paston Called Self only dined at the College Being a farewell dinner gave by Bishop Butler drank Coffee , Messrs Mumford and Napp cameto our Inn Mrs. Md Maria and Bett dined at the Inn after they wentwith os to Buy Linning Bought 1 Ps at 41 Souls the little Ell and 1 Ps 41 Souls the great Ell, Supped at the Post house .

1 Perhaps the St. James's Parochial Infirmary (founded 1739) ; it was not a Catholic Institution.

2 In Lad Lane (now west end of Gresham St.) 'Necks' is a corruption of 'Nicks' , i.e., swan-marks on the beak to denote ownership.

Tues. 26 July got up at 5 O'Ck breakfasted at the Inn after paid the Bill £4.9s.0d See the Obit of a Dean and Church hung in Black at St. Omer removed to our new Lodging in the Rue de St. Croix¹ at Mons [blank] Gravoure bespoke our Dinner the tratoure [traiteur] next door at 40 Souls Pr head for 4 persons after dinner went in a Boate to Clairmarie with Messrs. Pastons and Napp. See the Church and Convent See the Monk Donn Kenice who was very civil gave os wine Flowers and Tartine, I gave him the three part Musick Set by Mr. Webbe all returned to St. Omers supped by our Selves bought 4 yds Cambrick at 6s . 6d Pr yd

Wed. 27 July. Ill with a Cold went with Mr. Napp to St.Stratons played his organ his Daughter plays very well all dined at our Lodgins not well, after all went to Tea at Mr. Stratons after Mrs. and Miss Mawhood &c went to Mr. Mumfords Garding Self and Napp went to St. Denny's Church played the organ withthe Organist a very civil man went to his house we played the Harpsichord not well Supped at our Lodgings.

Thurs. 28 July taken very Ill in the Morn Stayed at home much better after dinner Mr. Napp and Momford drank Tea afterwent to see the Troops Exercise Supped at home Mr. Mumford Called. Fri. 29 July much better in health was at St. Omers Cathedral heard common Prayers, after went to the College See the Bishop Butler who goes for England next Tuesday Mr. Paston &c went to a New Shop bought 2 Quantitys of lamb 3L 10 & 6 Livers 5 Sols all dined at home made Meagre [maigre] after Messrs . Strattons Story Steward Munford Paston after walked in their Garding Exchanged 10 Guineas for Louisdores.

Sat. 30 July all got up at 6 O'Ck after breakfast wenttoSt. Bertin heard highprayers afterCalled on Mr. Depien who says heknows a farmer in the Contry near St. Omer who is related to Mr. Christian and very rich Called on Mrs. George Hughes She cant come to day to drink Tea but will call on Monday Sun. 31 July wated for the Barber, played the Highat theCollege and St. Denny's all at the Exercise and Military prayers at Vespres St. Bertin, Messrs Straton Story &c there Mr. Mumford Drank Tea with os after was at the Salue the Cathedral after at a Consert facing the Post house were Mrs. Hughes Lodges after walked with Mr. Story on the Ramparts was at the Coffeehouse drank Orgeatt [orgeat] cost 4 Souls a Glass , Supped on Mutton and Sallard very good.

Mon. 1 Aug. Called at the College no Letter today as Expectted The Post may come to MorrowMorn 10 O'Ck played high&cat St Bertin meet Mr. Depien who went with os to the Ursalines, See the dancing Master, and Musick Do heard them take a Lesson , very so so Mr. Depien dined with os Paid Mr. Momford in full

1 Near Ursulines

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forWine&cand 2 Guineas Miss Maria had Mr. Depien dinedwith os after went to the Cathedral went to the Gardiners Garden boughta baskett to put the Yellow carnation in he drank Tea after walked to St. Bertins Called at Mrs. Pastons after Called on Madm Clairand had words aboute the Silk CloakeSupped by our Selves on a tuff Foul and Sallard.

Tues. 2 Aug. Ill still with a Could, all went with Mr. Depien to St. Bertins after played the high at the Recoletts Father Basille after shewed me an upright harpsichord a verygood onecost £25 received a Letter from Dory all well. ...

[Extractfrom draft of a letter to Dorothy Mawhood in London.] here are a great number of English in this Townbutwho or what they are the Lord knows . . . we go about daily seeing the Churches , there is no other amusement Except now then a Consert

[Diary resumed.]

Signed a Letter of Attorney with Bishop Butler to enable Mr. Wright the Banquer to Sell out £500 Stock for Mr. Mumfordof St. Omers Mr. Depein drank Tea with os not as well with Cold and headacke.

Wed. 3 Aug. got up half after 6 O'Ck Mr. Downs and Mr. Thorp from England Calledandbreakfasted withos afterwent with them aboute the Town&c Called after on Mrs. Hughes, came home to Dinner Bishop Butler went this day for England Mr. Mumford went as far as Calais with him, dined at home by our Selves after Mr. Straton called drank Tea his Lady &c Called goingto Miss Vaughs assembleyafter walked with Depien to Arck¹ See the Church there and the great marks made by the Devil with his Tallons on theWalls, likewise the Provo's Castlethe river and wood were used to walk when a boy at College.2

Thurs. 4 Aug. after breakfast Called on Mr. Depein after on Mr. Straton and walked with him in the Charterouse a fine Church and refectoryand good Garden eate Apricos, it rained, very hard we were wett tho [through] dined by our Selves after Called at theCathedral afteron Mons Thoma and withhim a Chanoinehad talk with him played the Harpsichord after all went anddrank Teawith Mr.Depien afterto the Salue at St. Johns see Mr. Gross the Canter who plays the Organ after Depien came home with os he supped, in Rained and Thundred much all night, Agreed with my French man Guilan Francois³ at 24,3 Livr Pr Annum Paid Madm Clair

Fri. 5 Aug. played the Organ (hight) at St Omers after called on Mrs. Palmer at Madm Clairs Received a Letter from Dory paid

1 Arques, south-east of St. Omer. Nothing is now known of the 'great marks' . The provost's Castle is near the Church

2 See Introduction , p. 10.

3 His full name was François Guillain Cuvillier

Mr. Mumford for it and another Letter he had forgott My French Servant Guilan, Francois Came this Morn to me at 24 french crowns of three Livers Each Pr Annum he mentioned he had forgott to aske for his bindingthe bargan (a custome made use of hereto servants & allways left to the masters option, sometimes 30 Souls or 3 Livers he was content , to give him a sute of Clos and Frock to to work in and a hat Sat. 6 Aug. at high prayers the Cathedral and at St. Alldigone¹. heard an Obit after dinner all walked to Arke. Sun. 7 Aug. Self at highte and played the Organ at St. Bertins after came to St. Dennys and played the Organ also meet Mr. Victor and Son who withthe organist of St. Bertinswalked with os to See the meeting on the Great Place The marquis of[blank] and Colonel and their Colonel all at the Millitaryprayers after Mr. and Miss Depein Dined with os he dressed us a fine Calfs head after was at St. Dennys after they and Messrs . Mumford and Hanking2 drank Tea with os Mon. 8 Aug. got up at 6 O'Ck my Servant Guilham Francoisasked my advice , I told him to get himself 3 more Shirtsand Neckclos &c for which I this Morn paid him on Account of his Wages 6 Livers, Calledat the College and Mr. Depien andattheUrsalins with Mr. Depien, talked with the general mistress who gives a very good caracter of Maria, She says Miss Bett is rather idle much pleased with her conversation, Bought a carnation pot of Flowers of Joseph the Gardner at 30 Souls the Baskett24 Do aggreed with him for 50 Carnation Layers at 7 Souls Messrs Wilkinson Hind Hankins and Momford Dined with os and drankCoffee Momford drankTea, Mrs. Mawhood taken Ill, went withMr.Depein to Mr.Momfords Gardengot apricots,Mr.Depein Momford Spent the Even, he took his leave going to Doway , Aggreed with a Coachmanfor Calais at 24 Livers to set out at past 1 O'Ck.

1 Sainte-Aldegonde (destroyed) as in present Place Victor-Hugo John Hankin ; Douai, 27 June 1720 ; priest, Sept. 1731 ; professor; England, 22 Sep. 1733 to Sunderland His house and chapelwerelooted ; Witton Shields until 1772 when he retired to Douai, d St. Omer, 21 March 1782. See Kirk ; C.R.S. XXVIII, Index ; XII, 21

3 WilliamWilkinson (Fletcher), b 1722 ; Douai, 14 Sep. 1735 ; priest 4 June 1746, professor , Vice-President, 1762 ; succeeded Alban Butler as President at St. Omer 1773, until 1787; d Bath, 24 March 1802. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 203n.; Index ; XII, 84 ; Kirk

4 Francis Hinde, b 1725 ; Douai 1 Aug. 1737; St. Gregory's, Paris, 2 Sep. 1743 ; priest, 20 Dec. 1749, on mission, Paynesley, Oscott, Longbirch ; Chaplain, English Convent, Bruges, 1761-1767 ; Vice-President, St. Omer; Chaplain to Mrs. Rackett, London (possibly widow of one of W.M.'s customersreferred to as 'Cos. Rackett' but the relationship is not clear), d. Somers Town, 8 Dec. 1810. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 214n ; XIX, 135 , also Kirk

Tues. 9 Aug. Mr. Depein and Self Bought China for Miss Maria went to See Master Victor¹ at the Friar Berbetts he says they dont give him victuals enough was at St. se Pulk [Sepulchre] Church took leave of Mr. Mrs. Paston &c Dined at home paid My Barber for 17 days dressing Mrs. and Self at 12 Livers paid 14 dayslodging 20 Livers walked withthe2 Girles to the Ursalins left them there poor Betsey took on much Set offrom St. Omers in a Coach with Mr. Wade at 3 O'Ck arrived safte at Calais at after 8 O'Ck at the Court of London supped on 4 Snipes and Sallard

Wed. 10 Aug. got upat after 7 O'Ck went with Mr. Wade onthe harbor quite to the Sea meet a polite French officer left my Compliments for Capt de la Luc after walked on the Ramparts all at prayers at the Great Church got our pasport, paid nothing, all dined at the Court de Londre, after havingheard prayers at the great Church, after all went on board the Packett, set sail Out of Calais at past one O'Ck arrived at Dover (after a very blowing passage) At 8 O'Ck went in a boate, and carried onmens Sholdersat 6d each and 3s the boate at Haveys the Ship Supped and lay there, passed the Custom house officers with a Servants bag of Clos and a basquet got the Trunk Examined paid five shillings at 8 O'Ck this Thursday 11 Augst breakfasted after Mrs. Mawhood Mr. Wade and our frenchman Servt went in a post Chaise Self on horseback to Canterbury, Changed horses and Dined , Set of as before and arrived at Sittingbornat 5 O'Ck ... arrived at Rochester 7 O'Ck arrivedat Darfordat 10 there took 4 horses arrived at London bridge at 12 O'Ck took a hacney coach arrivedat Smithfield at 1 O'Ck all in bed took some Wine went to bed at After 2 O'Ck all much tyred.

Fri. 12 Aug. got up at 8 much more tyred, Stayed at home .

Sat. 13 Aug. not well recovered took Francois with the pot of Flowers to Mr. Rackett who is well pleased , delivered Depien Letter to Mr. Carpice, dined in Town, after Mr. Ansted Called but could not go withos to Finchley but promisednextSaturday, all went to Finchley after Tea. Sun. 14 Aug. Dory and Self came to breakfast in Town Mrs. Mawhood Boys and Francois in the Coach allat L.Fs.

Mon. 15 Aug. all at L.Fs.

Tues. 16 Aug. my son Charles taken Ill took a Vomitt.

Wed. 17 Aug. Mr. Wetherallthinks Charles disorder is a Small Pox his face now full of spotts

Thurs. 18 Aug. my Son Charles's head better but complains much of his throte Mr. Vaughan breakfasted with me talked much aboute his partnersand Asked my advice aboute 2 young ladies aboute placing them at the Ursalins at St. OmersI am to write

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his a Letter to Mr. Momford returned to Dinnerat Finchley The Small Pox is come out on Charles a 14 Daysort and Mr.Wetherall says a good sort all lay at Finchley Charles very light headed Mrs. Md in the night went to bed to him . Fri. 19 Aug. Received a Letter Per penny post from Mr. Echens Mr. Bromfields Nephewwith proposalsfor anAlliancewithDory. Sat. 20 Aug. Self stayed at Finchley Mrs. Mawhood and Billywent to Town to Breakfast in the Coach they returned to Dinnerwith Mr. Ansted on horseback .

Sun. 21 Aug. Mr. Ansted said for os Mr. Bromfields called I took him the Garden before Dinner shewed him Echins Letter he declaredonhisword he knew nothingof it told him mySentiments that his Nephew should be horsewiped if he did not directly desist anyfurther pretentions he took it all very tamelyandsaid he would acquaint his Nephew and so all Ended.

Mon.22 Aug. Billytooka second timea purge and Lucy they areat presentfreefrom Infection ... wrote Mr. Mumford foroneHundred Layers ofCarnationsflowers from Josephthe GardnerwrotetoMr. Depein and sent him Some hokes [hooks] and flys&c and Ten Guineas to Mr. Mumford to pay for a Qrs pensionforour Girles from the 30 of this Instant and the 100 layers of Carnation Wed. 24 Aug. Stayed at Finchley all Mr. Ansted said for os . Charles continues much the same has had rather a bad night dined at Finchley helpt Charles with the Nurse to Bed much shocked at seeing him so Ill. Thurs. 25 Aug. Billy and Lucy still keep upp we think Charles disorder is turned

Sat. 27 Aug. Charles much better.

Sun. 28 Aug. Mr. Ansted said at Stayed at Finchly

Mon. 29 Aug. Charles continues to mend Mr. Ansted took his leave and came to Town after Tea.

Tues. 30 Aug. Dory Billy Lucy and Nurse came in the Coach to prevent their having the distemper.

Thurs. 1 Sep. See Mr. Barnard Moorfields has not had the small Pox So cant come came to Finchley on the Mare found Mr. Ansted there drank Tea and went to Town Charles mends in health very fast

Sat. 3 Sep. Billy and Lucy not very well.

Sun. 4 Sep. Dory and Self came to town to breakfast found Billy and Lucy very Ill, did not go to L.F. all returned to Finchley. Mon. 5 Sep. Lucy and Charles rather better .

Tues. 6 Sep. the small Pox come out on Billy and Lucy, the new Nurse taken Ill ... Mr. Ansted went to Town and returned again Thurs. 8 Sep. Stayed at Finchley. Mr. Ansted said &c Charles's Nurse attended at it Billy much better Small Pox comes finly on Lucynot so well worked in the Gardin dined and drank Tea after Ansted and Self came to Town, parted with him on the Road promised him a Suite of Clos

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Fri. 9 Sep. Dined in Town, Mr. Ansted Called Lett him have a Suite of Superfine Clos linning and making and a Superfine Great Coat and making.

Sat. 10 Sep. Mr. Ansted Called at 4 O'Ck and we went to Tea at Finchly. Billy goes on very well, Lucy indifferent Sun. 11 Sep. Mr. Ansted Said &c Dory and he took a ride in the Morn : Billy goes on well and so does Lucy now , and is much better as She drinks more no Company at DinnerExcept Ansted. Mon. 12 Sep. Billy had a bad night the 7th day, Lucy pretty well Tues. 13Sep. Stayedat Finchley worked in the Gardenwith Ansted, the Asse very Ill and Fould [foaled]

Wed. 14 Sep. Mr. Ansted Harris coachman and Francois finished the Pond at the Farme.

Thurs. 15 Sep. Mr. Dunne of Moorfeilds Called and said the Lord Mayors officers had been and intend coming next Sunday to his house, he begged my assistance¹ . . . Called at Shackklewell on Mr. Baker who promised doing all he can for Mr. Dunn &c Sun. 18 Sep. Stayed at Finchly Mr. Ansted said no Company.

Mon. 19 Sep. Stayed at Finchly Ansted and all worked in the Garden now planting Strawberys all day.

Fri. 23 Sep. Mr. Ansted &c at work on the Slope of the Canal. Sun. 25 Sep. Stayed at Finchlyin rained Ansted said&cno Company Dory and he took a ride in the Even : were much wett.

Mon. 26 Sep. Mr. Ansted attended the work at the Canal side he drank Tea and after he returned to Town.

Thurs. 29 Sep. all at L.Fs.

Sun. 2 Oct. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 6 Oct. Received a Letter from Mr. Momford and Maria Per hands of Mr. Farrell and Delany received the carnation Layers which delivered to Mr. Rackett who paid me for them viz. £1.18.10

Fri. 7 Oct. Paid my Insurance for Goods at Sun FireOffice £12.10.0. for oneYearbought 2 Lottery Ticketts2 at 13.2.6 part of Each is Mr. Mumford of St. Omers property.

Sat. 8 Oct. Mr. Delany from St. Omers called and Mr. Langthorn the french Monkafter went with Mr. Delany to Guildhallstayed untill 2 O'Ck there Wilkes chose for Lord Mayor.

Sun. 9 Oct. Dory and Self wentto Town on horsebackto breakfast, found theWindoes broke owing toWilkes being chose LordMayor all at L.Fs. See Mr. Farrell and Mr. Nickol³ who promised to call for my Letters to St. Omers to morrow Even 5 O'Ck.

1 Was this a friendly warning following a complaint laid by an informer ? Mr. Baker cannot be identified.

2 Probably the Adelphi Lottery of the brothers Adam

3 James Nicholas , or Nichols ; entered Douai, 15 Sep. 1751 on Bishop Challoner's pension; oath, 17 Sep. 1763 ; professor 1767-73 ; Chaplain, Sardinian Chapel from 1773 ; capitular, 1775 ; d 2 May 1777. See below p 113 C.R.S. XXVIII , 279n.; Kirk ; Knox, 73

Tues. 11 Oct. Mr. Nickolls called and took my Letters forSt.Omer Sun. 16 Oct. all at L.Fs.

Mon. 17 Oct. to Dinner at Finchly found Ansted there, he dined and lay there. Tues. 18 Oct. Mr. Ansteds horse got hung in its holter but like to do well

[Extract from draft of a letter to William Mumfordat St. Omer.]

Thursday 20 Octr 1774 .

You Procurators or Worldlins are so taken upfillingyour mony bags that you forget your poor London friends , this I can prove verified in not receiving a Single line from you by my friend Douglas indeed Miss Maria sent me one but that a very short one , and I ashure you was it not for that salt water Ditch which separates os , Iwould send Wilk's dirty blackgardes to brake all your Windows, in which I shall have a double advantage, beside saving my Own, which I expect will suffer this Even it being the Morn of the Ellectionfor Middlesex at Brenford, we Dont hear ofany opposition to Wilks¹ and Glynn the Lord Mayor and all the Patriotick tribe are this Moment passing Cheapside in Great pompous procession to Brentford , I arrived this Morn from Finchley and am this Moment going there again to be out of noise and confusion

[Diary resumed ]

Fri. 21 Oct. Mr. Ansted stillwithos finished CleaningtheBrewhouse and Bottling the Ale out of the Wine Pipe. Sun. 23 Oct. was at L.Fs. enqured for Mr. Walker the professorof French of St. Omersreturned to Dinner at Finchlyno company Except Ansted of [who ?] said for the family.

Mon. 24 Oct. Stayed at Finchley and Ansted worked at Bottling Ale, and washing Bottles &c.

Fri. 28 Oct. all at L.Fs. in the Coach See Mr.Ansted there appointed him this Even at Finchly but he did not come . Sun. 30 Oct. taken very Ill at 5 O'Ck in the Morn. Stayed at home all day, Mrs. Md Dory Bill and Charles and Francois went to L.Fs.

AllSaints Tues.1 Nov. all at L . Fs ... Mrs.Md and DoryatVespres. Wed. 2 Nov. all at L.Fs. Jack Hughes there took no notice of him , Sent another letter by Mr. Wm Walker the french professor of St.Omersto Mr. Mumford and to Miss Maria and a pich musick fork to Pater Basil of St. Omers. Sun. 6 Nov. all at L.Fs. dined in Town no company all at Vespres Wed. 9 Nov. Lord Mayors Day Jno Wilkes Esqr Dory Bill and Charles went to Mr. Wyes the Mercer Ludgate hill to See it a very great Mob and a poor Shew.

1 Wilkes was again elected and this time allowed to take his seat and sank into insignificance; John Glynn, Recorder, was also elected

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Thurs. 10 Nov. Mr. Ansted drank Tea.

Tues. 15 Nov. Meet Mr. Scarum my late St. OmersAcquaintance, he says he has taken a house in Hill Street, Berkly Square.

Thurs. 17 Nov. Mr. Ansted Called in Town he was yesterday at Finchley all well

Sun. 20 Nov. all at L.F. Mr. Cocklain went to Finchley with os no Company he taught the Boys the Violin &c

Tues. 22 Nov. was at the St. Coecilianfeast Queenshead Cost 7s . 6d .

Thurs. 24 Nov. See Mr. Hatchett who will be pleased if go to Egham with him to-morrow , Mr. Ansted Called and will go with me on Dolly's horse.

Fri. 25 Nov. went with Ansted to Egham . . . put up our horses at the Kings head after dined at the Cart & Weell Inn with Mr. Hatchett and 60 Tradesmen drankTea and Suppedwent to our Inn at 10 O'Ck.

Sat. 26 Nov. breakfasted there after Called on Mrs. Gude late Mrs. Attfeild¹ were very civil gave me a fine Hare dined all at Hounslow arrived in Town at 5 O'Ck Mr. Ansted went home.

Sun. 27 Nov. all at L.Fs. Ansted's horse much batter

Sat. 3 Dec. Miss Hughes and Ansted Called and Drank Tea.

Sun. 4 Dec. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 8 Dec. the Conception Called on Coss Rackett he paid me all at L.Fs.

Sun. 11 Dec. all at L.Fs. . . Francois came to L.Fs.

Mon. 12 Dec. Dory Sallyand 2 Boys went to the Charterhouse to hear the Exclamation2

Sun. 18 Dec. all at L.F.s.

Tues. 20 Dec. Mrs. Md and Self at the Revd Mr. Elstons³ Duirge.

Wed. 21 Dec. all at L.F. St. Thomas day.

Sat. 24 Dec. Paid Mr. Thos Brown the landTaxat 3s in the Pound viz £8.1.6.4

Sun. 25 Xmas day. all in Town at L.F. . . . performed Paxtons service Mr. Dides played the Organ all at Vespres after heard Mr. Chanelor at the Ship.

Mon. 26 Dec. all at L.F. Francois came to Town after went to Westminster bridge and Abbey. Dory went to Mr. Chanelor.

Tues. 27 Dec. Dory and Francois went to 8 O'Ck L.F. we at high, L.F .... at all Vespres Except self Francois returned to Finchley Mr. Ansted drank Tea .

Wed. 28 Dec. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 29 Dec.St. Thomas all at L.Fs. performed the New Service.

1 Sarah Attfield of Chobhamwas a cousin of Mrs. Mawhood; it was from her house that Dorothy Kroger was married to W.M. at Richmond.

2 The Latin Oration on Founder's Day

3 Francis Lacy (Elston) ; b. 1686; Rome 15 March 1705 ; priest 1710 or 1711; left for mission, 1712 ; in London for over sixty years ; d . 3 Dec. 1774. See C.R.S. XL, 135 ; XII, 13 ; Kirk.

4 Consideringthe amount of property owned by W.M. it would seem that he was not paying the double tax of which Catholics could be mulcted.

1775

Sun. 1 Jan. all in Town and at L.Fs.

Fri. 6 Jan. Two Boys walked withme and See Col. Mawhoodafter all at the Bavarian, Mrs. Md &c went to Vespres Sun. 8 Jan. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 12 Jan. called on Mr. Broomfield aboute Ekins Letter we entirely fell out, he threw the letter after me in the Street . Sat. 14 Jan. Dory went to visit Lady Fleetwood. Sun. 15 Jan. all at L.Fs. George Paxton Dined with os after went to Vespres Self at home in the Even Messrs . Collins, Cocklain, Stevenson Fryer and Paxton and Arboin had a Consert. Thurs. 19 Jan. 2 Boys and Self Called on Mr. Rackett who insisted we should go with them to the Play and sent a Card to Mrs. Md Dory, wee all went and came home in our Coach , this Evendid the Necessary

Fri. 20 Jan. Mrs. Md and Dory went in the Coach tothe Bavarian Sun. 22 Jan. all at L.F.

Mon. 23 Jan. Mrs. Md and Dory went in the Coach to L.Fs. Tues. 24 Jan. walked with Mrs. Md to L.Fs. . . . after we walked home meet Mr. Ansted Sun. 29 Jan. all at L . Fs ... we heard in the Even the Bishop [Extract from draft of a letter to William Mumfordat St. Omer .] Tuesday 31 January 1775 . Mr. Mumford,

My Daughter received a Letter from her Sister Maria bylast post, in which She makes me Acquainted with her desire of coming to England in February to take a final Leave of all her friends, and return again to her Convent, be that as it shall please God todirectfor Mrs. Mawhood and Self aredetermined to give her free Choise, we are likewise come to the resolution , as this oppertunity offers of letting Betty also come with her Sister to England (to be inoculated for the small Pox) it having proved in the natural way rather disvigoring to our other Children , but am ratherat a looss to knowhowtheyll perform the journey by themselves I See Mr. Dunn of Grays Inn yesterday and paid £21 to him which he remitts you by this day post for yours and their Accounttand he informed meyou intended for England, indeed I and Mrs. Mawhood were overjoyedwishing it could be possable that your Avocations would allowyou time to accompany them, and make my house your abode, while you stayed, we would endeavour to make it as aggreableAs poor SmithfieldMarkett people can if they should be pray let the whole Expence of your coming be paid out of my Mony itwill give os great pleasure. . . my french Servant is Very desirousof hearing from his Onkle he lives in the Rue

1 Edward Jenner's safer methods did not come into use until the endofthe century.

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decusinier near the little place at St. Omers , we have no News but that the Americans will be humbled to a degree, this you may depend upon, I hope youll favour me with an Answer Per return of post, that I may marshall my affairs properly. [Diary resumed .]

Tues. 31 Jan. In the Even at GuildhallSee Mr. Hall who got Leave of the Commissionersof Pavement that I shall be permittedto have a drain from my 3 houses in White X St. Thurs. 2 Feb. all at L.Fs. Mrs. Md Dory and boys at Vespres.

Sun. 5 Feb. all at L.Fs. Morn and Even.

Wed. 15 Feb. called and See Mr. Dunn of Grays Inn he has received a Letter from St. Omers, thinks Mr. Mumford will in a few days come.

Fri. 17 Feb. Mr. Knapp from St. Omers came and isat our house .

Sat. 18 Feb.went with Mr. Napp to Mr. Webbs, Nicholls, Dunn, &c Sun. 19 Feb. all at L.Fs. Mr. Knapp came home with os , they all went to Vespres Except Self brought home Mr. Nicholls. Fri. 24 Feb. St. Mathias all at L.Fs. at our returnfoundMr. Mumford Miss Maria and Betsey arrivedfrom St. Omers which place theyquitted Tuesdaylast at 10 O'Ck theylayat Callis thatnight and arrived at Dover at 3 O'Ck Thursday morn lay at Rochester all in good health Mr. Mumford stays at our house till next Wednesday when he intends for St. Omers again.

Sat. 25 Feb. walk with Mr. Mumford to Mr. Hall of Moorfeilds invited his family to Sup next Monday

Sun. 26 Feb. all at L.Fs. Self called on Mr. Webbe and Nichols and Brown they could not Sup with os, after high all went to Finchley and Mr. Mumford

Mon. 27 Feb. Mr. Dunn called on Mr. Mumford at my house .

Tues. 28 Feb. called with Mr. Mumford on Mr. Kirvan who discounted a Bill on Irelandfor him . . . after Supper Mr. Mumford set of in the Machine to Dover

Wed. 1 March all at L.Fs. in the Even Mrs. Md Maria and Bett and 2 Boys at the Portugall at Compline Sun. 5 March . all at the Neapolitan

Mon. 6 March walk out with Betsey who was Inoculated last Tuesday by Mr. Douglas

Thurs. 9 March. Mr. Douglas Called Betsey very Ill he went out to get a medicine to move her says this is the worstday Fri. 10 March Called at L.Fs. came home with Mrs Md Sat. 11 March Betsey on the Mending hand Sun. 12 March. Betsey but indifferent this Morn all at L . Fs Mon. 13 March Mr. Douglas called Betsey disorder at the hight indifferent well they took an airing in hide Parke

1 The American Rebellion was about to break out; hostilities began at Lexington in April.

Sun. 19 March all at L.Fs. Francois came to Town at Vespres had a dispute with George Paxton at the Bishops to hear him Thurs. 23 March Dory Maria Bill and Thornton went to the Play MacBeth Mr. Smiths¹ benefit with 3 pitt Ticketts I took .. Thorntonhad his pockett picked of £1.1.- which I returned him all near being killed in the croud Sat. 25March. all at L.Fs. did no play the Organ having had words with GeorgeP Mr. Ansted called and drank Tea Sun. 26 March. all at L.Fs.

Sun.2 April. went in the Coachto See a Collection ofFine Paintings at Mrs. Wales2 King St. St. James after at Christees³ Saleroom Thurs. 6 April Self and Boys went to See the accident at Mr. Langdales Still and Wharehouse in Holborn Sun. 9 April. Dory and Self at L.Fs. 10 O'Ck . .. Mrs. Md Maria Bett Bill and Charles at the French 12 O'Ck Wed. 12 April. all went to Tenebris L.Fs. Lent Mr. Daniel the maskeofComus5 which hes to returnin a few days Mrs. Mawhood and all Except Self at Tenebris after at Mr. Chanelors Thurs. 13 April. Mrs. Md Boys at L.F. 7 O'Ck ... allat Tenebris at L.Fs.

Good Friday 14 April. all at L.Fs. Morn and Afternoon . Sat. 15 April all at L.Fs. Sun. 16 April Self at L.Fs. performed Paxtons service Mrs. Md &c at the French Embasadorsin the Afternoon all at theBavarian heard Mr. Clinton discorce made it up with George Paxtonwho came to me this Even delivered his Book of Lessons. Fri. 21 April. Bought 7 Tickettsin Cox's Museam[Lottery] Cost £4. for the Accountt of Mr. Mumford of St. Omers .. . Maria and Charles at Mr. Chanelors. Sat. 22 April. was at the Jews Sinagouge Sun. 23 April all at L.Fs. we came to Town after breakfast all at Vespres after Bill Charles and Bett and Self walked in the Charter house . Mon. 24 April went in the Coach with Mrs Md and Maria to the Bavarian . Fri. 28 April. Wrote the Letter on the other side [extract below]to Mr.Mumford Peryoung James Thornton who settsoff to Morrow

1 William ('Gentleman') Smith. See D.N.B.

2 Perhaps the wife of Samuel Wale, one of the first R.As.

3 James Christie (1730-1803) held his first sale on 5 Dec. 1766

4 Destroyed in the Gordon Riots

5 Milton's Comus (1634), a stage version prepared, with additions, by Dr. John Dalton, Rector of St. Mary-at-hill, London ; Dr. Arne composed popular musicforthe songs. Firstperformedin 1738 andprovedsuccessful. Some of the airs became very popular

* JamesThornton ; enteredDouai, 3 May, 1775 ; in 1780 he was in2nd year Philosophy; no further record

with a Mr. Gabb¹, Sacerdos for Doway, will call at St. Omers , Messrs Wright and Robt Maberley sett of this day also for Calais to the Dutchess of Kingston²

[Extract from draft of a letter to William Mumfordat St. Omer ] According to my osual way,must make my Appology for not writting sooner in the first place, I did not buy the Ticketts untill the 20 inst since which time, I have beenseekinga free opportunityof sendingyou advice, at last have meet with one, a Mr. Gabb whom I have not the honour of personally knowing accompany's a young Lad James Thornton of fifteen years of age, who is desirousand intends for the Church at Douay, Per whom you will receive this he is Nephew to one ofmy Clerks , who is a very honest man, and have known him these Thirty years, and any service you can do the young fellowin advice for his well doing at Douay Colledge shall Esteem as done to me, I believe him to be a very worthy well disposed Lad and a good acquisition for the holy fathers at Doway withregard to my coming to your Town tis uncertain , as nothingis said on Miss Maria's part, but that She should be glad to return again and be as Miss Pursell was, for sometime, in short we are at a looss to knowher real vocation, she is sometimesone way and sometimesanother, as to poor little Betsey shereally hate's theveryname of the Convent in short I believe thegreat Girles there have greatly the assendentcy over the Nuns and Make the little one's so as they please.

[Diary resumed.]

Lent Mr. Thornton £4.4.0. and gave his Nephew a 6 Liverpeice

Sun. 30 April Mrs. Md Betsey and Bill came from L.Fs. to Dinner

Mon. 1 May Bill and Self came on the Mare to Town all at L.Fs. Lucys Eyes very bad

Wed. 3 May. Inven[tion] of the Cross all at L.Fs. . . Mrs Md and all at Vespres Mr. Sykes taught dancing Paid Mr. Green in full for Teaching our two Boys Drawing

Fri. 5 May. self and Boys went to Hyde Park See the Soldiers Exercise and See the King. Sun. 7 May. all ay L.Fs.

Sat. 13 May See Mr Fuller Senr had talkwithhim aboute Canada

1 Thomas Gabb, b 1 Feb. 1742 ; Douai, Sep. 1763 ; oath 3 Nov. 1770 ; completed his studies under Bishop Talbot in London ; priest, 1772 ; for various appointments see Gillow ; chaplain, Sardinian, 1788-1792 ; St. Patrick's, Soho, 1792-1796 ; Cowes till 1799, then Portsea; d Worksop, 17 April 1817 ; see C.R.S. XII, 135, XIX, 166n . , XLIV, 147n.; Kirk; Gillow ; some differences in dates Elizabeth Chudleigh, Countess of Bristol (1720-1788), self-styled Duchess of Kingston See D.N.B.

Marchants¹ called on Mr. Morland who gives but an indifferent account of Quebeck Sun. 14 May all at 9 O'Ck L.Fs.

Thurs. 18 May all at L.Fs. at Mrs. Ann Wrights²Diurge

Fri. 19 May Mr. Callon SenrCalledwho has askedMr. Hornyhold³ aboute Canada, he thinks it a good Scheme , went with him to the Blew coate Hospitall aboute placing out Boys See Mr. Attwood the writting master and Mr. Green his prices are £6.6.0 . Each to Compleat them or £1.11.6. Per Quarter Mr. Greens is for Drawing at his own house £1.1.0 . Per Month Each Sun. 21 May. all at L.Fs.

Thurs. 25 May all at the Portugal Assinsion Day . . . Miss Dory Bett and Bill at Vespres

Fri. 26 May. walked with Mr Callon to Mr Charles Harris Crutched Friers aboute placing my BoyWilliam with a Quibeck Marchant did not see him Mrs Md Maria Bill Charles and Betsey See the King go to the house and finish the Sessions of Parliament Sun. 28 May all at L.F.s.

Wed. 31 May. passed a very painful night no Sleep sent for Dr Potts and Mr. Douglass very Ill all day

Thurs. 1 June. Dr. Potts came, very Ill he ordered the warme Bath, went in a Chair to Ross's Banio at night a Glister [Clyster] much better had a little Sleep

Fri. 2 June, much better toDay.

Sat. 3 June Mr Douglasswrote for a preparation of Marshmellows and Parsley to be boiled half an hour for a Drink Sun. 4 June. all at 10 O'Ck L.Fs.

Mon. 5 June. all at 12 O'Ck L . Fs

Tues. 6 June. Lady Day all Except Mrs Md at L . Fs She being Ill with a sore throte

Wed. 7 June. Mr Sikes taught he goes for Paris next Friday sent byhim theNewspaparsand a Letter to Mr. MumfordofSt.Omers Sat. 10 June went with my Son Charles to Bishop Chalener Sun. 11 June. Self at the Portugese Mrs. Md and family at L . Fs in the Even at the Ship to hear the Bishop in the London Gazzettee Account of Kings Troops being beat by Rebels³

1W.M. was consideringsending his son William there ; the Quebec Act of 1774 had given freedom of worship. Of the banking family; see C.R.S. XIX, p 167n .

3 Possibly Thomas Hornyold of Coleman Street Buildings In the Gordon Riots inquiry he is described as a 'packer, ' which may mean 'exporter' He was later a member of the Catholic Committee.

4 The present Roman Bath Street (near G.P.O.) was called in the 18th century "Bagnio Court" ; there was a Turkish bath there (no known Roman association ) ; "much resorted unto for Sweating" (Strype) The bath at that time was used mainly for medicinal purposes "I hate immersion , " said Dr. Johnson.

5 Battle of Lexington, 19 April.

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1775

Wed. 14 June called on Dr Elliott heard him play the Flute and Mr. Vento¹ the Forte piano after went in his Chariott to his house in KingsintonGore ... Mr. Bonfeild the CanadaMerchant Called asked £500 with my Son for 7 years after called on Mr. Fuller who recommendsme to a Mr. Tate of Bucklersbury who is acquainted with a Monsr Violete of Quebeck in Canada² Thurs. 15 June The Feate De Due³ . . all at L.Fs. 10 O'Ck

Sun. 18 June all at L . Fs ... Coz Brookes dined with os Sat. 24 June. Self at L . Fs

Sun.25 June all came in the CoachExceptDoryto L . Fs at 11 O'Ck

Wed. 28 June. Mrs. Md Maria and Bett at L.Fs. .. Received a Answer from Col. Mawhood from Waterford in Ireland that he would not a present advice me to Send my Son to Canadauntill affairs were better settled

Thurs. 29 June. all at L . Fs

Sun. 2 July. Dory and Self came to Town on horsebackand Family in the Coach to breakfast after at L . Fs 11 O'Ck

Tues. 4 July Mrs. Md and Bett came in the Coach for me to the Neapolitan all heard 12 O'Ck

Fri. 7. July Examined Mr. Mumfords MuseamTickets all Blanks.

[Extract from draft of letter to William Mumfordat St. Omer .]

7 July 1775 . Mrs. Mawhood Self Miss Maria Bettsy, My Two Boys and Francois my french servant intend paying you and your Town a Visit. MissMaria is so desirousof beingagainat her Convent , that I cant deny her, and I think Betsey may stay till next spring the Eldest of my Boys will in the spring go to Canada to a Merchants Counting house if the troublein America should Subside therefore an Improvement in the french will be quite necessary, the other may as welltake the opportunity, but him I intend for my Warehouse in Town now my good friend , I want to know where I can place them at your Town, the most elligibly

[Diary resume.]

Sun, 9 July all at L . Fs at 10 O'Ck

Wed. 12 July. all the Neapolitan at 12 O'Ck

Sat. 15 July. Miss Maria first disclosedthe affair of Gondolfyand Dory

1 Matteo Vento, a Neapolitan musician ; d London, 1776. The pianoforte was still a rarity ; the word is not in Johnson'sDictionary (1755)

2 After many enquiries as to the standing of Mr. Bonfield, W.M. declined his offer His cousin'sopinion decided him to abandonthe project

3 Fête-Dieu Corpus Christi

4 See above, 21 April

Tues. 18 July went to Mr. Baker of Dalston to consult aboute Gondolphy and Mr. Dunn who dined and drank Tea , had much talk with, his oppion it would not do however I wated on Gondophy who was verycivil andwasmuch surprised but wished os all well and desired his Compliments to the Ladies Wed. 19 July went a Letter to St. Omers by a Mr Roberts Mr. Racketts foreman with orders to get os lodgings Thurs. 20 July Calledon Mr. Holkerwho with Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe wants to go with os to St. Omers lay in Town an Allarum of theves bing at the top of our house Sun. 23 July. at L . Fs Mon. 24 July. Mr Napp called, dined, is to Settle aboute our jorney to Flanders next Wednesday Tues. 25 July all with Mr. Chalenor Wed. 26 July. Mrs. Self and Two Boys at Duty Thurs. 27 July Stayed at homethe afternoon settling affairs, drew on the Banqrs for 90 Guineas for my jorney to St Omers Mrs. Simister packed the Cash as Usual gave her 10s . 6d. Fri. 28 July. Mrs Md Self Maria Betsey and 2 Boys set off in our Coach to the Swan and 2 Necks all got into the Dover Coachat past four breakfasted at Rochester, Maria melted 2 pound of Chocolate in her Pockett . . . arrived at Canterbury at 4 O'Ck good dinner at the Kings head Mr. Adams who gave os a very bad coach wated in the Street after we had got Inn a full hour it rained, into the Coach and Thundered there and all the way to Dover were we arrived at the Ship Harveys at 9 O'Ck meet Mr Holker Mr and Mrs Thorpe Supped together a good night Sat. 29 July. Hired Capn[blank] Vessell at £4.4.0 setsailat 1 O'Ck arrivedatCalaisafter a passage veryrough and allsick of3 hours and 20 minutes went to the Cour de Londre Mr. Odouyr, dined there, cleared thebaggage meet a Mr. Moore¹ Sacerdos there , and Governor Thickness2 hired two Coaches one at £2.2.0 and the other at £1.1.0 . Sun. 30 July. set of for St Omers at 8 O'Ck Stopped at Lasceuse to bate very bad Wine and Butter arrived at St Omers4 O'Ck all well at the Posthouse all dined ther afterwent with Mr Holker &c (he being determined to go to Dunkirke toMorrow) to See St Bertins and the Recolates meet Mr. Depien Supped at the

1 Identification hazardous , but the date suggests John More, or Moor ; Douai, 1719 ; priest, 1731 ; in Lancashire for about fifty years; d 26 June, 1783. See C.R.S. XXVIII ; XII, 22. 65n ; Kirk. Another possibility is that this was Thomas Moore, S.J. (eldest brother of Mother Mary More of Bruges ) ; b 19 Sep. 1722 ; entered S.J. 21 July, 1752 ; professed 15 Aug. 1766; at the Suppression ofthe Societyshewas Provincial andactedfor Bishop Challonerwith regardto other ex-Jesuits ; d.20 May, 1795 at Bath. C.R.S. XII, 50. Burton in Challoner wrongly gives his name as Henry.

2 Philip Thicknesse (1719-1792) Lt.-Governor of Landguard Fort, Suffolk See D.N.B.

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Post Settled our Reconing, took leave of Mr. Holkerand Thorpe , came to our Lodgings Rue de St. Bertins at Monsr Jno Pollet at 15 Livers Per Week

Mon. 31 July. bought a pair of Silk Stockings cost £18 Livrs was at the Cathedral dined at our Longins Called atthe Bartells¹ to see Victor who is well pleased with the place, See Mrs George Hughes says Jack sent for her to his Inn when therethe hair Dresser came this Morning all at the Play

Tues. 1 Aug. went all aboute the Town with Mumford See Mr. Thickness again who wanted Lodgins he see several did no like them and returns to Calais, Victor Mumford Dined with , wentto See the French College but wont do at night all at the Play beganat 6 O'Ck finished at 9 O'Ck Suppedby our Self 2 Bottles of Wine from Mr Bocillon at 15 Sols each not good

Wed. 2 Aug. got up at 6 O'Ck Mumford Called, Mrs Md Maria and Bett went to See the Lady dance at the Ursalines self after went there had talk withthe Superior aboute Maria CapnStory dined with os very little to Eate he supped withos Thurs. 3 Aug. Called on Capn Story not at home went to the Ursalines had talk with Revd Mr Quiack, Miss Douglass and Carpae dined with os Capn Steward Mr Mrs and Miss Paston and Capn Story drank Tea, taken Ill with the Stone. Collick in the night

Fri. 4 Aug. stayed at home till 10 O'Ck after see Mr Quiack and put my Intended intentionof placing my Boys withtheSecretary of the Chapter dined at home no Company William and Selfat Vespres at the Cathedral played the great Organ all at the play Sat. 5 Aug. Self and boys at Notra Dame de Miracule heard prayers, after went to See Mr. Quiack he had much talk with Maria hes to call this Even at 5 O'Ck or next Wednesday at 5 in the Even at Mr Le Grands Mrs Md Bought a Silk gound at 8 Livers 10 Souls Per french yd See a french Rogefor Stealing wipped through the Town and mark On his back in the Markett place dined with Capn Story and 5 others of his freinds a Mr Capels the Conceigeryor Town house stayed at homein Expectation of Marias Officer to go to the Consert but he never came to see Mr Depien aggreed for Dunkirke next Monday Sun. 6 Aug. Taken veryIll in the nighttookOile of CastorCamomile and BarleyWater, so ill could not go to the Cathedral at 11 O'Ck better all at the Carlmere [Carmes] Church heard the military Service dined at home no Company heard the Salue at Ursalines they sing very well Mr Quick came and drank Tea with os Paid our Eating and Lodging to the 4 Aug inclusivelyvis 68.10.6 Mon. 7 Aug. all got up at 6 O'Ck at Prayers at the Recolates [Recollets] bought a sive [sieve] of fine Cherys at 4 Livers 10

1 Perhaps , College de Saint-Bertin

2 Notre-Dame des Miracles, where Hôtel de Ville now stands.

souls O. played high prayers at St Bertin received a Letter from Dory Capn Story dined with after he Mr Napp and all hired a water Coachwent to Clairmary [Clairmarais] heard Vespres See Father Kenieg, and returned to St. Omers, Cost 3 Livers.

Tues. 7 Aug. sent my Letter to London Per post all set out this day with Capn Story in the Barge at 30 Souls Per head , meet good Company, a very pleasant way dined at an Ordinary, 25 Souls all and wine Cost 25 Livers 5 Souls very good Dinner at Burrburge [Bourbourg] Chas hat flew into the river Francois got it again very near broak his legs jumping into the barge arrived at Dunkirkeat 5 O'Ck meet Mr Carpen Mrs Children went to the St. Catherine a tollerable good house drank Tea and Supped at 25 Souls Per head, walk with the Children to the Sea a fine prospect

Wed. 9 Aug. got up at after 6 O'Ck heard 2 highprayers atgreat Church a very fine one, after to the rich Dames¹ after to the harbour See the Bason, and the now demolished Fortifications and the beds of Osters after Dinner Mr Carpen &c Called went went all into the Poor Clairs2 house drankTea a very nice place and very civil bought a purse and 2 needle Book after Billy and self went again to the Harbour Suppedat our Inn St. Catherine bought 1 pound Tea at 7 livrs

Thurs. 10 Aug. got up at 5 O'Ck breakfast very bad Tea went in the Barge at 7 O'Ck very good Company the Ladys Sang . . . arrived at St Omers past 5 O'Ck we were luckey as a family arrived who had taken our appartments since June

Fri. 11 Aug. wasat Bertins heard the Organn ... Mr. Nappdrank Tea at Notra Dame de Mirakule

Sat. 12 Aug. See a poor man of 21 years Old Hanged in the Markett place played on Mr Stratons organ dined at home no Company afterdinner was the Cathedral at Vespres played the great Organ, drank Tea Mr Mumford Called was all to see the French College³ aggreedthe Boys to go there next Thursday at £350 Livers Per Annum washing and Linning Included .. sent for Mr Storys Gun for the Boys to Exercise.

Sun. 13 Aug. played night the College St Bertins and St Dennys after all at the Military Service Master Victor dined after at Vespres St Bertins meet Mr Thickness

Mon. 14 Aug. Mr. Thicknesscalled I after called on him could not See his Wife all at High at the French College the service is well done and Te Deum the Principalto Drink Coffee toMorrow

1 Probably the Benedictine Convent (founded 1662, now Teignmouth) For illustration , see Ward, Dawn, I. facing p 84

2 Founded at Dunkirk in 1654 by the niece of Lord Montague; see C.R.S. XIV.

3 College de Saint-Bertin ; still in use .

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Tues. 15 Aug. The Assumtion got up at 7 O'Ck Mr Carpen Called and proposed the Convent of Poor Clairs for Maria for 3 or 4 Months She dont like it but prefers the St CatherinesMr Momford Called heard a Memorial Service at Cathedral after playedhigh at St Denys . . dined at home no Company after went the Vespress and played after with 3 or 4 Organists went to the Cathedral near, past Vespres and the grand procession , and Alters in the Street, the Principal¹of French College Called and left a card after Tea Called on him had much talk with him aboute a Mr. Bleeth he was very civil and invited us to the distribution of prizes toMorroW

Wed. 16 Aug. the mantua maker called withMrs Mawhood Gound was with Mrs Md at the Convent of St. Catherine paid Marias pensionfor 3 Mo [blank] and 6 Livers the servant to Commence from toMorrow Mr Mumford was with os after went to the Ursalines See Mother St Charles had much talk with her a very Gentelesensable personand will write me in a Monthconserning all Matters paid Betsey's pensionand dancing Singing Musick and Drawing for 3 Months fromtoMorrow, Monsr the Principal Called and stayed half an hour with Maria self not at home sent an Invitation for the Distribution of Prizes&c all wentafterDinner half after 2 O'Ck it finished at half after 4 the 1st boys in Each Class there being 6 had Crowns put on their heads and Saluted twise by Monsr the Principal with sound of all Instruments but the greatest prize was given to the Student the most renowned for Virtue and religion played the Salue at St. Dennys, Capn Story Supped with os Thurs. 17 Aug. got up at 6 O'Ck paid the hair Dressers in all £1.1.0 .... Mr MumfordDined with os after took the Boys and all went to the French College and delivered the 2 Boys drank Tokeywine and Coffee with the Principal, and fine Liquorswas very Polite will render Every service to our boys, will invite them to Drink Tea and wine and desires theyll Inform him if any thing happens that makes them Uneesy poor Charles said very wittily (but how shall I make him understand, in an hour after our Boys came by the house with another young boy and a servant of the College going to Subrue [Saubruic] for a walk Paid the Boys 3 Months in advance viz £8.8.0 and 15 Livrs for Servant &c left in the Principalls hands for our Boys £1.1.0 for pockett money at 12 Souls Per week . . . all at the Salue St Dennys Supped at homeinthe middle of whichcame the Principall and 2 Students with the 2 Boys Charles complained he was Ill

1 D. Hiecq, afterwards curé of Longuenesse . He and W.M. became great friends When l'abbé Hiecq was driven out by the French Revolution , hefirst took refuge at the English Convent, Bruges , where Maria Mawhood was a nun ; he then came to England and was befriendedbythe Mawhoods, and latersettled at Lulworth Castle, where, in January, 1800 , he died and was buried .

whichmade Billy take on likewise afterthree quarters ofan hour altercation , Billy said he was willing to go back to the College on which Charles likewise said hed go to Fri. 18 Aug. Francois Aunt Called wished os a good jorney and would offerup her prayers for os at Notre DamesdeMiraqule .. Called on the Principall read me Mr. Blythes letters and desired Iwould send him a 2 Guinea piece of George the 3d ... had the 2 Boys from the french College at 10 O'Ck with Monsr the Principals leave they dined with os, after took Betsey to the Ursalines, gave some money to the Servant Mother St Charles is to send me a letter soon, afterpaid our Billfor the Lodgins, having been out from London 3 weeks at 15 Livrs Per week our Landlord name John Pittit a blond man very good civil usage , after consigned the 2 Boys to the care of Monsr Hiecq the Principal and Sub Principal Monsr Dequeand the Prefect set of withMaria to her Convent the St Catherine paid her 3 Months in Advance and 6 Livrs the servants, She took on much at partingto receive a letterfrom the Principal aboute her conduct soon then proceded on our jorney to Calais with a Master Kirvan in a Coach hired of Treville at 2 O'Ck arrived at Lasciose past 4 had a Bottle wine cost 24 Souls arrived at Calais after 8 being obliged to go aboute owing to a bridge being now mending arrivedattheCoure de Londres Supped there and breakfasted Sat. 19 Aug. got aboard at past 6 O'Ck got aground going out ofthe harbourgot off again a Calmeallmost all the way, Self and one other supplyd the Company with provisions arrivedatDover at 4 O'Ck went to the Ship Harveys . . . set of for Canterbury at 6 O'Ck arrived at red Lion at past Eight Supped and lay there

Sun. 20 Aug. arrived at Sittingbournat past Seven . . . arrived at Dartford Dined there ... The customhouseofficers slightly serched the baggage arrived at 4 O'Ck at Charing Cross took a hackney Coach put down Master Kirnan at his fathers No. 116 Fleet St See Mr Kirnan who promissed to call on me toMorrow Morn. found all in health gave the Porters at Inn 6d and Coach to Smithfield2s Stayed at home the Even being takenvery Ill sent to Mr. Douglass much better before he came took nothing. Mon. 21 Aug. Stayed at home sent all Mr Mumfords letters and Writtings to Mr Aires¹ Per Thornton Several people called to Rent the Alehouse next door. Mr Douglas called gave him the Nunns receipt for his Children hes to callto Settle toMorrow and bring my Bill Mrs Md and Dory called on Mrs Beazley with a letter from Mrs Brown of St Omersto Miss Camden Mrs Beazley did not mention She had receivedany letterfromWalter Beazley² of Jamaca I received one aboute 6 Weeks since and another this

1 Probably Vincent Eyre of Lincolns Inn ; See Kirk.

2 W.M.'s nephew

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Mr. Beazleyis a Clerk to a Merchant has £100 Per Annum and he behaves himself very well

Thurs. 24 Aug. Called on Mr Harlee see Mr. Richardson told him about Mr. [his ?] Daughter, Poor Clairs, Dunkiurque Self at High L . Fs

Sun. 27 Aug. at High L . Fs

Wed. 30 Aug. went in the Coach with Mrs Md and Dory to L . Fs 12 O'Ck

Thurs.31 Aug. Dory's horse got bitt by Coach horse onthe Back

Fri. 1 Sep. received a Letter from Maria Betsey Wm and Chas all well

Sat. 2 Sep. the Lord Mayor Wilks proclaimed Bartholomew fair¹ this day at 1 O'Ck

Sun. 3 Sep. all at high L . Fs

Mon. 4 Sep. a Mr Griffith called aboute placing a frends Child at St. Omers

Thurs. 7 Sep. Mr Napp from St Omers is to call this Morn: and Mr Mumfordthey brought Letters from our Boys and Girles of St Omers

Fri. 8 Sep. Messrs . Mumford and Napp dined with os , Mr Butler Jnr called I lent him a Book of Arne's Songs after coffee they went away paid Mumford the £5.5.0. I Borrowed of him when atSt Omersthe other monys to payinto Mr Wrightshandswrote Letters by him to all our Children sent a Cake to Bett . . . sent by him 2 pair Sithers [scissors] to Mrs. Stratton

Sun. 10 Sep. all at L . Fs 11 O'Ck

Fri. 15 Sep. Mrs Md Dory and Self in the Coach to L . Fs

Thurs. 21 Sep. all at L . Fs at High, afterwent to Finchlyto Dinner after Tea walked to the Common to See the people comefrom Barnett Races

Sun. 24 Sep. at 8 O'Ck L . Fs

Tues. 26 Sep. at 10 so very Ill sent for Dr Pott, who wrotefor me the very same Douglasswould have sent and a Draft for night and if not better to go to the Warm Bath, much worse went to the Bath, the water [waiter] scrubbed me very much which he should not have done Sleep a little.

Sun. 1 Oct. Mrs Md Dory and Francois at L . Fs 10 O'Ck

Fri. 6 Oct. Mr Christian of L . Fs Called Sat. 7 Oct. Received a Letter from Mumfordof St Omer aboute the Liver and lights of an English Fox for a Frier at air [ Aire] sent Dory to Mr Douglass who laugh't at the prescription

Sun. 8 Oct. Mrs Md and Dory in the Coachat 10 L . Fs

1 From time of Henry I a three-day annual market for woollen-cloth was heldhence Cloth Fair; by the 18th centuryit had become a fortnight's general fun fair and market. It finished about 1850 .

1 A leading Catholic family; members of the firm of Christian & Bassett , wine merchants of Arundel St., Holborn See C.R.S. XIX, 400n .

Mon. 9 Oct. Mrs Md and Dory went in the Coach into the Citty AnsweredMr Mumford Letter sent him NewspapersSent a Letter to Billy in Answer to his and a Letter to Betsey all by a young boygoing to St Omersthis day by the care of Mr. Dunn of Grais inn likewise sent him a Play which Mr Walker of St Omersgave me for him Eate a good Dinner

Wed. 11 Oct. Mr Brown Sacerdoes called drank Tea Thurs. 12 Oct. was at Mr Chenelors did the needfull his Advice is to let Miss Maria follow her Vocation

Fri. 13 Oct. Ad sacra sactamentum, with one Quarter of an hour.

Sun. 15 Oct. Dory and Owen came to Town and returned to Dinner at Finchly brought me Letters for [from ?] Mother St Charles

Fri. 20 Oct. Mrs Md and Dory went in the Coach to L.F. called on Mr Carpue

Sat. 21 Oct. Called on Mr Stone¹of St Omersat No 36 FetterLane, who intends returning there in 8 days ... .Mr Stone Called on me and we went with Mr. Plenius to See a Forte piano in the Strand

Sun. 22 Oct. all at Warwick St at high took Mr Webbe withos to Finchly he lay there

Wed. 25 Oct. walked with Mrs Md to L . Fs 11 O'Clock Mr Paxton Called, say that his Nephew George Paxton was drowned this Morn or last night from a Warf Black Fryers bridge

Thurs. 26 Oct. Mr Webbe called says he has spoke to Dr Brownand got the place if the Embassador does not put in another Mr Webbe Mrs Md Dory and Self went in the Coach and See the King go to the houses

Fri. 27 Oct. at 12 O'Ck at L . Fs

Sat. 28 Oct. Francois came to Town all at L . Fs 11 O'Ck ... at Vespres

Sun. 29 Oct. all at L . Fs hight See Sir Thomas Fleetwood

Tues. 31 Oct. Mr Stone of St Omers Called appointed him to dine with me Tomorrow sent a Letter to Maria, who intended to Enter the Ursalines the 12 of next Month that She may as well defer it 3 Months longer

Wed. 1 Nov. all att L . Fs with Lucy Mr Stone came there wentin the Coach to See a piano Forte at he came home withos dined and drank.

Thurs. 2 Nov. all at L . Fs

Fri. 3 Nov. received a Letter from Miss Maria wherein She has meet with a disappointment at the Ursalins and She chuses to say [stay] other 3 Months at the St Catherines or untill She can sute herself

Sun. 4 Nov. all at L . Fs high

1 Benjamin Stone, b 1742 ; Douai, oath, 24 May, 1764; on mission, 5 July, 1770; d Little Malvern, 19 June, 1819. See C.R.S. XII, 142 As organist at the Sardinian Chapel ; he was appointed. 3 To open the second session of his third Parliament. G

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Tues. 7 Nov. called on Mr Hall who got me a new fine Guinea from the Principalof the Mint for 23s which I this day sent to Mr Hiecq in a Letter to Mr Mumfordfrom whom I received a Letter this Even : is not quite satisfied with Maria manner of Acting sent Mr Stratons Silk 4/6 cost a Letter to Wm Charles and Bett a Pocket Bookand corkscrewto Mumford and to desire him to pay all our Childrens Quarterage in Advance and to let me know were I am to Pay the mony in Town

Fri. 10 Nov. at the Dirge for Wild Esqr at L . Fs

Mon. 13 Nov. Mr. Nicholas gave a feast at his house I did notgo toit onAccountt of words spoke by Mr Clintonat L . Fs Sacristie

Wed. 15 Nov. Monsr Lanthorn the French Monkcame as I desired and wroteme an Answer to Monsr Hiecq le principale Colfrancois at St Omers and to Ma mere St Charles aus Ursaline Do

Sun. 19 Nov. all at L . Fs

Tues.21 Nov.receiveda LetterfromBillyand one fromMr Mumford with Accountt of Marias's having Altered her oppinion.

Wed. 22 Nov. Stayed at home till 11 O'Ck after Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs St Cecilia performed Mr Webbes 3 part Service which he has made me a present of dined at home after Mrs M Dory went in the Coach called on Dunn of Grais inn then went on to Mrs Beazleys, Selfto the Queenshead meet theGentlemen of the Choir stayed till 10 at night Supped at home received a Letter from Monsr Hiecq of St Omers aboute Maria who has Changedher mind our 2 Boys verywell, he sent me theirAccountt of Monys Expended Together with £5.5.0 he had received from Mr Mumford he has received the fine new Guinea peece and is well pleased with it

Thurs. 23 Nov. Mr Hall sent to borrowa Second book of Butlers lives which I sent him

Sun. 26 Nov. all at L . Fs 11 O'Ck

Mon. 27 Nov. all at L . Fs Mr Christians Diurge performed Mr Webbe's service

Tues. 28 Nov. Mrs Md and Dory at L . Fs Mr Tuite died this day Wed. 29 Nov. this day 16 years L . Fs was Burnt down¹ .. . Mrs Mawhood and Dory at Vespres

Fri. 1 Dec. a letter from Mr Hiecq our Boys well and a Letter from Mr Mumfordhe has paid of Childrens Qr in advance and has drawnon me in favour of Baily at 5 days sight £31.10.0 . Wed. 6 Dec. had a few words with Dory but soon made up as I love her

Fri. 8 Dec. all at L . Fs Francois came to Town, Mrs MdDory Lucy and Gasking at Vespres

Sun. 10 Dec. Self and Mrs Md at L . Fs Self at Vespres Do afterat Bishop's discorce Mrs Md and Dory at the Bavarian

1 30 Nov. 1759. See C.R.S. XIX, 207 ; L.C.C. Survey of London , Vol. III Pt I, 77-84 .

Tues. 12 Dec. all at Mr Tuites Diurge L.F performed Webbe's Service

Sun. 17 Dec. Self called on Cos Brooke at the Heralds office, he said he should be glad I would speak to Col Mawhood if he chuses to part with his place at Courte¹ he would buy it . . . self spent theevenat MrsWest St.MaryHall Paxton there &c&cperformed Senr Peres2 Diurge.

Mon. 18 Dec. received a Letter from Miss Betsey and Mother St. Charles she says Bett is very Ill bread at Presentbuta verygood Girlein Duty and Studies her oppinion of Maria that She is very Self willd but believes She will come back to the St Ursalenes. Thurs. 21 Dec. all at L.Fs.. . Mrs Md and Dory at Vespres.

Fri. 22 Dec. Sent a Letter to Maria and Momford havingpaid for hisAccounttto Mr Wright £6.16.6. in full sent a Letter to Monsr Hiecq and one to Mother St Charles Sun. 24Dec. L . Fs self afterat Hight Paxtons Serviceall at Vespres

Mon. 25 Dec. all at L . Fs at 7 O'Ck Mr Napp Sacredos said his first performed Paxtons service all at Vespres Mr Napp Drank Tea and Lanthorne her [heard] the Bishop's Sermond Tues. 26 Dec. all at High .. . all at Vespres Thurs. 28 Dec. Mr Napp dined with os received a Letter from Mumford of St Omers hes not well Fri. 29 Dec. Mrs Md and Dory at their Duty Self at L . Fs Sun. 31 Dec. all at L . Fs high and Francois . . . all at Vespres after at the Bishop's discorce

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Mon. 1 Jan. all at Highand Francois helaydin Town all at Vespres, Dory received a Letter from her Sister Maria She very fond of being at the St Catherine's Sat. 6 Jan. all at L . Fs and at Vespres Sun. 7 Jan. all at L . Fs Sun. 14 Jan. Called on Col Mawhood after high in the Coach he was not at home Stayed all at home the Streets so bad owing to the Snow³ Tues. 16 Jan. went with Mrs Md in the Coach over Blackfriers Bridge the Thames near froze over Sun. 21 Jan. Self at High L . Fs Sun. 28 Jan. all at L . Fs in Freeses hard after called on Mr Rackett See Mr Low the Woollen draper there gave him £1.1.0 for the Westminster Subscription for the Poor and to receive Food and Coal Ticketts for the Same after went in the Coach to See the Ice on Westminster bridge, Mr Palmer Senr went with os , allat Vespres

1 He was a Gentleman Usher

2 Davide Perez, best known during the 18th century for his operas.

3 An accountofthis exceptionalfrost is givenin White , Selborne , LetterLXII.

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Thurs. 1 Feb. Mr. Stone of St Omers Called and left a Letter from our Son Wm began to Thaw

Fri. 2 Feb. Called on Mr Stone at his Lodgings No 36a Carvers in Fetter Lane who had not seen our Children was very polite and Civil all at L.F

Sun. 4 Feb. Mrs Md Self and Lucy at L . Fs at 11 O'Clock .. . at Vespres Self heard Mr Bolton at the Ship Alehouse

Mon. 5 Feb. Received a Letter from Mr Mumford with Accountt that our Son Charles is Ill his Eyes bad and a runningSore in his thigh the Doctor says no danger

Tues. 6 Feb. Mr Stone of St Omers drank Tea and Mr Nelson

Wed. 7 Feb. Stayed at home Cos Brooke Called with Cos Richard Mawhood and his tow Sons from Yorkshire appointed them to dine with me to Morrow they were going to presenthisYoungest Son to Col Mawhood who has got him a Lt Commission in the 19th Regiment of Foot

Thurs. 8 Feb. not very well Cos Richard Mawhood of Yorkshire put his Youngest Son under the patronage of Col Mawhood at Chelsey Accademy he and his Eldest Son dined with us and Coz Brooke and drank Tea

Sat. 10 Feb. taken Ill in the Morn with Dissiness Cos Mawhood Son and Mr Brooke dined with os afterwent to the Playthe Duenna² all much pleased they after supped with os

Sun. 11 Feb.called on MrWebbe withMr ButlerJunr aboute some songsto go to Dunkirqueall at L . Fs Mrs Betsey Beazley dined with os afterwards She went to Vespres returned and drank Tea with Mr Julian³ after they went away

Tues. 13 Feb. Mrs.Md and Dory at L . Fs Giffords Dirurge

Wed. 14 Feb. Calledon Mr Stoneat No 36 Fetterlane to DrinkTea

Sun. 18 Feb. Mrs Md and Self at L . Fs and Vespres

Mon. 19 Feb. received a Letter from Maria and one from Charles his Eyes bad by hisAccountt answeredtheir Letters and Mumford bya MrShelly but hecant goforSt Omers beforenextWednesday Sevenight

Tues. 19 Feb. sent my Letters and a Cake to Mr Shelly

1 See genealogicaltable : the sons were Richard, b . 14 May 1751 (later Attorney), and Thomas , b 15 Oct. 1759 ; he reached the rankof Captain, and died in Jamaica in 1780

2 By R. B. Sheridan

3 Charles Juliaens b. c. 1736. Franciscan; on English Mission, 1766 ; held various offices in his Order ; Definitor of the Province, 1803-6 ; Signed Sardinian Chapel Registers , 16 May 1770-15 Dec. 1788 ; d 27 Sept. 1807. See C.R.S. XII, 100 ; XIX, Index ; Thadeus

4 ThomasGiffard, eldest son of Peter Giffard of Chillington ; d 7 Jan. 1776

See Kirk ; C.R.S. XXVIII, 254n , where year of death is incorrect

5 Possibly ThomasShelley; b 1737 ; Douai, 1758 ; oath, 25 March, 1765 ; confessor to Blue Nuns, Paris from 1778 until Revolution ; imprisoned in Luxembourg ; d Wolverhampton, 8 Jan. 1807. See Kirk ; C.R.S. XII, 96; VIII; Knox, 74.

Wed. 20 Feb. Dory received a Love Letter from Mr Richard Mawhood Junr of Wakefield

Fri. 23 Feb. Called on Mr Nicholas, Mr Shelly goes for St Omers next Wednesday all at Compline at L.F. Mr Webbe There Sun. 25 Feb. Mrs Md Self and Lucy at L . Fs in the afternoon at Vespres at the Bavarian

Mon. 26 Feb. Mrs Md Dory Lucy and Self went to little Chelsey¹ to See Cos Thos Mawhood at the MilitaryAccademy he does not like being an Officer

Tues. 27 Feb. Col Mawhood Called and Supped withoswill Do all he can for William in America or Quibeck

Fri. 1 March. wrote Letters 2 to Monsr Hiecq 2 to Maria 1 to William and 1 to Charles and tow Cakes all sent by Mr Stone who with his Brotherdrank Tea and Stayed till 8 O'Ck sent by him to Miss Robertes a Adres 6 Louisdours and 2 Gueneas and one fine Guenea for Monsr Hiecq 2 Letters for Mumford Sun. 3 March Self Mrs Md and Lucy at L . Fs Col Mawhood Called with Coz Thomas but could not stay himself, he desired me to Accept of a Sword Coming from Ireland left Coz Thos but could not stay himself . . Self went to Vespress after heard Bishop Chanoler received a Letter from Son William at St Omers Monsr Depuis and him has had a little misunderstanding Tues. 5 March Sent Per Post an Answer to Williamsletterin which gave him to Understand it is Expectted he goes on in his Studies Sent One likewise to Miss Maria to desire her to speak to Monsr Dupuis for his sentiments

Wed.6March . wentintheCoachwithMrs and Dory totheBavarian 12 O'Ck

Mon. 11 March Walked in the afternoon With Mrs Md to Bishop Chalenors Tues. 12 March. Mrs and Dory walked to L . Fs 9 O'Ck Thurs. 14 March. Dory Gasking and Lucy in the Coach Called at L . Fsheardthe Prayersforthe Dead ... DoryMrandMrsThornton at the Play of Cyrus2 for Mr Smiths benefitt Fri. 15 March . meet Mr Rackett he went with me to Compline Sun. 17 March See Col Mawhood who goes in 3 weeks to America at L . Fs in the afternoon all at Vespres and at the Bishops Discorce Mon. 18 March. Mrs Md Dory and Self at L . Fs Tues. 19 March. Mrs. Md and Dory went to 9 O'Ck L . Fs as she expects Dr Elliott Self ... at 11 L.F St Joseph ... Mrs Mdand Dory and Gasking at Compline 5 O'Ck L . Fs self Stayed at home to write Letters to Maria Mons Hiecq and Mumford Mrs Md paid into Anthony Wrights hands for Accountt ofWm Mumford £1.1.0 of Butlers and £3.13.6 for his prise³

1 A village along present Fulham Rd , where Beaufort St. joins it

2 "Cyrus the Great" by John Banks

3 It looks as though at last he had won a lottery prize !

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Fri. 22 March Lanthorne went in the Coach with us to Compline returned atdrankwithhis little Daughter Send a Letter to Monsr Hiecq and one to Maria that we shant come till July Received a Letter from Maria and one from Mr Stone one from Mother St Charles and one from Betsey Sun. 24 March Mrs Md ad Sacramentum and Dory . . . at L.F. high ... Mrs. Md and Dory at Vespres

Mon. 25 March all at High L . Fs ... all at Complin

Fri. 29 March Mrs. Md and Dory at Compline L . Fs

Sun. 31 March Mrs. Md Dory and Gasking in the Coach to the Bishop ; at 9 o'Ck Self at L . Fs high all Except Dory at Vespres after at the Bishop

Mon. 1 April Cos Thos Mawhood Called and dined with and now Concludes to stay in the Army

Tues. 2 April. gave £0.10.6 to the Parson¹ as Easter offering

Wed. 3 April Self not at Tenebris

Thurs. 4 April. all at Tenibris sung a Lamentation

Fri. 5 April all at L . Fs ... all at the Service Morn and Even Sat. 6 April all at L . Fs See Mr Bidieff he and an Organist and a Parson came to our house in the Even and Drank Tea

Sun. 7 April Mrs and Gasking at the Bishop Selfat L.F.

Mon. 8 April. all at L . Fs

Tues. 9 April. all at L . Fs

Mon. 15 April. Coz Brooke Called who had been at the Dutchess of Kingstons Tryall it goes on to Morrow

Wed. 17 April words with Dory, all made up

Sat. 20 April. Yesterday received a Letter from Col Mawhood who is still here , untill the Hessian Troops arrive Sun. 21 April. all at 9 O'Ck prayers

Tues. 23 April all at L . Fs Stayed self at home the Afternoon writting Letter to St Omers.

Thurs. 25 April. Col Mawhood Servant called this Morn in a most violent Hurry and sweatand left a Gorget for CapThos Mawhood without any other mesuage

Sun. 28 April. all at L . Fs at high

Wed. 1 May. all at L . Fs

Fri. 3 May. Dory and Self at L . Fs

Sat. 4 May Mr. Stone of St Omers arrived brought me Letters from Wm Maria Mr Mumford he says the Boys have improved very little Sun. 5 May Self at high L . Fs Mrs Md and Dory at 12 they gave Lady Ann Macworth³ a cast home in our Coach

1 Either the Rector of Finchley, or of St. Bartholomew. The chargewas bigamy ; see D. N.B. under 'Elizabeth Chudleigh' . 3 Lady Ann Mackworth's daughter Elizabeth (d 1785, aged 35) married Thomas Huddleston (d 1799, aged 59) Their three names were on one gravestonein old St. Pancras Churchyard with four other Huddlestones , twodescribed as 'ofSawston' . In the diary "Lady Ann and Mr. Huddlestone" refer to her and her son-in-law She died in 1792 , aged 78 .

Tues. 7May, Monsr L.Thorne Calledto Correctt myfrenchLetters to Monsr Hiecq that he would take care the Boys Improvemore in their french Fencing and behavior Do to Betsey for her to improve more Do to Mr Mumfordfor his kind care &c

Wed. 8 May Mr Knapp Dined with os after set of in post Chaise for Old Hall GreenIn the AfternoonMr Boltonand MrShepperd¹ president of the College of Validorid Called Drank Tea.

Sun. 12 May. all at 10 O'Ck L . Fs

Except Dory who took a ride with Tomm, Self at high Mrs Md not well self in the afternoon at St Pauls played the last Voluntary

Mon. 13 May. wrote to Mumford Maria Charles by a freind of Mr Stone's who goes to St Omers toMorrow

Thurs. 16 May all at L.F.

Fri. 17 May Mrs Md and Dory to L . Fs

Sun. 19 May. all at L . Fs : See Dr Arne there desired I wouldget Michael Arne a protectionfrom the Embasador

Mon 20 May. Mrs Md and Dory at L.Fs.

Mon 27 May. all at L.Fs.

Tues. 28 May all at L.F.

Wed. 29 May. Mr Sawrey and another person called they go for St Omers the 10 June next with two Laidy's to the Ursalines Convent

Sat. 1 June. Mrs Md and Lucy at 12 L.Fs.

Sun, 2 June Francois came to Town with the Peacock which I sent a present to DoughtyEsqr of James St Bedford Roe allat L . Fs after dind at Finchley Mr Butler and Son called in a post Chaise drank Tea, gathered a few ripe Strawberys.

Mon. 3 June much talk with a Mr Cooke a Sugar-bakerhe wants me to recommend him a wife

Thurs. 6 June. Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at the Bavarian . . . Self at L . Fs Mr Clinton2 goes for St Omers next Sunday willbe half a day at St Omers on his way to Aix la Chappele

Sat. 8 June Mrs Md at the Bishop at Compline L.Fs.

Sun. 9 June Mrs. Md at Duty 7 O'Ck L.Fs. Dory and Tomwrode to Finchley Mrs. Md Self and Mr Lewis after High atL . Fs dined and drank Tea at Finchly.

Tues. 11 June all at Compline

Fri. 14 June Received a Letter very polite from Monsr Hiecqhe has bought a Gold watchfor Wm at £10 . 10 .

1 Joseph Shepperd (Sheppard ), educatedat Douai, went to Valladolid with Dr. Philip Perry in 1678 to take over the College on the expulsion of the Jesuits . Joseph Shepperd succeeded Dr. Perry as Presidentin 1774 ; d 31 Oct 1796. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 302 ; XII, 57; Kirk.

2 Alexander Clinton (Mackenzie ), S.J.; b Scotland, 23 March, 1730; professed, S.J. 2 Feb. 1767 ; signed Sardinian Chapel Registers, 5 Sep. 1774 to 24 May 1780 ; noted for work among prisoners; Lulworth Castle , 1781-1795 d. Dublin,5 June, 1800. See Foley; Gillow ; C.R.S. , XII, 73 ; XIX; XLII, 138 .

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Sun. 16 June Dory and Tom at 7 O'Ck L . Fs ... Mrs Mawhoodand Self a L . Fs

Mon. 17 June. sent by a Mr Shepperd going to Spain but passes thro St Omers Letters to Monsr Hiecq MumfordWm Dory to Maria Cos Richd Mawhood came from Yorkshirethis nightat 9 O'Ck

Thurs. 20 June. Cos Rich Tommyand all at the Pantheon¹ . . . in the Even all at Vaux Hall

Fri. 21 June Received a Letter this day from Mr Mumfordall our young people well he gives them a very good carracter

Sat. 22 June in the Even Mr Richd Mawhood & Mrs SelfandDory at the Opera of Antigono²

Sun. 23 June Dory at 7 O'Ck L.F. Mrs Md and Self at 12

Sat. 29 June. all at L . Fs after Dinner Mr Richd Mawhood and Dory took a ride to Finchley gave him his Answer that Dory chose at present to remain Nutter

Sun. 30 June at L . Fs

Sun. 7 July. Self and Mrs Md at L . Fs at Hight

Thurs. 11 July. Mrs Md Dory Lucy and Self at L . Fs after self a the Bishop did the nesscary at 2 Months

Fri. 12 July. at Sacra Sanctum at L.F. 8 O'Ck

Sat. 13 July at the Bavarian at 11 O'Ck

[The following record of a visit to St Omers is from a separate note-book; parts are indecipherableowing to damage bywater.] Set out from Townwith Mrs Md Capt Steward and MrStone

Thursday 18 July 1776 in my Landau my horses as far as Darford arrivedat Rochester at 11 O'Ck . arrived at Canterbury dined there arrived at Dover 8 O'Ck lay at the Ship

Fri. 19 July Detained it rained all day no wind

Sat. 20 July. got up at 3 O'Ck all on Board at past 3 O'Ckno wind atfirst a veryfine passage arrived at Calais past 12 Dined at Odouirs a good Dinner set of for St. Omers at Jean Pittits Lite Rou at 12 at night and much tired all Jean Pittitts Familly just going to bed had Scate fish for Supper and fine Cheries Sun. 21 July Sent Francois very Early for Maria Bett and 2 Boys who soon came all in health Calld on the principale &c at prayers all at the Charterous Mile from St Omers 2 of them very civil prepared wine &c for us and Shewed us their Church &c returned to Town to Dinner Tues. 23 July Called at the Ursalines and on Monsr the Principal to Acquaint him I should have Yorkshire Cousins so could not Entertain him at my house, he was sorry saying he had made 2 Sutes of Clos &c for the Jorney but hoped I would take him lodgins in our Neighbourhood he came while we were at Supper

1 Opened in 1772 on south side of Oxford Street, for concerts , masquerades , etc. the site was long occupied by Gilbeys the wine merchants By J. A. Hasse (1699-1783), the German composer .

Seamed very reservedhe sent me a Bottle of Vin de Grave, and will send one every day, Capt Steward supped with Us the 2 Boys went home with the Principale the Dancing and Fencing Masters Taught

Thurs. 24 July. got up past 6 the boys took Lessons from their Dancing master Self went with Bett to the Convent after to the recolletts [Récollets] and playd the hight mass at St Bertins Mrs Md &c went in the Coach to Arck [ Arques], dined at 1 O'Ck no Company . after at St Catharines, had much talk with the Superior a finesensiblewoman Mother St Charles Sister& Cousin Maria brought home a very fine Cross & Commode pin Cushion

Sun.27 July. Allat HighSt Dennisplayed the high heard a Sermon , Charles and Selfa the Cathedral See the Chimes play and playd the Vespres after a Salue at Do

Mon. 28 July. Called on Mr Mumford no Letter from Dory a bad Girle, Monsr Hiecq and Monsr Fisilie Called they packed the Cross for Us took leave of Mumford & sent by him Letter and the Cross he gets offor England and goes to our house to Morrow at 3 O'Clock

Tues. 29 July. all Dind with Monsr Hiecq and Monsr Fissilie a Elligent Dinner after went to Their Contry house at Subrue [Salperwick] a fine Cleanfountain and Good Garden went There by water in a Small Boate paid my Barber for some Riboon Supd at home

Wed. 30 July played high at St Catherinesat 7 O'Ck they squeezed me by the handsgot upand down a Ladder &c veryIllthisMorn ; better in the Even

Thurs. 1 Aug. Mrs Md had some Altercationwith Mrs Fisher aboute her Children and a Mrs Hawkins received a Letter from Dory this day dated 26 July all well Received from St Catherines a form of Termes for Maria's Entrance for my perusall ... Played the Organ at St Catherines at 5 o'clock

Fri. 2 Aug. got up to play the Organ at St Catherines butwas to lateStayed the high Selfand Charles afterat high attheRecolates at Vespres at Recolates

Sat. 2 Aug. heard Service a Notre Dame De Miracle at 7 O'Ck after Called on Monsr Principal Says his great Vacancebeginsthe 20 of this Mo will go for England the 21 or 22 Called with him on Monsr Piccque the Bishops¹ Nephew had much talk aboute Maria after some time Mr Quiaic came in, all of them aggree Maria ought to have a nother years Probation Either in some otherhouse were no Recolates are or go to England, Ihad much talk with Maria on this and She aggrees to Speak to Monsr Puccique this day at the Bishops Palace at 4 O'Clock and take his Advice MonsrAbee PiccqueAdvisesMaria to another Convent for 12 Months but by no means to have Recollee for her Pater

1 The Bishop was Mgr Chastenet de Puységur

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Sun. 3 Aug. all at high at Cathedral played ye Serviceafter atthe French College See Mr Hiecq and played Vespres at English Collge Mr Mumford arrived brought me a Letter a Ham and Tounge

Mon. 4

Aug. A Long bearded Capucine Breakfasted with us who is Confessorto the Convent of the Penitents¹ not well this day Mr Mumford Called after Dinner with a Letter for Maria from Dory

[Draft of Letter to Dorothy Mawhood] Dr Dory Monday 4 Augst. 1776

Our worthy freind Mumfordarrivd hereyesterday Even 4 O'Ck by whom we receivd your Letters the ham and Toungue, since my last fresh matter has arrissen concerning your Sister Maria I have been introduced by Monsr Hiecq (Who has much her wellfareat heart) to a Monsr Le Abby Piccque the Provo ofAir Provost of Aire and Nephew to the new Bishop of this Town this personis the Examiner ofall Nuns who enter atthe Ursalines A most sensible worthy man and unaversally Esteend here , is likewise an old acqaintance of Maria, she tells me She has all the good dispositions he could wish, but at the same time much questions her constancy, and I ashure you he knows her well; headvisesme to placeher at some other communityas apensioner for one year whichwill more fully prove her vocation, hemakes no Doubt but the good Nuns of St. Catherines have not been Idle by Indulgences &c to perswade her to Enter their house: though the Superior and they all, and the good Father recollate (unaskd) professdto your Mamma and me quite the Contrary; poor Maria was quite wrapdup in this Communityand so we were all, nay matters had gone so far, that I have now by me The aggreement for her Dot &c this same aggreement I shewd to the beforementiond Gentleman, who declaredit an Exorbitant demand and what theyre shure none of that Convent Ever paid, but I am told they thinkI am rich. Thereforethinkit no Simony to make me pay sauce I will give you only one instance they charge me £52 Sterling for the furniture of her Cell, wh allowing Every thing to be bought at the very worst hand cant stand them in £6 on the whole we have partly concluded to take her to Bridges (as she wont by any means come to England) and place her at the Austin Nuns and if She, after a twelvemonths triall continues her vocation She shall either be a Nun there or

1 Couvent des Pénitentes, near Saint-Sépulchre

2 "to pay sauce"-an old phrase meaning "to pay dearly. "

3 Bruges .

4 The Austin Nuns, (Canonesses Regularof St. Augustine), foundedat Bruges in 1629 as an English community ; still known as the English Convent Its story is told in C. S. Durrant, A Link between Flemish Mystics and English Martyrs (1925)

come again to St Catherines as She shall best like, this we have done to Endeavour to make her happy& quiet our Consciences Praymy Dear, with us, give thanks to God whose hand is visible in this affair, and I make no Doubt by continuing to beg his assistancewe shall do right We intend next Monday for Bridges whichwill take us up days We shall set out for England with Monsr Principal and Monsr Ficillier the 21 [

Note-book resumed]

Tues. 5 Aug. Maria went to St Catherines and received 23 Livers 10 Sols and quitted that Convent and brought her Box Called on Monsr Principal and Mumford at the Recolates Played at St. Bertins at St. Margaretts it rained hard got a greatCold had muchtalk with Maria found by her that it was propagated in the Town that Dory was preferred by Us on which we thought it bestforMariato come back with on which she was veryuneasy

Thurs. 7 Aug. all Except Bestey dined with Monsr PrincipalMons L'Abby Puccquire Mumford and Councillor came away in our Landau at 4 O'Ck a good DinnerSoup Boilly a foule Sosages and Colly flower and Antre 2 Rost Turkeys&c

Fri. 8 Aug. Better in health all at St Bertins played the high at theSeminary SeeMrQuiukat the English CollgeSee MrWilkinson who will give me a letter to Mrs Moore¹ the Superior of the English Chanoinesses at Bridges was at the Fish Markett a very good one at Vespres at the Cathederal Monsr Quickdrank Tea with & approved What we intend at Bridges aboute Maria

Sun. 10 Aug. all at Cathederal played Service in the Afternoonat Vespres St Sepulcer

Mon. Aug. 11. Self Mrs Md Maria set of in our Coach accompanied with the Boys In our Coach to the Hopong [Haut Pont] in the Dunquirque Barge, dined well at Burburge [Bourbourg]it rained hard there the Barge on Ground Stayed at the bridge an hour arrivedat Dunquirqe at 7 O'Ck all the rain at theSt Catherines a good Inn could not find Mr Mumfords freind to give his letter Delivd my Letter at the Poor Clairs Tues. Aug. 12. Set of at 5 O'Clock breakfasted at [blank] used our own Tea and Changed Our Barge arrived at Furnes at 10 O'Ck changed Barge again walked through the Town, a fine Canal now in the Queens Contry, Baggage cleared Arrived at Nuport [Nieuport] at 12 O'Ck walk through the Town much tired, Changed the Barge again for a very fine one indeed meet Mr Knap relation who was Drunk We had a fine Sail to Brusills [mistakefor Bruges] arrived there at 6 O'Ck walked throughthe Town to the floure De Blaie no rome there so all went much

MaryMore (1732-1807) a direct descendant of St. ThomasMore ; Prioress of the Austin Nuns, 1761. She brought the nuns to England during the FrenchRevolution and took them back to Brugesin 1802. For her descent see Roper, Life of More (E.E.T.S.), pp 112-3

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tired to the Hotele de De Blaie no rome there so all went much tired to the Hotele de Comerce Rue St Jeans a good house

Wed. Aug. 13 called at father Johns Convent See some of the Nuns at last and after called at the Austin Nuns Invite us to Dinner to Morrow

Thurs. Aug 14 heard high Mass at the Cathedral in Musick Dined at Austins with Father Gerard¹ & Ball2 after was all admitted into the Inclosure, very spacious & fine house fine Chappell and Organ, ButifullMarble Alter, ³ well deverted withthe Nuns , after tooka walkon the Rampars, and on the KeyfatherJohn Supped with os

Fri. 15 Aug. See with father John the Cathederall St Marys the Chappell of Blood, the Stadhouse, and all aboute the Town, at Princnouff with father John and Mr Rogerson after admitted into the Inclosure The Superior and Nuns very civil and wanted me to furnish them with Cloth &c but after knowing Mariahad engaged in the other house they quite Changedtheir Tone, they have a very good and neat house good and large Garden pretty Chappell and a fine Organ

Sat. 16 Aug. Set of at past 4 for the Barge Maria and Sister Martha went with os took our leave poor Maria Cried much, and seemd now to prefer St Omers St Catherines, Dined on board the barge at past 10 arrived at Neiport at 12 arrivedat Furnes at 5, Aggreable company to this place, after none but Flemish Girleswho dinned us with noise arrived at Dunquirqueat 10O'Ck much Tired lay at St. Catharines Sun. 17 Aug. Delived my Letters to the English Dames at Mass at the Capucines at past 5 O'Ck Departed with the Barge at 7 arrived at St Omers past 5 O'Ck the Principals Servant and Mumfordand our Coach met us the boy and Bett Mon. 18 Aug. 18 Received a Letter from Dory allwell was atthe french Collge Dined at home after all went Dressed to french Collegeto the distribution of Prizes, Hiecq gave WmandCharles a book Each [Thereare no more entries in this note-book ; the diaryisresumed] arrived in Londonwith Messrs Hiecq and Fisillier Saturday the 24 Augst

1 Caryll Gerard; b. 18 Nov. 1695 ; Rome 21 Oct. 1717 ; priest 21 Dec. 1720 ; chaplain English Convent, Bruges, 1723-61 ; d at Convent, 1779. See C.R.S. XL, 160. (Information from Convent)

2 Edward Ball (Worthington ), b 1717 ; Douai 25 June 1730 ; priest 23 Sep. 1741 ; professor; on mission 1747; chaplain, English Convent, Bruges, 1775-1778 (information from Convent) ; d accordingto the Convent Annals in 1781 , according to Laity, 4 Feb. 1789 at Aire See C.R.S. XXVIII, 153; XII, 31. Kirk

3 Still in the Chapel having survived the Revolution.

4 C. de St Sang.

5 Prince Hof; now Couvent de la Retraite

Sun. 25 Aug. all at L . Fs

Tues. 27 Aug. went with the 2 French men to See the Tower of London &c &c in the Even to Vaux Hall paid for them

Wed. 28 Aug. went by Coz Brookes order to See the Museam and french Embasadors house after Dinner Wm and Charles went with them to Change &c

Thurs. 29 Aug. went with the frenchmen to the Heralds office See Mr Brooke &c after dinner . . . went in Coach to See the Palace Westminster Abby &c

Sat. 31 Aug. Received a Letter from Maria and Mrs More Bruges Sun. 1 Sep. Messrs Hiecq Fisillier, Boys and Self at the Quaquers¹ meeting, The Maravian2Do St Andrews Holborn and at L . Fs at 12 O'Ck

Mon. 2 Sep. went with Hiecq & Co to Bishop Chaloners . . . Messrs Hiecq Fisillier Dory Bett and Boys went & See St Pauls after they took Charles into the Strand to a Booksellers there &c: they made Wm and Charles a present of a Bookcase

Wed. 4 Sep. after dinner intended for Foots Play³ Could not get in Called on Mr Butler in Pell Mell after at the Palace See the King returned Home in the Coach

Thurs. 5 Sep. Mrs Md Dory and Self and Frenchmen went in the Coachto Kew See the Kings Gardins dined there Cost 13s horses 2s Called at HamersmithSee Mrs Gentile and Mr Shepperd Fri. 6 Sep. wentwith Hiecq and Fisillier in theCitty to Buy Gloves &c See the London Tavern' &c took places for them attheSpred Eaglesfor Dover at 16s Each they dined with Mr Butler Sun. 8 Sep. all at L.F.

Sat. 14 Sep. DinedwithMr Leader at Canonbury housewrode there after Mr Ansted Mrs Mawhood Boys and Girles came and we went to Finchly Sun. 15 Sep. Mr Ansted said Sun. 22 Sep. Mr. Ansted Said Sun. 29 Sep. Ansted & Dory wrote [rode] from WarwickSt. Self Mrs Md Wm Chas and Lucy at L . Fs

1 Either, south side ofBull and Mouth St (now G.P.O. ), or south end ofWhite Hart Yard, Lombard St., (now Lombard Exchange).

2 East out of Fetter Lane

3 At the Haymarket Theatre

4 George III's mother was responsible for the planning of Kew Gardens . At this period they were under the care of Sir Joseph Banks W.M. may have seen one of the gardenersWilliam Cobbett.

5 Mrs Frances Gentil was Superior of the Hammersmith Convent See Burton, Challoner , II, 159

6 John Shepperd , b London, 19 Feb. 1714. Douai, 1726 ; Rome, 1731 ; Lisbon 1733 ; Mission1737 ,forsome yearsatCowdray; Chaplain,Hammersmith Convent, from 1757. Dean of Chapter, 1781-1789 ; d. 11 March , 1789. See C.R.S. , I; XXVIII, 131n , XL, 183 ; Kirk

7 On west side of Bishopsgate ; rebuilt by W. Jupp in 1765 ; famous for its dinners

8 On east side of Gracechurch St.

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Sun. 6 Oct. Dory and Ansted went to Finchly from Warwick St Self &c in the Coach from L.F. high

Wed. 9 Oct. Miss Vaughan from St Omers called dined with me

Sat. 12 Oct. all went to Finchly at Tea and Mr Ansted Sun. 13 Oct. heard at Finchly

Sat. 19 Oct. sent a Letter this day Per the Mail to Col Mawhood New York with advice of his Tin ware Shovel poker tounges & Bellows, Mr Ansted Dined with us after all went to Finchly Sun. 20 Oct. Mr Ansted said Mon. 21 Oct. Ansted and self worked at replantingtraile¹ Trees ... wrote Mr Mumforda Letter aboute Maria with our consent for her return to her old house and aboute the Boys Great Coates and Newspapersby Mr Howard of Broad St Mr Ansted Supped with os and went home

Tues. 22 Oct. Mrs Mawhood took Lucy to School to Mrs Hughes paid Entrance at [blank] at £18 Pr Annum

Thurs. 24 Oct. Mrs Md a L . Fs Chappell

Fri. 25 Oct. Fencing master taught and paid him 5s in full and paid Mr Atwood writting master of the Blew Coate Hospitall 10s 6d Entrance for Betty, she and the 2 Boys to beging next Tuesday Morn.

Sun. 27 Oct. at High L.Fs.

Fri. 1 Nov. all at L . Fs ... Called on Anthony Wright paid him by Dft on Mrs More's Acctt for Maria£15.15 received a Letter from Mumford he thinks I had betterremove her to St Omers as She's uneasy wrote accordingly to Mrs More to that purpose having wrote to Maria the last post the same Effect

Sat. 2 Nov. All at L.F.

Sun. 3 Nov. all at L . Fs

Tues. 5 Nov. wroteto Mr Mumford , have remitted 15. 15 to Bruges for come to Londonor St Omers as Maria likes best and Compliments to Mr Wilkinson

Wed. 6 Nov. Mr Willicy Dind drank Tea with us

Sat. 9 Nov. Receiveda Letterfrom Maria She now likethe Ursalines and with Order for Tow Pieces Cloth one White one Black.

Sun. 10 Nov. all at L . Fs Dined in Town all at Vespres heard Bishop Chanelor

Tues. 12 Nov. at Mr Christians Aniversary L.F. didWebbe's Service

Tues. 19 Nov. Mr Ansted called gave him a Coating great Coate

Fri. 22 Nov. All at L . Fs St Cecilia's day

Sun. 24 Nov. all at L . Fs Francois came to Town in the Afternoon at Vespres and Sermon

Mon. 25 Nov. Ill with a Could, at the St Caciliasfeast Messrs Butler and Nicholas Stewards Cost 7/6 came away at 11 O'Clock

Sun. 1 Dec. all at South St Chapell

1 Espaliers .

1776

Fri. 6 Dec. Received a letter from Mr Nicholas to beg pardon, but with some reflections

Sat. 7 Dec. at 11 O'Ck L.F. See Mr Paxton had some talkeabout the Revd Mr Nicolas, he is to Endevour to put the Chapell on a right footting Sun. 8 Dec. Wm Chas and self at 10 O'Ck L . Fs after walked to Neapolitan Chapell in Bird St but it was not open , Mrs Mawhood & Dory at South St

Thurs. 12 Dec. Mr Mumfordarrived this night 6 O'Ck at our house from St Omer

Fri. 13 Dec. all at the Bavarian a Grand Service for the Publick fast, See Mr Webbe and Paxton are to reconsile Matters at L . Fs

Wed. 18 Dec. Mr Webbe taught, nothingspokeaboute the Chappell

Sat. 21 Dec. St Thomas Self and Mr Mumford at 10 L.F

Sun. 22 Dec. all at L . Fs self passed the Sacristy the Gentlemen behaved very civil

Wed. 25 Dec. all at high At L.F. Mr Paxtons performed his Service self did no play Mumford Dined with us, all at the Bishop's Sermon

Thurs. 26 Dec. at high L.F. Mr Sykes playd Sat. 28 Dec. at the Bavarian Self played the service Sun. 29 Dec. all at the Neapolitan in Bird St

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Wed. 1 Jan. all at South St Chappell

Fri. 3 Jan. Mrs Md at Sacra Sanctum Sun. 5 Jan. all at South St

Mon. 6 Jan. All at South St Miss Dory Bett Charles&Wm Supped at Mrs Catons Mr Stone¹ Called acknowledged his mariage with Miss Pursell

Tues. 7 Jan. Mr Mumfordwent this Even at 9 O'Ck for St Omers he left £3.3.0 in my hands which I owe him I am to Pay Mr Coglain for some books

Sun. 12 Jan. Self and Boys at Bavarian Mrs Md and DoryatSouth St in the Even

Sat. 25 Jan. Francois came from Finchly to serve us in Town Sun. 26 Jan. all at Bavarian in the Afternoon Bett Charles and Wm walked to See the Lutheran Church &c³ Sun. 2 Feb. Allat Bavarian performed Riche's [Ricci ?] Service Mr Moor the Parsons Brother there Sun. 9 Feb. all at Bavarian, Self in the Afternoon at L . Fs played the Magnificat heard the Bishop.

1 Probably a brother of the priest of that name.

2 J. P. Coghlan (1732-1800) the noted Catholic printer and bookseller

3 Where Mansion House Station is situated

4 The Revd John Moorewas Rectorof St. Bartholomew-the-Great, 1761-1768

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Wed. 12 Feb. Staydat homenot very wellMrs Mawhood Dory Bett Chas Wm at L.Fs.

Thurs. 13 Feb. Attended Mr Boyfield Tuning the Organ at our Parish and heard in the Afternoon 7 Performers¹

Fri. 14 Feb. Attended all Day the Election of Mr Nics Steele who was this day Ellected Organist of our Parish

Sat. 15 Feb. Mr Ansted Sacerdos breakfasted with us, Stayed at home (a good trade now) Mr [blank] called, with Mr Johsons2 Sacerdos Compts of Kendall he's very well Mr Webbe taught Sun. 16 Feb. Self at L . Fs 10 O'Ck after all at Bavarian In the Afternoon at our Parish Church played the first Voluntary familly at Bavarian

Sun. 23 Feb. Self and Wm at 10 L . Fs after all at Bavarian Vespres afterat Christs Church at the Examinationof the Parish Children

Mon. 24 Feb. all at Bavarian

Wed. 26 Feb. last night Gazzatte makes mention of the Bravary & Conduct of Lt.-Col. Mawhood of the 17 Rt³

Tues.4March. Son Chas birthDay hesnow15 yrs old Mrs Mawhood and Dory at Mr Eyers Diurge L.Fs.

Fri. 7 March. Mrs. Md Dory and Bett at Complin L.F

Sat. 8 March meet Mr. Underhill, 4 Sacerdos who wishes Nics Nicholas and Self were on termes

Sun. 9 March. Self and Boys at 10 L . Fs afterall at highWarwickSt

Tues. 11 March Received yesterday a Letter from Monsr Cogcac³ and one fromMrMumford, testifyingMaria dislike attheUrsalines one also from Monsr Hiecq of Compliments &c

Sun. 16 March played hight at L . Fs and Vespres

Mon. 17 March all at L . Fs St Patrick

Wed. 19 March all at L . Fs

Thurs. 20 March. St Joseph allat L . Fs

Sun. 23 March. all at L . Fs and at Vespres

Tues. 25 March at Complin L . Fs in the Even sent Letter to Mr. Mumford and one to Maria desiring She be removed from the Ursalins to some other till we can go to fetch her home andfor MrMumfordto advance what Cash is wantingand Draw on me at sight.

Wed. 26 March Mrs Mawhood &c at Tenebris L . Fs self at home

1 The post was offered at £20 p.a. Each candidate played for a quarter of an hour NicholasSteel received 19 votes out of25. (Vestry Minute Book).

2 Thomas Johnson (Middlehurst), b 1732 ; Rome, 1746 ; priest, 1754 ; Mission , Feb. 1755. To Rome as tutor to Thomas Standish at Mazarine College ; inchargeof Kendal ; d 16 April 1817. C.R.S.XL, 203 ; XXXII, 58-9 ; Kirk

3 Battle of Princeton against Washington who won.

4 Richard Underhill (Plunket), b . 26 Feb. 1743 ; Rome, 23 July 1758 ; priest 27 Feb. 1768; signed L.F. registers 1773-1807 ; d 29 May, 1808. See C.R.S. XL, 216 ; XIX, Index ; XII 100 .

5 Probably Caycoque ; he was a great friend of Bishop Gregory Stapleton. See Kirk, p. 219

Thurs. 27 March all at L.F. in the Afternoon at Tenebris Charles Mrs Md at Sacra Sanctum in the afternoon at Tenebris

Good Friday 28 March. kept very Strict in London¹Morn at L.F. Do at Tenebris

Holy Saturday 29 March all at L . Fs

Easter Sunday 30 March Mrs Md Chas at Sacra Sanctum Charles after taken Ill sent for Mr Nelson Self and Son Wm at L . Fs did Paxtons service all at Vespres L . Fs self heard Mr Chaloner the Bishop. Mon. 31 March all at L . Fs high and at Vespres

Tues. 1 April all at L . Fs

Sun. 6 April. all at L . Fs high . . . Mr Clinton Sacredos goes to Morrow Morn : for Bruges sent a Letter to Mrs More for my Ballane [Balance?] and likewise by a Ladythat goes with Clinton [illegible] and prayer Book to Mumford and a Letter Sun. 13 April. All at L . Fs

Fri. 18 April. received a Letter from Maria She quitted the Ursulins Thursday the 3d day of April is now at theSoliul² Sun. 20 April Mrs Mawhood Wm Chas Dory & Bett at 9 O'Ck L . Fs our New Coach horsetakenIll of a Fevor Self at High L . Fs Wed. 23 April. all at L . Fs Sun. 27 April Mrs Mawhood & Dory and Bett at 9 O'Ck L . Fs Chas and Wm at 10 Do Tues. 29 April wrote to Miss Maria that the Ursuls charge is to much and desired an Answer Fri. 2 May Mr Nicolas Sarcerdos very Ill

Sat. 3 May The Revd Mr James Nicolas Died yesterday night at 7 O'Ck

Thurs. 8 May. Son Wm and Self had much talk aboute his choice he is the most desirous for theArmy Sun. 11 May. all at L.F high See a Mr Allen³ Sacredos who brought me a Letter from Hiecq, sets of for the same College at Lisbon were Barnard is Vicepresident Mon. 12 May all at Mr Nicolas Diurge L.Fs. Stayed at home . Sun. 18 May. Self came to Town in the Coachat L . Fs at High Sat. 24 May at Bishop Chaloners, did the nessesary Cos Richard Mawhood came to our house

1 Dr. Campbell in his diary (published Cambridge) for Good Fridayin 1775 noted, "The Shops were not shut up today, farther than that some had a single board standing up. "

2 Couvent du Soleil

3 Jerome Allen, b 23 Nov. 1730 ; Lisbon, 16 May 1744; Priest, 12 June , 1756 ; went to Douai for his health, Nov. 1776-Easter, 1777 ; Professorat Lisbon for some years ; at the College, 1814. SeeGillow, Lisbon; Burton , Challoner, II, 114 ; C.R.S. XXVIII, 305 ; XII, 126 .

4 He was President, 1776-1782 He then returned to London

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Sun. 25 May Cos Mawhood and all at L . Fs in the afternoon Except selfat Bavarian Mr Hussey¹preached. . . Self and Mrs Mawhood at Sacra Santum

Mon. 26 May. At L.F. 11 O'Ck after at Bishop Chanolers Cos Richd affairs cant be without conformitySelf & Son Wm at the Charitable society and Dined at Dobneys³ Subscribed £1.1.0 Tues. 27 May. had talk with Cos Richd in regard to what Bishop Chanelor said Cos Richd seemed very inclinable, and said he was independent of Relations having £60 Per Annm &c: but would consider the same before he Engaged, acquainted Dory & Mrs Mawhood of all transactions, after Dory and he wrode, nothing transpired went with him to Lewis to buy Books Gangenilli &c Thurs. 29 May. Cos Richd and all at L . Fs , in the afternoon he and Dory took a ride all Except Chas at Vespres

Fri. 30 May Cos Richd Dory Son Wm Chas and Bett went to the Play Cos Mawhood lost 5s and a Key Sat. 31 May Cos Mawhood took Wm and Dory and Bett a Sailing Mrs Mawhood spooke to Dory in regard to Cos Rd She has no objection Called on Chas Butler shewed him Mumfords Letter he Called him an Impertinent Scoundrel and said he thought I did very Ill to read theLetter to him I told him I had Mumfords permission and wished him not to be angrey as it came from a person brought up always in a Collge we parted good freinds Sun. 1 June. Dory went to 7 O'Ck a L . Fs Cos Richard & She wrode to Finchly Dined and lay there, had talk withCos aboute matters he is very inclinable and willing

Mon. 2 June. Dory & Cos came to Town to breakfast all came to Dinner Self stopt and See Bishop Chanelor, consulted with him , in the afternoon he Richard and I paid a visit to the Bishop had much talk, Cos seems quite Satisfied is to call frequently on the Bishop, as Cos intends forthe Contrythe beginning ofnext week and be there 3 Weeks before matters are finally done Wed.4 June. Cos Richd DoryWmChas and Bett went to Renelaugh Fri. 6 June Wrote Letters to Mumford Miss Maria and Hiecq to get me Lodgins in Rue St Birtin, which sent by Mr Stone who sets of Tomorrow Received per post a Letter from Maria and Hiecq. Cos Md had much talk with the Bishop he desird I would call toMorrow Sat. 7 June. Called on the Bishop as Per Cos desire he is well satisfied with our affair Sun. 8 June Cos and Dory at 7 O'Ck L.Fs. after wrode to Finchly all at High

1 Thomas Hussey (1741-1803), later Bishop of Waterford ; at this period, Chaplain to SpanishAmbassador; D.N.B.; Kirk.

2 Presumably refers to projected marriage between Richard Mawhood and Dorothy Mawhood.

3 Dobney's Bowling Green , Islington Hill, now Pentonville Rd.

Tues. 10 June See Mr Chas Butler was civil will sendmeaLetter to Mr Mumfordwasat the Bishop did the nessesaryhe approves ofCos and willwrite to the Bishop Hornyhold . . . he set of for home in the Stage this Even : 10 at night

Wed. 11 June. Self Mrs Md and Wm set off from the +keys Inn at4 O'Ck arrivedat Rochester at 11 breakfasted there . .. Dined at Canterbury , set ofin 2 Post Chazes arrivedat Dover7 O'Clock no wind lay there

Thurs. 12 June across at 4 O'Ck got on Boad the Paquet Capt Bevor no wind but still a great swell of Sea arrived at Calais 7 O'Clock Cleared our goods Supped and Lay at Dessains¹

Fri. 13 June. Set of for St Omers at 6 O'Ck in a returned Chaise of Monsr Trenel Cost 21 Livers arrived at St Omers 12 O'Ck Lodgins not being quite ready Dined and lay at Capels very Indifferent Entertainment

Sat. 14 June. after breakfast went to our Lodgins Mme Caronsin Rue St Bertin at £3.3.0 Per week Dined there

Sun. 15 June. all at St Denys at hight performed the serviceand Vespres all at the play cost 30 Souls each Marguise Steward Paston Junr there all done at past Eight complained of our Eating by Monsr Hiecq

Mon. 16 June. Hiecq Maria & Self bought 48 Yds Linning Calld Holland at 3s 2d.

Tues. 17 June See a french Marrage at St Aldegond 15 pieces of Silver & 2 rings in the plate after the bride made his offering attheAlter dined with Monsr Le prevo Hiecq & Fisillier Mercier and a french Gentleman and Wilkinson 15 Dishes 3 Corses Greek wineCoffeeand Liquors came away at past 3 O'Ck Seeyefrench College Mr Wilkinson drank Tea with us after took a walk on the Ramparts

Wed. 18 June Called on Mr Mumford and Sir Thos Fleetwood dined all of us at Monsr Principal a very fine Dinner

Thurs. 19 June Miss Talbot and Mondsr Gosse dined with os after hired a water Coach all went to Clamerie, played ye fine organ, drankTeaSeeyeWall and Gardens. Played the SalueatCollege. Fri. 20 June It rained hard at the Cathederal St Aldegonde and played at St Bertin

Sun. 22 June played the hight a Cathederal at Vespresand Salue

Tues. 24 June. a Musical service at Cathederal played the High at St Dennys Vespres and Salue a Cathederal Wed. 25 June paid my Barber in full 12 Sols . . visited all the Churches by my Self

Thurs. 26 June hired a Coach for 15 Livers Cap Steward all us Except Francois Set of at 7 O'Ck for Mont Cassell Dind thereat the Posthousecost 15 Liversa fine prospect a Chapiste Church

1 Desseins was a famous hotel Eglise capitulaire

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& Chanoines, a parish Church, Franciscans and 2 Nunneries , coming home all walked in the garane [garden ?] Caught in the Rain arrived at St Omers 7 O'C

Fri. 27 June. received a Letter from Dory and one from Son Charles Cos Richd as wroteDory again a frivolous Letter, wrote her my Answer to have done with the Matter

Sat. 28 June all at the play

Sun. 29 June got up at after 6 O'Clock at the Cathedral heard a musical Service played hight at St Dennys, all Dined with CapSteward at English Collge after called on Major Hoare Lady and Daughter with Cap Steward at St Bertins played Vespres, after Mr Gosse & Monsr CoqnqueDrank Tea went with Coquque to his Seminary had much talk aboute all our Children a very Pious Man

Mon. 30 June. all Except Wmat a Clothing the poor Clairereceived a letter from Dory all well no other news Except all ye Hay aboute town is Spoiled

Tues. 1 July. got up at past 6 O'Clock wrote a Letter toDory that we should Set of for Calais next Thursday afternoon

Aggreed with mynewfrench Servant John Maria at 20 Crowns Per Annum and gave him 3 Livers to Bind the Bargan

Wed. 2 July. Don Procurusebrought our Boy Jean Maria Le Roe gave him in part of his wages 3 Livers to buy hima pair ofShoes Miss Vaughan took her leave, at Salue St Dennys

Thurs. 3 July took leave of all friends at St Omers Set out from thence at 2 O'Ck arrived at Calais at 8 O'Clock at Dessains Coach cost 27 Livers for us 6 people

Fri.4 July Monsr Puissegur and Monsr Chateaubaurecommended by Abbé Puissegur and De Fissillier arrived they had separate Roomsand Dinned together. wind Blowd hard whichDetaindus

Sat. 5 July. Detaned by high winds

Sun. 6 July all at hightat thegreat Church Set Sail at 12 O'Clock hight Sea

Mon. 7 July arrived at Dover at 7 O'Ck a great Sea all Sick ... lay at Rochester

Tues. 8 July. got up at 6 O'Ck breakfasted at Dartford arrived in Smithfield after 12 in the Morn with our 2 French man Sun. 13 July. Dory and Puissugur at 10 L.F. after at Finchly Self Mrs Md Maria & Chautaubougeat hight

Sun. 20 July. Ansted said at Finchly

Sun. 27 July. all at high L . Fs

Sun. 2 Aug. all at high L . Fs

Wed. 5 Aug. at 12 at the Portuguise Chapel Sun. 10 Aug. Mrs Md taken Ill at Church She returned to Smithfield and Maria all the rest went to Finchly after high Fri. 15 Aug. Mr Rackett was at L.Fs. with me

Sun. 17 Aug. at 10 L . Fs ... Mrs WicrexNo 14 at an Evory turners Cow Cross to recommend to Bishops Charoty

Thurs. 21 Aug. Mrs Md and Dory walked to L.F. Plenius brought home my Harpsichord not better in the least Sat. 23 Aug. Mrs Md at Sacra Sactum Sun. 24 Aug. came to Town to breakfast had words with Mrs Mawhood all at high L . Fs Sun. 31 Aug. very ill indeed with the Goute, Mr Brooke the apothicary came to See meDo nothing! sentJohn forour intended Finchley dinner to Town, Son Wm Birth Day! 17 yrs old

Mon. 1 Sep. Mr Dillon¹ of moorfields Calld gave him£2.2.0towards building a Chappell Sun. 7 Sep. all at L . Fs high Mon.8 Sep. all high at L . Fs ... recd a Letter from Cos Ric.intimating that as he judged all nowa looss to send his remnants Sun. 14 Sep. at high L . Fs Puissiqur and Chautaubourg received notice from the Embasador to return to France directly Thurs. 18 Sep. Mr Juliaens Sacerdos breakfasted with me after went in the Barnet stage to Finchley he Dined, drank Tea & returned to Town Sun. 28 Sep. all at 10 O'Ck L . Fs

Sat. 4 Oct. all at L . Fs St Francois Sun. 5 Oct. all at high L . Fs

Tues. 7 Oct. Betsey began at Hamersmith School this Day paid a Qr in Advance

Thurs. 9 Oct. all at Edwd Duke of Norfolks Duirge², Mr. Webbe's Service done Sun. 12 Oct. all at high L.F.

Wed. 15 Oct. Mr Foster sent to me aboute his late Servant that attempted to defraud me.

Thurs. 16 Oct. See Foster went with him to Justice Fieldings³ Left his Servants order for his oppinion Sun. 19 Oct. all at L . Fs

Thurs. 23 Oct. Mrs Md Maria Dory Wm & Chas drank Teaat Mr. Hall moorfields

Fri. 24 Oct. sent Letters to Mumford withan of a Lottery Ticktt inclosd No [blank] & a Letters to Hiecq Miss Vaughan with a Shawle for her a Letter to Coquque by Mr Holfords Son who sets of toMorrow to be teatcher at the Col St Omers Sun. 26 Oct. Expect Mr Hall and young Ladyto go to L.F.to high they went with us

1 Richard Dillon ; 1744-1780 at Moorfields, succeeding James Barnard as senior in 1776 ; arrested several times ; acquitted by Lord Mansfield in 1768. He was a devotedfriend ofBishopChallonerwho was deeplyshocked at Richard Dillon's death on 20 August 1780, in part caused by the strain ofthe Gordon Riots See Burton, Challoner , II. Index ; (Burton callshim "James" in error) ; C.R.S. XII, 20.

2 Ninth Duke See Burton, Challoner , I. 153

3 Sir John Fielding, though blind, succeeded his half-brother (the novelist) in 1754 as magistrate, knighted, 1761 ; d 1780.

Sat. 1 Nov. all at L . Fs at high

Sun. 2 Nov. at High L.Fs.

Mon. 3 Nov. all at L . Fs

Sun. 9 Nov. all Stayed in Town all at high and Vespres Except Mrs Mawhood who is Ill at the Bishops Sermond

Sun. 16 Nov. all at L . Fs at high

Mon. 17 Nov. Breakfasted at Finchly Son Wm tumbled into the Canal

Sat. 22 Nov. at St Cecilias high L.Fs.

Sun. 23 Nov. Ill with the Goute, nevertheless all at high L . Fs

Thurs. 27 Nov. stayed at home still my great Shoe on with the Goute

Sun. 30 Nov. all Stayed in Town at high L . Fs and Vespresand Bishops Sermon

Wed. 3 Dec. at 11 L.Fs.

Thurs. 4 Dec. News this Day of Gen Burgouins¹ totall Defate , at Albany in America he and his whole army taken prisoners

Fri. 5 Dec. Dory & Maria paid a Visit to Lady Fleetwood

Sat. 6 Dec. Mrs Md &c went to Hamersmith to See Betsey ... See Dr Arne, who has conformed² and is now very Ill has made his will betwixt Mrs Arne and Michael.

Sun. 7 Dec. all at L.F. at high and Vespres

Mon. 7 Dec. all at L . Fs

Wed. 10Dec.Mr Paxton Called, says Dr Arne is nowon therecovery

Fri. 12 Dec. Dory, Maria Wm Chas and self at Mr Wests Consert Wm & Chas began to have their hair Drest

Sun. 14 Dec. Wm and Self called and See Mr Farquar who has received a Letter from Col Mawhood that he hopes he willget well the Col has not for Months Slept in a Room, allways in the feilds has undertaken to Enquire of forain service for Wm but wishes him not to go to the Colonel in America at least for 1 Month at L . Fs Morn & Even

Thurs. 18 Dec Mr Turton Called, he says some Catholick Regts are going to be raised,³ if not he advises the Austrian Service In the Even at Bishop Challoner did some part of the nessesery , he advises Miss Maria to be sent to Bruges and Son Wm to St Omers

Sat. 20 Dec. Maria received a Letter from Mr Ball of Bruges that She might come there Mr[s] More was so Ill She could not write ,

1 John Burgoyne (1722-1792) surrenderedat Saratoga on 17 Oct, 1777

2 'Conformed' to the Established Church There are contradictory accounts ofDr. Arne's last hoursand it is notknown for certain ifhe died a Catholic It may be noted that W.M. does not record a Requiem

3 This suggestionwas not adopted ; the need for securingCatholic support at a time of national disaster, led to the negotiations that resulted in the Relief Act of 1778. It was not uncommon for Catholics who wished for an army career to serve in foreign armies.

Mr Mann late Prior of the Cathusians at Newport went to Brussellsa week since or Maria would have gone with him Sun. 21 Dec. Mrs Md calld at the Imperial Chappell Mr Mann went a week since , Self at L.Fs. they there say Mr Mann did quit his Convent to live more at his Ease

Mon. 22 Dec. Stayed at home , Mrs Md fetched Mr Hamiltonin our Coach to Dinnerhe promissd megreat things forWm in Germany

Tues. 23 Dec. Cap Turton called he has Enquired and likes the Austrian Service best he Says they will now admit persons into Marching Regtswithout Sweering as usual, but the officers must go to Church

Wed. 24 Dec. at 11 O'Ck L . Fs See Mr Hatchett who will speekto Ld Barington aboute Wm Mr Rackett has promissd writtingto Ireland to his freind aboute Wm

Thurs.Xmas day 25 Dec. Self and Chas a L.Fs.performed Paxtons service spoke to Forester and Brown aboute Arne after See Mr Webbe who recounted such Matters that I must be his Freind all at Vespres after at Bishops Sermon See Mr Bolton he is to call toMorrow Mr Webbe called again in the Even : is much to be pittied.

Fri. 26 Dec. all at L . Fs high in the afternoon Fetchthome Betsey for the Holydays from Hamersmith Sun. 28 Dec. Čalled and See Mr Farquar nothing can be decided before the Parliament meets he promisses doing all he can for Son Wm all at highVespres and Sermongave the Bishop a cast home.

Mon.29 Dec.all at L . Fs high Mrs Beazley Dollyand her Son Wm Dined and Supped the German came well recommended by Mr Hamilton Sacerdos gave him 2/6 and 2/6 to buy a German Grammar he is to give Lessons at 1s .

Tues. 30 Dec See MerickEsqr who says a young man may Enter the Army without taking the oths

1778

Thurs. 1 Jan. all at high L.Fs. and At Vespres Except Self Mrs Mawhood at Sacra Sanctum

Sat. 3 Jan. at the Bishop did thenessessary Sun. 4 Jan. all at L . Fs and at Vespres .. Tues. 6 Jan. all at L . Fs ad Sacra Sancum

Wed. 7 Jan. Mrs Md and self a Locke's Accademy little Chelsey we Intend sending Wm there at £110 Pr Annumor a Lesser time by the week

1 TheodoreAugustusMann (1735-1809) ; convert 1756; enteredCarthusians, Nieuport, 1757; prior, 1764; left with permission of Pope in 1777 for Brussels in service of Austria ; scientist and antiquarian ; F.R.S., 1788. See D.N.B.

Sat. 10 Jan. called and See Cap Mowet he advises to purchase an Insigney Son Wm and Self Called at James MerrickEsqrbuthe was ingaged with Col Barkerwe overheard the Clarks say there was a Commissioncome over from Col Mawhood whichwasgiven him by Gen. How, after See Mr Merrick, and aggreedwith him for said Commission at £400 and after Called on Col & Genl Moncton¹ but he was from home Called again at 4 O'Ck See him and he approved of our Son spoke in very high Commendation ofCol Mawhood and said he would signifyhis Consentto Merrick Sun. 11 Jan. See MrPolton [Bolton ?] you[who] spoke much against ourArmy,whichhurt me, afterSee Mr. Brown Sacerdos you[who] conforted me much in the Afternoon See Mr. Farquar who had seen several Letters from Col Mawhood who is in high Spirits and is not Expected next Spring at all but is believed that he was Stay much longer at the Bishop Sermond who informed me I had nothing to be uneasy about in regard to my Sons choise Mon. 12 Jan. called on James Merrick Esqr who has not as yet receiveda Letterfrom GenlMoncton but Expectsitthisafternoon , after which it is to Entered at Signed at the War Office and I am to call to Morrow on him again Called at Mrs Beazley's See Monsr Puissequr who say there will be no War with France at least before the Winter . . . called on Mr Rackett Son Wms Uniform will be finished toMorrowMorn See Dr Arne told him I could not get him the protection for his Son

Tues. 13 Jan. went with Son Wm to Mr Farquars See him, he has Spoke to Col. Townshend who will assist Wm all in his power and Farquar will introduce Wm to him soon See Merrick Esqr but Gen Moncton has not asyet sent a Letterof his having accepted my Son but he Expects it this Afternoon if not he willsend to the Generalsat night I am to call on him toMorrow to have the Commission & Pay 400 for it an Interest from the 8 Octr from whichtimeWm pay commences at 3s Per Diem &6dwhichthey Stop which stoppages are paid every 2 years . . . See Rackett Wm Uniform will be ready tomerrow

Wed. 14 Jan. Mr Edwards our Parson Called, was very civil Thurs.15 Jan. Called and paid Merrick £400 0. 0. formy SonWm Insigncyin the 17th Regt he receives payfrom the 6Octrlast ... My Daughter Maria Intendsfor Bruges Saturday Morn witha younglad named Commyns who goes to St Omersonly Fri. 16 Jan. Son Wm went to Meyricks for his Commissionwhich was sent yesterday to the War Office . . . Receiveda Letter from Mr Mumford answered it likewise sent a Letter to Mrs More of Bruges with a Diamond Ring and the 30 New Guineas which Mumford sent me a Bill for on Wright some time since all these

1 Robert Monckton (1726-1782), see D.N.B.

Sent by Maria who is accompaniedby a Master Cymmyns¹going to the College he supd and lay with us gave Maria in Cash

am to Pay into Wrights hands 16. 10 12. 12 -

Sat. 17 Jan. Miss Maria Mrs Md Master Cummyns Dory Chas and Wm went with her tothe + keys Inn Wood St paid Coach 0.16s.0 the set of before 5 O'Ck in the Morn .. . after Dinnerself and Son Wm wated in his Regimentals on Genl Monckton who received us very politely gave leave he said if we chose for him to Board at Miss Mackgowns at Chatham, aboute 20 Men ofthe 17th Regt are now there and 30 more Expected soon, he will write to Col. Tounshend in consiquence See Also Farquar who will introduce him next Tuesday 10 O'Ck to Col.-Tounshend , he will likewise write to Col Frazer at Chatham

Sun. 18 Jan. Son Wm and Dory heard at Bishop the rest and Self at L.F

Tues.20 Jan.wentwith Son Wmand Mr Farquarto ColTounshend in Wigmoor St See him he says he may go to Chatham as soon as he will, that he is to take as little bagage as possable and that it will not be long before the 17th Regt imbarkefor America he gives me leave and so does Mr Farquar to call on him at all times he will likewise recommend Wm to Col Frazar who hasthe discettion of Recrutes

Thurs. 22 Jan. Called on Meyrick who was quite angry at my asking him were to buy the Trunks for Son Wm called at the Boxmaker Mr Lucas at Chairing Cross 2 Trunks strapts &c £5.5.0 & £5.15 6

Sat. 24 Jan. Bought Wm Leather britches knives pencills, after dined, went with Son Wm into the Citty ... boughthim Gloves and Stockings &c

Sun. 25 Jan. Dory and Wm at the Bishop he gave Son Wm the Indulgence he wanted all the rest at L.F.

Mon. 26 Jan. Set of with Son Wm and Mrs Md, our 3 horsesand a hired one . . . dined at Darford Cost 8s Owen quite drunk arrived at Rochester before 5 O'Clock drank Tea with Miss M'Gown all lay at the Bull and a very bad night See ColFraser a 4 mile walk to call tomorrow

Tues. 27 Jan. got up at 7 breakfasted at after 8, all wentin the coachto the barracks SeeCol Fraserwho verypolitelyaccompanied us over the Barracks and to the Dockhe there took his leave , after saying Col Mawhood would have the Manchester Regt he advises me to write to the Col. as he thinks by this oppertunity Wm May have a promotion there

1 ThePrefectofStudies Book (nowatSt. Edmunds) records thatJohnComyns was in 2nd Rudiments in Oct. 1778 and left in January 1781 .

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Wed. 28 Jan. Son Wm breakfasted with us after he took his leave at 9 O'Ckforthe Barracks Mrs Md Self set of in our Coach&4 horses dined at DarfordArrivd in Town 5 O'Ck received Letters from Maria who arrivd at Bruges last Tuesday will take the habit in few days

Sun. 1 Feb. all at L . Fs high

Mon. 2 Feb. all Except self at L . Fs somewhat betterofthe Goute but Lame ... Mrs Md See Cousin Brooke who say Cous Richard is going to be married to a Girlewith £3000

Thurs. 5 Feb. Stayed at home the Morn : Mrs Mawhood bought Son Wm 8 shirts in the afternoon bought the Bear Skin Cost

£2.12.6

Fri. 6 Feb. in the Afternoon Son Wm came from Chatham

Sat. 7 Feb. Son Wm went to Col. Tounshend, to aske if he had any Commands, he settled with Meyrick Esqr and received his pay to the 7 Janry being 3 Mo after allowing Interest he had £15.6.3 he received £10.10.0 for Leut [blank] which he is to pay him again at Chatham . . . Wm gave his Mother to keep for him Bank Note 10.0.0 he retained for himself 5.6.3

Sun. 8 Feb. Wm and Dory at L.F. 7 O'Clock after Wm and Self

All Except Dory and Wm at Vespers & Bishop was with Son Wm at Mr Farquars he promised to give him a letterforAmerica

Mon. 9 Feb. Son Wm went to Chatham in Stage Coach took his Bed and beding Cost 7s

Wed. 11 Feb. Mrs Mawhood went in the Coach to Carpue to get Wm Boots altered and bespeake another pair

Thurs. 12 Feb. at 12 O'Ck received a Letter from Son Wm that he wasordered to ImbarketoMorrow at GravesendMrs Mawhood and I set ofin a post Chaise arrived at Rochester9 O'Ck found him well but harrased withbeing on Gard all the precedingnight he suppedwith us at the Bull See Miss M'Gown who has behaved very well to him indeed ; taken very Ill there

Fri. 13 Feb. Attendedthe Barracks with Son Wm and Mr Jones See Col Frazer was civil came with him and his 390 men thro the Town Mrs Mawhood and self went with them to Gravesend , and after seeing his men on board the Catherine & Dorothy store Ship we dined, bought him a Quarter Mutton some Egs and Cheese 5 pound of Sugar 1 pound more Tea a Chest &c after went on board tis a fine Ship See his Comrade Officer Mr Keene he intend to joyne together in Living Dined at the New Inn Tavern and took leaveof himat before4 O'Clock Mrs Mawhood and self got overturned into a Ditch near Town near being Drowned got fresh Clos came home in a Hackney Coach past 8 O'Clock at night.

Sun. 15 Feb. John went on my Mare with a basket of things to Son Wm at Gravesend but he sailed yesterday so brought the things back he lamed my Mare all at L.F. and Vespres at the Bishops Sermon

Mon. 16 Feb. Received a Letter from Son Wm that he and Mr Cane had bought a Pig Chickens &c and that they Sailed for Portsomouth on Saturday last or Sunday Morn

Thurs. 19 Feb. sent a Letter to Wm Per Thorntonto Portsmouth to the Dorthy & Catherine Transport Ship.

Fri. 20 Feb. Son Wm who got to Portsmouth on Tuesday he has been Sea Sick but is in good Spiritsis very well withhisBrother Officer and the Capn

Mon. 23 Feb. Mrs Md went to See Betsey at hamersmith She'swell Thurs. 26 Feb. See Mr Jackson of the Admiraltey who says, they wontsail untill the Commissionersgo, it will be decidedthis day and they may Sail next Tuesday or Wednesday . . . the Commissioners will be chose this day in the house of Commons

Fri. 27 Feb. Publick Fast day all at Bavarian Self played there Sat. 28 Feb. Ansted and us all went to Finchley

Sun. 1 March Ansted said

Mon. 2 March Son Wm arrived here at 7 O'Ck in a post Chaise and 4 horses from Portsmouth he travelled all night much fatuegd Son Wm and Self called on Martin bought gt [great?] Telescope 37s Called & See Mr Jackson of the Admiralty hesaid Wm might stay this Day safely in Town. Tues. 3 March got up at 5 O'Ck Son Wm took his leave I gave himgood advisewhichheseemed to take very well he breakfasted and set of in a post Chaise and 4 horses exact at 6. God grant him safe Amen

[Extract from draft of letter to William Mumford, St. Omers . 3 March]. Mrs Md and Self meet with an Accident returning from Gravesend where we went to See our Son Wm Embarke, within half a mile of Kent St on our return home, We were overturned in a hired postchaise, by a Cart and coachruningfuriouslyagainst us into a wide Ditch three foot wide in water I was very near making my Exit in the Drowndingway as Mrs Mawhood being upermost got her arme or foot on my necke, which on providentiallybeing disengaged fromI recoveredand then She plungedinto the water likewise when after some minutes, we were helpt out, and walked to a little alehousenear where we got a change of Clos Mrs Mawhood got a cut on her knee and a few small contusions so did I and have been far from good health ever since Mrs Mawhood bless God is well, the Chaise was broke to pieces andtow or three horses killed, you see father Prock ,I am notto be drowned

[Diary resumed]

Wed. 4 March all at L . Fs 11 O'Ck

Thurs. 5 March. Dr Arne Died this Even. 8 O'clock Fri. 6 March. Mrs Md & Dory at L.Fs. . . All at Complin L.Fs. Sun. 8 March all at L . Fs ... all at Vespres

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Mon. 9 March at the Bavarian 11 O'Ck

Thurs. 12 March Received a Letter from Son Wm Portsmouth Dated the 11 March 1778 that he sails with Adml Gambeire¹ that Dayorthe 12th as he beleivesthat hefurnishes his own provisions and that the Capt Galleleepermits him to mess withhim on his Arrival at America he is to make him a hansomepresent MrCane his brother officer is in Debt with the Agent so must live on Salt provisions if he cant get the Capt to trust him

Sun. 15 March all at high L.F.

Tues. 17March Receiveda Letterfrom Son Wm Portsmouth dated 15 March thathe should sail in a Quarter of an hourwith Adml Gambere

Wed. 18 March Wrote a Letter to Maria Bruges by a Mr Harris a Clothier

Thurs. 19 March received a Letter fromJno Thornton Portsmouth that Son Wm Sailed Monday 16 March 1778. pray God send him a happy voiage

Sat. 21 March. all, with Mr Ansted went in the Coach to Finchley to Tea

Sun. 22 March Ansted said, after worked in the Garden Tues. 24 March. Mrs Md in the Coach to L . Fs Sun. 29 March. All at high L.F ... at Vespres and Bishop.

Fri. 3 April Mr Stone of St Omers Called left me Letters from Mumford

Sun. 5 April at 10 & high all L . Fs after came to Finchleymade a bad Dinner ... Mrs MdChas Dory& Lucywalked totheChurch

Tues. 7 April Dr Arnes sale of goods this day. Mrs Mawhood brot Betsey from Hammersmith

Wed. 8 April. Mrs Md Bett Dory & Lucy at L.Fs. 11 O'Ck

Fri. 10 April at Complin L.F.

Sun. 12 April. Chas and self called on Mr Farquar he was invisable , all at L . Fs ... all at Vespress, had some altercation withSacerdotes aboute a Chanter had a Catch Book of Mr Webbe

Tues. 14 April meet Chas Butler who is going a jorney of 1600 Miles promissed to take Seed to Mumfordand Locks to Hiecq

Wed. 15 April.DorydrankTeaat Butlers and Suppedall at Tenebris

Thurs. 16 April all at L . Fs Morn : and Tenebris in Event : Chas Bulter set of for france took Seeds and Book for Mumfordbut sent back Hiecq locks

Good Friday 17 April. my Shop keept shutt, at L . Fs Morn and Even

Sat. 18 April all at L . Fs Morn : Sun. 19 April Self and Chas at L . Fs did Paxtons Service all at Vespres .

Mon. 20 April all at L.Fs.

Wed. 22 April got my Book of Arnes Songs from Mr Chas Butler Sun. 26 April all at L.Fs.

1 James Gambier (1723-1789) See D.N.B.

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Tues. 28 April in the Even, Mrs Md Self Chas Bett & Lucy at Mrs Arnes Benefit

Wed. 29 April in theAfternoon Mrs Md tookBetseyto Hamersmith and left her

Thurs. 30 April. at 12 L.Fs.

Fri. 1 May. See Mr Hamilton sacerdos he says we shallhave great privilages soon .

Sun. 3 May all at L.Fs.

Tues. 5 May. Mr Burgiss¹ Sacerdos drank Tea Lent him Arne's Service in F.

Wed.6May Mr[blank] Sacerdos who brought me latelyMr Mumford Letterand Snuffgoes totheMissionin Irelandat DublintoMorrow

Sun. 10 May. all at L . Fs

Tues. 12 May. Mr Shepperd of Hamersmith Calld in the Even , Mr Willacy & Knap Calld

Wed. 13 May. a Mr [blank]Called: withLettersfromMumfordsays and so does Mumford that he was Stopped and the pound of Reppee snuff taken from his betwixt St Omer and Calais and they fined him 36s which Mumford Expects I should pay

Thurs. 14 May. Mr Tomlinson and Son called as I desired, and I paid him the £1.12.10 which the Snuff cost thatSeased at Larecouse, We meet Jno Brooke who took us to See his Sisters Cos Richard has been in Town but we never See him

Fri. 15 May Mr Bolton Sarcerdos Drank Tea

Sun. 17May all at L . Fs Self and Chas at Vespres and at Bishop's discorse

Thurs. 21 May. Cap Mouat Called, thinks his young Son at St Omers will become a Catholick

Sun. 24 May all at L . Fs : the Catholick Bill²Lent me Tues. 26 May Answered Mumford's Letters by the Rev. Mr. Berrington.³

1 Matthias (or Mathew) Burgess ; b 3 Dec. 1752 or 3 ; sentto Douai byBishop Challoner, 1774 ; priest, 19 Dec. 1777 ; left for England, March 1778 : chaplain to English Convent, Bruges ; dismissed by Prioress (see below p 187); d la Bassee 4 Dec 1786. See Knox, 78; C.R.S. XII, 27. N.B. C.R.S. XL. 219 and Foley, Collectania, Pt I, 102, give a Matthias Burgess who left Rome to enter S.J at Ghent As the Liber Ruber says he was ordained priest at the age of 17 , there must be some confusion.

2 The first clear reference to the Catholic Relief Act: even so prominent a Catholic as W.M. was kept in ignoranceof the negotiations The Bill was introduced by Sir George Savile on 14th May : it receivedtheRoyal Assent on 3rd June

3 The date would apply to either Charles Berington, the future V.A., or Joseph Berington They were not directly related Charles Berington ; b. 1748 , Douai Aug 1761; St. Gregory's Paris Oct. 1765 ; priest_1775 ; D.D. 1776 ; on mission, 1776 ; co-adjutor to Bishop Thomas Talbot, Midland District, 1786 ; V.A. 1795 ; d 8 June 1798. See C.R.S. XIX , 148; D.N.B.; Kirk; Gillow . Joseph Berington ; b 1743 ; Douai, 1755 ; on Mission 1772; Buckland, Berks, 1793 until his death on 1 Dec. 1827 ; a distinguished ifeccentric scholar and a voluminous writer See, D. N.B.; Kirk; Gillow

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Thurs. 28 May Mr Douglass calld to See Lucy who is Ill ... all at L.F. at High . . . Sent again to Mr Douglass as the Meazels is come out now on Lucy Sat. 30 May. Lucy's Meazeals are come out well and She's better toDay Sun. 31 May all at L . Fshigh

Tues. 2 June See Farquar who informed me Col Mawhood Arrived in Town last night and had Called on him, and that he was at Chas Turners Esqr Davies St we went there found the Col who received us very politely and friendly .. he Ordered me to let Son Wm know he would remove him as soon as a Lieutcy fell in his Regt the Manchester Wed. 3 June The King went to the house a made a very good Speach Signd the Catholick Bill &c:

Thurs. 4 June. walkd in the Park the Kings birthday whois now 411 years old Sun. 7 June all at High L . Fs

Mon. 8 June all set of at past 6 to Hamersmith took Betsey, after hearing prayers wherein King George the 3d Was praydfor by Mr Sheaperd, Self at High Sat. 13 June. Mrs Md Gasking at Sacra Sanctum Sun. 14 June ad Sacra Sanctum Self ad Septima hora L . Fs after at high Mon. 15 June Mr Meyrick partner with Jones with tow other calld, and desired me to give them permission to stop Benjm My Servt Who has lived withme aboute 3 Weeks, as theyhavegreat reason to Suspect he was concernedwith some othersin Robbing his shop of £580 Benjm went with them to Sir Jno Fielding Mr Whyatt the surveior and Self after looking over O'Hara house followed, to be Examined again at 5 O'Ck did not go theCharity of poor Children Attend my Self again at the Justice's when Osley's servant Maid gave Evidence that Benjm had takenSilk and Stay tape and had offered some triffle to her which She would not take he was committeduntill next Wednesday when his Brother the Smith at Greenwich will be likewise brought. Wed. 17 June after Tea, all came to Town found my Servant Benjm at my house he havingbeen Dischargd this Morn by Sr Jno Feilding for want of further prooff from Mr Osley calld on Mr Osley my Self, who had nothing to say against Benjm

Thurs. 18 June all at L.F. at high Sun. 21 June all at 9 at L.Fs.

Mon. 22 June wrote a Letter to Maria and to Mumfordsent the one by a Mr Nutt the other by Mr Julian Butler promissed to Snd Mumfords Book toMorrow

1 He was 40

Tues. 23 June. Self was at Westminster Hall Commonpleas took the Oath to King George 3d gave MrShepperd and Wilacy a Cast , Mr Willacy promissed to write me from Bruges aboute Maria Wed. 24 June. went to L . Fs but no 11 O'Ck prayers Sun. 28 June. all at High L.Fs.

Mon. 29 June. all Except Self and Chas at 10 O'Ck L . Fs and they returnd to Finchly to Attend haymaking, Self at High L.F. Wed. 1 July wroteto Son Wm by the Mail to Philidelphiapaid 1s Sat. 4 July. called and See Col Mawhood at Turner's Esqr had much talk aboute Coz Richard Affair he has not Seen him but See his father who says I wanted him to turn his Religion this is a lye¹ Wed. 8 July. he [Col. Mawhood] receiveda Letter from Cos Richard where in he wishes the Col to hear both sides, the Col thinks I ought to have Acquainted him aboute religion the first thing which I did Fri. 10 July all came with Lucy whos Eyes are now as bad as Ever to Mr Douglassfor advice, he says She mustgo to the Sea to Strenthen her

Sat. 11 July Self in the Coach Called and See Col. Mawhood ... I produced my Letters on Richd Mawhood affair he read them allover and gaveit against Cos Richard, afterI toldhim I thought it a conspiracy, and that I was, and my Daughters and familly veryilly used , that I wanted nothingof him or anyone , butthat I was Indebted to truth, and my own Carracter to say what I did he heard it all with great attention when I camehome told Dory who shewed me all the Coppys of Letterssent to Richard whichare veryfarfromwhat Cos Richd said they were, viz unfit for a Woman to wright .. Dory sent the Coppys of the Letters She sent to Cos Richd to Col Md this Even byBenjm who delivd it to the Col Black Servant Sun. 12 July. all at Moorfields new Church² Mon. 13 July. received a Letter from Mr Julians BrugesthatMaria was content Tues. 14 July wrote to Maria Bruges acquainted her we had not heard from Wm that the Col has as yet kept at a Distance owing to his having received a Letter from Cos Richd that I wanted to pervert him in consiquence we had shown him all Letters at which he was content and intended Dory a visit as soon as he came from Lord Pembrokes were he wasgoingfor a few Days Sun. 19 July all at 10 Moorfields

1 See above p 114

2 Thereseemstobe no otherrecordofthe building ofthis newchapel. Douglas Newton in his Catholic London (1950) p 158, gives the traditional story of the "Penny Hotels "

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Mon. 20 July Master Beazley and Mr Greenham¹ SacerdosSupd with us

Sun. 26 July. all at Moorfields 10 O'Ck

Tues. 28 July Self in the Coach Calld on Col Mawhood at Mr Turners he was very civil, and Shewed me a Letter from Cos Richd Senrin which he does not mention a word of his Son Richd and See a Letterfrom Cos Tommyat Irelandwith a Dft [Draft ?] of their Camp the Col says he was wrote to Cos Richd Junr and that will never more speak to him . . Received a Letter from Miss Maria who is well and contented

Thurs. 30 July. Son Chas and self in our CoachCalled as by the Cols Appointmenton him at Chas Thurner's Esqrfound the Col watingforustookhim in our Coachto Finchlydined at3 O'Clock , he said nothingperticilerto Dory Except aboute Lucy, was very merryand communicative afterTeathe Col& SelfSet offorTown we talkedmuchhe Expressd a concernhe wasObliged topromise Chas Turner the Clothing his Regt in favour of his relation Mr Struenzie whos brotheris nowlikely to be Leut. Col. ofthe 17th Regt but that if he sent him no letter from Yorkshire in 5 days or should Cloth the Regt Ill I should certainly have it for that he wished all his familly well but mine in perticiler promissed Som Wm should have thefirst Leut in his Regt and thathehad spoke to Capt Darby Col Struinzi² and the Adjutant aboute Wm before he left America and would write a postcrip this Even in a Letter he was sending Immediatelyto America that hemight havenessesarymonyand advice fromCap. Darbyif hewanted any and that the Col Expects soon to be made Genl and is offered a Seat in the house if he chuses it next Sessions wishes me likewise to call sometimes on Genl Monckton Sat. 1 Aug. See Mr Farquagh . . . he advises the Sea and decoction of Bark for Lucy, and after the cold bath and putting the face in wateroften ... wecalled on Benjm Palmer he told us news had arrived at the Admiralty that Coppell³ had beat ye french off Brest Sun. 2 Aug. all at Moorfeilds Chapell ... gave 10/6to the Building the Chapell at Moorfeilds Tues. 4 Aug. Sent Letter to Mumfordand Hiecq byStudents going to Thurs.Doway 6 Aug. Set of before 5 O'Ck to the Cross Keys wood St in our Coach, after Sett out in the Post Coach for which paid £5.0.0 breakfasted at Rochester at past 10 O'Ck . . . Arrived

1 John Greenham; b 1750 ?; Valladolid, 1768 ; priest 23 Dec. 1775 ; at Moorfields, 1777-1810 ; Burton Park ; d 17 June 1817. See C. R.S. XXX, 194

2 The Van Straubenzee family (See D.N.B.) rendered long service in the Army & Navy.

3 AdmiralAugustus Keppel (1725-1786) ; the engagement took place at the end of July. See D.N.B.

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129 at Canterbury past 4 dined there . . Arrived at Margate¹ 8 O'Clock at Smith Hotele Supped and lay there it was the Assembly night which disturbed us much

Fri. 7 Aug. sought for Lodgings at last fixed on Mrs Jewells at £2.2.0 Pr week 5s the Maid Servt who will do all for us dined at Mr Smiths and then moved all our bagage to Mr Jewells all cost at Smith £1.10.0

Sat. 8 Aug. at the Markett Bought a neck of Vealand 6 Pigeons and a Leg of Mutton Subscribed to Mr Crows Coffee house , and the Harpsichord at his Farm Dory subscribed to Smith Rooms Cost 5s She and Betsey at theCotillions

Sun. 9 Aug. Stayed the Morn writting a Letter to Son Chas did the nessessary at home after at the Coffee house after Dinner went to See Ramsgatein a Coach cost 10/- and 1/6 the Boye and Lord Hollands² and the prospect house and the light houseat the South foreland Drank Tea there and returned in the Even.

Mon. 10 Aug. Mrs Md Bathed for the first time Dory Lucy and Bett for theSecondit aggrees well with Lucy and BettandDory but makes Mrs Md very heavy all made but a poor Dinner on a Leg of mutton Received a Letter from Son Chas and Inclosd one from Miss Patterson by order of Mrs More, that Maria was well pleasing to them at Bruges

Tues. 11 Aug. walked aboute the Town at Crows Coffee house , intheEven atthe PlayCalled the Mourning Bride ,³& Waterman4 Wed.12 Aug. at Markettbought Prigeonshad that andan Eachbone [Aitch-bone] of Beeff for Dinner the Morning preparing and Pucking up Dined at 12 O'Ck after Self Mrs Md Bett and D'Roe set of in a post Chaise See Deal and drank Tea there See the Salt works and Sandwich over which there's a bridge cost 1s/6d arrivedat the Ship at Dover 7 O'Ck hour after in came Major Hore and Mr Straton from Calais we supped together . . . and lay there Expecting to go by the Paquet at 4 next Morn : at after 1 O'Ck Thursday 13 we we disturbed by a Gentleman who wanted his Candle taken away at 4 called again by Mr Harvey all got up and went to the pier head but found the Salors all asleep. came back to the Ship Inn , See the Castle with the Gentlemen &c came to the Inn and by Dinning lost our passage in the Paquet all Betseys Clos in it after with Major Hore drank Tea on board Cap Shorts Vessel . . . Straton wentto Margate in a post Chaise and Called on Dory We then moved to a Mrs [blank] who keep a Coffee house on the Peir lay there all a good Eating & Lodging house

1 Margate was a port for traffic with Holland at this period. The increasing voguefor sea-bathing was the beginning of the town's popularity; Beale's Bathing Machine was a local invention

2 See Thomas Gray's bitter lines "On Lord Holland's Seat near Margate. "

8 By Congreve. 4 A Ballad-Opera by Charles Dibdin

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Fri. 14 Aug. after Dinner We paid our reeking [reckoning], and desired Major Hore to take the 2 Keys of Besty trunks and in case he should set of before Mrs Md &c came toMorrow he would be so good the Clear the 2 Boxes at Calais and take them to St Omers, and to Desire the Nun to go to her Convent at Bruges if She was Uneasy if not to Stay as I Expected to go my Self next Thursdaywith Bett Mrs Md Self Bett and D'Roc set of in our Margate post Chaise which we had keept since Wednesday, but on Second Thoughts stopped in the Town wrote a Letter to Major Hore and sent D . Roe back lest he should loosehis passage and gave him 12s we arrived at Margate 7 O'Ck Paid £2 for the Chaise drank Tea after hired a post Chaise my Self only arrived at Canterburyat the Red Lion 10 O'Ck lay there

Sat. 15 Aug. Set off in post Coachpaid 15s breakfasted at Ospringe Dined at Powells Darford arrived in Town 6 O'Ck

Sun. 16 Aug. at Warwick St 10 O'Clock after went to dine at Finchly Two fine Fowles bacon Beef

Mon. 17 Aug. Hair Combed Cost 6d of Benjm Received a Letter from Dory at Dover that Major Hore was sailed Sent to Mrs Mawhood Margate that Chas would come Wednesday and that I would meet Mrs Mawhood at Dover on Saturday night Master Beazly supped with us he wants to go With me

Tues. 18 Aug. Mr Ansted Sacerdos called Wed. 19 Aug. Son Chas went this Morn 6 O'Ck in the Diligence to Margate

Fri. 21 Aug. got up at 5 O'Ck Master Beazleyand Self wentwith the Diligence to Margate arrived there at after Eight O'Clock all well

Sat. 22 Aug. all got up at 7 O'Ck . . . Settled with the Servant of the house at Margate her wages and what She has layd out, but not for our Lodgingwhich is £2.2.0 Pr Week paid for Son Chas passage to Town 1.0.0 and gave him 10/6 for Eating and Drinking Set offin a Chaise Self Mrs Md and Betsey and Beazley arrivd at Dover 7 O'Clock, lay at the Coffeehouse Sun. 23 Aug. after breatfast went on board the paquet at 10 were informed should not sail before 1 O'Ck got our Dinners Sailed at 1 O'Ck at 6 got within 6 Miles of Calais the passengers got into 3 Boates got on Sands and the Shore within 1 Mile & of theharbour 30 timesgotupthe harbour at 10 O'Ck thegatesShut lay at a good Inn Disturbed all night 3 in a Bed Supped at 12 O'Ck got to Bed at 2 O'Clock had a Quarel with an Irishofficer who Chalenged me which I accepted but did not fight Mon. 24 Aug. at after Seven taken before the Govenor¹ arrived at Dessens breakfasted Mr Beazley went of in the Diligence to Paris after took a Chaise £1.1.0 Set of after 9 O'Ck arrived at

1 Were W.M. and the Irish officer brought beforethe Governor on account of the proposed duel ?

L'arecuse at 1 O'Ck dranka pint of Wine arrived at St Omers before3 at the St CatherinesCalled at the College Dined at past 30'CkMrMumford and Selfcalledon MonsrHiecq¹ atLongueness not at home he is building a Decent house returned at 7 to St Omers

Tues. 25 Aug. called on Mrs & Mr Stone, after at the College played hight prayers and likewise at the Recollats See Mr Basil played the Organ Dined at the College with Mr Hiecq afterwent to the Hospital of St John an agreeable Superior

Wed. 26 Aug. Set off with Mrs Md Betsey Miss Farrell In the Barge to Dunkquirk At 7 O'Ck Dined at Burbourge lay atSt Catherine at Dunquirk was at the Dames and Port, Supped indifferently well

Thurs. 27 Aug. Set of with Mrs Md Betsey and Miss Farrellin the Barge, at Fernes Searched got our Baggage Plumbed , ² Dinedon boad the Barge arrived at Bruges at 9 O'Ck the gates Shutt which got opened walked to our Inn the hotle De Commerce lay there

Fri. 28 Aug. at 9 O'Ck went to the Convent See MariaSheisvery well and Content

Sat. 29 Aug. Mrs Md got the hairdresser Cost 14d Self7d wentto the Convent See Maria paid for the Nuns Jorney Cost £1.6.0 hiredaCoachthis Day at 6 Livers See ManyChurches&csupped at the table Do't cost 2 Shillins

Sun. 30 Aug. got up at 6 O'Ck all in the Coach of Princenuff heard hight spoke to the Nuns Webb & [blank] after with Mr Day heard hight at the Cathederal the Bishop there, See Christ Church and several others and the Stadhouse after See Maria Explained ourselves to Mrs More that we thought She was not content that we had desired Dorys Lettersmight not be opened, but She said She was so all was very well Dined at the Table Do't after drank Tea at the Convent, Stayed and talked with Maria Drank Tea afterBetsey went into the Convent and wetook ourleave ofMariaand her they weeped muchwhen we imbrased them Supped at the Table D'ot

Mon. 31 Aug. Self Mrs Md Miss Carpenter and Farrell who lives in Red Lion Square set out in a Coachto the Barge at past4 O'Ck breakfasted at 8 O'Ck Dined at 11 O'Ck much Company on board the Barge, arrived at Newport 1 O'Ck arrivedat Furnes at4 O'Ckin rained hard. arrived at Dunkuirqe 10 O'CkSupped at the St Catherines with Miss Carpenter lay there

Tues. 1 Sep. breakfast after set out all in the St Omers Barge arrived at Burbourg 11 O'Ck Dined there very well arrived all atSt. Omersat past 5 O'Ck Calledon Mumford , but not Letter

1 He had been appointed abbé of Longuenesse.

2 Sealed with a leaden seal.

3 St. Sauveur

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Mr Wilkinsonpaid us a visit and Mr Hiecq he invited usto Dine with him toMorrow

Wed. 2 Sep. at the Recolets See pere Basile Mrs Mawhood wentto See Churches Self Mrs Md and Miss Carpenter dined with Hiecq at Longuenese with a Dominican a good Dinnerand very happy It rained returned at 4 to St Omers

Thurs. 3 Sep. drankTea withMrs and Mr StoneMr MumfordCalled and Paston

Fri. 4 Sep. before breakfast at Notre Dame de Miracle paid 12s Souls for prayersplayed high at St Bertins the Abbot there Miss Carpenter would Seethe Thesory Mr Hiecq Mr FisillerMrWilkinson Mr Mumford took leave ... Set of for Calais at 2 O'Ck cost 20 Livers Stopd at Lazecouse bot a Bottle of Vine for Dory at 18 Souls arrived at Calais at 7 O'Ck Supped and lay there

Sat. 5 Sep. got up at 6 O'Ck at prayers at the great Churchafter prepared to go on Board the Paquet boate, but this was countermanded bought a pair of Slippers for Son Chas cost 3 10. walked to the End of the Jetty very high Sea bought 7 Patrages [partridges] cost 4 Liv paid at Dessains in full Dinedat Dessains Sleepafter at Vespres Complin and Salue walked to the Portno Sailing till to Morrow 10 O'Clock

Sun. 6 Sep. got up at 6 O'Ck it rained hard Self and Mrs Mawhood at Prayers Parish Church after breakfasted then went on board the Paquet Mr Hammond the Mate Set sail at 11 O'Ck high Sea arrived at Dover at 4 O'Ck Dined and lay at the Ship.

Mon. 7 Sep. After breakfast got our goods Examined , self Mrs Mawhood and Miss Carpenter set of in a Chaise to Margate at past 3 O'Ckfound Dory and Lucy had been Ill of a sorethrote andfluxbut nowquitewell, the appothicarywassentfortoLucy who ordered her to take no more bark or fruite : words with Mrs Md aboute an Immagined partiallityto Miss Carpenter but soon made up. all walked to Crows the Rooms &c being the Master of Cerimonys night. supped on Partriges brought from france

Tues. 8 Sep. got up at past 7 O'Ck paid my barber in full after walked totheMusickroom and assembleyRoom drankSylabub¹ at Mr Atkins Expense See Mr Dillon Sacerdos walk with him and he will call on Mrs Md Sunday to hear prayers

Wed. 9 Sep. Set of 4 O'Ck with Miss Carpenter breakfasted at Ospringe. Dined at Dartford arrived in Town at 7 O'Ck Miss Carpenter went by her Self in the hackney Coach and which She paid, being her Due as I had Sufficiently paidbefore Sun. 13 Sep. at 10 Moorfields

Wed. 16 Sep. Received a Letter from Son Wm America sentitto Margate to Mrs Mawhood

1 Milk curdled with vinegar, or other acid liquid.

Thurs. 17 Sep. Receivedanother Letterfrom Son Wm by the hands of Meyrick Esqr and Son Chas one likewsie . .. See Lamb's¹ Clerk who says ImayperhapsStill havethe ManchestrRegt Received a Letter from Dory of Margate Answerd it and sent Wm two letters

Fri. 18 Sep. See Sacerdoes Hamilton Hussy and Monsr Forester Received a Letter from Dory at Margate that Mrs Md was well of her Cold and Lucys Eyes better they intend staying till friday sevenight promissedgoing to Margate at fardest nextWednesday or Thursday

Sat. 19 Sep. See Mr Hamilton, Sacerdos , and his Chappell had talk with Mr Hussy Do he says a War

Sun. 20 Sep. all at 10 Moorfeilds .. Miserere mei Deus:2 the text this Morning Moorfeids &C very good Discourse

Fri. 25 Sep. Set out in the Diligence at 6 O'Ck from the + keys Wood St breakfasted at Darford . arrived at Margate at 8 O'Ck much fateagd found all well ...

Sat. 26 Sep. got up at 7 O'Clock after breakfast walked to Crows. Sun. 27 Sep. Mr Dillon Sacerdos Called all at prayers at LadyMargt [blank] in hight Street a great Storme, the Hoye Run on Shore near our Lodgings

Tues. 29 Sep. had a Goose for Dinner 4/6 at a Race of Horses Self a the Rooms

Wed. 30 Sep. Walked all to Dandelion had bread Butter Milk cost 1s/- Dory at the Race Dory & Self at the Rooms

Thurs. 1 Oct. bussy in Packing up our Clos Dory at the Rooms with Mrs Dubois till 12 O'Ck. She was up all night packingthe Clos

Fri. 2 Oct. Set off at past 4 O'Ck in the Machine at 20s . Each Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy breakfasted at Ospringe Dined at Darford .. . . . Arrived in Town at the Swann with 2 Necks at 6 O'Ck got into our Coach which was watinggot to Smithfield found all well

Sun. 4 Oct. at 10 O'Ck the Bavarian

Sun. 11 Oct. all at L . Fs whichOpened³ this Day performed Paxtons service

Sun. 18 Oct. all at L . Fs high

Wed. 21 Oct. wrotea Letter in Answer to Col Mawhoods Letter in which he desired me to look out for a Vis a Vis found one at Hatchetts the price will be £55 or 60 with his Arms

Sat. 24 Oct. at L . Fs 11 O'Ck

Sun. 25 Oct. at High L . Fs

Fri. 30 Oct. See Mr Bolton who will inform me of any going to St Omers

1 Mr John Lamb was a RegimentalAgent ; the Army lists give "MrLamb of Golden Square." He was appointed by the Colonel 2 "Miserere mihi, Domine" Introit for 16th Sunday after Pentecost

3 There is no record of why it had been closed ; see below p. 147

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Sun. 1 Nov. all at High L.Fs.

1778

Mon. 2 Nov. Washing Day at Finchley after breakfast all came to Town to L.F.

Wed. 4 Nov. sent my Letter to Son Wm by the Mail, and advised him should send the Spying Glass 6 Shirts 6 Stocks 2 pair of Stockins portable Soup Per first Ship withConvoy beleive bythe Mary Cap Stewart

Sun. 8 Nov. all at L.F.

Thurs. 12 Nov. at Mr Christians Annaversary

Fri. 13 Nov. Mr Depien set of this day for St Omers sent Letters to Hiecq Wilkenson and Mumford In which and in presenceof Mr Carpue I sent the ofa Lottery Tickett No blank and likewis the Number of his other half Tickett viz 21-293 the other half ofthis Tickett is my propertyand I stand the ChanceofDrawing

Sat. 14 Nov. at Col Mawhood aboute the Clothing which I am to Exibite against Strubenzee and Touch next Monday with which the Col wishes me Success

Sun. 15 Nov. all at L . Fs at hight & V[espers]

Mon. 16 Nov. Son Chas and Self attended the Board of Clothing¹ at the horseGards, Spoke to Farquir Esqr he was very civiland we wated in his office aboute 12 O'Clock the 72 was calld for 3 or 4 times at last I addressed the Genl officers that I wasthere by order of Col Mawhood with a compleat Clothing and small Mountains [Mountings] which they orded in and Directly Mr Touch appered with his which was thrown aside being to thinn, and my pattronswere Sealed, whichI brought homein a hacney Coach

Sun. 22 Nov. all at L . Fs

Wed. 25 Nov. after Dinner called on Mr Hunt Left his pattrons See Mr Maine2 Sacerdos there Sun. 29 Nov. calld on Col Mawhood at after 8 O'Ck Morn and the Col was in bed however he read me a Letter he had received bythis Mailfrom Capt Darby the Wm and a Mr Isaac Carey had been seen taking a Sheep for fresh provisions they being to Imbarkefor Rhode Islandit was Genl Grant that See them they were therefore put under an Arrest but let go at New York with a reprimand all at high L . Fs at Vespres and the Bishop Mon. 30 Nov. again at Col Mawhood on Wms affair See a Col Strawbenzeewho came yesterday from America he was majorin the 17th Regt hesaydheknew my Son and the other young officer Carey but says he never See any Ill att all of my Son and that his reprimand was thoughtrather severe, that it was a thingof nothing and would not as he thought prevent Wms promotion, Wms Letter markes he had Drawn 2 Bills at Sight one for £21

1 The Colonel was responsible for supplying uniforms; a pattern (W.M.'s 'pattron') hadto be submitted to the Board ofGeneral Officersforapproval; the contractor (in this case W.M.) then carried out the order

2 Not identified (perhaps 'Maire' , see p 239)

and the otherfor £200 in favor of Mr Hansard (which affair) I related to Col Mawhood, who thinks it is for Extravagance or to Lend Carey therefore advises me not to pay the £200 in consequence I wated on Hansard and told him that as it was not certain mySon had Bought a Leutcy I would only pay at present the £21 . I had promissed him but begd he would send any Bills Drawn by Wm to me, he promissed he would

Tues. 1 Dec. went again to Col Mawhood who Now think Wms affair not so bad, and has promissed to write to Cap Darby to assist Wm with any monys he may want for a Leutncy or otherwise in reason and advises me to write to Capt Darby to the same Effect

Wed. 2 Dec Mr Greenhall [Greenham ?] Sacerdos Called Drank Tea Sun. 6 Dec. Mrs Md Gasking Lucy and Dory at Moorfeilds they paid 10/6 for my Quarterage Self at L . Fs all stayed in Townat Vespres Self and Chas a Bishop's Sermon

Mon. 7Dec. Called on Mr Duanne who says that Mrs Md and Dory maytakethe Oths, we attended at Westminster hall but was told Hicks' Hall was the place.

Tues. 8 Dec. We Attended at Hicks hall but Sr Jno Hawkins' says thetime is out and that he cant allow them nowbut that it does not signifyfor if they take them 6 Mo after a Death or Legacy within 6 Mo it is all the same Self after at L.Fs.

Thurs. 10 Dec. Parson Edwards drank Tea with us.

Sat. 12 Dec. Self in the Coachand See Col Mawhood whilst he was getting up, came a CapBreerton who is justarrivedfromAmerica he knew my son Wm Jno, of whom he knows no harme

Sun. 13 Dec. Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at Moorfeilds Self and Chas at L . Fs self at Vespres Do, had a Consertof Messrs Paxon & Mrs Miss Sykes Webb Paxton Junr Davis³ Sacerdos

Sun. 20 Dec. Mrs. Md Dory Lucy Chas and Self at L . Fs at Vespres after self a Bishop Chaloners

Fri. 25Dec. Mrs Dory and Gasking at Moorfeilds all SacraSanctum Self at L . Fs and Chas .

Sat. 26 Dec. all at high L . Fs, did Mr Webbes Service

Sun. 27 Dec. Mrs Md Dory & Gasking at Moorfields Selfand Chas at L.Fs. did Mr Paxtons at Vespres and the Bishops discorce

Mon. 28 Dec. all at 11 O'Ck L.Fs.

Tues. 29 Dec. Self not well by a Sore throut Stayed at home Mrs Mawhood Dory and Chas L.Fs. St Thos of Canterbury

1 Sessions House (1612-1782) for Middlesex; Clerkenwell

2 Sir John Hawkins (1719-1789), the forgotten biographer of Dr. Johnson who called him a 'most unclubbable man. ' See D.N.B.

3 Rowland Davies, b 7 May 1740 ; a pupilofHandel; Kirk says 'he presided at the organ in Westminster Abbey at the coronation of George III'; after conversionwent to Douai in Dec. 1765; on mission , 1777 ; returned to Douai for a time on 19 Dec. 1778. Chaplain at Warwick St. 1785 . He composed a number of Masses etc.; d Bosworth Hall, 16 March, 1796 accordingto Laity ; 1797 in Kirk and Gillow D.N.B.

1779

Fri. 1 Jan. very high Wind last night got up at 3 O'Ck for fear the house should tumble All at L . Fs See part of houses blown Down &c Sun. 3 Jan. Mrs Md at Moorfeilds Self & Chas at L.Fs.

Wed. 6 Jan. all at L.F. .. . wrote to Son Wm by this Mail

Sat. 9 Jan. walked with Mrs Md and Lucy to L.Fs. . . See Mr Paxton at L . Fs talked aboute the Choir of L . Fs Stayed at home the Afternoon had my hair Combed

Sun. 10 Jan. Self and Chas at L . Fs Mrs Md DoryLucyand Gasking at Moorfeilds. Self and Chas at Vespres and Bishop gave him a cast home

Mon. 11 Jan. in the Coach at part of 11 O'Ck a L . Fs

Thurs. 14 Jan. did not go to the Charity at the Half Moon Sun. 17 Jan. all at L . Fs and Vespres

Sun. 24 Jan. all at L . Fs and Vespres Self and Chas at Bishop Sermon after at the Office L.Fs. came home at 7 O'Clock

Tues. 2 Feb. the Gout on me Stayed at home Mrs Md &c at L . Fs

Sun. 7 Feb. somewhat better of the Gout but staidat home Mrs Md Dory and Chas Lucy and Gasking at L.Fs.

Mon. 8 Feb. receiveda Letter from Son Wm Jno dated the 11 Decr wherein he Acquaints us he is promoted a Leut bypurchasefrom Leut Murry and hopes I have allready paid into Hansardshands the £200 he drew for 6 Weeks since

Wed. 10 Feb. The fast Day which was well observed Self at L.F and got permission from Mr Brown Sacerdos and we prayed for King George at L . Fs Chapell and sung the Exaudiet . Mrs Mawhood Dory Chas and Lucy in the afternoon at Bavarianat Vespers but no Sermon

Thurs. 11 Feb. Illuminations thro London for Adl Keppell¹ Sun. 14 Feb. Self Mrs Md Dory Lucy Chas and Gasking in the Coach at L . Fs still my great Shoe on with the Goutbut better much all at Vespres

Thurs. 18 Feb. myStomeuh [stomach] but indifferent Sat. 20 Feb. Admiral Keppell dined withthe Citizens light out and much damage done

Sun. 21 Feb. all at L . Fs and Vespers

Thurs. 25 Feb. Stayed at home the Morn : almost well of my late gout

Sun. 29 Feb. all at Vespers and the Bishop's Sermon Sun. 7 March Self at 10 O'Ck and high

Fri. 12March : allat Complin L.Fs. MrGreenhamSacerdos drank Tea and lent me a book which I lent to Parson Edwards and he lent me one also

1 On his acquittal by a court martial : Keppel receivedthe Freedom of the City, and was entertained at the London Tavern. All this was more a demonstration against the Government than an appreciation of Keppel.

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Sun. 14 March all at high L . Fs and at Vespres and the Bishop's discorce, Son Chas & Self at 6 O'Ck in Jewen St at theChappell.

Tues. 16 March. all at the Diurge L.F. Mr Bolton Drank Tea

Wed. 17 March all at L . Fs St Patrick

Fri. 19March.Calledand See MrLamb leftthe BooksofBishopHays¹ Mrs Md and Dory at Bavarian St Josephall at Complin L.Fs.

Sat. 20 March Received a Letter from Maria at Bruges dated the 12 March 1779 with Mrs More's Acctt for BetseysSchoolingand Closforhalfayear £17.19.4 which I am topayinto Wrightshands

Sun. 21 March Čalledand See Mr Farquagh who says tis nowsome Months since he See the Col. he thinks he is too open in his sentiments of Patriotizim all at L . Fs

Mon. 22 March Mr Tayler Sacerdos to Ld Petre bot cloth and mentioned thathe would speak to his Lordship for mySonWm ifCatholic Regts were to be raised Mr Bolton called at the same time they drankWine and talked about the present affairs Lady Fleetwood drank Tea at our house

Tues. 23 March See Mr Lamb Lent him another bookof Bishop Hays

Thurs. 25 March all at high L . Fs and Complin Dory paid a Tea visit to Lady Fleetwood

Fri. 26 March. Mrs Md Gasking Dory and Lucy at Complin L . Fs Sun. 28 March. all at L . Fs Self Chas Lucy Benjm and Francois at Vespres and the Bishop's discorse .

Wed.31March.allat 11 L.F. Mrs Md andGaskingdid thenessesary at Bishop. Cr : [Challoner] all at Tenebris Mr Greenham drank Tea with us

Thurs. 1 April. Mrs Md and Gasking ad Sacramentum allin the Morn at L . Fs and Tenebristaken with a horseness

Good Friday 2 April all at L . Fs our Shop kept Shutt and most other in London all at L . Fs Morning and Tenebris

Holy Saturday 3 April all at the Morning office at L . Fs Self at the Bishop Did the nessesary

Easter Sunday 4 April Self ad Sacramentum 8 O'Ck prayers. Mrs Md and Dory went with me. Self and Chas also at high L . Fs all at Vespres and at the Bishop's discorse Son Chas desired leave to walk in Grais Inn Gardins did not come home till darknight. Mon. 5 April. all at L.Fs.

Tues. 6 April. Mrs Md and Dory and Lucy at L.F.

Thurs. 8 April. Messrs Bolton, Brown and Bishop Hay²dinedwith us in West Smithfield who mentions more libertys that is Expected to be granted us this Sessions

1 For the romantic career of Bishop George Hay (1729-1811) see D.N.B. His most important book up to this date was ScriptureDoctrineofMiracles Displayed followed by two others defending its argument against Dr. Abernethy Drummond

2 He had come from Scotland after witnessing the riots in which his own house was burnt down

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Sat. 10 April Called and See Bishop Chanoler who gave me leave toEate meat on Saturdays &c Son Chas and DoryattheBishop's. Sun. 11 April. Son Chas and Dory ad Sacramentum L . Fs allat high L.F.

Mon. 12 April. received Letter from Son Wm from New York Island dated 10 & 14 Febry he's well says he forgot the £30 which Cap. Darby had of Col Mawhood which Wm had to help pay for his Lieutcy

Wed. 14 April Mr Bolton drank Tea with us and lent mea book Sun. 18 April all at high L.Fs.

Fri. 23 April all at L . Fs high St Georges

Sun. 25 April Son Chas and Self at 10 and high. Sat. 1 May. Mr Mumford of St Omers arrived and Suppedbutdoes not Lodge Sun. 2 May Son Chas and self at 10 L . Fs See Mr Mumfordthere Chas Butler says on Tuesday peece or War' is to be decided Sun. 9 May Self at 10 and Mrs Md Chas Lucy Dory Chas and Mr Mumford at high after all went to Finchley lay there self and Mumfordwalked to FinchleyChurch self played the Organ Wed. 12 May bought a Book at 1s of Coglane

Thurs. 13 May all at L.F. high Mr Mumford Dinedwith us and went to Vespres and left us

Sun. 16 May all at L . Fs See Mumford who goes for Norfolk to See his Mother this Even ; I took leave of him

Sat. 22 May Mr Mumford Dined with us Dory and Chasattheir duty at the Bishop's Sun. 23 May. Walkedwith Son Chas to L . Fs ... performed Paxton's Service

Mon. 24 May. all came to L.F. at high took Mumford home to Dinner in Town afterwhichhewent to Vespres L . Fs ... received 2Summonsesto Attend at Westminster on Wednesday& Friday at 8 O'Clock on the Grand Jury

Thurs. 27 May. Parson Edwards of our Parish Calld with a Letter a paper and a book he had received from Coachmakers Hall Sent the same Per Son Chas to the Bishop.³ Fri. 2 May. Self and Son Chas attended at Westminster to be on the Grande Jury but it was put off after See the Tombs in Wesminster Abbey, Col Mawhood as Esqr to Genl How(hisArms not as yet put up. See the Gards releivd meet Col. Mawhood who Informd me he wasgoing to be married to a Mrs Ashbywho has one fine Girle of 10 years old. her maiden name was Jones

1 Spain declared war on 16 June; war continued with France.

2 She lived at Oxbrough, Nr Stokeferry

3 The Protestant Association, under the Presidencyof Lord George Gordon , was formed in February 1779. The 'paper and a book' were no doubt issued by the Associationwhich hadits headquartersat Coachmakers ' Hall (Noble St.) ; destroyedin 1941 .

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a good welch familly he will have with her £12000 in the Funds and £800 Per-Annum and to be married in 14 days

Sun. 30 May. all at L.F. high

Mon. 31 May. Self and Chas dined with the Charity at Dobneys Self chosen Steward and Mr Prescott¹ Sarcerdoes

Thurs. 3 June. all at High

Fri. 4 June. The Kings birth Day ... Mrs Mawhood Dory and Lucy and Francois at Complin

Sun. 6 Jun all at high L . Fs See Mr Mumford who was to Dine at Mr Whites Hornsey and promissed to breakfast at Finchley toMorrow with Mr Hussy

Mon. 7 June. spoke to the 2 Irish Sacerdoes , as Mr Clintondesired Sun. 13 June all at L.F. high See Mr Mumford who goes in 10 Days for St Omers

Sat. 19 June Parson Edwards Called, no News Sun. 20 June all at L.F. high

Mon. 21 June received a Letter from Betsey brought by a Sister Nun calld Joé

Tues. 22 June stayed at homewrittingLetters in Answer to Maria and Betsey and wrote a Letter to Mr Burgess and to Mrs More relative to the £500 which I observed was to be paid her at Bruges by Mr Mumford as we aggreed this Day Mr. Mumford dined with us took Hiecq's locks and Screws &c Two lettersfor Francois and he took his leave. Sent my Letter by the Postto Bruges

Thurs. 24 June Mrs. Md Self Chas Francois at L . Fs

Fri. 25 June. Went in the Coach by Self to Ilesworth to pay visit toCol Mawhood and his Lady late Mrs Ashbymeet them at home on Entring the Room the Col Shewed me his Lady and her Daughter they had just done Breakfast, but I breakfasted there after an hourthe Col watingfor a Col Middleton said he must goor should be to late for the Levy, on which hearing the Sound of an Harpsichord I hoped I should have the pleasure to hear Miss Ashby play on which I was desired to follow miss into her own room were I meet with her Governess a young Girl Who three years agoe was at Madm Nicols at St Omers, Mrs Mawhood left us for a of an hour then returnd, and I told hersomething of my Mother and famillyafter we went in to the grear palour were my hat was and She spoke to me much aboute the Col by asking me IfI did not thinkher a great fool in marryingtheCol as he was a gamester and had many Clubs but She said the Col had promised to leave all that before marriage

Sun. 27 June all at L.F. high

Tues. 29 June called up at past 1 O'Ck a terrible fire in Cloth fair, which I attended at 6 O'Ck out of Danger the wall saved ,

1 Prescot; Joseph or Richard (See C.R.S. XXVIII, 286n) Douai 1752; served in London ; d. 5 Dec. 1783. He was a man of property and left benefactionsto Douai and the London District

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Buxtons house Divitts catched fire several times Mr Watkins attended to told the firemen what to do St. Peter & St Paul all at L.F. muchtyred, the firemen attended all this night and the water kept on Sun. 4 July all at L . Fs high

Thurs. 8 July all at L.F. at 12 O'Ck

Sat. 10 July. left my Policies of my houses viz 3 in Smithfieldand 2 in Bartholomew Closs for Mr Jupps inspection as I intend to increase the Insurance

Sun. 11 July. all at L . Fs

Tues. 13 July Stayed at Finchley sent a Letter by Mr Coxs boy to Mrs Brown and Miss Harcourt of Hampstead that I had received a Letter from Mrs More Bruges they came at 6 O'Ck and Drank Tea She and her Sister &c Sets of tomorrow for Dover and to Ostend & Bruges

Sun. 18 July. See Mr Farquagh he aggrees in sentiments with the Col. Md that Son Wm cant be promoted here all at L.F. at 10 O'Ck after took up Cos Brooke and all went to Finchley

Wed. 21 July Received a Letter from Betsey at Bruges

Sun. 25 July. Self at 10 O'Ck prayers and all Except Son Chas who was at 9 and walked Down to Finchley

Tues. 27 July. Tis reported the frenchhave invested Gibralter¹ Sun. 1 Aug. all at L.F.

Mon. 2 Aug. Stayed at Finchley worked in the Garding wrote Answers to Mr Mumfords Letter where in he Acquaintsmenot being able to get cashfor Mrs More has Drawn on me for 4 Single £100 Dfts the 20. 21. 22. 23 Julyand 1 Bill 26 Julyfor£75all at three Days sight likewise Marias Letter who was professd the 20 July2

Tues. 3 Aug. Mr GeorgeWhyatt returned me my father copy of his Freedome advises me not to take it up (as times are at present.³

Fri. 6 Aug. Mr Chas Butler sent a Note Value £100 I called on him and Discounted it he promissed to speak to the Earl of Chesterfeild to get him to recommend my Son to Sir Henry Clinton5

Sun. 8 Aug. all at high L.F. dined at Finchleyafter went in the coach to Hampstead drankTea with Mr Brown and Miss Nicolas advised me to apply to Mr Bolton and get him to Speak to Mrs

1 The siege lasted three years

2 As a choir nun, under the name of Sister Louisa Austin .

3 He did later on but when is not recordedin thediary

4 The fifth earl, and godson of Dr. Johnson's victim

5 Sir Henry Clinton (1738-1795) at this time Commander-in-chief in America

Howard who is all ways with Lord Petree, LadyStrutton¹having now lost her head

Wed. 11 Aug. I immediately wated on Bis. Chanoler, he received me politely but has no acquaintance with Ld Petree Mr Bolton will speak to Mrs Howard this Afternoon and get me an introductory letter to Ld Petree

Thurs. 12 Aug. Mr Bolton drank Tea with us and brought mea Letter he had received from Mrs Howard Lady Petrés Mother that my Lord would See me toMorrow at 10 O'Ck

Fri. 13 Aug. set off in the Coach and See Ld Petre who received me very civilly and promissed to use his Interest with Lord Ammerst for Son Wm I am to hear from him in 2 or 3 Weeks.

Sun. 15 Aug. all at L . Fs

Wed. 18 Aug. heard the French and Spanish Fleets of60 Sailwere in our Chanel , an Engagement Expected returned to Finchley after worked in the Garden planting Alp Strawberys

Fri. 20 Aug. See several people at the Bank and Exchange who say the van of thefrench Fleet is now at Ramhead offFalmouth 3 Per Cent is 60 this day

Sat. 21 Aug. Accepted £100 Bill of Mrs Mores for my Daughter Marias professionat the Convent at Bruges at 3 Days Sight. See Mr Brown Sacerdos talked to him of Politicks, got a hurt by falling through Iron barrs in Holborne came homewithMrAtkins &c in Coach sent to Mr Brooke the Surgeon he put a plaster

Sun. 22 Aug. all at L . Fs

Sun. Aug. walkd to Chapell See Mr Clinton who says theres to be a meeting of the Committe and Ld Petré and Ld Surree Sent Lettersto Maria and Mr Mumford by Mr Dalamotte byLongSea See Sir Thos Fleetwood who promissed to take Letters for me on Monday to Bruges

Mon. 30 Aug. called on Mr Bolton See him he advised me to call toMorrow with his Compliments On The Honle MrsHowardto endeavour tofind out ifthe Committee or Lord Petre weregoing to raise a Regt of Catholicks

Tues. 31 Aug. Called on Mr Bolton, who told me of a Letter sent by Lord Petre &c to all the Catholics and advised me to write to Ld Petre to put down my name

1 Lady Stourton ; twice married, first to the 7th Lord Petre (d 1712), and secondly, in 1733, to Charles, 15th Lord Stourton She died in 1785 . The 9th Lord Petre married Anne Howard, niece of Edward , Duke of Norfolk

2 General Lord Amherst (1717-1797) See D.N.B.

3 For thirty days this combined fleet held the Channel , but did not push the offensive

* Rame Head off Plymouth

5 Charles Howard, later 11th Duke of Norfolk (1746-1815) In spite of the part he tookwith other leading Catholicsin promoting the Relief Act, he conformed to the Established Church during the Gordon Riots

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Wed. 1Sep. called on Mr Jas Butler See him he gaveme thecircular Letter from Ld Surree and Petre &c Mr Bolton advises me to write to offer my Services which I did this day by a Letter to Ld Petré

Thurs. 2 Sep. Father Jno Anderton¹& Self in the Coach went to Finchleydined and drank Tea after Dory and Lucy gave him a cast to Kentish Town

Fri. 3 Sep. See the fair proclaimed much pressing2 to Seamen & Soldiers

Sun. 5 Sep. all at high L . Fs

Wed. 8 Sep. all at L . Fs high See Father Jno a Dutchman said we had lost 6 Ships instead of 2 after Dinner at Change everyone in low Spirits aboute the West Indies.

Sat. 11 Sep. meet Mr Robinson³ Sacerdos Mr Shaw Sacerdos is very Ill meet Mr Forestée

Sun. 12 Sep. all at L . Fs

Mon. 13 Sep. Called and See Mr Bolton Sacerdos has heard nothing ofLd Petre or the Catholic Millitary offer Calledon MrWebbe , he's something better in health The Revd Mr Hussey N° 8 Richmond Buildings Soho

Tues. 14 Sep. Received a Letter from Mr Burgess of Bruges for the Lend of £120a Letter from Mr Mumford beging me to Buy £200 Stock consols both which I refused by Answer

Wed. 15 Sep. MrGreenham Sacerdos drankTea say Mr Burges was sent there on Acctt he spent to much mony here

Sun. 19 Sep. all at L . Fs Mr Webbe he's somewhat better Thurs. 23 Sep. Calledand See Bishop Chanoleraboute Burgessand Marias Letter, he says all things will be quiet and Burgesswill behave as usual to hercalled on Mr Webbe who they say is now Dying, See Chas Butler who advises me to have allways two Hundred Poundsby me does not like the times by anymeans says therell be a peace, and that the Catholic committy are doing something and commends them for their secrecysome

1 John Evangelist Anderton, Franciscan; novitiate , St Bonaventure's, about 1744; he was approved for preaching and hearing confessions in 1752 , and thereafter filled many offices at Douai, Coventry, Aire, Bruges, Newcastle, etc. W.M. may first have met him during 1761 to 1774 when he was at Aire or Bruges At this period, 1779-80, he was Praeses of Hereford. Laity (C.R.S. XII, 50) dates his death 9 Jan. 1795, with the abbreviation Jub' meaning 'Jubilarius' i.e. he had been 50 years in the Order See, Thaddeus

The increasing activities of the press-gangs at this period undoubtedly helped to aggravate the ruthlessness of the London mob.

3 Gerard Robinson; Ward, Dawn, I. p 303, says he was a cousin of Bishop Hussey His gravestonein old St. Pancras Churchyard said that he died on 14 April 1799, aged 79 "and in the46th of his sacred functions " See C.R.S. XII

4 Gerard Shaw: founded mission in Bermondseyin 1773 : d 27 Feb. 1780

One of the priests referred to in Bishop Challoner's Will as "my good friends" See C.R.S. XII, 20 ; XLII, 112

more relaxation is Expected by Parliament The Leward Fleet is arrived, and the American rebel in a great measure destroyed Sun. 26 Sep. all at L.F. spoke that Webbes¹ Son be continued Organist, gave Miss Webbe a good Talking too Thurs. 30 Sep. Mr Bolton Sacerdos dined with us has no News from Ld Petre, or the HonbleMr Howard, Acquaintedhim with Mr Burgess and Maria to which he promissedsecrecyam to send Letter by Mr Coghlan who goes for Bruges next Tuesday Morn Earley

Fri. 1 Oct. bespoke a Hat for Son Wm now at New York and a Hat for self of Mr Davis Nicolas lane

Sun. 3 Oct. all at L.F. See Hansards Clerk who is a Catholic Mon. 4 Oct. allarmed by Mr Inglesby coming to tellme myTennant Wilkinsonwere moving their goods on whichapplied to Maberly who brought a Constable & Appraiser2 but as I found it only a Lodgers moving I paid them 7/6 and dismissed them Received a Letter this dayfrom Col Mawhood from Plymouththat he was veryuneasyto read in the Gazette that Stoney point wasstormed by the rebels and wishes me to Inform him aboute it

Tues. 5 Oct. called on Mr Hansard See his Clerk Mr Brett ofshewed me a Letter from Major Armstrong of the 17 Regt now at Plymouth beging them to Enquire at the War Office if the taking and storming Stony Point was true, from thence I went to the War Office See Mr Lewis who believes it but told me for certaint, to go to Ld Germeins³ Office, which I did and the Secretary shewdme the return of the 17 Regt in whichmy Sonisnotmentioned at all

Sun. 10 Oct. called and See Mr Farquagh who says things are bad indeed that Leut Col Johnson of the 17th has got great dishonour that the 71 Regt or part of it rather that are taken at Stoney³ point will be retalisted on for the massacrée of 500 Rebels after the affair at BrandyVine all at L . Fs

Thurs. 14 Oct. at L.F. with Mrs Md 11 O'Ck after at the Bank, Stocks rather better Sat. 16 Oct. ReceivedA Letter from Mr Brett, Hansards Clerk that he had Seen a Gentleman from New York of says it was reported my Son Wm Jno was taken prisoner at Stoney Point

1 This could not be the Samuel Webbe, the younger, whose birth, according to D.N.B. was probably in 1770. Perhapsit was George FrederickWebbe whose death is recordedbelow under 4 Sep, 1790. Samuel Webbehimself survived for another 37 years

2 "A person appointed to set a price upon things to be sold" (Johnson)

3 Lord George Germain (Sackville), a disastrous Secretary of State for the Colonies .

4 Henry Johnson (1784-1835), later General Sir Henry, See, D.N.B.

5 July, 1779. Stony Point, about 40 miles up the Hudson from New York, where Sir HenryClinton had constructed a fort For a good account of the condition ofcapturedofficersduring the war, see The Journal ofThomas Hughes (Cambridge , 1947) This throws light on Lt. William John Mawhood's experiences though he is not mentioned

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Sun. 17 Oct. All at L.Fs. See Mr Walker of St Omers there he brought me 3 Letters one from Mumford 1 Do from Betsey and one for from her to Son Wm

Mon. 18 Oct. Mr Walkerof St Omers dined with us and will Dine with us next Wednesday he goes for St Omers Thursday

Tues. 19 Oct. Doryreceiveda Letter from Maria full ofComplaints, that I should not exactly correspond to Mr Burgess desires

Thurs. 21 Oct. Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy went in theCoachto Finchley Dined there after they gave me a cast to Highgate, walked the rest of the way it rained hard with my paraplue¹

Sun. 24 Oct. All at L.F.

Sat. 30 Oct. Called on Mr Webbe and took him in our Coach to Finchley to recover his health Sun. 31 Oct. all at high L . Fs

Mon. 1 Nov. all Except Webbe came to L.F. to high . . . Son Chas at Vespres

Tues. 2 Nov. at L . Fs at High Sun. 7 Nov. at hight L . Fs ...

Chas and self at Vespres and the Bishops

Sat. 13 Nov. Called In at the Jews Sinagouge

Sun. 14 Nov. all at high See Mr Ansted there will dine withus on Tuesdaynext Self Son Chas and Lucy at Vespres and the Bishops Sermon gave him a cast home our Servant Griffithcame home Drunk

Sun. 21 Nov. all at L.F. took Mrs Devitt and her Sister there , Self Mrs Md Lucy and Chas at Vespres

Thurs. 25 Nov. See the King Go to the Parliament house , he was hollowed very much²

Sun. 28 Nov. all at L . Fs at high and at Vespres

Wed. 1 Dec. wrote to Son Wm by the Mail this day that Capt Stewart would Sail in Janry that this was the 3rd Letter that I thought him Dead

Sun. 5 Dec. all at high L . Fs See there a distresd Irish prest gavehim 1s Called for him on Mr Chas Butlernot at homebut Butler Senr gave me 2/6 for Mr [blank] whom I see at Vespresgave it him and a Letter to Dillon Pendigras Hussey³and Robinson at the Bishop Sermon who gave this prist a bad carracter

Wed. 8 Dec. all at high L . Fs

Sun. 12 Dec. all at L . Fs at high at Vespres Imperial Church

1 It was still unusual for a man to carryan umbrella

2 "Towards the close of 1779 the ministry of Lord North sank into a state of chaos and misery almost unparalleled in modern centuries , " H. Butterfield GeorgeIII, Lord North and the People, 1779-80 (1949) a book that gives the background for this part of the diary

3 C.R.S. XII, 37 , records the death of the Rev. Peter Pendergast , White Street, Moorfields, on 20 Sep. 1792, who may herebe meant; not otherwise identified

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Thurs. 16 Dec. Mr Dillon Sacerdos Called I paid him £3 3. 0 for Moorfields &c . Dory went to the London Assembly withMrand Mrs West of Charterhousesquare

Sat. 18 Dec. Did the necessary at Bishop Chanolers meet Mr Prescott Sacerdos returning Sun. 19 Dec. at Sacra Sanctum after all at L . Fs high at Vespres at the Portugal, Mr Robinson preached

Tues. 21 Dec. Mr Dillon Sacerdos dined with us very Aggreably

Sat. 25 Xsday all at L . Fs did Paxtons Serviceat Vespres South St. Sun. 26 Dec. all at L . Fs had words with Miss Webbe, Miss Kirnan &c all at Vespres South St heard Mr Robinson after drank Tea with him

Mon. 27 Dec. all at L.F.

Tues. 28 Dec. Mrs Md ad sacra Sanctum

Wed. 29 Dec. All at L.Fs. St Thos of Canterbury .

1780

Sat. 1 Jan. at 10 L.Fs. . . the Goute came on Sun.2 Jan. all at L . Fs highthe Gouteworsecould notgo to Vespres our people all went to South St Heard Mr Robinson

Sat. 8 Jan. Mrs Md at L.F.

Sun. 9 Jan. all at L . Fs got my Shoe on for the 1st time all Except self at Portugal hear Mr Robinson

Mon. 10 Jan. MrRobinson Sacerdos Calledinvited usto hisSermon next Sunday and to Tea

Tues. 11 Jan. Called and See Sir Egerton Leigh.¹ took his Bond at 12 Months for the Ursalines of St Omersbut forgot to mention his Insuringhis Life as proposed by Mr Mumford and Expected by the Ursalines

Thurs. 13 Jan. Called on Sir Egerton Leigh he begs me to write to Mr Mumfordand hopes the Ursalines will be contentwiththe Bond he has given Me on their Acctt for £70 at 12 Months but if they insist he is ready and willing to insure his Life it will cost £4. 4. 0

Sun. 16 Jan. all at L . Fs high dined in Town at Vespres all at Portugal Embassadorsheard Mr Robinson after drank Tea with him

Mon. 17 Jan. Mrs Md and Self in Coach Examined mine and Mumfords Tickett 18m117 at the State Lottery Office tis a £20 prize paid 6d

Sun. 23 Jan. Self at 10'0and all at high L.Fs. Miss Beazley dined and drank Tea with us Self and Lucy Chas and Mr Penn at L . Fs Vespress after they said they walked in the Park Self and Lucy at Bishop Cr [Challoner] sermon

1 An old family of Cheshire , but identification of this membernot traced . J

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Tues. 25 Jan. See Mr Hamilton Sacerdos , he says Lord George Gordon is a fool and Madman that the Association will come to nothing in the End ... See Chas Butler young Mr Victor is in prison the family dont thank Mr Butler for all he has done he wishes me to get to know what is Subscribd at Fullers & Son¹ Young Fuller told me not one farthing (as yet) had been Subscribed to Lord George Gordon's Association

Wed. 26 Jan. Stayed at hometheMorn afterwent to the Charitable meeting for the care of poor Children, present near 350. See Jack Hughesthere he bowed to me and I to him See Mr Tayler, Lord Petres of Thorndons Chaplin, he told me his Lordship mentioned me to him as a Sensibleand communitive person and was not a little surprised I had not called on him had some Singing came away at 9 O'Ck Cost 5/6

Fri. 28 Jan. Dory went to Tea at Lady Fleetwood

Wed. 2 Feb. wrote my Self this night by the Paquet to New York to my Son Wm Jno to Capt Darby and to Ensign Sinclair who is on his Perlole [parole] at New York

Fri. 4 Feb. all at L . Fs high for King George 3d the Exaudiet very badly done had some words with Mr Julians and Mr Brown , Self walked In the Afternoon to Essex St to hear Mr Lindsey2 but was disappointed Son Chas and all stayed at home

Sat. 5 Feb. Mr Edwards the ParsonCalled has rejected Lord George Gordon's petition³wants to knowthe Popes Juridictionhere and in France in regard Spirituals and temporals

Sun. 6 Feb. All at high L . Fs did not go into the Sacrestie, all at Vespres afterdrankTea withMissHolditch, selfheard MrLindsey in Essex St at the Even Office for the Dead and Son Chas

Fri. 11 Feb. Called and See Mr Lewis of War Office he says no Accounttof a Leutcyto be sold from New Yorkofthe 17thRegt therefore he says my Son must be Living

Sun. 13 Feb. all at L.F ... all at Vespress drankTea at home after at the Dead Office, Son Chas promissed but was not there

Tues. 15 Feb. at the Bank See Mr Humbrune who took me to a Mr Mitchell a great East India broker in consequence of Mr Mumfords Letter of 31 Ulto I sent Mr Mumford Per the Mail the Averige of Sales, wrote to Maria and a Letter to Miss Bett with good advice and for her not to think of a french house

Wed. 16 Feb. all at Mrs Newbury Duirge at L . Fs Called and See Chas Butler who says he presided at a Meeting of Catholic

1 De Castro, Gordon Riots , p 17 quotes an appeal for subscriptionsdated 31 Jan. W. Fuller, Son & Co. Lombard St., are given as one ofthebankers There was evidently an earlier appeal.

2 Theophilus Lindsey (1723-1808), the unitarian His chapel was opened in Essex St. Strand, in March 1778. See D.N.B.

3 Perhaps the one given in De Castro, Gordon Riots, p 16, dated 14 Jan.

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Committee and it was determined and some Alterations made in Dowey Collegein English &c he said Old Palmer had another brood of Children &c

Sun. 20 Feb. Self at 10 and all at L . Fs high. all Except MrsMdand Dory at Vespres & Bishop's Sermongave him and Mr Horraban² a cast home Tues. 22 Feb. Mr GreenhamSacerdos drankTea, acquainted usthat Douay Collge had undergone a regulation Mr Chas Butler the LawyerFri. 25 Feb. Mr Hansard sent me 3 Soldiers of the 17th Regt just arrived Mr Bathdomey Durking the Soldier says he knew my Son that he was in good healthbut was taken prisoner at Stony point, he and the other Officers at removed to Lancaster³ 170 Miles off New York and the Soldiers to Philidelphia , the same Scoldier says theyll be Exchanged this Spring Sat. 26 Feb. called on Mr Lamb . See Mr Cox there he advisesme to Apply to Lord Petré to get my Son liberated or he cant be promoted a prisoner. I directly wated on and See Lord Petre , he told me he had not only got Lord G. Germain as promise but forfearhe should forget he hes spoke to Mr De Graywho writes all the Letters and he promissed to get Ld G. Germain to sign that for my Sons promotion and will speak again this day and Tuesday that he may also be liberated as soon as possable Mr Lambthinks I ought to be carefull what Letter I writetomySon Sun. 27 Feb. a Snoweyday allat L . Fs and at Vespres SouthStreet Fri. 3 March Mrs Md Dory Lucy and Gasking at Complin Sun. 12March. See Capt Welch ofthe 17 Regt who is come3Weeks from New Yorkhe knew my Son gives him a good carracter and thinks hell be liberated soon . .. all at L.F. Chas and Selfand Mrs Gee at the Office She supped with us Mon. 13March. Inthe Even Self Mrs Mawhoodand DoryatComplin attheEmperors. a SermondgaveMr Underhilla caston ourCoach Tues. 14 March Mr Gee Dined with after they took an airing to the Convent Hammersmith Wed. 15 March Mrs Md rather a bad night She Dory and Lucy at the Duirge L.F. the Choir is now opened above staires for the first time

1 There is a reference to this in Ward, Dawn. I. p 115 : "they contented themselves with a requestfor certain changes in the course of studies at Douay. "

2 ThomasHorrabin ; Douai-Valladolid 1775; priest 23 Dec. 1775 ; on mission May 1777; agentfor St Omers and schools ; became a close friend ofW.M.; "few of his character were more beloved and respected than he" (Kirk); d 6 March 1801, buried St. Andrew's, Holborn See C.R.S. XII, 77 XXX, 196, 204 ; Kirk

3 60 miles west of Philadelphia ; a town of 6000 inhabitants See Journal of Thomas Hughes, p 67 .

4 This and the entry under 11 Oct. 1778 suggests a reconstruction of the Chapel not previously recorded

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Fri. 17 March St Patrick the New Choir of L . Fs opened and Webbe's Service done

Sun. 19 March . Self at part of 10 O'Ck and hight taken very Ill there but soon recovered Mrs Mawhood &c at 12 L . Fs Selfand Lucy at Vespres and Bishop's Sermon gave him a cast home Mrs Md and Dory called for us in the Coach Mr Horraban drank Tea with and Visited Chas

Mon. 20 March Stayed at home Ill with a Cold some trade at this time Mrs Md better in health Son Chas of a very bad temper. Answered me this Even in an uncivil manner

Tues. 21 March at Portugal Chappell at 11 O'Ck prayers

Wed. 22March. Self stayed athome Mrs Md DoryLucyand Gasking at Tenebris L . Fs

Thurs. 23 March. all at L . Fs Morn and at Tenebris Except Son Chas Who is Ill

Fri. 26 March all at L.Fs. . . all at Tenebris L.Fs.

Sun. 26 March Self at L . Fs did Paxtons serviceMrs MdDory Lucy and Gasking at Moorfields Self and Lucy at VespresL.F. andat the Bishop's Sermon

Mon. 27March all at L . Fs high Parson More¹ there Self Lucy and Gasking at Vespres

Tues. 28 March. Mrs Md at Mr Coglanes and L . Fs Mr Bythesea called had much talk with him aboute Religion &c

Fri. 31 March Mr Greenham drank Tea with os Sat. 1 April At Bishop Chaloners did the Nessessary Sun. 2 April. Mr Horrowban Saderdos said at our house Son Chas and Self ad Sacra gave him f1. 1. 0 all at high and VespresL.F. Except Chas who still keeps his bed and at Bishop Sermon Sun. 8 April all at L.F. See Mumford and Miss Harcourt he is Engaged Mr Gee Dined and Supped with us Self and Lucy at Bishop's Sermon.

Mon. 10 April. Mr Horoban came to see Son Chas who still keeps his Bed

Thurs. 13 April. Mr Bolton Drank Tea with us Sun. 16 April Self at 10 L.F. all at highDo See Mr Mumford who is Ill intends soon for Bristol

Mon. 17 April. Mr Julian Sacerdos drank Coffee withus the goes on Thursday for Bruges

Wed. 19 April. See and gave Mr Julian (who sets of for Brugess to Morrow) a Letter to Betsey

Thurs. 20 April. Mr Horoban Sacerdos drank Tea says Miss Harcourt went for Buxton Monday has not seen MrMumford Sun. 23 April Self at 10 & high L.Fs. Mrs Mawhood at 12 Mon. 24 April. Mr Mumford called, says Miss Harcourt is gone into the Countrya week. he is I think as usual in health

1 Probably the Rev. John Moore the son of the previous Rector of St. Bartholomew's.

Sun. 30 April all at high L.F. Self and Lucy at Vespres and all at Bishop Chaloners Sermon

Mon. 1 May See Mr Mumford at his Lodgins No 12 Queen St Bloomsbury Square he has a spitting of Blood recommend Dr Smith On which he desired I would send says he goes for Bristol toMorrow at 12 O'Ck byDr Jebbsadvice, hesays hehas appointed me Executor. See Dr Smith who will call on Mr Mumford at 8 this Even sent Francois to let him know this

Tues. 2 May Called and See Mr Mumford who was just going to Bristol the Chaise at his door hes much pleased with Dr Jebb who would take nothing, he thinks to stay 6 wks or 2 Months will write to me

Thurs. 4May all at L.F. high Mrs Md Dory and Lucywentairing Son Chas to Vespres L . Fs

Sun. 7 May. Self at 10 all at 11 L . Fs ... Son Chas andSelf at St Pauls Coffeehouse being his entrance paid 1s self 6d no News from America

Tues. 9 May. Dory Chas and Self at Rehearsal of theSons ofthe Clergy' fine Musick done at 3 O'Clock

Sat. 13 May Son Chas and Dory at Bishop Challoner

Sun. 14 May. Mrs Md Dory Lucy and Francois at Moorfeilds Self at 10 and high L . Fs did Paxtons

Mon. 15 May. All at L . Fs high, Self and Lucy and Son Chas at Vespres received a Letter from Mr MumfordDated the 12 May from Bristol Mr Micheler No 1 Parade hot Wells that hes very Ill indeed, I ordered prayers at L . Fs

Tues. 16 May. all at L . Fs at 11 O'Ck

Wed. 17 May. Attended and See Dr South at 9 O'Ck See him and hepromissedtocome to us at 3 O'Ck and he did he saysMumford's is a lost case he much fears .. . Answered Mumfords Letter at invited him to our house

Fri. 19 May Letter this day from Mr Mumfordwhos very Illand as he desired Mr Bolton to consult me, he will write for him to come to my house

Sun. 21 May at 10 & high L . Fs did Dr Arnes Service Mrs Md Dory Chas and Lucy at Moorfeilds all at Vespress. Grays Inn Garding and at the Dead office after at St Pauls Coffee house

Tues. 23 May. Mr Mumford arrived from Bristol in a post Chaise at our house very In Different in health Mr Mumford called on MrBolton and Settled with Messrs Wright & Co. Mr Bolton dind with us after self and MumfordCalled and See Dr Smithhe can do nothingfor him advises quietude and Why [whey]and riding.

Wed. 24 May. Mrs Md and Son Chas at Bishop Chaloners

1 An annual performancein support of the Sons of the Clergy Fund of St. Paul's At this period the music was almost entirely Handel's Robert Hudson was at this time in charge of the choir and he and W.M. were friends

Sat. 27 May. Dory walkd to Town Mr Mumford rode, he was at Mr Lindoes¹ Sacerdos and Dined with a Lady, Mr Horobin and Dory went to Barnet Stage, Self walked to Finchley

Sun. 28 May. Stayed at Finchley Mr Horobin said prayers he returned to Town after Breakfast

Mon. 29 May. Son Chas and Self Dined at the White Conduit house paid £1 . 1. 0 my Subscription Mr Greenham spoke came home before Shop Shut

Thurs. 1 June. Mr Read my Presser gave me a hand Bills of Lord George for the people to meet in St Georges feilds at 10 O'Ck

Fri. 2 June. the peoplemeet accordingly 40 or 50000 and marched through the City to the house of Lords & Commons burned L . Fs Chappell WarwickSt Do and 20 of the Rabbellbehaved very ill at my door took refuge in Mr Davitts house untill they were gone

Sat. 3 June. Mr Fazakerley called before breakfast says L . Fs is burnt down &c &c Self wentwith Mr Pellett found it true Called &See Mr Brown Sacerdos & See Bishop Chaloner and Mr Bolton who had called on me this Morn that Bishop Chanoler might come to Finchly I offered him my house which he Accepted, hired William to drive me, sent him at 12 O'Ck on horseback to Finchley with a Letter to Mrs Mawhood that the Bishop would come in the Afternoon She Dory and Lucy came to Tea , after all Except Son Chas went back to Finchly, found the Bishop there he came in Lady Strutton [Stourton] Chariot

Sun. 4 June. The Bishop said &c at Breakfast Mr Lamb Agent called walked over the Garding &c says times will mend and we shall be redressed , he stayed an hour, Son Chas came on horseback after Dinner Vespers &c Mumford and Chas wrode out Son Chas sent for Town, 7 O'Ck

Mon. 5 June Set offfor Town at past 6 O'Ck called Mrs Hanne's³ for 2 Shirts for Bishop found the house Shut knocked several times Nobody at home Called then on Mr Brown all Except Mr Nicolas gone away and moved all their goods, Mr Brown

1 John Lindow ; b 1729 ; sent to Douai by Bishop Challoner in 1754 ; on London mission 1765; chaplain to Bishops Challoner, Talbot and Douglass ; Dean of Chapter, 1794-1806 ; died Old Hall Green, 9 Dec. 1806. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 299n ; XII, 96 ; Kirk; Knox, 72

2 Islington. This was presumably a meeting of the Charitable Society.

3 See De Castro, Gordon Riots, p 25, which gives the text of the public advertisement

4 For accountsof the riots, see De Castro Gordon Riots or Burton, Challoner , Vol II, Ch. 33.

5 Mrs Mary Hanne was Bishop Challoner'shousekeeper ; the houses in which he lived were taken in her name as a precaution against informers At this time the house was 44 Gloucester St. (now Old Gloucester St.) A tablet was placed on the house in 1954 .

Boye took me to a Mr Lee of Harpur St¹ where Mr Lindow and Rice are but both out Mr Brown's boy says Moorfields is burned down &c he came at 9 O'Ck says poor Mr Lindow walks aboute the Room as ifout if his Sences brought Lining for myVisiter , who was much affected with these times, at 7 O'Ck received a Letter Express from Son Chas by Robinson's Horsler that it was strongly reported my House would be fired by Lord G. Gordons Blew cockade Banditti, MrsMawhoodandSelfSet of in our Coach arrived at Lord G. Germains office for assistance , neither Ld Germain nor Mr De Gray there the Messenger advised me to the War office went there neither Mr Jenkinson or Lewis there See a Clerkall most the top of the house but he said no assistance could be given me unless Signed by a Justice of the peace but said in case of distress I must send to the Tower or The Savoue [Savoy] Barracks came home with Mr Atkins who informed me he Expected Maberlys³ house would be that night levelled for his assistance and taking a person at the Sardinian Embasadors, found it difficult getting through the Streets being the Kings birthday, Stopt a Long lane being fearfull of coming directly to my house Mr Atkins went brought word all was safe we then went home found Cap Thornton Edwards Coldwell and my familly in the utmost fears, being (by then) advised to quit the house Got Mr Gaisford and a Gard from Robinson's and arrived Mrs Mawhood and Self at Finchley at 11 O'Ck gave the Gard 2/6 Gaisford Sleept at Finchley, everyone robd on theroadbut ourselves Tues. 6 June. Gaisford Mrs Md and Selfset of at 7 O'Ckbreakfasted in Town Son Chas took my Boxofwrittings to Messrs Fuller&Co as a disturbance was Expected every moment lay at Finchley Wed. 7 June.Mrs Md and Selfwent to Town to breakfast Mr George Whyatt Calld Advised moving Bonds and Notes to Fullers , he and I did so , The Drums beat to Arme the Militia as we went

1 Leading north out of Theobald'sRd BetweenQueen Square and RedLion Square was a favourite residential area for Catholics; thus Charles Butler lived in Red Lion Square, & Samuel Webbe in Gloucester St.

2 A blue cockade was the sign of a "real Protestant "

3 Maberly was a coach painter ofLittle Queen St. He was active in bringing soldiersand constables to the Sardinian Chapel His house was destroyed. The magistrate who gave his authority to Maberly, Sampson Rainforth, also had his house destroyed.

4 When J. B. Corney contributed extracts on the Riots from the diary to the DownsideReview, July 1888, he included two passages from a MS that cannotnowbetraced : these are not inthe diary, nor are any pages missing This MS may have been a separate account written by W.M. The first reads : "Mon. 5 June On receiving Son Chas Express consulted the Bishop who advised nay insisted I should not go to Town , but on my representing to him that my all was at stake he permitted me , aftergoing to my Duty to him, he put bothhis handson my head and madethemost moving prayer I ever heardfor my safety, after which I and Mrs Mawhood set of for London being the King's birthday. "

there , Dinedat homemuch hurried moving my Stock inTrade&c and greatlyallarmed withthe Mobs whichcontinuallypassed our house sent an Expressby thefarriers man to desire Doryto move the Bishop &c to Mr Bremers for safety Mr Mumford arrived Express from Dory he passed Hampsted heath saysthe Mob are assembled¹sent him back to Finchly directly²Mrs Mawhoodnow frightenedto a dregee would not go back to Finchly, We went to MrWhyatts See his Clerk who told us hewas gone to Stretham , we than concluded to go to Mrs Thomas, on passingthe bridge we just evaded the Mob from burning the Fleet prison arrived at Mrs Thomas Capt Thornton accompanied us drank tea after Shesaid (being fearfull) desiredus to go to her house atIslington whichwe did in a hackney Coachfor fear our own Coachshould be known arrived there 8 O'Ck was witness to the Mobs burning a Justice of the peace house there, on going to bed it appeared all London was on fire, Expected our own house to share that fate Mrs Thos Maid went to Town at 3 O'Ck A.M. brought us wordat 5 O'Ck A.M. our house was not hurt wegot upat 6 O'Ck took leave ofMr& Mrs Thos walked to Town Thursday 8 abused by peoples talk all the way we came, our people said the Mob had Entered our house twise in the night but Cos. Brooke Mrs Whyatt the Barber Mr Robinson &c and shewing the Mob a Common prayer book and giving them mony they dispersedMr Beazley, Capt Thornton lay in the house on a Mattress all the furnature being removd Mr Whyatt the Surveor Calld advised

1 Probably on their way to attack Lord Mansfield's house at Caen (Ken) Wood, about 1 miles south of W.M.'s Finchley house . The second passage quoted by J. B. Corney reads : "In the morn ofthe 7 June all being confusionin London and full offear Isentan Expressto Finchley to desire the Bishop'sremovaltoMr Bremer's , the apporthicaries my tenant next door, having before obtained his permission and consent in the Interim my Daughters sent Mr Mumford to townexpressingher fears for the Bishop and our house. Mumford came just as we had dined, however he just refreshed himself when I sent him back to Finchley immediately with Orders to move the Bishop as above. The Bishop seemed much affected with my News by Express and brought down his purple bag which inclosed his Clos and laying it on the table in our long Room, he had much discourse with myDaughter Dorothywhat was best to be done; he however dined after which he took his bag up to his Room and stayed some hours; when, on Mumford returning, he again came down and Mumford related how affritined he was, being taken for a priest and at the riot then going on at Lord Mansfield at Hamsptead and London They persuadedor indivoured to persuade the Bishop to retire to Mr Bremers, on which the Bishop again retired to his room . Mumford through the keyhole see him prostrate in prayers, and coming down again they still persuaded him to go, on which the Bishop after remaining silent sometime , said No, I will remain with my old friend. and remain in his house, as I am confident no harm will happen either to his Town, or this house but I am neither a Profit [prophet] or have it by revelation"

See also Barnard, Challoner , pp. 198-9 .

taking my Bonds and Bills to Fullers which I did' , and he was present at Mr Fullers & Co., the Drums were beating to Collect the Citty Militia to Armes Dinedin the Kitchen after continued sending my Shop goods &c to Different places, received advice bya Boye that 250 of the Mob were immediatelycoming from Newgate which they had burned the preceding Night this was alsocorraborated by the first Clerk of the hand in hand fire Office who brought their Engin, on which we were so affritind that Mrs Md and Self set of and arrivedat Finchly in the Even after which the Soldiers took 40 or 50 Prisoners out of Newgate which prevented Our house being Attacked

Fri. 9 June. came to Town to breakfast received the neighbors Compliments of my Escape went with Mr Webb our neighbor, See poor Langdales2 two houses &c that the Mob had burned, the Fleet prison &c and See the Soldiers who lay on straw in St Pauls Churchyard, All was beginning to be more peaceableI ordered some of my goods home Thornton Beazly dinedwith us in the Kitchen Mr Nelson called Drank Tea in Town the Soldeirs continue to take prisoners after Mrs Md Self went to Finchly found all well

Sat. 10 June went to Town Mrs Md and Self in the Coach , arrived 8 O'Ck my people still continue without beds, Thornton and Beazley still here, continue bringing in my goods, some Trade this day Mr Sargeaunt and Maberly Called for myInterestwith the Sardinian Embassador to make good his loos, returned in the Even to Finchley

Sun. 11 June Mr Challoner said, Son Chas came in time for the same, Mr Lindoe dind and drank Tea with us, then walked to Town

Mon. 12 June Mrs Md and Self went to Town Tues. 13 June Mrs Md Self Doryand Lucywent to Town, continued taking in our goods Bishop Talbot called at Finchly dind only with Mr Challoner and Mumford we returned in the Even to Finchley

Wed. 14 June Stayed in Town and lay at our own house Fri. 16 June Lay in Town Called on Mr Hunt he says thingswill mend for us by this great New³ from Sir Henry ClintonofChas Town and 6000 men taken ... Mrs Md Self went all to Dine at at Finchly, I drest the Dinner Mr Challoner very well Sat. 17 June. Mrs Md Self Dory and Lucywentto Town to breakfast See Messrs Lewis and Atkins returned him thanks for his assistance on the Monday the Kings brirthday Sun. 18 June. The Bishop said and is very well so is Mr Mumford

1 The diaryfor these days was evidently written up later, but W.M. wasstill so agitated that he repeated the same incident on more than one day. Langdale's distillery in Holborn

3 The news of the surrender of Charlestonon 12 May.

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Mon. 19 June. Called on Lord Petre, See the Porter, he says his Lordship is in Town but very busy being at present the best time to speak with him is from 10 to 11 O'Ck Called at Coglaine he is well and safe . . . Mr Lindoe Called says he has layn in Mrs Hannes house since Friday wants to knowWhen the Bishop will come home he gave me a Letter for Mr Mumford , which he read to me tis from Mr Wilkinsonwho has wrote to the propper people aboute my Son

Tues. 20 June Calledand See Lord Petre, askedhim ifhe thought Bishop Chaloner could remove from my house (where he has been 17 days) with Safty he said all was nowquiet and hebeleived would be so , that our Act of Parliament would not be repealed, and thatnextsessions more would begranted to us. Iacquainted his Lordship I had 2 Letters from my Son , he was glad of it and hoped he was well dined at Finchley, after Tea the good Bishop came with Mrs Md and me in our Coach we set him down athis own house GlosesterSt he begd me to Accept ofany of his Books I liked and promissed his best wishes &c &c

Wed. 21 June meet Mr Dillon Sacerdos who says a Bill was last night brought into the house to ascertain preaching and teatching by Sir George Seville,¹ he thinks it will be favorable to the Catholicks took my brown paper which was Sealed with my Bonds &c from my Banqrs and gave them a receipt for it untill I can find their memorandum whichthey beg I would my Deeds are still there , See Mr Holker, was civil begd I would take back the goods I left for fear at his house , Thurs. 22 June. Mrs Md and Self came to Town Mr Mumford likewise came to our house in Town from Finchly at 11 O'Ck brought word Francois was very Ill Mr Bremer has seen him says he has the Fever. Mr Straton of St Omers called, we had much talk with him, he would not stay Dinner said he was going to Moorfields I think hes a great minority Man after Dinner Mr Mumford took Coach to Call on Mr Bolton we begd our Compliments to him and the Bishop Chaloner he returned and drank Tea with us, after we set off together in our Coach to Finchley Arrived there 8 O'Ck Dr Bremer has attended Francois who has now a blister at his back would have seen him my Selfbut the Dr Said his Fever was catching Harris this Even took him up a basin of browth which he eateand the Coachmansat with him an hour he seemed Cheerey after Fri. 23 June. Harris came to my Room door and said he believed Francois was dead sent for Dr Bremer and Frinlow who Bleed him but to no purpose he supposed he died at about 5 O'Ck this Morn : God rest his Soul Self Mrs Mawhood Dory and Lucyall came to Town Calld on Bis Chanr begged his prayers

1 Actuallythe Bill was "to secure the protestant religion from any encroachments of popery" (D.N.B.)

Appointed Mr Greenham Saderdos to bury him ... Sir Wm Barrington¹Called, he said that the Catholicks had a hand in the late plot I denied it some Altercation See Mr Donns bespoke a Coffin for Francois Mr Mumford came from Finchly to Dinner and Mr Greenham also dined . .. The Coffin came to myhouse for Francois Mrs Md and Dory taken Ill, She begged me to Stay in Town untill he is buried

Sat. 24 June Mrs Md a bad night She and Dory and Lucy at Coglains bought two Pamphlets on the times . . . Harris came with Mallards Cart send Francois Coffin and Mr Down's Man. Sent a Letter to Mr Mumford that I should bury him Sunday insted ofMonday night Mr Greenhamcalled at 3 O'Ckhe wentin our Coach to bury Francois and let Mumford know we should be at Finchly Monday night

Sun. 25 June Self Called and See Mr Farquagh 2 ofhis Children are under inolutation a Mr Robison there at breakfast both aggree the the late troubles can never happen again, that those concerned will be severly punlishd . .. Mrs Md Chas Dory Lucy and Gasking came in the Coachheard Low M at Portugal after went to See the Camp Hide Park2 all Dind in Town afterDinner Wm ourCoachmanwent to Finchly on Horsebackto attendpoor Francois funerals

Thurs. 29 June Stayed at Finchley Mr Greenham said for us and Vespres Bishop Talbot and Mr Napp drank Tea with us

Sun. 2 July. Mr Greenham said Son Chas came to it had Vespres

Wed. 5 July. a fine Day all at Hay making Mr Greenham said Mr Mumford went to Town brought the Newspaper

Fri. 7 July See Mr Lamb, he sayd Col. Mawhood wishes hisWife to Buy a Borrough Cost what it will, which he hopes to putoff

Sat. 8 July Mr Mumford Self and Son Chas went to Newgate to See it, See the 8 Condemnedrioters with the Minister at prayers, after to the Sessions house

Sun. 9 July. Mr Greenham said . . . Vespres

Sun. 16 July. MrGreenham said Mr Mumford and I walkingby the side of our CanalI mentioned should be glad to have a person I could depend upon to be partnerwith me in mytrade , hesaid at first he liked Miss Mawhood [Dorothy] verywell, but afterwards that he was fearfull of engaging in a trade he wasunacquainted withthat hethought he could procure a Wife formy Son Chas which he thought would settle him, as Mrs Md was apprehensive of his sobriety : Dory nor Mrs Md I told him knew nothing of this matter or of my Speaking tohim

1 Perhaps William, Viscount Barrington (1717-1793) See D.N.B.

2 Paul Sandby's drawing of this is reproduced in De Castro , Gordon Riots, facing page 118 .

3 The Parish Register records, "François-Guillain Cuvillier was buried June 25th 1780"

4 21 were executed.

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Mon. 17 July Mr Mumford dined with us in Town after wentto Loydes Coffee house

Thurs. 20 July. Calledand See Mr Bolton and Mr Brownthey say things go on well

Fri. 21 July. wrote a Letter to Son Wm by Capt Stewart who Expects to sail soon for New York Bought Stockings &c as we intend for Bruges next Thursday

Sun. 23 July. Mr Greenham said Son Chas came Mr Lamb dined with us

Tues. 25 July. Cos Brooke called took the Coach from + Keys wood Street at 16s each to Margate for Thursday Sir Thos Fleetwood called goes for France in Sepr Mr Stonor of Stonor called wished us to take charge of his 2 Sons to St Omers , hes acquainted with Lord Petre will speakaboute my son his Lordship in great Spirits

Wed. 26 July. Self Mrs Md Dory ad Sacra Sanctum

Thurs. 27 July Mrs Md Self Dory Lucy and Cos Brooke set ofin theMargate Coachat past 5 O'Ck ... arrivedat Margate past 10 O'CkMichoner no room at his house Mrs Mawhood SelfDory & Lucy at Wte Hart (after we had supped at Michoners) and lay there

Fri. 28 July. got up before 6 O'Ck expectting to Sail but little wind and against Dory Mr Lloyd Mumford and Cos Brooke wrode to Ramsgate

Sat. 29 July. hired a Coach to Sandwich and Deal dined there returned to Margate to Supper wrote to Son Chas in Townand desired an Answer here

Sun. 30 July. no Prayers, wind quite Foul after Dinner heard a Mr Coleman preach on the Parade

Mon. 31 July. wind foul still walked aboute Margate Mr Brooke and Self had some discorce with Mr Coleman on Religion

Tues. 1 Aug. Wind still unfair

Wed. 2 Aug. Expected to sail, 2 Ships did to Ostend but theWind still foul we wated sent a Letter to Maria by Mr De la Motte who sailed this day for Ostend, that we would take the first opportunity of following

Thurs. 3 Aug. Sailed from Margate at 2 O'Ck P.M. a very high Sea in great danger all very sick and a bad night arrived at Ostend4 O'C Friday4 Augst 1780 See the Town stayed all night at the Hotele De Vile after Dinner all set of and arrived at Bruges 6 O'Ck came in a Coach to the Hotele De Commerce Sun. 5 Aug. went to the Convent found all well dined all there Mumford &c

Mon. 6 Aug. Mr Mumford &c set out for St Omers dined at the Inn went aboute the Town Sun. 12 Aug. See the Bishop at the Cathedral Dined at the Hotel at Salue Augustines

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Thurs. 17 Aug. set outfrom Bruges Self Mrs Md Brooke Dory and Betsey Stopt at Furnes for havinga pint of Brandypaid £4.4.0 by which mist the Barge all lay here

Fri. 18 Aug. dined here set off in the Barge at 3 O'Ck continue very Ill arrived at St Omers 6 O'Ck See Mr WilkinsonMomford at Douay comes on Tuesday can Eate nothingveryIllWilkinson lent me £2 2. 0. See Mr Walker

Sat. 19 Aug. a good night eate a Breakfast meet old Mr Palmer received a Letter from Son Chas by hands of Maria who say Lucy is now reconciled

Sun. 20 Aug. all at the Cathedral and Millitary prayers See Mr Palmer he says he intends for Rome Eate a little Dinner at Vespres Cathederal St Dennys, St Bertin

Mon. 21 Aug. called on Miss Celia Moor see her her friends Live in Gerrard St So ho all dined with Mr Hiecq See the Cathusians Receiveda Letter from Son Chas had some discorce withWilkinson aboute Burgess and Mrs More, he advised not to Lendmony

Tues. 22 Aug. wrote a Letter to Son Chas that should set out Friday or Monday if health permit

Sun. 27 Aug. all at St Dennys at high drank Tea with Depuin See Major Hore Hiecq Depois &c Miss Farrell Vaughan &c took leave of us Mr Brooke owes me for two Bills

Mon. 28 Aug. Self Mrs Md Dory Bett and Brookes set of in the Barge arrived at Dunkerque 6 O'Clock Bought 2 Books of the Nuns, Sleept well

Tues. 29 Aug. Set off for Bruges Mr Marrannesepaid me backthe £4. 4. 0. gave £1 . 1. 0 for the Church at Furnes arrivedat Bruges at 9 O'Ck distressed to Lodgins got them at the Corn Brow

Wed. 30 Nov. See Mr Coqugue he breakfasted afterat the Convent by invitation Dined there Maria very well and Lucy, had some talk with Mrs More, She is well satisfied with me in all things drankTea there See Mr Edwards and Mr Wilks Monkfrom Paris promissed to do anything for me there

Thurs. 31 Aug. Mr Wilkinson Miss Richardson and Mr Powell (by whom I sent a Letter to Son Chas that we set off for London next Monday Morn : better in my health

Fri. 1 Sep. all at the Convent dined at the Table do't all Fish could not Eate for Supper

Sat. 2 Sep. at the Convent, Lucy and Bett dined with us at Table do't and Supped only Betsey meet Miss Harcourts at Convent

Sun. 3 Sep. all dined at Convent gave Burgess £5 5. 0 with which he was well content , promissed his freind Ship to all, left Lucy in Convent Bett Suppedand lay with us paid Mrs More £17 .9.0 in full, and took leave being to Set of for England at 7 O'Ck to Morrow Morn

Mon. 4 Sep. Bett set out with us, and returned in the Coachwith Mr Wilks to her Convent meet at the barge Mr Vanprovan who went with us to Ostend Dined with us and took his leave, Self,

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Mrs Md Doryand Cos Brookearrived at Ostendat past 11 O'Clock put all our bagage aboard of Capt Kervan sailed with him out of the harbor at 6 O'Ck a roling passage arrived at Margate Tues. 5 Sep. wrotea Letter to Son Chas Dory wrote to Mariagave £1 10. 0 for a Coach to Canterbury arrived at 12 O'Ckmade the first good Dinnersince I left England drankTeawithanAcquaintance of Cos Brookes great noise aboute Ellexionering¹

Wed. 6 Sep. Set of all 5 O'Ck for Town breakfasted at Rochester See Miss Macgown dined at Darford arrived at the Cross Keys Wood St at 6 O'Ck took a Hackney Coach found all well Sat. 9 Sep. Dory went in the Coachto Mr Bolton to knowaboute prayers at Moorfeilds toMorrow Bolton has been veryill Sun. 10 Sep. all at Moorfields and Cos Brooke after to Finchley all went to See the Camp I gave £1 . 1. 0 to the plate for the Church

Wed. 13 Sep. Mr Greenham called gave him Francoiss paper Sat. 16 Sep. Mrs Md and Self after Dinner went in our Coach to Fullers & Co got and brought home my Deal Box with my Writtings &c

Sun. 17 Sep. all at Moorfeilds 10 O'Clock and went to Finchleyto Dinner , after Calledon Mr Carr² our Minister and told him aggre able to his Letter to me last Thursday the Self my WifeCharles and Dory were Catholic Mon. 18 Sep. all came to Town to Breakfast paid 3/6 Trophy Tax to our Church Warden who desired aggreable to the Bishop of Londons Letter to be informed how many Catholics we were I told him I would send him word . . . the Churchwardensof St Bartholomew called to know what number of Catholics I had in my Familly I told them I had allready delived in at Finchley my Self Mrs Md Chas and Dorothy³ Sun. 24 Sep. all Except Mrs Md whos under Mr Nelsons care at the Emperours played the Service after Dinner at MrWhyatts to See Mr Ald [Kirkmans funeral attended by the City Association horse and foot at night took a Letter to Maria and one to Mr Mumford empowering him to pay to Père Filibert £19 . 17. 0 being what my Servant Francois died possessedoffand to Draw on me for said sum after deductting all Expencesthese

1 This was notable for the election of R. B. Sheridan, and William Pitt the younger .

2 Dr. Samuel Carr, Rector of St. Mary's, Finchley, 1770-1794. The return of Catholics in Finchley has not been traced ; see next note.

3 The return for the Parish of St. Bartholomew is dated 9 Oct. 1780 and signed "Robert Watts, Curate" The list includes, "William Mawhood , wife, son and daughter and three servants. " Twelve other 'reputed Papists' were in the parish, but their names do not occur in the diary. This return is in possession of the C.R.S.

4 John Kirkmanwho commandedthe light horse volunteers during theriots and had just been elected M.P. for the City.

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I gave my self to Lady Fleetwood who with Sir Thos setts of to Morrow for France will call at Brugess Sun. 1 Oct. Self Mrs Md Dory and Chas at Bavarian at 10 & 11 Sun. 8 Oct. Self not very well called and See Mr Brown Sacerdos he has his doubts of present affairs, Mr. Robinson Do says we must Stay 3 Mo As Mr Hussy is not Expected home sooner all at Bavarian at 12 Low prayers

Mon. 9 Oct. great New from Lord Cornwallis he has totally defeated the Southern Rebels.1

Thurs. 12 Oct. received a line from Mr Lambdated Yesterday that he wished to See me this Morn I went when he acquainted me withColMawhood's death which happend on the 29 Augstafter a weeksIllness and wish me to write to Mrs Woodmy Auntat Pontefrack Yorkshire had much talk aboute the Col. in the Even called on Mr Holker who dictated a Letter to my AuntWood desiring her to break it out to the Col Mother

Fri. 13 Oct. called and See Mr Lamb who paid me for the Clothing of 72 Regt£1449. 11. 6. but a Genl Officer coming inn prevented me from demanding the Interestfrom Xmas last Sun. 15 Oct. called and See Mr Farquagh he told me he would have sent yesterday to me but supposed I had heard of Col Mawhood's death at Gibralterhe said he had seen a Letter thence to a perticuler friend of his marking that on 29 Aust 1780 died Col Mawhood after having twise attempting his own Life, it said also that Everyone where the more surprised at it as he was supposed now to have attained to the Summit of his wishes Mr Farquagh Gives the Col a very bad carracter Saying he had a Damd Devil within him for his past crimes which he supposed manyOn this and having recevd a Letter from Capt Darbydated N. York 10 Augst that he had thoughts of getting my Son Wm a Company I went to Mr Lamb but he was in the CountrySee his Clerk MrGorewho thinks 1750 besides his Lieutinencya great price but still advises me to do it . .. After all at Bavarian at high

Sat. 21 Oct. Received a Letter from Mr Coles at N Yorkthat he had Dined with Capt Darby at Dr Malletts that a few Days before he heard my Son was well at Lancaster but no thoughts of an Exchange Except by freinds made to the Americans MrLambdesired I would get his relation the Capt [blank] Liberated from Spain where he is a prisoner Sun. 22 Oct. See Mr Robinson says hell speak to Hussey to get Jno Lamb Esqr relation liberated all at Bavarian Wed. 25 Oct. Mr Bolton drank Tea with us advises to be quiet aboute my Son Sun. 29 Oct. all at Bavarian

Wed. 1 Nov. at Mr Lambs after at the Bavarian a high

1 He defeated Gates at Camden , 18 Aug.

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Thurs. 2 Nov. at Bavarian all Souls

Sun. 5 Nov. See Mr Brown Sacerdos he thinks we shall soon have a peace with Spain . at Bavarian Electors birthday

Sun. 19 Nov. all at Neapolitan Chapell

Sun. 26 Nov. all at Bavarian at 11 O'Ck ... See Mr Hussey will get liberated Jno Lamb Esqr friend if possible after Dinner at Cripplegate Church in the Even Self and Son Charles at the Decenting Lecture in Pauls Alley

Tues. 28 Nov. Mr Bolton drank Tea with us , much talk

Thurs. 30 Nov. in theCoachMrs Md Dory and Gasking at Bavarian Fri. 1 Dec. Receiveda Letterfrom Maria Mrs More aggrees to take the young Lady

Sun. 3 Dec. all at Moorfeilds heard Robinson at night at the Desenters Meeting house and Chas also

Sun. 10 Dec. See Mr Farquagh, he says he had an officer in his house who says Col Mawhood swallowed Nails¹ and that he See the Col opened afterdeadand theNails werefound in his Stomach all at Bavarian , after Dinner self called on Mr Whyatt not at home, at St Pauls and several other Meeting houses

Mon. 11 Dec. See Mr Kirvan on the Exchange he thinks little will be done for us as yet

Thurs. 14 Dec. Dory went this Even to the London assemblycame home after 12

Sun. 17 Dec. all at Moorfeilds 10 O'Ck

Thurs. 21 Dec. at Mr Browns Sacerdos and at Bishop Challoner to Enquire for Mrs More if our Funds are safe their oppinion is, She may Safly put her mony there and recommends it

Sat. 23 Dec. Sent Mr Chas Butler this day £100 on his Note of hand on Demand

Sun. 24 Dec. all at Bavarian and at Vespres

Mon. 25 Xs day all at Bavarian Mrs Simister Dined with us all at Vespres

Sat. 30 Dec. at the Bishop Self and Mrs Md did the nessesary an hour

Sun. 31 Dec. at Sacra Sanctum, Bavarian at 11 Moorfeilds at Vespres Bavarian

1781

Mon. 1 Jan. at Bavarian had Musick &c and at Vespres

Tues. 2 Jan. Mr Walker St Omers Called wanted to Borrow£70 did not think propper to Lend it wrote a Letter to Mrs More of Bruges. Acquainting her our Funds were quite safe and that I should pay the £16 . 1. 8 into Wrights hands to Morrow

Sat. 6 Jan. all at Bavarian

1 There is no confirmation of this strange story John Drinkwater , himself anofficer in the same regiment, in his historyofthe siege, mentionsColonel Mawhood's death without comment

Sun.7 Jan. Callednoon at MrBrown, Sacerdos afterallatBavarian Stayed at home the afternoon

Thurs. 11 Jan. Mrs Md and Dory Called to invite Mr Bolton to our house, he Acquainted them that our good Bishop Chanoler was taken Ill of a Palsey at DinnerYesterday, as he wasputting the last bit into his mouth Mr Bolton observedhis handtodrop on which he got up to assist the Bishop who only said tis the Palsy and immediatelywith the other hand brot out a piece of paper which he put into Mr Boltons hands and spoke no more , they put him to bed, and Mr Nelson the appothicary first See him Douglass being from home however he came soon , he Drs Tye and Savage now attends him Mrs Mawhood was permitted to See the Bishop after I went and also See him, and I think him very near his End In the Even Mr Walker writting master drank Tea and Supped, he see Mr Bolton , who says the Bishop his rather better having been given some norishment by Mr Douglass

Fri. 12 Jan. Mr FogarthyCalled to leet me knowthegood Bishop Chanoler Died this Morn betwixt 1 & 2 O'clock, God rest his Soul Mrs Mawhood and Dory called also and the abovewastrue by Mr Bolton Fri. 19 Jan. not very well this Morn, much emaciated Eatefish made a good dinner Sun. 21 Jan. Called and See Mr Robinson Sacerdos he promisses writtingagain to Spain for Capt James Horsley took prisoner by the Spaniards ... Selfat Moorfields Mrs Mawhood Dory Charles and Gasking at Bavarian at high at Vespress Bavarian brought home Mr Greenham he drank Tea after went with him to the Charitable Society Moorfields he supped with us Sun.28 Jan.Mrs MawhoodDoryChas and GaskingattheEmperours Self at Moorfields Mrs Simister Dined all at Bavarian gave Mr Archer Sacerdos a cast in the Coach Fri. 2 Feb. Mrs Mawhood Son Chas Dory and Gasking at Bavarian Sun. 4 Feb. The Sardinian Chappell opened this Day3 Self at 10 and high performed Mr Paxtons service, Dydets Opened theOrgan Mrs Md Dory Chas at Moorfields, all at Vespres L . Fs self in the Even went to the different Methodists Chappells nothing material4

1 He was buried in the family vault of the Barretts at Milton, Berks., of 22 January. See Burton, Challoner , 11, p 279. In 1946 his remainswere re-interred in St. Gregory's Chapel , Westminster Cathedral

2 James Archer ; b 1751 ; said to have been employedat the Ship Tavern ; sent to Douai by Bishop Challoner3 Feb. 1769 ; returned to Englandjust after the Riots in 1780 ; served in London ; V.G. a notable preacher: d 22Aug. 1834. See C.R.S.XII, 205 ; Ward, Dawn, 1 , p 28. withportrait; Gillow

3 After repairs of damage done during the Riots.

4 Presumably this means no sign of further anti -Catholic agitation. K

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Mon.5 Feb. the London Association out¹ on Accounttof Ld George Gordons Tryall which began at Westminster Hallin the Kings bench at 8 O'Ck a Quiet day andnight no mobs

Tues. 6 Feb. L. G. Gordon's Tryall finished at 5 O'Ck this Morn : and hewas Aquitted at past 3 Morn the Constables being gone home a very great uproar, and a rescue appehendedwhich tis thought intimidated Ld Mansfield and the jury Messrs Bolton and Archer dined with us, this night a very few houses Illuminated but soon put out by the Majestrates

Thurs. 8 Feb. called on Mr Hororband [Horrabin] who says my Son Chas has never communicated his Intentions of being a Sacerdos

Sun. 11 Feb. called and See Mr Hussy Sacerdos who came from Lisbon last week he says no peace this year Except something aboute the Fleets at Gibraltar . . . after at L . Fs Mrs Mawhood Dory Chas at Moorfeilds, after at Vespres L.Fs.

Thurs. 15 Feb. Mr Greenham Sacerdos drank Tea

Sat. 17 Feb. Called on Mr Bolton at his door meet Mr Harowban who said Mr Bolton was acquainted with Sons Chass intention of being a Sacerdos but last night, Says Chas comes on very well consulted Mr Bolton who approves of his trying further his vocation before he goes from me, meet Mr Greenhamand walked with him sometime and had much talk

Wed. 21 Feb. Self Chas and Dory at L . Fs prayers for our King and countrey

Thurs. 22 Feb. Mrs Md taken Ill withgreat pain in her back .. Mr Lindoe calld Mrs Md did the nessesary

Sun. 26 Feb. Self and Chas at L . Fs high the French Choirmaster Died last night M. Tueré Self and Chas at Vespres broughthome Mr Lindoe he Drank Tea

Wed. 28 Feb. Mrs Md Self Dory & Chas L.Fs. . . Cos Brooke and Mr Walker drank Tea with us, told him a relation had Died and left me several Estates viz Mr James Payce³

Thurs. 1 March Dr Knoks Called says he has agreed with Mr Bolton for the 3 Boys to St Omers he see Walker at my house aggreedwith him at £3. 3. 0 for charge of the Boys and Said he had been Swindled out of his Note of £200 Yesterday in consiquence had given 19s to Advertise the Swindler but that it was not put in the Newspapershas he had orderd, wasgoing to know

1 The London Military Association, a volunteer body of citizens called upon in emergencies

2 For anaccountofthe trial, see DeCastro, Gordon Riots pp 209-16. Modern legal opinion seems to concur with the Jury's verdict

3 James Payce, grandsonofWm Payce, the eldest brother of M . W's mother ; he died unmarried and intestate Various references in the diary to the subsequent inquiries do notinclude the result. But Brooke'sinvestigations were probably the basis for the account of the Mawhoodshe left amongst his papers at the College of Arms

the reason I desired Walker to Acquaint Mr Bolton of this, as I don't like the Drs story

Fri. 2 March Mrs Md went out in the Coach is better in health Wrote to Mr Mumfordfor a carracter of Walker perhaps to be in my Son Chas place, who thinks soon of going to Douay and to look out for a house for me at St Omers

Sat. 3 March . The Dr and Walker called, it is agreed that he goes for St Omers Wrote by him again to Mumford, sent NewsSun.papers

4 March Dory and Chas at Sacra Sanctum all at high L.Fs. Mrs Walker dined with us all at Vespres L.F. Mrs Walkerdrank Tea Self taken very Ill with shortness of breathingWalker set of for Margate to St Omers

Mon. 5March. sent to Mr Lamb that the Bishop Challoner's Dirge¹ was this day after called and brought him to L.F. and he was much pleased he came home in our Coach

Fri. 9 March. in the night taken with Shortness of breath son Chas got up Sat. 10 March sent for Mr Lindoe, did the nessesarybut not at Sacra Sanctum

Sun. 11 March. not well stayed at home Mrs Md at L . Fs Dory and Chas at Moorfields hear Mr Hussy ... Mr Lindoe Called to See me I eate a good Dinner and better Sun. 25 March. all at L . Fs & Vespres at night at the Office Sun. 1 April. at L.F. Dory and Chas at Moorfields ... allatVespres and Office for the Dead Tues. 3 April Mrs Md and Dory in the Coach L . Fs . wrote to Mr Mumford a Letter of thanks and that son , Chas stays in the world

Sun. 8 April. Dory at Sacra Sanctum Chas wrode to Finchly Self and Mrs Md and Gasking at L . Fs Wed. 11 April Mrs Claridge came to be got into the Ospital Thurs. 12 April. Mrs Md at Sacra Sactum all at L.F. See Mr Butler he said nothingaboute his £100 Note all at Tenebris L.Fs. Good Friday 13 April all at L.Fs. our Shop, and most in the neighbourhood kept Shut self stayed at home in Afternoon Sat. 14 April the personCalled to enquire of Mr Walkers carracter aboute the News walk and Stationers Shop in whichnever more than £150 Pr Annm was returned, and now only £20 that the present occupier has been Ill near 3 Mo I therefore advised Walker to have no more thoughts of it Sun. 15 April Mrs Md at Sacra Sanctum She and Dory at Moorfeilds Self and Chas at L.F. did Paxtons Service Mon. 16 April all at L.Fs. Mrs Simester Dined &c call at L.F. Afternoon Mr Brown says the Ministry disaggree , Cos Brooke

1 A reproduction of the Mortuary Bill will be found opposite p 321 of Vol II of Burton, Challoner

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called and had pattrons [patterns]. at Vespres L.Fs. dory at Warwick St.

Fri. 20 April. Self did the Nessesary at Mr Lindoe's and Son Chas at Mr Horobans

Sat. 21 April. Self and Son at Sacra Sanctum L . Fs 7 O'Ck

Sun. 22 April all at L.F.

Mon. 23 April all at L.F. St Georgesday

Fri. 27 April. Received 3 Letters from Capt Darby who has quitted the 17 Regt is now Major in some other he has Settled Son Wm Accountt and Draw for £148 at 40 Days or Wm must have soldout theCapt says Wm has madefree withtheCompanys Cash

Sun. 29 April Mrs Md not very well all at Moorfeilds at 11 O'Ck did not stay the Sermon

Tues. 1 May meet Mr Hornyhold went with him to Moorfields 11 O'Ck

Wed. 2 May. Wrote to Son Wm a very harsh Letter in Answerto his received4 days since ... Mr Bennett the Musick master Called to [borrow?] Dr Arnes Burial Service¹ but I had notgot it put in Score

Thurs. 10 May. on looking in to our Stable See Son Chas New horse which he bought without my leave, for whichMrWalker advancedhim£15 on his Note dated the 5 May on Demand which Note I paid him and immediately turned him away, he took on much and wished to lay in my house until his Wife was cured but I objected and he went away before Dinner

Fri. 11 May. As Mr Coombs was Expected to Settle with me this, and both Walker and Brocklebanck said he rather was privyto Son Chas buingthe horse and in fact sold it as his property and that said Coombswouldtake the horse again I mentioned it to Son Chas but he said Coombs knew nothing neither was he concerned aboute the horse at all, however after Settling with him [for?] Clos I mentioned it and said Coombs oned he was with my Son then he bought it and would give the same price he gave, and that a Mr Panton would have it, I sold said horse to Coombsafter which Son Chas told Me , I had no wright soto do thatI wasdishonest and did it to put the monyin my pockett and otherwise behaved very Ill. I told him I fore See we should be unhappy together and desired him to fix on something for that here he should not be Mr Straton called and I advisd with him in the Afternoon Charles being in Dining room of tother house I again asked him if he wished me to be his freind he said yes, on whichwe embraced Each other and I hope this disaggreable business is quite finished.

Sat. 12 May Stayed at home writting to Maria and Betsey and Mr Mumfordand Hiecq which are to be sent by Mr Paston Junr

1 The "Libera me, Domini" (See above p. 36)

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who called in the Even drank Tea and will set of for St Omers Monday next . . . Mr Walker Supped with us and promissed taking the Letter from Maria Bett to Morrow to Mr Paston Sun. 13 May. Self at 10 and High at whichall my family were . .. As Cos Brooke had told us last Saturday he had been into Yorkshirehad seen Dick Senr and Junr Mrs Mawhood Senrand Mrs Wood who saidthey were not pleased with me&c Mon. 16 May Mrs Md Dory and Gasking at South St in the Coach Sun. 20 May. Self at 10 & High L . Fs

Thurs. 24 May All at high L . Fs and at Vespres Sun. 3 June Self at 10 and Mrs Mawhood Dory Self and Chas at 11 L . Fs

Mon. 4 June all at High L . Fs

Fri. 8 June. Jno LambEsqr on the Cashiers of the Bankof England 8 June No 1545 E. ... £1398 . 12. -1

Sat. 9 June. Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Sun. 10 June Self at Sacra Sanctum L.F. 7 O'Ck at 10 and high Mon. 11 June. Received a Letter from Butler that he was going to Bruges the 23d would be glad to have the £100 untill his return whichwill be in a few days Son Chas and Self Dined at Smiths late Dobneys being a Charity Son Chas is choisenone of the Stewards paid our Subscriptions £1 1. 0 Each Sun. 17 June Self at 10 and Hight Mrs Md Dory Chas . Sat. 23 June Received a Letter from Mrs More Brugess with my Accounttto [blank] being £30 forBett and Lucyand An Accountt of my three Daughters being presented to the Emperour and Duke of Glocester.2

Sun. 24 June All at hight Lincolns Inn feilds Mon. 25 June all came to Town to breakfast brought some of our last Pig

Tues. 26 June. Self Mrs Md Dory and Chas went in our Coach to Richmond Searched the Register for Marriage of Thos Payce Senr³ from 1651 to 1707 not to be foundDinedat Star& Garter See Kew Gardins drank Tea at Turnham Green drank Wine at Gentills

Fri. 29 June. Mrs Md at Sacra Sanctum

Sat. 30 June Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Sun. 1 July. Self at Sacra Sanctum. Wed. 4 July. Mr Archer Sacerdos Called Fri. 13 July. Mr Burgess Arrivedfrom Brugess our Daughters well Except Lucy's Ears which smelling bad occasionedcomplaint

1 For the Army clothing contract

2 Joseph II (1741-1790) suppressed religious houses ; the English Convent , Bruges, was spared on account ofits school The Duke of Gloucester was the brother of George III

3 His grandfather

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from the Scollers, but they are now Better She has had her Ears sullingd

.

Sun. 15 July. Mr Burgess went to L . Fs said after 7 prayers Self at 10 high with Mrs Mawhood Dory Chas and Mr Burgess Mon. 16 July See Mr Huddleston who will take charge of Betsey and Lucy my Daughters from Brugess to London they set offor Dover Wednesday Morn

Tues 17 July See Mr Jacobs Senr he remembers my Grandfather Thos Payce, who says was a little man with a great bottled nose he knew myfather Mother and 2 Aunts he used to Buy Tea of them

Wed. 18 July After Tea Self and Son Chas in our New Boate and Burgess Mrs Md Dory arrived at Vaux Hall After 7 O'Clock meet Mr Archer Sacerdos there he supped with us, self paid all 16s/ all came in our Coach to Towngot home at 1 O'Ck

Fri. 20 July See Mr Lamb Golden square says no peace. Mr Robinson Sacredos Do.

Sat. 21 July In the Afternoon Self Son Chas and Mr Bogg sailed in our new boat to Chelsey bridge

Sun. 22 July Self at 10 & Mrs Md Dory & Chas and Selfhigh

Tues. 24 July wrote to Mr[s] More to send over Betsey but to keep Lucy as Shes nowwell in health and to Send my Accountt

Sat. 28 July. all at highfor the King of Sardinias Patron ... Self at L . Fs did Webbs service Called & See Mr Archer but he could not come to say at Finchley

Sun. 29 July all at 7 O'Ck L . Fs

Sun. 5 Augst all at 7 O'Ck L . Fs after Self Mrs Md Dory and Chas to Finchley

Wed. 8 Augst Owen Drunk he tumbled Getting on his Coach Box , got a hackney Coach from Islington Mrs Md much affritened

Thurs. 9 Augst Owen so Drunk self obliged to get on the Box

Sat. 11 Augst. Mr Horaban after Tea went with us to Finchley Sun. 12 Augst Mr Horaban said at past Seven

Tues. 14 Augst Offered Mr Horaban mony but he would not take it

Thurs. 16 Augst had altercation with Mrs Md Sat. 18 Augst at Mr Lindoes did the Nessesary Sun. 19 Augst Self at Sacra Sanctum Do Mrs Md Chas Doryat High L . Fs

Tues. 21 Augst Self Mrs Md Dory & Chas set of in our Coachat before 6 O'Clock Breakfasted at Darford 9 O'Ck dined at Rochester 3 O'Ck drank Tea with Miss Mackgown wentbywater See the Barracks walked backmuchTired all Suppedwith Miss Mackgown Lay at the Bull, a bad night

Wed. 22 Augst Set of at 6 O:Ck arrived at Sittingborn 9 Breakfasted there arrived at Canterbury 3 O'Ck found Mr & Mrs Whyatt dined lef my horses on Accountt of the Races tooka pair of horses arrived at Margate at 8 O'Ck took Lodgins at

Mr Gunnings a good night wrote to Brocklebank to send Miss Betsey but take care of her till we returned Thurs. 23 Augst. Mr Mrs Whyatt and all walked to the prospect house played at Booles meet Mr Mrs Stonard and Mr Blunt sent a Letter by him to Mr Mumford Dory went to the Rooms with Mrs Whyatt Self Mrs Md and Chas Supped at home 2 Ships Arrived from Ostend but heard nothing of Bestsey &c

Fri. 24 Augst Self Mrs Mawhood Dory & Chas Mrs Mr Whyatt and Miss [blank]at Ramsgate returned at past 1 O'Ck 3 Ships arrived from Ostend but no tidings of Betsey

Sat. 25 Augst. Attended the Ship from Ostend no News of Betsey Bought Macarel 3 for a Shilling self Eate Mutton stakes

Sun. 26 Augst. No place for Prayers. stayed athome

Mon. 27 Augst Self Mrs Md Mrs Whyatt and Wallbanck at broadstairs bought 30 Whitings for 9d attended the Ship no News of Bett

Tues. 28 Augst Two Ships arrivedfrom Ostendno News of Betsey to have a pigeon Pye of 4 cost 3s Received a Letter from Mr Burgess that Betsey and her company were well at Ostend and wated a fairerwind his Letter Dated 27 Augst in nowBlows hard took Lodgins at Mr Cobbs the Baker at 1. 1. 0 Pr week and to pay for table linning and Sheettsfor Owen

Wed. 29 Augst. was at Markett Bought Beef 5 Pr pound 7 gave Mrs Whyatt 6 Pigeons Cost 4/6 to Dine with her this Day

Thurs. 30 Augst Mr WalkerMaster of cerimonys Called aboute the house at North forland that he had let it to a familey for the Month Sepr I am to send him an Answer in 10 Days

Fri. 31 Augst. bought Souls cost 3/6 the pair disturbed in the night by Express from Canterbury that Betsey and Company was arrived I desired theyd proceed to Town

Sat. 1 Sep. Eate meat bot nick of Veal for Sunday, at theBreakfast Dandelion cost 1/6 Each

Sun. 2 Sep. no prayers

Mon. 3 Sep. Mr Hussey Robinson Hatchett arrivd

Tues. 4 Sep. Mr Hussey set of this morn for Ostend Sent by him a Letter to Maria Mr Robinson returned to Town tomorrow walk with him in the Even and had some talk past

Wed. 5 Sep. paid Mr Cobb 1. 1. 0 & 10/6 for &cs paid for New papers 1s . 5 a letter 6 ... Set out for Canterbury at 8 O'Ck arrived at 12 See the Cathedral lay at Ospringe

Thurs. 6 Sep. Set of at past 5 Breakfasted at SittingbornDined at Rochester arrived at Darford 6 O'Ck drank Tea and Supped and lay there

Fri.7 Sep. allgot upat 6 O'Ck breakfasted at Shootershill, arrived in West Smithfd at 11 O'Ck found Betsey arrived from Brugess since last Saturday night

Sat. 8 Sep. all at L . Fs high

Sun. 9 Sep. Self at 10 the hour and 11 High.

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Mon. 10 Sep. Received a Letter from Son Wm dated Portsmouth the 29 June

Sun. 16 Sep. all at high L.F.

Sun. 25 Sep. self at 10 & all Except Chas at high L . Fs Chas went in a Gigg chaise with a young Man and they dined at Finchley all at Vespress after to Finchly Son Chas returned thatnightto Town

Sat. 6 Oct. Mr Nassau¹ supped with us he goes to Doway next Monday Morn : Sendby him Letterto Mumford, Maria, Mrs More and Lucy

Sun. 7 Oct. Self called and See Mr Brown , Sacerdos while there Mr Davis of Dowayarrived he brot Betsey several Letter I had one from Dr Lucy after all at High L . Fs

Sun. 14 Oct. Self at 10 L . Fs Mrs Md Dory Bett and Selfat High L . Fs son Chas walked it after to Finchly to Dinner

Sat. 20 Oct. Mr Davis Sacerdos went with Self Mrs Md Dory Bett and Chas to Finchly to Tea at Finchly

Sun. 21 Oct. Davis Said no other Company

Wed. 24 Oct. wrote a Letter to Mumford by Mrs Heathcote who goes for St Omer by way of Calais toMorrow

Sun. 28 Oct. Self at 10 L . Fs all at high after wentto Finchly

Thurs. 1 Nov. all at L . Fs Morn : Self at Vespres

Fri. 2 Nov. all at L . Fs did Webbs service

Sun. 4 Nov. all at 10 L . Fs Self Mrs Md Dory Bett and Chas after to Finchly came again to Town to Tea

Mon. 5 Nov. Dory at Sacra Sanctum

Fri. 9 Nov. At Mr Lindoes did the Nessessary

Sat. 10 Nov. Self at Sacra Sanctum

Sun. 11 Nov. all at L.F. 11 O'Ck

Thurs. 14 Nov. In the afternoon Mr James2 Johnson Sacerdos from Kendal in Westmoreland arrived at 4 O'Ck

Fri. 15 Nov. after breakfast Mr Johnson went to WestEnd of the Town he Dined with us after went to Cold Bathfeilds³ about a Young woman goning to Pontouse

Sun. 17 Nov. stayed all in Town with Mr Johnson at 10 & 11 L . Fs all Dined in Town, after Mr Johnson went to West End of the Town he returned to Tea, gave him 10/6 towards payingfor the poor Girl going to Pontoise after Supper he tookleaveat 10 O'Ck went to the + Keys in Wood St lay there to Set of to morrow in the Margate Coach

Thurs. 22 Nov. Son Charles and Self at the St Cacilian meeting

1 John Nassau ; b 1766 ; Sedgley Park, 1772-7 ; Douay, 1778; Louvain, 1785 ; St. Patrick's, Soho, 1792; Spanish Place, 1795-7 ; Warwick St. 1800-2 ; in 1800 went with Dr. Gregory Stapleton to Rome on affairs of Mrs. Fitzherbert whose confessor he was (See Ward, Dawn, Vol II, pp. 225-228) ; d 4 Jan. 1807. See C.R.S. XII, 96

2 Should be "Thomas" ; see above p 112

3 NearpresentMount Pleasant, Finsbury ; there is still a Cold BathRd there

4 English Benedictine Nuns, Pontoise , founded 1652, closed 1784

Queens head cost 10s Each , I am chose Steward for next year with Mr Archer, came away 11 O'Ck

Fri. 23 Nov. Stayed at home not well, a fire in my Tennants Chimney the Ale house but soon put out Mrs Md at L . Fs Mr Christians Anniversary Sun. 25 Nov. Self at 10 'Ck L . Fs all at high

Sun. 2 Dec. at 10 and 11 L . Fs Son Chas on horsebackto Finchley all the rest at Moorfeilds

Sun. 9 Dec. called on the Blind man St Serpulkres workhouse left him 2s gave the Nurse 6d ... all at L.F. ExceptSon Chaswho went to Finchley all at Vespres

Mon. 10 Dec. taken not well before breakfast stayed at home Mr Lindoe came in the Even did the Nessesary , Mr Wallbankcame inmuch better temper will placehis Daughter by recommendation ofChas Carpue at the poor Clairs Dunquekerque begsme towrite to Mr Mumfordhe will write also

Tues. 11 Dec. Self at Sacra Sanctum

Thurs. 13 Dec. See Bishop Talbot and Mr Bolton no News Sun. 16 Dec. Self at 10 and high Dory and Bett at Moorfields Son Chas Dined at Finchleyall at Vespress

Mon. 17 Dec. at Mr Lindoes did the Nessesary

Tues. 18 Dec Self at Sacra Sanctum 8 O'Ck L . Fs

Sun. 23 Dec. last night but Indifferent disturbed in my Sleep , Eate a Little breakfast stayed at home, Son Chas went and Dined at Finchley Mrs Md Dory and Bett at 10 L . Fs after at Moorfields at the Sermon, Eate some Dinner Mrs Simister here . Dory Bett and Harry and Carney at Vespres, selfsaid the office for Darley at home, Son Chas come home at 7 O'Ck

Tues. 25 Dec. Mr Ansted said for us in our Room afterSelfathigh L . Fs and all at Vespres, he and Mrs Simister Dined

Wed. 26 Dec. all at high L . Fs Mr Lindoe called, Mrs Md Self Bett and Gasking did the nessesary

Thurs. 27 Dec. at L . Fs 8 O'Clock at Sacra Sanctum Mr and Mrs Walker dined with, Mrs Walker of Bedford St called to tell us Mr Roper went for St Omers this Even but sent nothing by him , Mr Miss & Master Kernan Called, Ansted Mr & MrsWalker supped

Fri. 28 Dec. Dory wrote to Maria in consiquenceofthereportthat the Emperour would put Down allmost all Convents Exceptthe Ursulines and the Beginage [béguinage] houses

Sun. 30 Dec. Self at L . Fs walked it there and back again, very Indifferent Eate little dinner, Son Chas Dined at Finchly Self and Bett at Vespress

Tues. 31 Dec. all at L . Fs high St Thos of Canterbury

1782

Sat. 5 Jan. at Mr Lindoes did the Nessesary set with Mr Horriban and Mr Julians

Sun. 6 Jan. at Sacra Sanctumafterwalked to L . Fsmeeta Protestant Parson who walked home withme Mrs Md Chas Dory and Bett heard Mr Kirvan¹ Moorfields all at Vespres Mr Brown Sacerdos came home & drank Tea

Wed. 9 Jan. a good night much better in health Son Chas at the Charitable feast half Mone Cheapside , Self taken Ill eate little dinner at home at 5 O'Ck went to the London Dispensary voted for Dr Cook after at the Charity taken Ill obliged to come home at 7 O'Ck Son Chas stayed

Sat. 19 Jan. at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary not very well

Sun. 20 Jan. at Sacra Sanctum after Mr Kirvan called said Ship Tarlton was arrived with my Sugar went to high with us in our Coach and took leave Son Chas dined at Finchley all at Vespres

Mon. 21 Jan. a paragraph appearedin our paper thatSonWm was lost in the Ship Lord Mulgrave, went to Hansards and MrLamb who gave me a loin of pork. after went with Mr Gilchrist to printers but could make no thing out

Tues. 22 Jan. heard this day from Mr Gilchrist that the Ship Lord Mulgrave was got into Chas Town for certain Mr Bolton called ... Settled with Mr Walker he goes for Ostend toMorrow wrote by him to Maria and Mumfordsent him Newspaper and 2 hour Glasses to Brugess

Thurs. 24 Jan. after Dinner Called at Banqrs for my book Mr Gothers thoughts²

Sun. 27 Jan. Son Chas Dinedat Finchly Dory and Bett at Moorfeilds Dillon walked home with them Self and Mrs Md at high L . Fs Mrs Simister Dined all at Vespres

Fri. 2 Feb. in the Even Mr Byng's Servant calld to desire Iwould sign the Midlands petition, whichI declinedwrotetoMrMumford for Miss Wallbank to come home

Sun. 4 Feb. all at Moorfeilds heard Mr Kirvan at Vespres L . Fs

Tues. 6 Feb. Son Wm arrived from America

Wed. 7 Feb. Son Wm and Self called on Mr Lamb had much talk, we called at Hansards desired our Accountt of Mr Brett

1 Not identified John Gother ; a convert ; entered Lisbon College in 1668 ; on mission, 1652. In his last years he was chaplain at Warkworth Castle; Mrs. Challoner was housekeeper , and Gother instructed and received her son Richard into the Church Gother died on the voyage to Lisbon in 1704. He was the leading Catholic controversialist of his day The book here referred to (presumably lodged with the bankers during the Riots) may have been Instructions for the Whole Year, Being Practical Thoughts on the Epistles and Gospels (1718) See Gillow .

3 Possiblyone ofthe many petitions againstthe governmentanditsdisastrous policy leading to Lord North's resignation in March No Catholic petition is recorded at this date.

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Thurs. 8 Feb. Son Wm and Self See Mr Farquagh gave £1 . 1. 0 for his Advise to Wm he thinks it the Piles he delivered in his Arrival and place of abode at Lord G. Germains office called on Lord Petre not in Town comes toMorrow from Bath

Fri. 9 Feb. the fast day it was kept very well Son Wm and Chas at 8 O'Ck L . Fs after the young people walked in the Park Self and MrsMd at high L . Fs prayed for George our good King Mr Bolton drank Tea with us

Sun. 11 Feb. Wm and Chas at 8 O'Ck L . Fs after they went to Finchly

Sat. 16 Feb. Calledon Bishop Talbot he gave leavefor meet 3 times a week during Lent

Fri. 22 Feb. Son Wm and Self a Lord Petre saw him hell speckto Sir Guy Carlton , ¹ Son Wm is to go to him next Monday 11 O'Ck

Sat. 23 Feb. called at Lindoes not at home left word for him to call which he did at 5 O'Ck did the nessesery

Sun. 24 Feb. at Sacra Sanctum all in Town at Moorfeilds and L . Fs See Mr Gibson of Doway at Mr Browns he gave me a kind invitation, in the Even at Vespres heard Mr Archer

Mon. 25 Feb. Son Wm wentin the Coachto Lord Petre See him , at set of an hourwith him he said he had called twice on SirGoy Carleton but he was from home, but promises seeing him and doing Wm all the Service in his power, and will let him know Sun. 3 March Sons and Daughters at Moorfeilds Selves at High L.F. See Mr Brown no News he thinks a peace all at Vespres self at Sermon

Sun. 10 March Self walked to L.F. not well at high Mrs Md and Self came home in the Coach. WmChas Doryand Bett at Bavarian Thurs. 14 March. not very well Eate but little Dinner Stayed at home Messrs Horoban and Siddall³ called Sun. 17 March. better in healthwalked to 10 and High L . Fs Wm Dory and Bett at Bavarian Chas at Moorfeilds .. . all at Vespres

ExceptWm and Chas who stayed at home brot home MrGreenham to Tea

Sat. 23 March Wm and Chas at Mr Horobans Sun. 24 March. all in Town and at L . Fs

Mon. 25 March. all at L . Fs at high and at Complin Except self

Wed. 27 March all at Tenebris except self

Thurs. 28 March. all at L . Fs and at Tenebris also Sat. 30 March all at L . Fs

Easter Sunday 31March. Self at L.F. Mrs Md Wm Chas Dory and

1 Sir Guy Carleton (Lord Dorchester), 1724-1808 ; he was appointed com-

2 William Gibson , fifth son of Joseph Gibson of Stonecroft, Durham; b.2. Feb. 1738 ; Douai, 5 April, 1750; on mission, 1765 ; PresidentofDouai , 1781-1790 ; Bishop of AcanthusandV.A. Northern District, 1790; founder of Ushaw; d 2 June, 1821. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 263 n ; Kirk; Gillow ; Ward, Dawn, I 54

3 One of the priests at Moorfields, but not otherwise identified ; d 1789 ; see below p 269

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Bett at Moorfields, all Except Chas who went to Finchly at Vespres L.F. Self at Mr Boltons Sermon at the Ship Mon. 1 April. Cosn Brooke drank Tea with us Chas went to the Play Wm Dory and Bett at the Mansion house Ball with Mr Holker Tues. 2 April Mr Wallbank and Mr Gould called who brought over his Daughter lastnight. brought me a Letter from Mumford Gould will stay at Mr Wallbanks during his stay here, he thinks going for St. Omers on Thursday Wallbancksaid he would leave his Daughters Religion to herself on whichShewed him Mumfords letter that She was becomea Catholick at which he said if this is the case She had better have stayed where She was and at Dinner he seemed much displeasedand with Mr Gould after he had taken one Glass of Wine to do his business , for he would no hinder him now and the sooner he went the better and Mr Gould took the hint he drank Tea and Supped with us Wed. 3 April Mr Gould Called Early says Walbanckis a Divil did no See him then, he afterwards Dined with Walbanck , who paid the Account and gave Gould 5 Guineas and was well pleased and parted freinds Gould supped with took Letters from me to Mumford Hiecq, went back to Walbancks, and sets off to-Morrow for St Omers

Sat. 6 April. this Morn went to Mr Lindoe's did the Nessesary Sun. 7 April. at Sacra Sanctum L.F. at Vespress and Bishop Talbots Sermon gave Mr Greenway¹ a cast to Bertlets buildings Sat. 13 April See Mr Wallbanck complains of Mumford treating his Daughter of an hauteur and putting him to Expences and that his Daughter brought so few Clos home ... SeeMrRobinson Sacerdos he says we shall have great privilages soon Sun. 14 April Self at 10 & 11 L . Fs Son Wm and Chas at Moorfields after Wm went to Finchly all Except him at Vespres self at Sermon heard Mr Bolton Mon. 15 April Miss Mawhood Bett and Dory at South Streetat Lord Petres Mothers Dirge²

Thurs. 18 April. at Mr [blank] to hire a boy from his School Fri. 19 April hired a boy named [blank] to give hisClosandno wages the Boy came with his father aggreed with him , no wages but to give Clos Sat. 20 April at the Bank See Mr Brown Sacerdos Sun. 21 April all at L.F. Except Chas and Wm who was at Moorfields

Wed. 24 April. Miss Hall drank Tea and Mr Spencer and the young woman from the Austins , Bruges Sun. 28 April Son Chas and Wm at Moorfields Chas wentto

1 John Greenway; b 1750 ; Sedgley Park School 1763-67 ; Douai ; Valladolid 1769 ; Vice-president there ; on missionat Gloucester ; d 29 Nov. 1800 ; See Kirk, Gillow. 2 Mary, d. of the Earl of Derwentwater (executed , 1716).

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Finchly after Dinner called on Monsr Baily vicare General of Canada, he was very polite and said had he know of my Intention before Sir Guy Carlton went Wm could have had anything, but at present he was sorry he could be no service, he says a recommendation ofLord Petre to Sir George Howard willdoeverything I could wish Mon. 29 April. Self called on Lord Petre at last See him , heappered hurried and rather out of temper, however he promissed getting me a Letter In a few days from Sir George Howard¹to Sir Guy Carlton, and promissd to send it Sat. 4 May. Mrs Md had words with Wm and Chas both sulkey Wm went out directly in a passion , because Mrs Md said hehas finished his brothers ruin Sun. 5 May Son Wm lay in bed untill we went to Church then went out the whole daydid not return till 11 O'Ck Selfe Mrs Md Dory Bett a L.Fs. . . all a Vespres broughthome withme from the Sermon Mr Belasy Mr Lindoe Mr [blank] All Mon. 6 May had a talk with Son Wm but he is obstinate in his own humour , wd not be reconsiled to his Mother, went out in the Morn, 10 O'Ck ... had talkwith Son Charleshe is obstinate want me to buy an Insency (Ensigncy) does notlike Tradeat

Tues. 7May. went to Son Wm room before he was up, had much talk with him but still obstinately bent talked again with him in the Shop and at last convinced him and Chas too . . . Son Wm Eates now with us a usual, my Daughters had a great route³ Sons Wm and Chas attended Wed. 8 May. the young people went the Artes and Scinces in the Strand Sun. 12 May. Self at 10 & 11 L . Fs and all at Vespres Except Sons , heard Mr Bellacy brought him home to Tea Thurs. 16 May not very well Fri. 17 May. Do intended bring Mr Lindoe but it rained Sat. 18 May. Sent Son Chas for Mr Lindoe he came before Dinner did the nessesary Sun. 19 May At Sacra Sanctum L.F. after came hometo Breakfast Owen the Coachman heard Son Wm say his new Chariot wated for him at Mr Lanes door in Aldersgate St on whichOwen went found it so. spoke to the Coachman who said in belonged to a

1 George Howard (1720 ?-1796), madefield-marshal in 1793. His fatherwas a nephewof Francis, Lord Howard of Effingham

2 Charles Belasyse, 7thandlast Lord Fauconberg; Douai, 1762 ; St.Gregory's Paris, 8 Aug. 1768 ; priest, 1775 ; D.D. and on mission, 1778; London until 1810 when he succeeded his brother and retired to Lancashire; d. 21 June 1815. See C.R.S. XIX, 149n ; XXXVIII, 173; Kirk.

3 A Rout was a musical party

4 Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce , founded 1754. It had a large hall in the Strand Dr. Johnson was a member Developed into Royal Society of Arts

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young officer Mr Lambs Sister thought She See the said Chariot at the Bavarian Chappell Sons Wm and Chas went out in it in the Morn ; and never returned till night Mon. 20 May. Self walked to L.F. meet Mr Delamotte Cousin ,I asked him for mony he said he should receive some soon from france and would pay me, but took no notice that he had made my Son Wm a Chariot neither did I know it then myself but when I came from High at L.F. Brocklebank told me for Owen had then told him Tues. 21 May. somewhat better Son Wm and Chas seemed more civil and Wm went to buy Walkers Blanquets and Buckles Self went to Consult Baron Eyres¹ and Mr Lamb and again in the Even kept my self at a propper distance all the time of Supper Wed. 22 May after breakfast went into the Compting house and began with Son Chas that my Buisness was not attended to, he must nowfix on Something that I would have no horses or Dogs kept but that he must lead a sober and good life, to which he said nothing, then I attacked Wm as an officer of corse a Gentleman that I had bought him a Leiutcy which I expected should keep him on which he offered to resign it to me , I said I had nothing to do with it for I gave him but that I wouldnot pay any Debts or Bills he might draw that he should not keep his Chariot he said he was accountable to no one and should do as he pleased he said I placed all my affectionon Dory thathehad Seen it long, I told him and Chas I should place my Affection on those that best pleasedme, on which he said to his brother Chas come you and I like Dear Brothers Soldiers and honest men will seek our fortunes on whichI said he might do it as soon as he pleased : I again recommendedthem both but perticularly Son Chas to well consider what they were aboute for which I would give them some hours, and then I left the Coumpting house ; came down again as soon as I was dressed but theywere bothgone having previously Ordered Jos to go to the Greenyard to Order their Chariott and horses to Newgate St at 10 O'Ck after this I went with my Cash ... to Messrs Fuller See Old Mr Fuller and told him the affair least they might take up cash , I told him how I had acted he approved of it, after Dinner asked Jos who said they sent him to order the Chariot this Morn into Newgate Street Mr Atkins called and will attend any time to Settle Sons disputes Son Wm Stayed out all night Son Chas came home after we were gone up Stairs Thurs. 23 May Son Wm sent an order to Chas for his Trunks Mr Brocklebank let me knowjust as they were butputin under

1 Sir JamesEyre (1734-1799), one of the barons of the exchequer; he had been Recorder of London See D.N.B. There is no clue in the diary as to the identity of 'Mr Atkins' who acted frequentlyas mediator betweenfatherand son ; there is no clear Catholic connexion

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the care of Mr Lows man of the hotele Covent GardingI stopt them untill Chas Shewed me his Brothers order then I let them go after which Chas went and got his Sister Betts watch, Iwished him to return it me but he would not, he breakfasted with us and was very saucy to his Mother to conclude I proposed Mr Atkins to talk with him, Mr Atkins came and after much talk at last Chas promissed to lead a new life and I am to Allow him Pr Qr what Mr Atkins says after this Chas set to writting in thebooksSelf calledand See Mr Britt the talorhesaysSonWm brought the blew and Yellow Cloth to him for his 2 Liverys, after Calledon MrStevens attheGreenyardwte+ St See hiswife, who says the Chariot went out for the first time on Sunday, told her I should pay no Debts on which She said the horses should go no more out Mr Atkins got Betsey watch from him by paying£5. 5. 0. Mr and MissWalbanck drankTeaandSupped when Chas was called out to a fat man and likewise toMrAtkins Servant but he did not let me know Fri. 24 May. Sent Dory to Acquaint Mr Atkins what I had done which he approved of Mr Atkins came at 10 'Ck andChaspresent we had muchtalk Chas tale of the 21 Guineas he beforesaid he has borrowed of his Brother proved nugatoryChas has given the Mare in Lieu Chas wished to help his Brother with Cash which Atkins disapprovd, or to have any connection till he returned home and to his Duty Chas says Wm intends taking Lodgins at 10/6 Pr week which also Atkins disapproved of Chas says Wm wishes to get rid of his Chariot and Coach horses and Mare but knows not how, he wishes also to go abroad and is content If I allow him £50 Pr Annum added to his pay and that if Wm Shuses he will give him the meeting at Mr Bridges this Even 6 O'Ckbut took a few days to considerwhat I am to allow Chas Pr Annumafter this Son Chas went to Wm at Woods and came home to Dinner, but nothing transpired ; I had mentioned to Chas that I trusted theyd confine themselves to truth and be quite open, to which Chas Answerd he found suspisionsstillto prevail and said we should not be happy together, after Dinner I called on Atkins and told him this, Chas alsowent to MrAtkins at Mr Briges and returned home soon I asked him if he had seen Atkins he said yes, I asked if Wm was there he said Noforthat he did not See his brother at Woods this Morn. Chas says Mr Atkins will call on me to Morrow Morn Sat. 25May Son Chas at 10 O'Ck said he was going to his Brother askedmeifI had anythingto say I said I was a stranger towhat he went aboute On which he said it was in consiquenceof his conversation Yesterday withMr Atkins, so he wentand returned in the Coach with Mrs Md and Dory from L . fds In the interim Stopt a Letter from Wm designedfor Chas in which he desires the Lend of Chas Pistols for a few days wishes to See Chas at Woods at 11 O'Ck to morrow Morn in [is] tired ofOld England

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says hell go to france and says it will be the last time Chas will EverSee himat the End of said Letterwishes Chas to send powder and Ball for the Pistols and gives his Love to Betsey ; See Mr Atkins at Bethlem Hospitall, Shewed him said Letter at which he was struckand confounded advised to Seal the Letter and let him have it called at Stevens See Wm Coachman has not been out since he tells me the horse his master Mr Stevens borrowed till he could match that of Wm choise, was sent home both Master and Mistress are so Ill I would not go up to their room tho they desiredit but I told the man I beleived the Coachmaker would be glad to have his Chariot back After called on Mr Hollinsworth, he was out See his wife, Asked if Sons had bought the Mare She said No but that they frequently borrowed it I begged her not to let it anymore forfear of consiquences came home past 12 O'Ckfound Chas returnedwith his Mother in the Coach from L . Fs Mr Bevins Mare Sold to Chas March 20th for £21 this Mr Hollinsworthtold me and he promissedme he would detain the Mare and not let Wm or Chas any horse at 7 O'Ck Son Wm Called on Mr Atkins and wished me to Allow him 50 Pr Annum besides his pay and he would joyn his Regt at N Yorkdirectly but would not come home again or See us any more Sun. 26 May. Called on Mr Delamotte , See one of thebrothersthe Fanmaker, he says he advised Mr Kennett and his Brothers Not to make Wm Charoit without consulting me first. he went with me to Chappell and called out Kennett Kennett says he meet Wm yesterday and he said he should keep on the job, that he should See Mr Atkins, and his [?] and that all will be settled aggreably I told Kennett I was glad to hear him mention Mr Atkins he being the only person that could gett the Chariott backwhichKennett said would content him Self after high L.F. went to Finchly with Mrs Md Dory Bett and Chas returned to Town 7 O'Ck See Mr Atkins who will undertake to Settle with Kennett

Mon. 27May. Son Chas Ill Laid in bed all day a verysickleytime in London Thurs. 30 May Self Stayed at home very Ill Mrs Mawhood Chas Dory and Bett at L . Fs Mr Atkins Settled with Kennettby my Recept of£10 and withStevensforhorses at £10 BkNote, Igave Son Chas 5. 5. 0 to pay his Debts and Mr Atkins Settleditthat I am toAllow Chas £10 PrQuarter fromthisdaywhichheaggreed to and to mind my Trade I am to be at no other Expence but board Lodging and Washing Fri. 31 May. gave Hollinsworth orders to Sell Wm Mare

1 Moorfields, near London Wall ; originally(1247) a Priory of the Order of St Mary of Bethlehem in Bishopsgate; used for "distracted people" as early as 1400. The records do not give the name of Atkins amongstthe officials

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Sat. 1 June. very Ill, all of us after Dinner Mr Lindoe called did the nessessary In the Even a boy came from Mr Hollinsworth and said without an Order from me he must deliver the Mare Wm Jno Md having been that day to demand it I therefore sent an Order not to Deliver it to any one Sun. 2 June. all at L . Fs Self did not go to Communition . . . after Tea Mr Atkins called, Wm had been with him he wishes to go and live at Bruges on his pay and £50 Pr Annumbut will never come home again to us. Is offended at my detaning the Mare Tues. 4 June Sent Dory to Atkins he came in the Morn : advised me to let him have the Mare and I gavean Order to Hollinsworth whichI gave to Chas to give him and that now I had finished with Wm neither would I allow him £50 Pr Annum unless he returned to his duty Son Chas stayed at home all Day Wed. 5 June. Mrs Md Bett and Nurse at L . Fs Self walked there , Chas I beleive did not See his Brother after DinnerSelf Mrs Md Bett and Gasking at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Dory at Sacra Sanctum I received a Letter by the Post directed to Chas which I gave him unopened all Expect Chas at Complin Thurs. 6 June Mr Davis said in Smithfield 8 O'Ck Self and as aboveat SacraSanctum Stopd a LetterfromWmtoChaswherein he wishes Chas to get him £21 or he must proceed on some vile Errant whichmay be fatal but that Sum will make him happy, after looking at it I again sealed it up . . . Mr Davis dined with us went away Ill Self and Bett at Complin Son Chas wasat Dobneys Booling Green With Greenham Pendigas &c to Settle the Charitys dinner for next Monday Sun. 9 June. very well, intend for Finchley after prayers. Self, Mrs Md Chas Dory and Bett Dined at Finchley lay there Mon. 10 June. washing Day, Self a very bad night came to Town after breakfast Son Chas at the Charity meeting as Steward self gave 2/6 for Tickt but did not go there Chas went in the Even toVauxhallwithMrArcher and Mr Hunt came homeat2 o'clock in the Morn Tues. 11 June. at 12 L . Fs Chas received a Letter from Wm that he sold his Mare for £15 15. and intended for Margate and Ostend on Thursday after which he would come home I told Chas if he did not come and make his submissionbefore I would not then receive him Chas Dory and Bett and the Opera gave Chas £1 1. 0 they was home before 11 o'Ck Thurs. 13 June. Son Chas went to his Brother Wm just after a LettercamefromWm toChas for Union Street 5 O'Ck Wednesday Even that Wm was to be on board the Sally Hoy 2 O'Ck and would be glad to see Chas before he sails, he tells him he left a Trunck and Portmantoe at his Lodgins, begs Chas to take care of till he sends for them, has told his Landladythat Chas will send for them . . . Son Chas Shewed me Wm Letter I advised him to consult MrAtkins which he did Chas nowseemsdetermined L

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1782 to throughWm off, neverthelessfor the last time he is nowgone to meet him on board the Margate hoy, I again offered to be reconsiled and to take Wm again into favor provided he would humble himselfas he ought. Chas meet his Brother , who atfirst rejected coming home but Chas proposing a dinner they settled over a Bottle of Wine that Wm should go to Finchley on which Chas ordered a postchaiseand they both went Wm told Chas he should live at Finchley on his pay and 3s Pr Diem Extra I am to allow him and that he would very seldom come to Town , Chas returned at 8 O'Ck

Fri. 14 June Son Chas went to Thrift St So Ho and fetched his brother Wms trunck and port Mantoe, No other News

Sat. 15 June. called on Butler Lincolns Inn did no See him lefta Letter that I should Expect my £100 & 7. 10. 0 Interestby the 23rd Ins. Self at 12 L.F. .. . called on and see Mr Atkins who advises to behave to Wm as if nothing had happened

Sun. 16 June. all at high L.F. after to Finchley to Dinner . found Son Wm as Usual and he handed us out of the Coach nothing talked of he deverts himself in the boate &c.

Mon. 17 June. Sailed in the Boate till near 11 O'Ck with Wm and Chas after Chas and Self walked to Town Except Is fare from Islington found Mr Davis Sacerdos he dined after whichhe went awaywill Endevor to Get some one to sayfor him some day this week and will drink Tea with me to Morrow

Tues. 18 June. Mr Davis wentwith me to Finchly in a postchaise got down at 8 O'Ck

Wed. 19 June stayed at Finchley played with Davis had words with the Carpenter set out with Davis arrived in Town 8 O'Ck very Ill Davis Supped

Thurs. 20 June See Fuller Junr told him all differenceswere made up betwixt my Sons and that Son Chas had great merit in the affair of his Brother Wm

Fri. 21 June. at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Sat. 22 June at 10 & 11 O'Ck L.F. and said 4 remains only one P1 to say ... said the remaining Pr after Tea self got a castin post chaise to Finchly received a Letter and Draft from Butler £107. 10 and a LetterwhichLd Petregavehimto SrGuyCareleton which Letter Butler had kept several days

Sun. 23 June all and Son Wm came to Town to breakfast all at L.F. high Except Chas who was at 7 L.F.

Mon. 24 June we came to Town to L.F. 12 O'Ck

Sat. 29 June all at L . Fs high Son Wm there from Finchley ... Son Wm dined in Smithfield after self at Mr Lindoe's did the Nessesaryafter supper we thought Wm and Chas went to bed as usual

Sun. 30 June. Self up past 6 O'Ckfound Jos in a Lye by saying

1 Prayers ? Paternosters?

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the backdoor of next house was Boltedat last he confessed Son Chas last night ordered him to bolt the back door in the Morn. Self at Sacra Sanctum and all high L.F. with Mrs MdDory and Bett after to Finchley found Plenius there, Wm andChascame down at 10 this Morn : they appeard quite fatiguedwith their night frolick Wm looks quite bloted and Eate little Dinner Mon. 1 July Self Mrs Md Chas Dory and Bett came to Town to breakfast Wm stays at Finchly told Chas I was not pleased with him he promissesto mind buisness and says What is pastcan't be recalled Tues. 2 July Lieut Heyman called, he is just arrivedfrom New York with Col Johnson gives Wm a good carracter but says he has been Duped, and that he has spent much money and never wated on Apthorp or Sir Henry Clinton or att all attended his own interest

Wed. 3 July called on Col Johnson not come to Town sat with Lieut Heyman some time then went to Gen & Col Morison he received me very civilly I told him my Son had cost me much mony and acquainted him of my Interestwith Sir GuyCarleton & Brooke Watson¹ he [I ?] askd him if he thought my Son had not better go to New York or the Regt would cometo England, to all which he said if I would call any Morn he would inform me in the Even went to our Vestrey when Mr [blank] a Butcher Mr Ridout Mr Thorne and another saiditwasveryExtraordinary I took no notice of the Lease of the corner of my Shop which was out manyyears2 Thurs. 4 July, See Col Johnson and Lady and Mr Haymanbegged Col Johnson to speak to Son Wm to be carefullof Extravagance he gives Wm the carracter of a good hearted young man but Idle and dissipated he is beloved in the Regt Sun. 7 July. Self Mrs Md Dory and Wm came to breakfast allat L.F. then to Finchly Sun. 14 July. Son Wm came from Finchly to breakfast in Town he walked it all at high L . Fs Sun. 21 July. Mrs Md Wm Dory and Bett came from Finchly and were at 8 L.F. self also Fri. 26 July. Mrs Md in Coach toSouthSt Sun. 28 June Son Wm came to Town all at L . Fs Wed. 31 July Mr Atkins Capt Steward and Lady with Son Chas came who Was so Ill with a Debauch with Wm and Mr Smith that only Chas came so Ill he was Obliged to go to bed Son Wm cameat5 O'Ck selfreturned with ourCoachfound bytheServants they had drank 6 Bottles of Wine and stayed up till near 3 O'Ck Thurs. 1 Aug. Son Chas came from Finchly at 11 O'Clock Spoke

1 Sir Brook Watson (1735-1807), had served under Monckton and Wolfe ; merchant; M.P. London, 1784-1793. See D.N.B.

2 The lease was renewed on 21 Dec. for 30 years at £3 per annum (Vestry Minutes)

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to him after Dinner he is very sorry and wishes Wm had not come to Town

Sun. 4 Aug. Son Wm came to Town all at L.F.

Wed. 7 Aug. Called in the Coachand See Genl Morison¹ he advises sending Son Wm to America

Sun. 11 Aug. Wm came from Finchly to breakfast all at L.F.

Wed. 14 Aug. Miss Macgown came to Our house to Tea Supped at [and] Lay also proposes taken Dory and Wm for a week to Rochester

Fri. 16 Aug. Self called on Mr Horobin and Brown to know if prayers were said near Rochester they say no . . . after Dinner

Miss Mackgown Wm and Dory set off for Rochester gave Wm £10. 10. 0 Dory £5 5. 0

Sun. 18 Aug. Called and See Mr Atkins he will call and give Chas good advise, all at L . Fs high

Sat. 24 Aug. Self Mrs Md Bett and Gasking at L . Fs 12 O'Ck ...

Father Jno AndertonDinedwith us this day he will say for us to Morrow at 8 O'Ck in Town

Sun. 25 Aug. Father Anderton said at our Town house

Mon. 26 Aug. Self Mrs Md Bettsey set off at past 7 to Rochester meet Mr Knap dined at Darford arrived at Rochester 6 O'Ck Put up at the Kingshead drank Tea at Miss Macgownssupped at our Inn not very well

Tues. 27 Aug. Dined and Supped at Miss MacgownsSon Wm did not much chuse our Company

Wed. 28 Aug. all at MedstoneWm and Dory wrode Shegota fall but no great hurt

Thurs. 29 Aug. all at the review our horses muchaffritend

Fri. 30 Aug. all Except Wm went to the Camp and Dockyards

Son Chas went to Mr George to take the diversion of Shooting

Sat. 31 Aug. Set out for Town at 9 O'Clock meet Mr Knap again Dined at Darford arrived in Town at our house 6 O'Ck Sun. 1 Sep. MrHoroban said in Smithfield Mr BoltonSacerdos went for his health to Finchly

Mon. 2 Sep. Mr Mumfordcame this day just as we had quitted Town lay at our house

Tues. 3 Sep. Mrs Md Bett and Self came to Town to breakfast found Mumford in bed very Ill spitting Blood returned withhim to Finchley to Dinner Mr Bolton better in health Mr Mumford has a horse at 2/6 Pr day

Wed. 4 Sep. after breakfast self came to Town on foot

Thurs. 5 Sep. Stayed at homea verygreat fairbut no mischief done Fri. 6 Sep. not very well got a cast to Finchley in the Liverpool Stage found Mumfordvery Ill

Sat. 7 Sep. Mrs Md self and Bett came to Town to breakfast See Dr Smith who promissed being at Finchly at 12 O'Ck we meet

1 George Morrison (1704 ?-1799), at this period he was Lt. General and Colonel of the 17th Foot See D.N.B.

the Dr.there hewrotefor Mumfordand Boltonbuttook nothing says Mumford cant live long he thinks will call Tuesday as he comes from St Albans Sun. 8 Sep. Mr Bolton said Mon. 9 Sep. Mumford very Ill wishes to be buried at Finchley, says he has Left 60 or £70 a year to his Mother in Law¹ to help her the rest in Charitable uses he begs I will charge him with all Expences whatsoever he puts me to at my house both now and heretofore, 2 years since all Letters &c &c has appointed me and Mr Bolton Exrs he received all the rights of the Church Tues. 10 Sep. Dr Smith called, wrote for him Mumford rather better, took nothing had words with Mrs Md Thurs. 12 Sep. Self at Markett Bought 1 Doz of Peaches for Mr Mumfordat 6d Each makes 9s Self tookthem toFinchleyin our Coach, Mrs Md so Ill could not go found Mr Barnard there both Messrs Bolton and Mumfordmuch mended gave them Dr Smiths prescripsion Barnard and Self walked to Town Sat. 14 Sep. at 10 & 11 Bavarian . . . Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Sun. 15 Sep. Mrs Md Self and Bett went to Finchley arrived at 8 O'Ck heard prayers Self at Sacra Sanctum Tues. 17 Sep. Stayed at FinchleyExpecttingDr Smith Mumfords Vomitting of Blood has left him but he is low & Ill still Thurs. 19 Sep. Mumfordand Bolton very Ill Fri.20 Sep. CalledinMumfordand Bolton's Room bothIllMumford desired me to get Dr Smith advice so did Bolton Sat. 21 Sep. Son Wm came to Town with £1 . 1. 0 from Mumford to get Fruite he continues Ill and Bolton too See Dr Smith got him to write for Mumford but would not write for Bolton but will call toMorrow Sun. 22 Sep. Mr Bolton said at 8 O'Ck Mumford received the Viaticum at 12 O'Ck Dr Smith and his famillyCalled on horseback he did not write, Mumfordto continue the same he wrote for the Dr thinks he is very bad but as he recovered before thinks he may again, but says tis very precarious Mon. 23 Sep. Self Mr Bolton Mrs Md and Bett came to Town to breakfast, Mr Bolton quitted us at Islington . . . returned to Finchley to Tea, found Mumford very Ill Mr Bolton took him a Pine Apple and some Nuts Tues. 24 Sep. Mumford very Ill Mr Bolton and Self walked to Highgate to get Physick for him, 2 Men killed by suffication at Cocks Row house Owen went Empty for Coales Son Wm went to Townbought Damsens Greengages and Necteransfor Mumford returned to Tea, he See Dr Smith who will come toMorrow Wed. 25 Sep. Dr Smith (and 2 Ladies came) cameto Finchleyand breakfasted, he wrote fora MedicinetomakeMumford Expectorate

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thinks hes to week to get over his Complaint Son Wm went to Wetherals and to Town gotupthis Morn at 2 O'Ckas Mumford was very Ill, he is now 11 O'Ck somewhat more Cheery

Thurs. 26 Sep. Self and Mrs Md and Bett came to Town bought Organges 2s and Greengages 1s Damsens 1s & Plumbs 1s

Fri. 27 Sep. at Bishop Talbots he desires to See Mr Bolton toMorrow if possable . bought Peaches for Mumfordcost 3s and Cakes 6d camebackto Finchley to Tea foundMr Mumfordvery Ill he Eate part of a Peach, after grew worse took a last leave of him at 11 O'Ck Nanny and nurse Horton sat up with him Mr Bolton was called for at 2 O'Ck he Died soon after he says he is 40 years Old Bolton say about 36 years¹

Sat. 28 Sep. got up at 6 O'Ck when I heard Mr Mumford Died this Morn 2 O'Ck Self Mrs Md Dory and Bolton came to Town afterbreakfast Mr Bolton went home and desired I wouldmeet him at Bishop Talbots at 10 I went there when the Will² of Mumford was produced by Mr Bolton with a declaration from him that it was delivered to him by said Mumford as his last will and testament . . . all came to Finchley to Tea

Sun. 29 Sep. Mr Bolton said prayers we Settled he was to have Mumfords watchand to have all mourning Mr Downs came with his Coffinwe Settled the burial for Thursday and to give£5.5.0 to the poor of Finchley

Mon. 30 Sep. called & See Rackett ... gave him Ordersfor 3 Sutes of Mourning for Self Wm and Chas Son Wm came home this Morn in a Chaise and pair which he hired Friday to go to Mr Racketts at Wansworth

Tues. 1 Oct. Self Mrs Md and Dory went to breakfast in Town Son Chas cameto Town from Mr Georges havingstayed aMonth we returned to Tea at Finchley

Wed. 2 Oct. Mr Bolton buried Mr MumfordSon Wm Attended³ Thurs. 3 Oct. Messrs Horoban BarnardLindoe Greenham and Mr Bolton came in the 2 Mourning Coaches and Mr Downs they said the Office gave each £1 1. 0 gave the 200 3 penny Loves away and 6d to 100 people we attended the burial of Mumford to Finchley Churchyard he lies at the back of the Church near Francois my late Servt they all went to town and Son Chas Except Mr Bolton who stayed all night with us

1 He was born in 1745, so was 37 at his death See Knox, 74

2 This was to cause W. M. infinite trouble as subsequent extracts show . The will has not been traced Among other provisions, however , he left £50 per annum for missions in Lancashire "in gratitude for my instruction in the Holy Catholic Faith in Lancashire" Garstang benefited by this bequest. See C.R.S. XVI, 518

3 This was the Catholic service at the house

4 The Parish Register records: "October, 1782. William Mumford was buried on the 3rd. (A Romish Priest)" . Thelast statement was inaccurate as he had not been ordained a priest but the mistake was natural ; the local people knew W.M. as a Catholic and guessed that his many visitors included priests, five of whom were at the funeral

Fri. 4 Oct. Self Mrs Md Dory and Bett came to Town Bolton breakfasted with us after took Probat of Mr Mumfords Will and Banqrs book to Shew at Mr Wrights and to give a general order on them for me to Draw for Cashas wanted Sun. 6 Oct. Self at 10 L . Fs Son Wm came from Finchly all there at high after to Finchly meet Mr Chas Butler on the roadgave £7 . 7. 0 among my Servants by order of Mumford

Tues. 8 Oct. See Mr Bolton in bed and Bishop Talbot who wished Bolton to go to Finchly again for a fewDays Sun. 13 Oct. Mr Bolton said after he took an airing in our Coach Mr Bolton determined going to Town to Morrow with us Thurs. 17 Oct. Called and See Bishop Talbot, he says Mr Bolton went from hamersmith Tuesday Even in the Stage to Sedgley park but mentioned no time of returningback to Town , he gave me a Letter from one Key of Paris, I told him Mr [blank] had been with me and wishes the Money which he paid into Mr Wrights hands to Mumfords Accounttfor to place his Daughter in the Urbanists at St Omersmight be placed to his Name there, the Bishop thinks it should not be Altered Mr Bolton same days since of same oppinion the Bishop says Mr Horoban in case of Mr Boltons Death, is his Executor .

Fri. 18 Oct. See Mr Horoban who is Mr Bolton Executorin case he dies, Bolton left him Wrights Accountt of Mumfords and he has Mumfords original papers

Sat. 19 Oct. Mr Brocklebanck told me this day that Wm had ordered Jos to get him 10 or 12 Guineas for his Agt [from his agent ?] and that he intends going to Racketts or to Tattershall toMorrowin his high4 weeld Chaise as he went before Sun. 20 Oct. all Except Wm to Finchley after high L . Fs

Tues. 22 Oct. called on Bishop Talbot no News of Mr Bolton Sun. 27 Oct. called on Mr Brown Saderdos no News all at L . Fs high so to Finchley to Dinner

Tues. 29 Oct. called on Bishop Talbot Mr Boltonworse wentwith Mr Horoban to Wrights got Mumfords Accountt they wish me and Bolton to Examine vouchers and then to sign their Book , when the monys will be made in our names , they offered me 2 India Bonds Value £204 of Mumfores but I did not take them must Exibite the probat of his Will at the Bank to receive Dividends of the Short Annuitys ... Wrote to Mr Wilkinsonof St Omersaboute Mumfords Affairs being my first Letter forhim to receiveallDebts Dew to Mumfordand to dispose ofhisEffects there

Thurs. 31 Oct. See Mr Atkins he advises me to get rid of Wm as he'll spoil Chas . See Mr Lamb advises me not to Buy as Wm is to young and giddy Sun. 3 Nov. all at 10 L . Fs but no prayers

Tues.5 Nov.a large BonfireinSmithfieldand Gibbitburnt GuyFox Sun. 10 Nov. all at L . Fs

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Mon. 11 Nov. received a Letter from Mr Wilkinson at Bishop Talbots in the Even with Mr Greenham, who went for a walk shewed the Bishop the Letter . . Greenham talked much of Mr Malos Son

Tues. 12 Nov. left Probate of MumfordWill at the Bank to call in 2 or 3 days and to bring a person who is to vouch Mumford of St Omers is the same as D° of Stoke in Norfolk

Wed. 13 Nov. Mrs Mumford Mother in Law¹ to Wm Mumford called when I was out made me a present of a Hare sent Son Chas to her and she appointed tomorrow after 10 to See me Called on Bishop Talbot he comes to Town Friday to Dinner , left wordfor Mr Horoban to call and go with me to the Bankto prove Mumford if of Stoke is the Same as of St Omers

Thurs. 14 Nov. Mr Walbanckdined with us wishing me to get his Daughter abroad

Fri. 15 Nov. Mrs Mumfordand Horoban went withme to theBank to ascertain her Sons Will but they did no know her , but say if Mr Shaw at Wrights will come to prove that hes the same person it will do She Dined with us says her Son was very griping for mony &c &c &c

Sat. 16 Nov. See Mr Stone who set of toMorrow for St Omers will take Mr Berringtons Coate Ordered by Mr Mumford Sees Bishop Talbot says Bolton will come to Town next week hes better in health advises me not to write to Wilkinsontill he Bolton comes Mr Archer dined with us Called on Messrs Wrights Covent Garding they say Mr Shaw called at theBankto prove Mumfords identity and say that all Bills found by Mr Wilkinsonwether for Colge Accountt or private property must be sent to us andthat tho weindorse the Bills we are onlyAnswerablefor whatproperty comes to our hands Mr Archer Sacerdos dined withus See Miss Walbanck he thinks She may be reformed , I sent her a prayer book. he returned and drank Tea with us Sun. 17 Nov. all at high L . Fs See Mrs and Mr Stone gave them Mr Berringtons Coateand 2 Letters one to MrWilkinsonye other to Lucy

Fri. 22 Nov. Mrs Mumford Dined with us at 5 O'ck her friend where She is in Bush Lane Cannon St called to shew himself to me as Mrs Mumford intends he shall receive her Annuity, I promissed her a Coppy of her SonsWill Sat. 23 Nov. Adl Rodney2 dined in the Citty. Mr Walker took his Leave sets out to Morrow for Dunquekerke sent a Holy week book by him for Lucy Sun. 24 Nov. Son Wm Stayed out all night. Self at Mr Browns

1 Step-mother . Admiral George Rodney, later Baron (1719-1792). He defeatedDe Grasse off Les Saintes in the West Indies, 12 April 1782. The banquet was at the London Tavern ; as usual after such celebrations , the mob smashed unlighted windows including those of Horace Walpole. See D.N.B.

thinks a peace all at L . Fs Dined in Town Son Wm came home at 11 O'Ck sais he was going to Moorfields and from there to Finchley, Chas hired a horse and went to Finchley found Wm there Mr Hallcalled and walked over the Garding Self at Vespres and Sermon

Mon.25 Nov.Wm came toTown, he Selfand Chas atourStCecelian meeting Self Steward 47 people there cost 10s each Wm and Chas went with Mr Taylor to the play Self at home at 12 O'Ck they not till past 1 O'Clock

Fri. 29 Nov. carried Mumfords paper to Mr Bolton which I had received by a Mr Physwick from St Omers, we looked over some of them aggreedto meet at my house next Monday deferredwith to Mr Wilkinson in the Even received at double Letter from Mr Wilkinson costs 1s 8

Sun. 1 Dec. Son Wm came to Town from Finchley dined and returned back. Self at Mr Robinsons sacerdos says therell be another CampaigneMr Paxton gave me his Wives Settlement to look over as he wished to have himself and Mr Chas Butlerjoynd in the trust as Garth is dead

Mon. 2 Dec. Mr Bolton came and at the same instant Mr Jones ofWolverhampton had much talk aboute Miss Nancy Golightley Jones said She wishedall papersto be burnt whichBoltonasured her hehad doneJones gavemeher directionwhichBoltonseemed not to wish for

Thurs. 5 Dec. Called and See Bishop Talbot Mr Bolton not at home, the Bishop said he was gone to Mr Wrightscalled on Miss Ann Golightley See her She shewed my a Letter ofMr Mumfords wherein he offers to Settle 2 3 & 4 thousand pounds on her and talks very high of his own carracter and reputationthat hes no bigot to the Church of Rome this She Shew her father thisShe receivedaboute 5 years since says Miss Purcelwas herfalsefriend, owns Mumford sent three Letters this Spring but thinks She never should have married him, wishes I would get her Mumfords picture Fri. 6th Dec. called and See Mr Crofts again on the Subjectof Mumfordand Mr Paxtons affair. he advisesme to get mony into my hands and that I am quite safe in doing Testamentery business Such as paying Debts funeralcharges , but byno means to pay any to Charitys, but to let Mr Bolton do that, he paid me in full and was very civil and would take nothing for his trouble and wished me to consult him at all times Called at Wrights & Co Banqrs told them I was surprised Mr Bolton had not signedthe Books, and took out of their hands2 India Bonds oflateMumfordforwhichgave myreceipt as this dayafterwent to Mr Bolton See him and told him what I had done, he said I had well done in taking the Bonds into my custody I told him every Day I was more displeased at his drawing me into be concerned in Mumfords buisness , but as knew of no papers he

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must be only answerable, if any difficulty should arise he begd my Acceptance of a handkerchief of Cambrick for Mrs Mawhood and promissed he would speak to Lord Surry for Son Wm the beginning of next week

Sat. 7 Dec. See Mr Mrs Paxtonand Mr Chapman¹Sacerdos told him I could not admit him and Chas Butler into the trust for his Wife on any Accountt

Sun. 8 Dec. Called and See Mr Bolton Shewed him the Letter just received from Wilkinson he said I need not answer it hell be in Town Tuesday Son Wm came to Town to prayers he and Chas went on horseback to See Capt Seemour

Mon.9 Dec. Son Chas nor Wm camehome, at whichwe were much disstressed Chas came home at 11 O'Ck said Wm got so drunk at Cap Seemours was obliged to lay there

Tues. 10 Dec. See Mr Atkins advises me Still to be quiet in hopes my Sons may take a good turn See Mr Lamb says a peace

Sat. 14 Dec. See Dr Wirthingham promissed informationfrom Miss Richardson of the Bon Pasteur Convent2 by Monday

Sun. 15 Dec. all Except Wm who stayed at Finchley at L . Fshigh. self at Vespres Mr Greenham Called

Mon. 16 Dec. Mr Archer Sacerdos dined with us after he went to see Miss WallbanckReceiveda Letterfrom SirCliffordWintringham³ that all Nations were received at the Bone Pasteur at St Omers this he had from Miss Richardson

Tues. 1 Dec. MrArcher Called and says Mr Julian cant tell when the 3 Boys goes to Doway one only being arrived in Town Mr WalbanckCalled and dined with us is well pleased with what I had done for his Daughter

Wed. 18 Dec. at Mr Boltons See him will go to Morrow to Wright & Co to sign the Book on Mumfords affair, he Accounted for Mumfords Buckles Valued at 8s by 5s he paid for a Pine apple & 3s he gave me in Cash Mr Archer Dinedwith us went to See Miss Walbanckand offered to go himselfwith her to flanders if the Father will pay his Jorney

Thurs. 19 Dec. Mr Boltondined with us my Birthday Agd 59 Years he has seen Lord Surry who will turn my Son Wm in his Mind and wished Mr Bolton to call next Monday

1 Perhaps Romanus Chapman , Franciscan; approved for preaching and confessions, 1743; professor , Douai, 1743-7 ; Vicar, Douai, 1748; confessor , Bruges, 1749-52, Aire, 1752-1755 ; England in 1756 ; held various offices, Canterbury, Norwich, Cambridge; Custos, 1776-9 ; Provincial , 1779-82 ; Jubliarian, 1784 , then living at Chapel St., Grosvenor Square. Signed Sardinian Registers , 1765-1769 ; d. London, 4 Dec. 1794. See Thaddeus ; C.R.S., XII, 50 ; XXIV.

2 The Bon PasteurConventwas founded in the 17th century for orphan girls, who were known as Bluettes from the colour of their dress It was near S. Sepulcre

3 Sir Clifton Wintringham (1710-1794), bart , physican See D.N.B. There does not appear to be any Catholic connexion 'Dr. Wirthingham' (14 Dec.) was W . M's. first attemptat the name.

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Fri. 20 Dec. at Mr Robinsons Sacerdos no News . . . Walbanck wishesme to Call of his Daughter after dinner, he went with me toArchers Sacerdos but hewasfromhomeleft a Note byWalbanck direction for him to See Miss at 5 this Even . After See Mr Archer who desired me to call first on Miss Walbanck which I did found her well disposed at Mrs Goughs No 23 CharlotteSt. Archer goes to See her to Morrow Morn. left wordforWalbanck to call on me toMorrow at 2 O'Ck

Sat. 21 Dec. Mr Walbanckand Mr Archer meet at myhouse concluded Archer to go with Miss the 7 Janry and to be paid his Expences

Sun. 22 Dec. all at L . Fs high ... Self and Bett at Vespresand at Mr Archers Sermon, Son Wm came home to Supper Mr Bolton called with a present of Brawn, he See Wm Selfat Church

Wed. 25 Dec. Xs day Mrs Mawhood and Daughters at Moorfeilds Self and Sons at L . Fs Self Mrs Mawhood and Bett at Vespres

Fri. 27 Dec. received a Letter from Mrs More Brugess that Burgess was sent home by the Bishop for being Drunk &c whichLetter I shewed to Bishop Talbot

Sat. 28 Dec. Mr Burgessarrived this dayfrom Bruges he came to our house but I was out left 2 Letters from Maria, 1 to me and 1 Dory I advised with Bishop Talbot on Mrs More's Letter he wished me not to invite him to my house

Sun. 29 Dec. all at L . Fs Except Son Chas to [who] wentto Mimms

See Mr Brown, no News, after Dinner Son Wm went to Finchley all at Vespres brought Mr Burgess home he drank Tea and he said Mrs More had used him very Ill says She an imperious woman and is no Mother to Maria &c Burgess wishes if Dory writes to her Sister not to mention him as yet

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Wed. 1 Jan. all at L.Fs. See Burgess told him Dory had 2 Letters for him on which he went just after the Creed was sang and I found him at our househe said all would blow over and he would write to Maria to perswade her to be quiet and happy and to remain at the Convent

Sun. 5 Jan. all at L . Fs

Mon. 6 Jan. all at L . Fs

Tues. 7 Jan. at Bishop Talbots much talke aboute Mr Burgess he goes next Monday to Lincolnshire Mr Archer set of with Miss Walbanck to St Omers sent a Letter by him to Mr Wilkinson

Fri. 10 Jan. See Walbanckis well satisfied with Mr Archer, hell soon call and pay me Meet Mr Burgess in Holborn after meet Jack Hughes took no Notice of each other Burgess dined and drank Tea with us he shewed Dory some Letters says Mrs More

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has used him very ill after Tea he went away, he goes for Sir Richard Actons¹ next Monday or Tuesday

Sat. 11 Jan. Mr Bennett² Sacerdos Called from Jack Hughes to knowif I could serve him to prove Miss Semple's³Baptm I told him I knew nothing aboute it that I had heard the old Channon had a Son from report and that George Semple had a Child by a woman in the life of my Sister & after my Sisters Death he married again had 2 Children Boy and Girle the Boy died but the other living and an appenticed a Milliner at Paris, as fame and some Letters in my custody say

Sun. 12 Jan. Self Mrs Md and Bett at Vespres Sun. 19 Jan. Self stayed at home, Ill with a Cold Son Chas went to Finchley returned in the Even. Mr Lindoe Called did the nessary

Wed. 22 Jan. Genl Phillipson paid his Bill was very civilMrLamb called in his Chariôtt says peace is Signed, 2 to send him some fine Flannel for 2 Waistcoats Mr Burgess called and took his Leave he goes on Friday to a Vicar Genl in the Country says he has wrote to Maria

Fri. 24 Jan. after Dinner Mr Archer called, he arrived last night he leftwith Mr Wilkinson£9. 9. 0, for Miss Walbanckuse who is under Dr Derricks hands for her cure. Mr Bolton called promissd to Speak to Lord Surry aboute Son Wm

Sun. 26 Jan. Called on Mr Brown, no News all Except Chas at L . Fs he went to Finchley, all at Vespres after Tea Self at Mr Atkins See Revd Mr Edwards there Mon. 27 Jan. Mr Walbanckcalled to thank me for the care ofhis Daughter Mr Archer drank Tea and Supped with us Thurs. 30 Jan. at and See Mr Bolton who wishes me to pay Mr Wilkinson and the College at least part of their demand on Mumford hewasat LordSurrys yesterday did notsee,promisses going with me in my Coach on Saturday Morn to be with him at past 9 O'Clock

Sat. 1 Feb. Self and Boltonin our Coach at Lord Surrys Mr Bolton See his Lordshipwho advises not to Stir about Son Wms promotion at present Mr Bolton thinks my Lord will do all he can to serve Wm

Sun. 2 Feb. Son Wm and Self called on Mr Bolton who goes for Bath at 2 o'clock he gave us his blessing and gave me a Letter to Mr Eyre who has much the Ear of Lord Surry all at high

1 Sir Richard Acton of Aldenham (1710-1791). He was received into the Church about 1760

2 ThomasBedeBennet, O.S.B.; b 1723 ; ed St Gregory; professed (Douai), 15 Oct. 1741; chaplain at PortugueseEmbassy from Nov. 1756 ; d 14 Oct. 1800. See Birt, C.R.S. XXXVIII, 171 , XIX, 376 ; XII, 73

3 Jane Semple, daughter of George Semple who married W . M's sisterMary. See Genealogical Table

4 Not until September

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L . Fs Charles went to Finchley after Vespress at Linseys in Essex Street, Strand

Tues. 4 Feb. Messrs BarnardHorobin and Siddall dranktea Gave £25 towards the Chappell at Moorfeilds

Wed. 5 Feb. Excuted my Lease to our Parish with their parish Clerk for the Corner or the gate and were where we put Serges at£3 pr Ann for 30 years from Xs last and whichhasto ingrose

Fri. 7 Feb. Eate little Dinner, did nessesary with Mr Lindoe

Sun. 9 Feb. Self Mrs Md Wm Dory and Bett at L . Fs high Mrs Simister dined &c all Except Son Wm at Vespres

Mon. 10 Feb. after Tea Self Mrs Md Dory and Bett at Mrs Hoddlestons house in Hatton Street at the Duirge.

Tues. 11 Feb. See Bishop Talbot Mr Bolton got to Bath with difficultyhe drinks the waters the Bishop intends writtingsoon to Mrs More but cant advise me how to Write either to her or Burgess Son Chas asked leave to go this Even to Finchleyand stay to Morrow being the last day of Shooting. Son Wm went to the Coffee house at 6 o'Ck as he says Dory and Bett went to Tea and Cards at Mr Whyatts

Fri. 14 Feb. 2 Mr Brown's to advise with him aboute Mrs More Maria and Burgess, he thinks the best is, to say but little he writes to MrsMore by this Post the same of Burgessand wishes me to let him know he is his friend

Sun. 16 Feb. Self at 10 and high L.F. all Except Chas Dined in Town Self Mrs Md Dory & Bett at Vespres Self heard Mr Barnard

Sat. 22 Feb. paid Son Chas £20 in full to [blank] being years wages out of which he is to find himself everything paid to Dory £10 which is from Xs last and in full to the 25 March next out of which Shes to find herself everything from Xs last Sun. 23 Feb. Son Chas went on horseback to Finchleybut wishes meNot to knowit Self and Wm at 10 L.F. self stayed high Mrs Simester and everyone of the familly Except Chas Dined in Town, at Vespres and Sermon Mr Greenham, after he drank Tea with us

Tues. 25 Feb. Not well stayed at home Son Chas I supposehas bought a horse as the Horsler came for something todrink on which he said Mr Hunt bought the horse and he would speekto him ... Son Wm received £10 10. 0 from his Agent whichWm our Servant received for him at night Son Chas and I had much talk I told him would have no horses or dogs kept or any unnessesary Expence he promissed to lead a new life Sun. 2 March. Selfe and Wm and Chas at 10 L . Fs Mrs Md Dory Bett and Self at high. walked home with Mr Paul's Son and Forester Junr .. . omitted Called and See Bishop Talbot, he Expects Bolton is arrived at hammersmith as he has received not Letter on that he has the Goute Mon. 3 March Wm stayed out all night had words with Chas

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aboute what he said to his Brother on which he Collered me on which Itold him he might quit my house , he did so and returned in 2 hours when we made it up

Tues. 4 March Very Ill this Morn . after Tea Mr Lindoe came I did the Nessesary

AshWednesday 5 March Self walked to L . Fs at Sacra Santum ... going to 11 o'ck L . Fs meet Col Johnson and said he came with Major Coates to offer me a Captains Commission for my Son I returned home with them and we took son Wm with us, us two consulted Mr Lambwho by no means approves it MrChristie was the broker in the affair

Thurs. 6 March Son Wm not pleased that Mr Lamb dont approve my buying the Captains Commission Sun. 9 March Self at 10 L . Fs gave James the Clerk four Shills in full for all the Sundays in this Monthfor Mr Turner all (except Wm & Chas at high) . . . all at Vespres Self and Bett a the new Sermon Room, Mr Horoban preached gave Miss Leigh and the Convent Girl a cast home

Tues. 11 March. Self at Mr Lamb he advised me not to be ruined or Ill treated by my Children, says I had better quit trade and be easy, Sent him a Leg of Pork Fri. 14 March At L . Fs 12 o'Clock with Mrs Md and Bett Called on and See Mr Syres¹ and Varley2 says Mr Bolton they thinkis better in health , at Complin

Sun. 16 March Son Chas went out (to Finchley supposed and without his breakfast) Self at 10 L.F. See son Wm there, Self at highalsoMrs Md and Betsey, Dory and Bett at Sacra Sanctum all at Vespres Except Wm Self at Sermon New plaice brought young Forester home Chas came home at near 11 o'Ck

Mon. 17 March. Self Mrs Md and Bett at high L . Fs St Patrick ... all at high L . Fs

Thurs. 20 March In the Even at Mr Lindoes did the nessasary Son Wm Dory and Bett at the Play gave Wm £1 . 1. 0 Fri. 21 March at Sacra Sanctum 8 o' Ck ... all at Complin, Mr Barnard called gave Wm a Lesson on Etching ... Sun. 23 March. Self and Son Wm at 10 L . Fs at and all Except Chas who went to Finchley at high after Dinner self and Son Wm wentin the Coachto Finchley to Tea foundChas there, we got the Boate ready for painting then Chas set offorTown Mon. 24 March. Self and Son Wm worked in the Garding making hot beds

Tues. 25 March. Self and Son Wm returned to Town to breakfast

1 Joseph Syres ; b 1738 ; Douai, Oath, 27 Dec. 1760 ; on mission, 1764 ; at Sedgley Park, 1767-71 ; chaplain to Bishop Challoner and mentioned in his will; chaplain to Mrs. Barrett at Isleworth ; d Twickenham, 26 June 1807. See C.R.S. XII, 96 XXVIII, 130 n for parentage; Kirk ThomasVarley; b 1728 ; Douai, oath, 29 Sept 1761; in London ; Agent for Douai ; succeeded John Lindowas Deanof Chapter; d 27 Nov. 1806

See C.R.S. XII, 96; Kirk; Knox, p 72.

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allat L . Fs10 and high ...

Self Mrs Md Dory and Bettat Complin . . . Called and See Mr Bolton who came to Town 3 days since Wed. 26 March. Self and Mrs Md at 10 L . Fs

Sat. 29 March . took lateMumfords two India Bonds to Mr Bolton's he approves I should give them into Wrights hands to be sold. had much talkwith him, he says he Mentioned to Mr Mumford on his deathbed and desired to know of Mr Mumfordhad any objection as he Mr Bolton was informed if he was to take one of the £50 Pr Annum to serve as a Priest at Hamersmith , to which Mr Mumfordanswered he had not but that he would be well satisfied with it, on which I told him I should think I had an Equal right to have one at Finchley as we wanted a Priest more there than in Lancashire

Sun. 30 March Self taken Ill of the Goute in the night Son Wm and Chas at 10 L.F ... Self Mrs Md and Dory & Gasking at high Mon. 31 March. very lame with the Goute stayed in my house Received a Letter from Mr Wilkinson of St Omers cost 10s Thurs. 3 April Mrs Md and Bett at 11 o'Ck L.F .. . Mr Lindoe Called did the nessesary ... Fri. 4 April wrote to Mrs More aboute Webbs Children Mrs Md Dory Bett Chas and Wm at Complin Sun. 6 April Self confined withthe Goute, Chas wrode to Finchley Son Wm at 8 o'Ck L . Fs Mrs Md Dory and Bett at high Mon. 7 April Received this day a Letter from Mr Finch alias Mr Smith of St Omers Cost 10s pressing pay of £42 0. 0 late Mumfords Affair

Fri. 11 April. almost well of the Goute Mrs Md and Bett in the Coach to L.F. Sun. 13 April. walked to Church with Son Wm to 10 L.F. Chas wrode to Finchley all at highL . Fs Mrs Simister Dined at Vespres L . Fs

Wed. 16 April in the Even all at Tenebre Thurs. 17 April all at high L.F. in the Even at Tenebre Fri. 18 April all most all Shops kept shut Son Chas at a Sermon then on horseback to Finchley all at Tenebre Holy Saturday 19 April. after 7 in the Morn at Lindoes did the Nessesary after at Sacra Sanctum in the Even selfe walked in the Charterhouse Sun. 20 April. All except Mrs Md at L . Fs Mon. 21 April Mr Horobin dined with, he begged me to writeto Mr Wilkinson to get Mrs Webbe into the Soliel Convent, had much talk aboute Mumfordand Bolton, he thinks I have a right to be paid all Expences says Bolton does not intend coming to Town any more Except sent for Wed. 23 April Self in the Coach called and See Mrs Webbe She owns her fault and is content to go to St. Omer at 11 L . Fs Sun. 27 April Selfe and Son Wm at 10 Self at high Chas Dory and Bett at Moorfields

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Mon. 28 April. Mr Barnard Sacerdos called to let me know the Pipe of Calcavella¹ Wine Was arrived from Lisbon and said Mr Bolton would call at 4 o'Ck Mr Bolton and Horoban called at4 o'Ck and Looked over some of Mumfords Letterswe aggeed to pay samll Debts I objected to College AccounttBoltonwished it paid had much talk before Horoban that I wished to make an End ofthe trust and offered to pay Mrs Mumford £60 for her Life if Bolton would give me £700. he said hed Give a Market price but not more as twd [it would] hurt the Charity Tues. 29 April. Called on and See Mr Bolton, Horoban, Varley and Lindoe present, I told Bolton I was much displeased , and wished to be released from the trust he wrote before me to Wilkinson and gave Draft for Mr Smith for £42 and wished Wilkinson to Send last Balance and all perticulers since Wed. 30 April. See Bishop Talbot he says as his friends are not invited to Catholic meeting2 wont promise to be there See Mr Shepperd Sacerdos does not approve of it much Thurs. 1 May. Selfe came to Town to Breakfast after Called on Chas Butler paid him his Bill on Late MumfordDraft on Fullers £23. 10. 0 Butler paid my BilltoXs afterSelfe Mr Hornyoldand Butler meet Lord Petre and returned to Butlers Chamberswhen Butler desired me to walk on before to the freemasonsTavern where theyd meet me, having time called at 12 o'Ck prayers L . Fs and in Lincoln Inn feilds again overtookLd Petre &c &c when I told his Lordship having a little time thought could not better employe it than in offering my intentionthatourmeeting might be successfullat which his Lordship made muchridecule , at the meeting³ some thought to much power was vested in the Committe, however this was overruled by his Lordship, Iasked Lord Petre if he would give me permition to wate on him with Sir George Howards Letter, he said I had kept it so long it would be ofno useto me and that I might returned it by postwe broke up at 3 o'ck walked home with Bishop Talbot . Sent Lettersto Maria Mrs More and Lucy by Miss Webbe who set of toMorrow Morn with Mr Oswald Fri. 2May. after dinner went to Hammersmith See Mr Boltonand observed that as he brought me into this buisness in point of Conscience he ought to do all his power to prevent me or my familly Suffering on which he approved and desired the deed

1 Calcavella , or Calcavellos , a sweet white wine. The O.E.D. gives 1816 as the date of earliest use of word

2 The best account of the Committee and its meetings at this period is given in Ward, Dawn, I. ch 5

3 Ward, Dawn, p I, p. 93n shows that there is a differenceof opinion asto whether the Committee was re-established in 1782 , Milner thought it was in 1783. There is no reference in the diary to a meeting in 1782 ; this, however, is not conclusive as W.M. does not seem to have been in the confidence of the promoters.

might be drawn. I drank Tea there Mr Barnard present and made the Tea Sun. 4 May. Self at 10 and High L.F .... all at Vespres Selfand Forester at Greenhams Sermon Wed. 7 May Called and See Mr Horoban who said he was then coming to me with a Letter from Mr Bolton . . . after dinner to Hamersmith See Mr Bolton and read over the Deed, and memorandum whichwas to be fixed to the 5 papersof Mumfords which he disapproved of, as he thought himselfnot held harmless , and wished to have something mentioned on that headand bysigning the Mem he thought his carracter would be called in Question, he said he was willing to sign if some alterationcould be made , On this am to consult Mr Crofts by his desire Thurs. 8 May See Mr Crofts his oppinion is to alter nothing of the Deedor Memm this being the least Mr Boltoncan do, having lead me into this Buisness , and advised me, if he would not sign to aske him to take it of my hands and give me Security to perform all and everything and to be fully indemnityme from allthat may happen, afterleft word withMrVosefor Mr Horoban to Dine with me or at least come at 3 o'Ck I wated 20 Minutes and got to hamersmith at 5 o'Ck again produced the Deed and Memo, but Mr Bolton notwithstanding his promise refused to sign on nearly the same ground as Yesterday on which I read over the Mem: in presence of Mr Horoban, and asked him line by line ifit was not all true he answered, Yes, but after this he said I had been to quick for him, havingapplyd toCounciland said he had an equal right to consult Mr Eyres and prevaricated much on which I told him, I had done with the buisness and he must answer me in Chancery, if security was not given me this week, I left him came home to Tea

Fri. 9 May. after Dinner Mr Bolton and Mr Eyres called , had much talk, Eyres wished me and Mr Bolton to giveup the trust would himself acceptit, then he wanted to See the Deed Mr Croft Drew up, andthe other paper purportingthat Boltonhad witheld papers , that were Shown him, but their drift was to have Bolton have the trust, I observed if Bolton signed the Deed and paper I would undertake thetrust but I had much ratherifrealsecurity could befound to relinguish it but could not decide untill Ihad seen Mr Crofts

Sat. 10 May walking down Bedford Roe I meet Mr Bolton , and we had some talk and we parted, presently he crossed the way to me again and wished he could See Mr Crofts with me; I aggreed to this and he was to wate at Mr Lindoes my return , on this called again and See Mr Crofts and with great difficulty got Mr Crofts to admit of an interview, after much civil talk it was Aggreed Bolton should be permitted to take the trust provided he could give sufficient security in the funds for 20 years to come

Sun. 11 May self at 10 and 11 L . Fs . . . self at Vespres Thurs. 15 May Mr Webbe called, I told him as a present Convent could not be found at least for some time he should again try his Wife who promissed to be very frugal, Mr BarnardSacerdos dined with us I paid him for the pipe of Caliavella Wine for which have his receipt Sat. 17 May See Mr Crofts . . . says I am safe so long as I dont part with Mumfords mony for Charity and if I settle College Accountt Bolton should indemnifyme ... Self at 12 O'CkL . Fs meet Mr Barnard he goes to Hamersmith this Even returned Monday begged him to tell Mr Bolton Mr Wilmots Bill for£200 was accepted, and desired him to let me knowwhen he returned of Mr Boltons health

Sun. 18 May all at L . Fs 9 o'ck

Mon. 19 May Miss Harcoutes Called from Brugess , Mrs More is contented with Miss Webbes Maria is well Lucys Eyes and her hearing but indifferent ... Receiveda Letter from Mrs More that Miss Webbeswere Extravagantand supposes Mr Webbe did not tell them they were to teach Musick is contended to receive Mrs Collins as a Sister Tues. 20 May. Stayed at home the Goute in my heel, good trade this day Mrs Collins called in consequence of Mr Pendigashaving called in the Morn, She is content with Mrs More's Letter and wishesme to write, that She intends for Bruges in 10 or 14 days Mr Webbe called at 12 o'Ck I told him of several things I had heard, which I thought made against him, he was very angry and said who told it where Raxcals and he Insists were they brought before Mrs Webbe She would confute them, but said if Shedidnt hed insist theywere Lies, I told him to whichhesnapd his fingers however he aggrees to Allow his Wife £30 Pr annm of it her out and pay for her jorney. I wished her to be in readinessto go as an opportunitymight soon happenMiss Hulton drank Tea with us She says when Webbeslived in GloucesterSt he shut his Wife up in his Garrett for several days her victuals was sent up ready cut Wed. 21 May Mr Bolton says Bishop Talbot has answered his Letter but does not as yet, perfectly understand what Bolton wishes him to do but will be in Town in a Month Mr Bolton wishes me to proceed hand in hand in Mumfords buisness and as we dont part with Monys Except to pay legal Debts, he seems sure no kind of harm can happen Fri. 23 May. still confined at home with the Goute MrWilkinson of St Omers arrived at my house after 12, he produced An Accountt taken from College books which on looking at I told him was not satisfactory, he says Mrs Wilmot is muchdispleased with me for some talk I had with Mr Stone concerning Mumford when Mr Stone was last in Town Mr Wilkinson says Mumford wasamorously given, a Miss Bearsley told him Mumfordhad said

some very kind things to her that She had all reason to think he would marry her &c. after Dinnersent to Mr Bolton he came at 4 o'Ck and he seemed to side with Mr Wilkinsonand thought the College Accounttswereright towhichI objected, as Mumford could neither be Debtor or Cr but the College only, in talking of this affair Mr Walker of Dunquirke came in after Bolton & Wilkinson took a walk till after 8 o'Ck when they bothreturned but we had no further talk Mr Bolton went home after nine MrWilkinsonsuppd and took a bed with us and intends he says soon to set out for Lancashire, he will be absent in all aboute 2 Months from St. Omers

Sat. 24 May Mr Wilkinson set of for a walk with Mr Bolton at 9 O'Clock he dines with Bishop Talbot this day Sun. 25 May Mr Wilkinson went out this Morn before Breakfast Said at L . Fs after 8. Son Wm came to Town Son Chas at Moorfields did not return till we had Dined Self Mrs Md Dory and Bett L . Fs high Mr WilkinsonDined with us, afterallExcept Wm & Chas at Vespres, Self and Wilkinsonat Sermonaftercame home and drank tea then Mr Wilkinson went to See Mr Butler of Copthall Ct¹

Thurs. 29May SelfathighL . Fsand Mrs Md Dory BettandGasking Fri. 30 May. at 9 o'Ck the woman called which is going Sisterto Mrs More's house MrWilkinsonhad talkwith her and he approves of her . He advisesher to go Tuesday or Wednesday to Bruges, after MrHoroban called and talking of Mr Mumford we hadhigh words , he said I had mourning which perhaps I had no voucher for, I told him Bolton took Mumfords watch for which he had the same he said Bolton knewnothing of papers, I said he did and many other things past, we parted however good friends Sat. 31 May. Mr Archer sacerdos called will again this Even Mrs Daniel called to know when Baron Haslang'sDiurge² would be said at said Chappell Sun. 1 June all at 7 o'CkL . Fs and Mr Wilkinson Tues. 3 June Horoban, Archerand another Sacerdos called they drank Coffee , and Wilkinson took his leave for Lancashire for a Month or 6 Wks Mrs Collins to go for Brugess toMorrow sent Lettersby her to Mrs More Mariaand Lucy ... Mr Webbe called shewd him a Letter from Mrs More his wife to come at 4 o'ck to settle aboute a Convent She is to goto Thurs. 5 June Dory and Cos Brooke went in our Coach to the Baron Haslings Dirge Sat. 7 June. See Mr Lamb See Army New List Son Wm Middle³

1 Copthall Court, north out of Throgmorton St. De Haslang Died 29 May, aged 83 ; he had been Envoy Extraordinary of Bavaria for 42 years He was buried at St. Pancras ; his elaborate epitaph proclaimed that he had every socialvirtue When his house was sacked during the Gordon Riots it was found that he, or his staff, carried on an extensive trade in smuggled goods.

3 The War Office cannot explain this term .

Leut in 17th Regt .. . Son Wm came from Finchleythe Letter sent him last Tuesday was from his Agent that he was to wate on Genl Morrison as next Monday to receive instructions aboute his Regt going to Hallifax

Sun. 8 June Self at 10 and high Mrs Md Chas Dory Bett a moorfeilds all Dined together Self and Dory at Bavarian heard Mr Husseyspeck a Panegerick on Baron Haslange we walked home after self went to the Magdaline to Roland Hills Chappell¹ and to Hughes Riding Theatre

Fri. 13 June. Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Sat. 14 June Self at Sacra Sanctum L . Fs . . after Dinner Self went in the Coach to Finchly it rained and Thurndred violently Son Wm was just setting out to Town but he returned backand I gave him Two Letters one he shewed me which was an order from Genl Morison that his Regt was to go as soon as a passage could be got to Halifax in Nova Scotia

Sun. 15 June Son Chas went to the White Conduit house to dine with the School Charity

Thurs. 19 June. Self at 10 and High L . Fs Son Wm came to Town from Finchly very much out of temper Swore and cursed at going to Halifax

Fri. 20 June Son Wm spoke to his brother and hoped I would buy him a Company in his Regt.

Sat. 21 June. at Mr Horobans he read me over part ofMr Johnsons letter from Rome had some talk aboute the College Debt Itold him Mr Bolton has used me Ill

Mon. 23 June. spoke to Son Wm that provided hewentabroad I would purchase a Company at the regulated price on which he thanked me

Tues. 24 June Self at 12 L . Fs ... Self at the Ship Alehousedined with the Bishop's Charity cost 3s each after at Compline

Sat. 28 June. all at the Association2 review on Finchly Common Sun. 29 June Self a Bishop Talbots aboute Mr Collins, am to send Mr Pendigas to him Mr Bolton is neither better or worse at 10 L . Fs all at high

Mon. 30 June at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Tues. 1 July At Sacra Sanctum and Mrs Mawhood

Wed. 2 July Son Wm dined with the Officers of 17 Regt at Westminster Coffee house he came home at 11 o'Ck and says they are to be withall their Bagageat Dedford [Deptford] on Friday next Sat. 5 July. Dory received a Letter from Maria which says Lucys Ears or Eyes are so bad that Miss Webbs delicatics will not admit oftheir teaching Lucy She has another Master , Son Wm

1 Rowland Hill (1744-1833), preacher at the Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars Rd., Southwark, had over 3,000 children in his Sunday Schools See D.N.B.

2 Probably the London Association .

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Dined at home did not speak to him he behaves civil Mr Cox¹ sent me some finings for my Pipe of Calcavalla Wine Sun. 6 July Self at 10 and high Mon. 7 July. Spoke to Son Wm when the Ship Sails Halifax to which he could not answer with certainty gave him good advice told him if he behaved well would Buy a Company and if he saved up some mony and behaved well and I was succesfull in trade I would assist him to buy a Majority after Dinner Son Wm went to Lieut Hamilton he says that next Thursday theyre to Dine with the Capt of the Ship that is appointed to take the officers of the 17th Regt to Halifax tis supposedthey must give the said Capt £10 . 10. 0 Each for their subsistence Tues. 8 July. at the Embasadriss's High L.F. . . After called on MrStevens ofthe Commr [Commissary Court ?] not at home , in consiquencea Doubt of consience remainedwithmeaboutetaking my oath to the requisition , I put it off and called on Mr Crofts , he says Bolton ought to do it, as he feared troublemight insue should the affair be taken up, he advised me as MrBolton was Ill to call on Bishop Talbot See the Bishop and he said there could be no danger to me as the oath required did not extend any further than to the Will we proved at the Commr and that he did the same in Mr Chalonersaffairs hesaid ifI did not sweare to the Requisition I renounced totallyadministrationand Bolton must then act I told the Bishop he pushedme hard I now found they wished it and it being very disaggreableto me thereifhe would give me Security I would give up the whole affairs , in Answer he said Indeed I shall be no Securityfor it or trouble myself aboute it, I then asked will your Brother be securityto which he Answer No indeed wont they, I then said Bolton had drawn me into another hobble having proposed a security ifI relinguished, I asked him what was to be done, he Answered why go on together I told him I thought myself usd very Ill, therefore must take advice

Wed. 9 July called at my Bank Omnium at par and Expected lower my Banqr says he never remembers mony so scarce after Dinner Mr Knap Sacerdos called says Mumford was the support of Colge in his time, he paid Mr Mumford for his board allways in Cash but never took a receipt says M'akone Bills should be deducted from his Dr on the whole cant conceivehow Mumford can possably owe the £700 Wilkinson charges

Thurs. 10 July Self andMrs Md atL.F gaveSonWm£12 . 12.0

1 Brewer of Great Qn St.; he lived opposite Freemason's Hall; his house wasdestroyedin the Gordon Riots He is wrongly called 'Mr. Justice Cox' in Vincent's (Holcroft's ) account of the Riots, and in De Castro , Gordon Riots, and in Burton, Challoner , II, 251. The Mr., Mrs. and Miss Cox frequently mentioned later in the diary were probably this family.

2 For clarifying the wine.

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to give tothe Capt for his passage to Halifax as he was to dine with the Officers and Capt to pay the same

Sun. 13 July. Self Mrs Md Dory and Bett at 8 L . Fs

Tues. 15 July. Son Wm busy at packing bought a new Box is now gone to Mr Hamiltonto absolutely knowaboute the 17 Regt ... Son Wm brought word all the Bagage must be on board this day Wed. 16 July Self at Mr Boltons See him Horoban and Barnard asked him ifhe had got any of Mumfords Deeds he said no told him I had a scruple to swear to the Requisition from Ireland he said he would go to the Commr and swear he thought no harm ... Jos brought word that the inspector had been on board the Ship my Son goes to Halifax in, and says Shemust havea new bosprite, so the Mait says She cant sail at soonest before Sunday nextgave SonWm £13. 13. 0 being a Quarter inAdvance and 1 36 piece & 1 27 Ps.¹ he was exceeding sulkeyand said he had nofault to accuse himself of, would not tell me of his Debts and said Imightturn him out of doors ifI pleased thatheshould never draw on me if he was starving, I said nothing but came awayMr Fuller Senr called he acquainted me I was on a Special Jury in which he was concerned and he wished me to Attend

Thurs. 17 July. Mrs Md and Self in Coachto Westminster Self on the jury betwixt Fuller & [blank] lost his Sute being aboute a Victualling Bill the Tryall finished at 11 O'Ck Son Wm still Sulkey

Fri. 18 July Self went to NaveyOffice See Cap Teer who orders the transports says The Molly Capt Legat nowat Deptfordsails to MorrowMorn without fail Son Wm also received a Letter to same Effect very busy packing up still Sulkey and would not declare his Debts on which I had much talk with him and sheed many tears ,I then gave him £21 which made up Mattersafter Tea Self Mrs Mawhood Dory and Bett accompanied him in our Coach to Deptford Son Chas on his horse there drank a Bottle ofWine and went on board Wm Chas Self and Bett Dory stayed with her Mother, we returned on Shorethen tookfinal Leave and came home Son Chas did not follow us as we Expected

Sun. 20 July at 10 & 11 L . Fs

Mon. 21 July. See Mr Huddleston and Lady Ann theyre delived [will deliver ?] my Letters at Brugess had muchtalk with her aboute Burgess they aggreed to bring Lucy home if her Eyes required it at and See Mr Crofts who says I must See the College books before I can pay the Debts advises Boltonto swear tothe requisition

Thurs. 24 July received a Letter from Son Wm who is in the Downs 2 Miles from Deal that if they had not an Easterly or North Wind cant stir

1 Lengths of cloth.

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Sat. 26 July. called on the Bishop Talbot Who is just going to Hamersmith to See Bolton I told him I wished to get rid ofthe trust but must have security, I said I was in no danger ifIgave it up without security, no Executorbeing answerablebut forhis ownAct, I told him my Lawyersaid otherwise on whichhe put himselfinto a greatyhurry and said he desirednot to betroubled with this buisness any more at my quitting his room he said he would tell Bolton to come to Town, I said Monday wouldbe best

Sun. 27 July Self at 10 & 11 L . Fs

Mon. 28 July at L.F being St Victor did not Dine withthe Choir at Chelsey, in the Even called & See Mr Bolton had some talk with him he'll come to me toMorrow Morn received a Letterfrom Mrs More and Maria that Miss Webbes must be removed wrote Mr Webbe to attend me at 8 o'Ck toMorrow

Tues. 29 July. Mr Webbe came is sorryto hear his Daughters do not give content aggrees to write this post and that they be removed to their Mother at Bulonge Mr Bolton came after he drew out my Accountt where he makes me appear Dr to the EstateofMumford [blank] Iwished him togiveme Security and take the whole on himselfthis he declined as it he said it was most propper to be in the hands of a Churchman , then I told him I would take the whole on mySelf, but he declined this also saying there could be no danger on my part he found a Mistake in my Accountt I having charged £10 more than I should. he says Wilkinson will arrive in Town to Morrow and stay a week and that he Mr Bolton means to go to St Omers with Mr Wilkinson

Sun. 3 Augst all at 10 L . Fs after to Dinner at Finchley Mrs Md and Selfnot well better in the afternoon, began to make 9 Gallons of Currant Wine

Wed. 6 Augst. Called with Mr Wilkinsonon Mr Archer who went withus to MrWalbacks See him and he gave Wilkinson£6. 6. 0 for his Daughter

Fri. 8 Augst. Mr Bolton called and acquainted me he intended going with Mr Wilkinsonto St Omers and wishes me to hand in hand with him . . . Bolton and Self at the Bank he has granted me a Letter of Attunney to sell and receive the ShortAnnuities of late Mumford Mr Bolton is to call on me Monday Morn to settle my Accountt Sun. 10 Augst Self at 10 and 11 and all Except Chas . . Mr Wilkinson supped with us

Tues. 12 Augst went to Bishop Talbot found Bolton was on the bed very Ill went up with Horoban found Bolton a Sleepwould not disturbe him after drinking Coffee with the Bishop and 10 other Sacerdoces all verycivilWilkinsonand IwenttoMrCrofts where after much talk it was decided that as Mr Mumford only carried real Cash to Accountt and as such it Appering by them

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that he had received of Colge near £700 more than he disbursd for the CollegeMr Crofts was of the oppinion that sum for really Dew ... we then went to Mr Bolton who declared before Bishop Talbot Mr Wilkinson and Horoban that he would leave his residuary part to me and would then have signed any paper if it had been ready . . . but Mr Wilkinson promissed to get the same done at St Omers before a notory

Sun. 17 Augst all at 10 o'Ck Moorfeilds after to Finchly Except Mrs Md and Bett who are Ill, found poor Harris¹ Died at 10 o'Clock, Moly his Daughter intends burying him and says her Father intended all his goods for me

Mon. 18 Augst Receiveda Letterfrom Mrs More that Miss Webbe was moved to Princenough the Maria and Lucy were very well calld on Webbe not at home See Mr Lindoe and Horoban who will to go with me to Finchly Saturday

Tues. 19 Augst Mr Siddall and Mrs Gee dranktea paid him ₤3. 3.0 Dew Xs last for seats at Moorfields

Wed. 20 Augst At Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Fri. 22 Augst Self at 9 L.F.. . in the Even took a walk with Mrs Mawhood in the Wilderness³

Sat. 23 Augst Self at 11 L . Fs See Mr Horoban and Lindoehe goes for St Omers next Wednesday told him I thought should have the writting Mr Bolton should have signed to send by him for Bolton to Execute Mr Horoban said Mr Bolton had made a codical to his Will purportingthat the whole of Mumfords Affair should be vest in me

Sun. 24 Augst. Mr Horoban came yesterday with us to Finchly and said this Morn

Mon. 25 Augst all came to town Mrs Md very Ill Mr Horoban and Self went and fetched Mr Lindoe to Dinner, he returned to Town soon after Mrs Md did the nessesary

Tues. 26 Augst Son Chas staid prayers

Wed. 27 Augst. Mr Horoban said Sun. 31 Augst Self at 10 L.F. all Except Chas at high he went on horsebackto Finchly. after Tea Son Chas asked me to be absent a Mimms to go Shooting I told him this way of going on would not do he said £40 was not Sufficient Pr Annm for him that he wanted Wife and to be settled We had rather high words, hesaid he owed mony I told him he must reconsider his stiuationthat neither he or his brother should ruin me that if he could not content himselfwith £40 Pr Annm for 2 years to come which was my agreement before Mr Atkins, he might do as he pleased at the Expiration of which time if he married a woman offortune

1 The gardener at Finchley.

2 Princenhof Third Order of St. Francis, the 'Blue Nuns' , now at Taunton

3 The Wilderness was part of the 18th century garden plan ; here flowers were allowed to grow more naturally than in the Parterre

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sooner I would settle him in the best manner I could he took his portmanteau with him

Wed. 3 Sept. See Bartholomew fair proclaimed. after Tea MrsM so Ill only Dory and I went to Finchley

Thurs. 4 Sep. Mr Horoban said after made Rowing¹and got it in by 12 o'Ck after Dinner Sailed with Horoban in the Boate

Fri. 5 Sep. all came to Town to breakfast found Mrs Md better but very week

Sat. 6 Sep. Mrs Md better Chas not yet come home. Dory taken very Ill last night and continues so now one of the Coach horses not well

Sun. 7 Sep. Self at 10 and all ExceptDory at 11 L . Fs ... atVespres self and brought father Jno Anderton home to Tea he says all Convents will be abolished

Mon. 8 Sep. all Except Dory at L . Fs 11 o'ck

Fri. 12 Sep. See Mr Hussey Sacerdos he advises not to sellStock and that things will mend the latter end of this year

Sun. Sep. 14. self at 10 all at high L.F.

Wed. 17 Sep. Called at Horobans Lodgings See him and Barnard they have no News from Bolton or Lindoe

Thurs. 18 Sep. Doryno better Mrs Md and Bettat L . Fsa Gentleman called with a Letter from the Convent at Montreal to know if that housewere safe to Credit Miss Ann Barkerat 12 Guineas Pr year the person will call again

Sat. 20 Sep. Son Chas came home has been out 3 weeks

Sun. 21 Sep. all at L . Fs Except Dory who is Ill, after Dinnerself at Vespres Webbe being out of Town Self at Mr Greenhams Sermon brought him and Mr Greenway in my Coach

Mon.22 Sep. Dory better .. . afterDinnerself in Coach to Finchley drank Tea Supped and lay there See Mrs Harris She goes to the workhouse toMorrow

Wed. 24 Sep. Called on Mr Atkins to get a poor blind Irishwoman into St. Sepulcres Workhouse . the blind woman went and their answer was being a Catholic and an Irish She could not be admitted

Sun. 28 Sep. The Goute still in my Instep neverthelesswalked to L.F. 10 o'Ck all at high Except Chas who was at Moorfields

Mon. 29 Sep. Self went with our Servant Wm to the workhouse with some Clos for Mrs Harris and gave her 1s and the house 1s Sun. 5 Oct. called on Cos Brooke he gave the Order of Procession for the peace which is to be proclaimed next Monday at Mr Whyatts to get a place to see it advised me to Mrs Kearsleys Fleet Street all at high ... Self at Vespres and at MrArchers

1 Put hay into rows

2 Montreuil, Pas de Calais

3 The Peace of Versailles (England, France, Spain and U.S.A.) was signed on 3 Sep.

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Sermon brought home Mr Derwent who drank Tea, Dory worse send to Mr Lindoe he came to her Mon. 6 Oct. Self Mrs Md Bett and Chas at Mr Kearsleys See peace Proclaimed a very great croued indeed . . . Mr Horoban Called gave him orders to remit by Mr Wilkinson£9. 17. to Miss Ann Barker at Montreaule SurMerforwhichI am to give him Draftfor Sun. 12 Oct. Dory were Ill Mrs Md and Bett at Moorfeilds Son Chas went out early Shooting Self at 10 and high L . Fs ... Chas came home at 80 Ck brought 2 Birds and a hare Mon. 13 Oct. Mr Paston of St Omers called, says it wont sute him to pay the £10 owing Mumfordfor some time Tues. 14 Oct. Stayed at home the Morn. Mrs Mawhood and Bett in the Coach at L . Fs Sat. 18 Oct. Mr Huddleston returned from Brugesyesterday brought me 2 Letters. Sun. 19 Oct. Self at 10 L . Fs all Except Dory and Chas at high, See Lady Ann will drink with us this day . .. self and Mrs Md at Vespres after brought Lady Ann and Mr Huddleston in the Coach She says Lucy is very deaf and it would be better to have her home Tues. 21 Oct. Mr Horoban called drank Tea, Wrote to Mrs More and Maria to send home Lucy Pr first safe oppertunity Sun. 26 Oct. Self Mrs Md and Bett at 10 L . Fs Sun. 2 Nov. Son Chas went Earlyto Finchley the rest at L . Fs Fri. 7 Nov. Son Chas stayed out till 12 o'Ck on which had much talk with him but his heart seems quite hardened says he will Shoote and keep Poachers company as he delights init, onwhich I told him Icould no approve this he then said he goes inMarch to Nova Scotia whichI aggreedto we parted Sun. 9 Nov. Son Chas was at Moorfeilds and dined in Town withus Mon. 10 Nov. Dory and Bett with Mr Wilbon at dinner Guildhall Mr Brocklebank was swindled out of 6 yds mixt Cloththeperson says he lives at No 21 St Pauls Churchyard but no such person to be found there Sat. 15 Nov. Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Sun. 16 Nov. Self at Sacra Sanctum 7 o'Clock after at 10 allexcept Chas who went early to Finchly at high L . Fs Sat. 22 Nov. Self at 10 and high St Cecilia the Dinneron Monday Mon. 24 Nov. Called on Crofts in consiquence of a Letter from Mr Wilkinsonwho in it begs I would pay Neville Cavier demand of 500 Livrs on late Mumfordand also begs to have what the College demandsbut does not wish to put usto any Ilconvenience he says Mr Bolton would have paid it but that Cash runs short with him and his Brother they having expended more mony than they thought to have done, Mr Crofts oppinion is to write and Acquaint them having no Cash at present in hand it cant

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be complied with See Mr Horoban and Lindoe See Mr Addes there who complains of Bishop Talbot in the Bavarian¹ affair

Sun. 30 Nov. Selfat 10 all at high L . Fs ... all at Vespres & Sermon

Mon. 1 Dec. after DinnerLucy arrivedfrom Bruges with Mr Anger who dined here he said Mrs More gave him 5 Guineasbut that no being sufficient I gave him £1 . 1. 0 more lent Mr Lamb the Book on India affairs and Thos a Kempis²

Wed. 3 Dec. Self at The Vestryin behalf of a Child to be put out Thurs. 4 Dec. called on Mr Horoban, See Mr Bolton'sbrotherthere , who said Mr Bolton Sacerdos was arrived with him last night from Dover went with him to Bishop Talbots, he seems but poorlyin health, Shewed me a fresh Accounttfrom College which makes Mumford's Estate a Debtor on Balance £780, odd Bolton has received no mony there but says the College want their Accountt Settled so does Nevile Caviere &c &c

Sat. 6 Dec. at Mr Lindoes for the nessesarybut he was from home went with Mr Horoban in hackney Coachto the Red Lion Aldersgate St. from thence to the Bank and Moorfeilds Chappell he saysMr Bolton is worse in health . . . at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary at 5 o'Ck

Sun. 7 Dec. at L . Fs after 7 o'Ck at Sacra Sanctum after all at Moorfeilds³ Mr Hussey opened it with a very Excellent Sermon all at Vespres L.F. meet Mr Paul Junr there allat theShip Messrs Addis and Paul drank Tea with us Selfe gave £1 1. 0 to Moorfeilds Chappell

Mon. 8 Dec. Selfin the Shop at past 7 o'Ck this daymyOriginal birthday viz 60 Yrs Old ... Received a Letter from Son Wm New York

Wed. 10 Dec See Mr Bolton in bed he is very indifferentSee Bishop Talbot who was very civil and says he bought yesterday in the Stocks thinks them safe

Fri. 12 Dec. Called on Mr Horoban he say Mr Bolton is very Ill, I told him I wished to See him on buisness and if he pleased would go with him but this he declined, and said Bolton had put College Accountt into his hands which he shewed me and said he wished I would take an early day as possableto Settle it, I told him I was much surprised Bolton had not given these to me to Eximane it appearing the College demand was much increased since Mr Wilkinson meet On the Subject at Mr Crofts , on this I see Mr Crofts who said I could do nothing and must wate Boltons death

1 Possibly in connexion with the Bishop's plan to get a chapelin the west of London independent of the uncertainties of an ambassador's residence .

2 No doubt Bishop Challoner'sversion The 5th ed was publishedinCoghlan in 1779

3 To replacethe chapel destroyedin the Riots, a house was bought in White St., and adapted as a chapel which was in use until 1820, whenSt. Mary's. Moorfields, took its place.

4 Before the change in the Calendar

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Sat. 13 Dec. called at Mr Voces¹ to know how Mr Bolton health wasand Miss Voce said Mr Horoban was just gone there ,for that the Bishop and Mr Barnard were gone to Hamersmith to confirm on which I went to Boltons : Horoban there Bolton in bed very Ill had taken no nurishment for 2 days, but now wished to have some Mutton Broth and desired me to procure some for him , on which I ordered the Servant maid up, who said She had only some small remaines of Calves foot jelly, Bolton said this would be too heavy, however I ordered some mixed with waterwhich he took, but still be begged me to order some broth and said if it had not been for me he should have had none Horoban sent themaid out by his order for Mutton, but Boltonbeing impatient I went by his desire to the Bishop's Kitching and found the Mutton on . I See the maid but [put] Turnips in whichwasdone at mydesire After attend Mr Bolton and See him eate a fullhalf pint which he again said should not have but for me , wishing himselfat Mrs Bailys who gave him betterattendance thanwhat hehad at TheBishop on taking myleave he wished me to come on Sunday Morn as Mr Horoban must be absent at Newington Sun. 14 Dec. Chas went to Early prayerat Moorfeilds andthen to Finchly past 9 o'Ck called at the Bishop See the housekeeper who wished me not seeing Mr Bolton She says he got some Sleep after 3 O'Ck &c I told her I would call after high. Called and See Mr Brownto desire him to order prayers for Boltonhe said itwas done allreadyall at high L . Fs after which calld on Bolton when the housekeeperrefusedme seeing himsaying thePhysician had ordered him to be keept quiet all at Vespress. Self Paul and Forester at Mr Archer Sermon they came home to Tea

Mon. 15 Dec. at 12 o'Ck sent to enquire of Mr Boltons healthwho is now all but Dead

Tues. 16 Dec. Mr Stevens of the Comms sent His Bill for the requisition to Mr Bolton, as he swore to it, but as Mr Bolton died this Morn 8 o'Clock it wassentto me²

Thurs. 18 Dec. at the Bank See Messrs Wrights Clerk who says Messrs Barnardand Horoban are Executors to Mr Jos. Bolton

Fri. 19 Dec. my Birthday Agd 60 Years [' Yds' has been crossed out and 'Years' substituted].

Sun. 21 Dec. all at high L . Fs

Thurs. 25 Dec. a Snowy day all at L.F. high except Mrs Mawhood Bett Lucy and Gaskingwho went to moorfeilds, all but Chas who stayed at home at Vespres

Sat. 27 Dec. Called on Horobin not at home left word with the maid Servt I should be glad to See him on Sunday todrink and thathewouldbringBoltons Will See Mr Husseythe Old Ministry will come in See Mr Lamb who says the same

1 Probably at 4 Castle St., now Furnival St.

2 By a codical (dated 12 Aug. 1783) to Joseph Bolton's will (UshawCollege , MSS , III, c 240) W.M. became sole residuary legatee to William Mumford

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Sun. 28 Dec. All at Vespres found Mr Horobin here told me Mr Jos. Boltonby a Codical leaves me all his part in Mumfords affair

Mon. 29 Dec. taken very ill with Virtigo took Comomile Tea which vomited and Purged me sent to Mr Nelson took 1 Draft did the nessesary with Mr Lindoe who called at 8 o'clock

1784

Sat. 3 Jan. Mrs md at Mr Lindoes

Sun. 4 Jan. Self at high and all Except Chas who went early to Finchly Mr Lindoe called at 1 o'Ck self did the nessesary

Mon. 5 Jan. Self in a Hack to L . Fs at Sacra Sanc

Tues. 6 Jan. at L.F at home the Afternoon Mr Horobin called 2nd said he ment to give me the Copy of Bolton will whichhesent me some days since

Sun. 11 Jan. Selfin the Coach and all L . Fs high See MrGaffy¹ who had seen Mr Lindoe and he was quite satisfied allat Vespres

Wed. 14 Jan. Self no well fear tis the Stone

Thurs. 15 Jan. In great pain .. . Chas contradicted me in the Shop before Mr Erswell , I resented it and it past of Mrs Gee brought Chocolate and dined with us Burgesscame to Tea and Supped and set of at 9 o'Ck in the Stage to [blank]

Sat. 17 Jan. Self in the Coach called on Mr Horobin who was out See Mr Lindoe had some talk about Wilkins on Duplicity in desiring Mr Hurst to write to me for his Debt I supposinghe had paid it Long since after went in the Coach to Mr Crofts No 24 Parliament St Westminster . . . I asked Mr Crofts how I could secure this Charity in case ofmy death he says if Mrs Mawhood is Executrix and residuary Legatee, I need not alter my will as I have faith in her the same as of my Self and thatShellmake the distributions , on having security given her, which I desire itmay be

Wm Mawhood

Sun. 18 Jan. Self, Gasking and Mrs Md and Bett inCoachtoL . Fs Dory and Lucy at Moorfields

Fri. 23 Jan. MrGaffy, Sacerdos, called and drankTea , and began again the Subject of the Gold snuff box, and wished to know if we could tell him who besides Miss [blank] had talked of him in that affair our Answer we could not tell, Gaffy said he believed could trace it to a Miss Pye who he said said many severe things of him he said Mr Underhill notwithstanding his promise of Secrecy to me, had done well and that he could prove the same from some of their Divinity, I told him I was sorry for what he had mentioned, that I believed in no such Divinitytherefore I had done , Except that if he pleased I would have Underhill

1 Daniel Gaffey, O.S.F. Not of English Province, perhaps Irish Signed Sardinian Chapel Registers 1783-1793 ; d 3 March 1815. See C.R.S. XII, 127 ; XIX Index ; XXXVIII 174 ; Burton, Challoner , I, 341-5

face to face, when I would recapitulate all I had said and tell Underhill he had done wrong and had no means behaved like a Gentleman or Sacerdos of which he begged I would not say anythingto Underhill to whichI aggreed and advised him to let the affair entirely drop he drank a Glass of Wine and we parted Mr. Holkercalled at 5 o'Ck aggreableto my desire and says in reference to my Codical on Mumfords affair I am to consult some Catholicks as he seems to know little of the matter also in case of Convents should be broke up he thinks I may state this is the Codical that She [Maria ?] may come in with my other Children

Sat. 24 Jan. Mr Horobin called to let us know we could not have prayers toMorrow

Sun. 25 Jan. Dory Bett and Lucy at Moorfeilds

Wed. 28 Jan. Mr Horribin called, says Mr Barnard has left Bolton Will at the Annuity Office

Thurs. 29 Jan. Mr Siddle Sacerdos called and drank Tea had talk of Hussey, Robinson &c

Sun. 1 Feb. Chas went to 9 o'Ck moorfeilds afterto Finchley

Tues. 3 Feb. received a Letter from Wilkinsoncost 10d he desires when I am in Cash to pay some to Horrobin

Wed. 4 Feb. Called at Mr HorrobinShewedhim Wilkinsons Letter he says Mr Barnard will call at the Bank with Boltons willon Friday

Fri. 6 Feb. I meet Horrobin and Barnard Sacerdos at the Bank See him put Mr Boltons will into the 28 years Annuity Office , which he may have again next Tuesday or Wednesday .. . Mr Barnard walked home with me I gave him 21 Coating to make him a great Coate . . . Cos Brooke called with the carracter of Mr B as Mrs More desired

Sat. 7 Feb. Mr Siddell and Mr Nelson calld to send Mr Siddell Black Cloth for a Cassock Sun. 8 Feb. a great Snow and freezes hard all all L.F. Sun. 15 Feb. Self better in health all at L.F. except Chas who went to Moorfeids . . Self and Dory at Vespres and Sermon Mr Paul and Horrobin drank Tea

Wed. 18 Feb. Stayed at home Mr M'ackstay has got me to be Godfarther to his Son ... Mr Paston Called and paidme the £10 heowed to Mumfords Estate and goes for St Omers FridayMorn Thurs. 19 Feb. very great giddiness, self in the Coach called on MrHorrobinnot at home See Mr Lindoe, unluckilyspoke before a protestant on the orders of Lent . . . after dinner Mr Horrobin called and Signed the foregoing receipt and I gave him Draft on Fuller for the said Sum Sun. 22 Feb. all at L . Fs and vespres

Wed. 25 Feb. Mr Archer Sacerdos called to let me know Mr Wallbanck Died this Morn

Fri. 27 Feb. Dory had Mr Atkins Lady Ann, Lady and Sr Thos

Fleetwood Mr and Mrs Martin to Cards and Mr Huddleston Sun. 29 Feb. Chas at home all at L.F at high Self at 10 also . . . at Vespres Mr Forester Supped with us all Thurs. 4 March. Mr Paul and Arboin drank Tea with us, wroteto Son Wm Hallifax to send him paints and Forte Piano to Halifax in Nova Scotia

Sat. 6 March. at 4 o'Clock at Mr Lindoes did the NessesaryMr Forester Junr bought paints for Son Wm Sun. 7 March. at L.F 7 and 8 o'Ck at Sacra Sanctum . . . all at L.F. 11 o'Ck Mrs Simister Dined all Except Dory at Vespres Sun. 14 March Chas Breakfasted in the Kitching still sulkey went to Finchley Self at 10 and 11 at all and L . Fs ... allat Vespress

Wed. 17 March. all at L . Fs St Patrick

Fri. 19 March Mrs Mawhood Bett and Lucy at Complin

Sat. 20 March Chass having now returned to his Shop duty I paid him this Day £10 in full to the 28 Febry for which have his Receipt, just before Supper I shook him by the hand and told him if he went on as I had now reason to hope he wouldbea great Man in time

Sun. 21 March Self at 10 and all at L . Fs High Forester and Paul walked home with me Self and Mrs Mawhood at L . Fs vespres Dory and Bett at warwick St heard O'Learyl Mr Horrobin and Duffuy drank Tea had talk with them aboute Miss Feast Mon. 22 March called and See Mr Feast a very civil person find Miss Feast has been very extravagant he begs me to write to Mr Wilkinsonto assertain her Debts and to whom when he will do something for her wrote to Mr Wilkinson and Paston to get her Account of Debts owing Thurs. 25 March all at L.F high . . . self at Compline

Fri. 26 March. Mr Kearsley and MrWalbanck2 came they aggreed to give £140 to Miss to be a Nunn

Sun. 28 March Self at 10 and all at High L.Fs. . . Self and Mrs Mawhood walked to Vespres

Fri. 2 April at Guildhall on the Hustings See and talked with Mr Brooke Watson³ he thanked me for using my interest in his Election and promised to give me an hourany day, as I wished to promote SonWms Interest ... MrArcher and Barnard Sacerdos called drank Coffee and went to Complin with us, Self after at Mr Byngs meeting at the Freemasons Tavern gave in myname , gave the Picture of Benedic Labre to be fraimd Sun. 4 April all at Moorfields heard O'Lara [O'Leary] self at Vespres and Sermon, Messrs Horrobin and Naussau drank Tea

1 Arthur O'Leary (1729-1802), the Irish Capuchin He settled in London in 1789 at St. Patrick's, Soho, and was a popular preacher See D.N.B., and Ward, Dawn, Index ; biography by England (1822)

2 Perhaps a mistake for Mr. Feast, as Walbanck died a month earlier

3 He was elected M.P. for City of London This entry seems to imply that W.M. had become a Freeman

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Wed. 7 April all Except Chas at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary gave £2. 2.

Thurs. 8 April. Mrs Md Self and Lucy and Gasking at Sacra Sanctum and Tenebris

Fri. 9 April at Service in the Morn all at L . Fs at Tenebris in the Afternoon Receiveda LetterfromMr[s] Moreaboute Miss Webbes

Sat. 10 April. all at L.Fs. . . Mr Feast called and wished me to write to Mr Wilkinson that provided She will sell her Annuity of £30 to him he will pay her Debts viz £130 and this he does to prevent her selling it to a Stranger and spend the Mony , after which he promissesto Allow her £30 Pr Annm for her life.

Sun. 11 April all at L . Fs Chas there also did Mr Denbys Service at Vespres Dory at Bavaraian hears O'Lara

Mon. 12 April. Chas went to an Early prayers after breakfasted and went to the Epsom hunt with young Mr Paul returned at 9 o'clock all the rest at L . Fs high Mrs Md and Dory and Lucy at Vespress Self and Bett at home

Tues. 13 April Mrs Md at L . Fs Self at home Mr Horrobin dined with us, I wrote to Mrs More that I had paid her Accountt to Wrights £40 6. 7 and aboute Miss Webbe to Stay at her house Sat. 17 April. Self at Finchly in the stage, present viz an Officer and a plain man talked on Politics Sun. 18 April Self and Mr Greenland at 10 and high L . Fs all at Vespres self heard Mr Lucas¹ Mon. 19 April. young Dignam² called and sang Fri. 23 April. Mr Blake called wished me to go to Brenfordfor Mr Bing³took Chas and Mr [blank]ofthenavy office aftervoting We dined at the Star and Garter Kew Bridge, came home 7 o'Clock Dory had much Company

Sat. 24 April See Mr Lamb and came to the Bankin hisChariot . . was meet by Mr Webb and others and told I had been robbed, on arriving at my house found the had taken the thief bythe assistanceof 2 Blacksmiths , and likewise MrSargeaunts Lad as an accomplice the Witnesses having seen the Lad come out of the Shop and say to the 2 lurking Fellow viz I will do presently theneighbours perswadedSon Chas to let theConstable and MrBrocklebank gowiththe2 beforea magistrate , it happened to be Mr Aldm Hart who committed them both to Newgate, Selfwent to Mr Sargeaunt but he was from home but the Clerk

1 Simon Lucas, b 1745 ; from Douai to Valladolid , 1769 ; priest, 23 Dec. 1775 ; mission 1776; after assistingat Sedgley Park, he became Chaplain at Warwick St.; afterwards Chaplain to James Windsor Heneage and on his death in 1786, to his widow ; he advisedher in her charities and in the building of chapels at Newport and Cowes : d Old Hall Green , 31 Jan. 1801. See C.R.S. XXX, 196, 203 ; Kirk; Gillow.

2 Charles Dignum (1765 1-1827) ; a chorister at the Sardinian Chapel; he had a successful career as a singer at the time of his death he was living in Gloucester St. See D. N.B.

3 This was the Middlesex election when Major George Byng was elected

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209 and a Mr Faukes went to Newgate See the Lad and they think on tuesday the Father and Mother of the Lad came, they say their Son was allways good till aboute a fortnight since Sun. 25 April. Son Chas breakfasted with us all at high L . Fs ... at Vespres and Mr Addiss¹ Sermon . . . Received a Letter from Wm that he wants to buy Lande

Mon.26 April Self to the Sessions house Old Baily SeeMr Reynolds was very civil says the Lads Trial will come on toMorrow Tues. 27 April Attended again after Dinner again and after Tea Self SergeauntChas and Mr Brocklebank, tryall come on at past 9 o'Ck both convicted

Wed. 28 April. Lads father and Mother called and MrSargeaunt concluded to wate if the Lads would confess their gang

Thurs. 29 April. Mr Feast sent for my Letters wrote to Mrs More Mr Wilkinson and Maria a recommendation for Mrs Feast .. She set off for Graveshendat 12 o'Ck Fri. 30 April Chas would not take yd to Mr Sargeauntsso took it myself

Sun. 2May. Self Mrs Md Dory and Bett Lucy and Chas at high L . Fs ... father Jno Anderton drank Tea withus

Wed.5May. at and See Bishop Talbot, Shewed him my codical in regard to Mumfords affair whichhe approves he says Lord Petre will no longer conduct our affair he begd me to be atthe meeting to Morrow

Thurs.6May. did not go to the Catholick meeting whichwas held this day at free Masons Tavern

Sat. 8May. Mr Stapleton and Varley called the first claims £5. 5. under Mumfords instructions the Saddle and Candlesticks belong the president of Douay

Mon.10MaySee Bishop Talbot gave him Mellon Seeds , he advises Mr Lindoe not to Buy or Sell Stocks but advises me to sellthe Short Annuitys . . . Mr Horrobincalled will call next Friday to pay for Cloth sent to Lisbon by his Order Fri. 14 May Mr Horrobincalled paid me £97 17.0 infull forCloth sent to Lisbon, I paid him 8s as Executor to Mr Jos Boltonfor Cash paid to Monsr Grandsise of Calais being mony Dew from Late Mumfords I paid him also for Butlers lives of Saints viz £1.6.0which with £1 . 1. 0 beforepaid by Mumford makes₤2 .7.0 Horrobin drank Tea and took some brown and mint Cloth for the boys at Sedgley park 7/6 Mony Sun. 16 May. taken with the Goute the side of Left foot after

1 Joseph Addis ; b 19 March 1742 ; at Valladolid ; priest, 1771; Arundel Castle 1772 ; Wapping 1780 ; d Calehill, 29 March 1821 ; See C.R.S. XXX, 191 ; Kirk

2 Gregory Stapleton who was Procurator, Douai, 1773-1785 ; b. 1748 ; Douai 1767; President, St. Omer, 1787 ; imprisoned during French Revolution ; President St. Edmund's 1795; Bishop of Hiero-Cæsarea and V.A. Midland, 1801 ; d St. Omer, 23 May 1802. See Kirk ; Ward, Dawn , Index

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Breakfast Chas went to Finchley all at High L . Fs dined by ourselves at Vespres

Mon. 17 May a good night much better for the Goute Stayed at home Mrs Md and Dory at L.F. at Litanys Fox¹ got a majority of 236 but not returned, nevertheless he was Chaired with great pomp amidst cast Acclimations , no mischief done

Thurs. 20 May all at L . Fs Mr Horrobin dined with us say Mr Johnson will be at our house this Month all at Vespres Except Chas brought home Mr Burgess called on Mr Brooke just come from a jorney with Lord Surry cant go to Flanders with us

Sun. 23 May Burgess said Christopher there Chas served

Tues. 25 May at 4 o'Ck Mr Johnson² arrived from Romehebrought me some Musick is at my house Mr Horrobinsuppedwithusand paid for Peice of Cloth

Thurs. 27 May Mr Johnson dined at home after Dinner went to great Windmill St, self not very well stayed at home Mr Davis Sacerdos and Burgess Supped with us

Sat. 29 May At Mr Lindoes did nessesary

Sun. 30 May Mr Johnson said for us . . . at Sacra Sanc and Mrs Mawhood also

Mon. 31 May Mr Johnson said and breakfasted at Finchley . . . Self at high L.F. See Webbe he seems not communitive aboute his Daughter After DinnerMr Horrobin called, DrankTeaheand I went with Johnson to the Coach and took leave

Thurs. 3 June Spoketo Son Chas and told him If he did not alter his behavior I would quit my trade and Sell the good will of my Shop. atfirst he was obstinate but after he said ifI wouldpermit him to write to a Mr Johnsonwho he thought could procure him a good Wife I told him I wished him settled which I would do as soon as he had a good offer for which purpose he is to write to Mr Johnson, he promised to be good to sell his Dogs and be assiduous in Buisness , he hoped I would assist him &c Wroteto Son Wm that I had returned his Dft for £100 and should return all he might Draw so long as he was dissipated Fri. 4 June After Dinner received 2 Letters from Son Wm that he thought Brooke Watsons recommending him to a Mr Dight who through Genl Campbell notwithstanding there were 14 candidates got a Company in 57 Regt at the Regulation price and has Drawn for £100 & £950 which last was presented the 5 June Wm hopes Ill forgive what is past as he intends quite a New life I wated on Mr Brooke Watson who says all this is true and that hell carry the purchase throughthe Secretaries of Wars office and to let the Bills be noted thento give forAnswer ;

1 The famous Westminster Election ; the voting was , Lord Hood, 6,694 ; Charles James Fox, 6,234 ; Sir Cecil Wray, 5,998 After Scrutinies, etc. Fox was declared elected in March 1785

2 Thomas Johnson (Middlehurst) of Kendal See above p. 112 .

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When the purchase is ascertained to my Son I will then pay the Bills

Sat. 5 June Bought 40 Louis of Mr Binns and 5 of Mr Lamb took the Coach for Dover at 5. 5. 0 for 6 people agreed to Call on us at 4 Monday and stay our breakfast at Bexley .. Sent my Deal Box of Writtings to Messrs Fuller & Co by my Son Chas he got their receipt in the Even at Mr Horrobins but as he seemed not to understand the Signing of my Codical and instructions , and he wishing to go with us our jorney I went to Bishop Talbots See him and apponted toMorrow past 12 athis housewith Mr Lindoe, &c he also gives leave for Horrobinto go the Jorney .

Sun. 6 June Dory Bett and Lucy at Sacra Sanctum

Mon. 7 June Self Mrs Md Dory Bett Lucy Chas and Mr Horrobin set offorthe Continent at 4 o'Ck in a Coachfrom theCross Keys which took us up at Smithfield. Crost the Sea tuesday arrived at Calais Wednesday 4 o'Ck in the Morn, arrived same day to Dinner St Omers to dinner bought 2 Gounds Mrs Mawhood and Bett See the College Accountts the same as Mr Wilkinsons Accountt before given me 10 June called and see Mr Hiecq 12 June took a Harpsichord of Mr Messingbourgh for £27 wch he owedlate Mumfordas he could not acertain anytime ofpayment and hewas lookd on so Ill and I expectted to Dye Ithoughtthis best 15 June Dined with Monsr Coqaque 16 June set out for Douay breakfasted at Air with the Provo, gave theNuns £1 . 1.0. as ordered byMr Mumford arrivedat Douay, Mr Gibson willpay Mumfords demand when the procurator Arrives [The account ofthis visit to St Omers here breaks off; part ofa page is left blank as iffor the continuation.]

Mon. 5 July all arrived in Town from the Continent at 12 o'ck at noon and in health Mr Horrobin Dined and took his leave Tues. 6 July called and See Aldm Watson, he said he heard an Older officer was preferred in Son Wms place, the Agent says the same and delived me up my Obligation Mr Cox says this is often done

Wed. 7 July Called on Mr Holker Gave himpound Snuff . he advises me to See Mr Lamb before I give up Wm promotion, called at Banqrs for my book, after See Mr Lamb hesays if an Older officer has offered tis all over so I gave it up Sun. 11 July all at Mr Neils¹ to prayers Sun. 18 July all at Prayers Mr Neils Hampsted

1 Probably Nihill or Nihell (several of the family are mentioned in Laity). A Mrs. Nihill had a substantial property at this period near the Vale of Health. Laity for 1793 gives a Girls' School run by Miss Nihell at The Grove, Hampstead Rd.

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Fri. 23 July Mr Barnard Called with Mr Horrobinwho took down notes from [me ?] relative to Bishop Chaloners¹ life duringthe Riots in 1780 he being then at my house for 17 days and a half Mr Horrobin asked me what he was in my Debt for his journey Abroad, I told him nothing

Sun. 25 Julyallat Miss Niell'shampstedto prayers SeeMrConnolly there he talked much against Old Mr Fell Sun. 1 Aug. all at Moorfields

Sun. 8 Aug. all at Hampsred to Prayers Mr Hussy2 said invited him to Dinner, but was engaged hell call some other time Mon. 9 Aug. Mr George called talked only aboute Methodist preachers

Fri. 13 Aug. Mr Greenham Sacerdos drank Tea with us he says theClergy willbepermittedto Marrytalkedagst KervanSacerdos and others famillys and that all Convents the Emperour would destroy &c &c

Sun. 15 Aug. all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussey Sun. 22 Aug. all Except Gasking at Hampsted See and spoke to Mr Hussy who said prayers, he says no more privaleges will be granted this year to Catholics but all will be quiet

Fri. 27 Aug. See Mr Keersley paid him for bindingButlers Lives of Saints &c &c

Sat. 28 Aug. gave orders to Mr Kearsley for Plutacks Lives and a Dictionary Sun. 29 Aug. all at Hampsted to prayers Mon. 30 Aug. Received a Letter from Wm in which he has Drawn a Bill on me for £60 at 30 days sight Sun. 5 Sep. all at Hampsted to prayers found Mr Forester Junr there he came home with Son Chas he dined and drank Tea and went away at 6 o'ck

Sun. 12 Sep. all at hampsted to prayers Mr Hussy said says trade will be settled betwixt France and us, no Company after Tea walked on the CommonwithDory and Bett Chas and Lucy meet us

Tues. 14 Sep. called at Artillary ground to See Balon. paid 2d Each

Wed. 15 Sep. See Lunardis Ballons assind with him init

Thurs. 16 Sep. not well this day stayed at home had Altercation with Mrs Md took CamomeleTea and received great benefit of it eate a good Dinner

Sun. 19 Sep. all at Hampsted Mr Hussy said but did not speck to us, no Company

1 James Barnard's biography of the Bishop was publishedlaterin this year, 1784. Barnard had succeeded Joseph Bolton as Vicar-General of the London District

2 He was living at Hampstead at this period.

3 Vincent Lunardi , in a hydrogen balloon ; in this first attempt, he drifted 24 miles to Ware, Herts.

Tues. 21 Sep. Mrs Md and Self at L . Fs 11 o'Ck ... atMr Lindoes did the Nessesary

Wed. 22 Sep. Self at Sacra Sanctum, L.F. 7 o'Ck Mrs Md went with me to prayers at 11 o'Ck Self Mr Lindoe Mrs Md and Bettwent toFinchlyMrLindoe looked at the placeintendedfortheChappell and took a plann¹

Thurs. 23 Sep. after breakfast all came to Town Mr Lindoe took his leave in Smithfield . . . Plenius called to do the forte piano, will call on Saturday, Mr Lindoe said at Finchley Gasking at Sacra Sanctum

Sat. 25 Sep. Plenius called and Moved the forte piano, it wont stand at Concert pitch to have Steel wires instead of Brass . he says will Answer then for its standing

Sun. 26 Sep. all at Hampsted Mr Hussy said Mon. 27 Sep. Plenius came at 9 o'Ck put on the half New wires to forte piano, Mr Jones2 organist called gave him Mr Johnsons Mass to give to Mr Hudson³ to reharse ovver with his boys; returnedMr Denbys Mass to Mr [blank]who livewith MrSkinner

Wed. 29 Sep. Mr Plenius came at 5 o'Ck and finished at 6 o'ck the Forte piano

Sun. 3 Oct. allat Hampsted Mr Hussy said See MrandMrs Connolly there

Sun. 10 Oct. all at Hampsted MrHusseysaidSee MrPowerMerchant there and Connolly did not speek to Mr Hussey Sat. 16 Oct. Son Chas came at past 7 o'Ck he had been with youngPaulto See Blanchards [balloon ?] and an Englishman Go up in it

Sun. 17 Oct. all at Hampstead Mr. Hussy said See Mr and Mrs Poore and Mr Connolly there Sun. 24 Oct. all at hampsted Mr Hussy said and spoke very harsh to the people, some one knocking and ringingat the Belljust as prayers were beginning Thurs. 28 Oct. Received a Letter from Son Wm dated 2 Sepr has drawn for £110 and has leave for 6 months to come over here ... a Mr Roberts called witha Letter by his Sonofthe 57 Regt and arrived last monday dated the 24 Augst wherein my Son Acquaints me he married a Miss Eliza Creighton the 17 Augst last Sun. 31 Oct. all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy . . . Dory has some reason to think Chas and Bett knows that Wm is in Town Mon. 1st Nov. all came to Townat L . Fs high Tues. 2 Nov. all L . Fs all Souls

1 This scheme does not seem to have come to anything

2 John Jones (d 1796), organist at St. Paul's, 1755-1796 See D.N.B. Robert Hudson (1731-1815), master of the children of St. Paul's It is surprising that they should have rehearsed music hot from Rome. See D.N.B.

4 John Danby (1757-1798) was, at this period, organistattheSpanishembassy . See D. N.B.

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Fri. 5 Nov. by appointment called and See Mr Rashleigh who has got no informationof Mr Coffin or any one Else but broughtme his books wherein Mr Creighton Acctt is £1800 from which he has paid £800 and Rashleigh says he has no doubtfor the whole will be dischargedthe next Ships whichare Expected this Month or next and further says he believes Creighton to be a Man of property, after went to Mr Coffin see him he says Miss has the carracter of virtuous and discreet, but can give me no further intelligence his friends being out of Town , he advises me to settle them at St Jns Funday Bay See Mr Lamb who says he has no oppion of them as they have 2 Stories

Sun. 7 Nov. all at Hampsted Mr Hussy said no Company

Wed. 10 Nov. Mr Martin told Chas thatWm and Wife are in Town and at a Hotele in the Adelphi after Dinner I received a Letter from Wm who wishes me to See him, Mr Martin called after says Wm and MrOldham Suppedwith him lastnight and they drank muchwine and did not part till 12 o'ck he came from Wm just nowhewished me to See him I said I would wish to be excused butthatIforgave himandwould be hisfriend with3or4Hundred ifhewouldGotoSt.Johnsin FundayBay, but onSecond thoughts Icalled on Martin and told himWm might come to methis Even , 5 o'ck on this Martin went immediatelyand returned in a hour he See Wm who Sheed manytears but swore by G he wouldnot leave his Wife that night, as She has had manyfits and he was affreard Shed Die but that he would call on me to Morrow early if his wife's health would permit it

Fri. 12 Nov. after Supper hearing from Martin and Chs Mrs Jno Md was so Ill I wrotethat Wm might come to Morrow Sat. 13 Nov. Son Wm and his Wife came for first time and went with us to Finchley Sun. 14 Nov. all Except Wmand his Wifeat hampstedMrShepperd said Wm Excuse is he would not have his Father know our religion as it might hinder what he promised him Tues. 16 Nov. after breakfast Son Wm walked to Town I profited ofthe occasionand Spoketo his Wife by ourselves. I began by informing her that my Son hadspent more than came to his share neverthelessI would still assist something provided Shed inform my truly of all this transaction She says her Father run away from his father to Halifax when a boy that his first beginning was cutting wood in the woods there but that by his industry he got up in the world, then was a Shopkeeper but havinggot something he quitted the Shop to his 2 Sons and commenced farmer and Truckman which he furnished to the Army with horses &c that She had known Wm for some Months that the father would not give his consent untill he was forced by both who declared theyd be married at all counts, he then permitted them to be married in his own house, they received visits from all the principal peopleand the fatherkeept open houseforsome

dayes the father promised Wm if he would return in April he would give him an Estate of £200 Pr Annm She seems a prudent person and wishes to go back to Halifax the sooner the better She says Wm has behaved well to her and he also wishes to go back, We set her down at her Lodgins in Villers St in the Strand Sat. 20 Nov. See Mr Brown Sacerdos told him I could not be at St Cecalia's Dory and Lucy came from Finchley for the Season Cos Brooke drank Tea and talked aboute Hughes and Son and Dick Mawhood

Sun. 21 Nov. all at L . Fs high Self at 10 also . . . all at Vespres

Mon. 22 Nov. St Cecilias Day did not go to it Mrs Mawhood at L . Fs after called for Mrs Mawhood Junr brought her to Dine with us at 2 o'Ck

Tues. 23 Nov. Called and See Mrs Md Junr She says Wm wishes to engage in trade and be industrious and to get out to Halifax as fast as possable

Wed. 24 Nov. had much talk with Wm he says his Commissionis clear that Mr Creighton is a man of fortune and of his word and will performe his promise of £200 Per Ann to him , he rates him at £20000 fortuneat least. Mr Lamb called I told him this he laughs at it . .. Mr Barnard Sacerdos called and drank Tea Cos Brooks sent me a Neck of Venison, gave 1s . Thurs. 25 Nov. SonWm and Wife dined drankTeaand suppedwith us

Sun. 28 Nov. all at L . Fs Except Dory and Chas at Warwick St, allat Vespress and SermonExcept Dory paid the Charity£2.2.0 for firing

Tues. 30 Nov. Son Chas went to See Mr Blanchards Balloon Go of at the Rideriam . . . after Dinner we all See the Balloon pass over our house

Wed. 1 Dec. Son Wm called but Betsey told him as they were at the Play last night we thoughtit to extravagantto go again this Even as was appointed he seemed to go away in a great hurry and as I thought displeased

Wed. 8 Dec. Mr Lamb Called he wished me to be quiet and let them take their fling, but to rewardthose that are Dutifull he bought a Suite of Mourning Sun. 12 Dec. all Except Chas at high, Self Mrs Mawhood and Lucy at Vespress brot home Messrs Dignam and Denby we performed the Roman service

Mon. 13 Dec. Son Wm came I shook hands with him he says the reason he has not called is that I looked on him as he thought Slightingly gave him a great coate Ingelesby makes it Fri. 17 Dec. taken with a little giddiness in the head, sent Chas for Mr Lindoe did the nessesary Mr Hudson of St Pauls the boys Messrs Moore Webb and Junr Mr Denby &c Wm Dind with us performed the Roman and Arne's Service Sun. 19 Dec. Self at 10 and allExcept(Chas who wasat Moorfields)

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at high L . Fs this being my Birth Day Aged 61 Years Son Wm & Wife dined and Supped Mrs Md and Self at Vespres brought home Mr Dignum Mr Greenham drank Tea

Mon. 20 Dec. Mr Chas the Church Warden gave 2s to poor Irish woman self gave 3s to buy fruite to set her up this Even Dory had her Route present viz Messrs Butler Senr, Mrs. Bulter, Archer , Sheppard, Addis, Brown, Mr Huddleston, LadyAnn, Miss Huddleston , Atkins, Mrs Rackett , Mrs Hutton 2 daughters &c&c

Tues. 21 Dec. Self at Vestry to chuse Constables

Thurs. 23 Dec. Mr Horrobin called and paid me for Cloth I paid him 7s 3d being Mr Wilkinsons Bill for removing Harpsichord to Dunquekirge

Fri. 24 Dec. Sent Chas to Mr Lindoe he came he cameat 11 o'ck did the Nessesery and Gasking also

Sat. Xsday 25 Dec. Mr Horrobinsaid in our room self and Gasking at Sacra Sanctum after at L . Fs did Riche's [Ricci's] service

Mr Hawkins there Chas and Dory at Moorfields Mr Horrobinand Paul drank Tea

Sun. 26 Dec. Self at 10 and high L . Fs Chas and Betsey at Moorfeilds . Except Chas and Bett at Vespress brought home Dignum and Forester he supped with us

Mon. 27 Dec. self not very well Chas went Skating Mrs Mawhood at Mr Lindoes

Tues. 28 Dec. Mrs at Sacra Sanctum 8 o'Ck Son Wm and Wife Dined with us drank Tea with Cos Brooke and Supped with Mr Creighton Junr is arrived at Falmouthfrom Halifax, Wm Expects him in Town

Wed. 29 Dec. all at L . Fs St Thomas of Canterbury

Sat. 1 Jan. All ... at L . Fs 1785

Sun. 2 Jan. Dory went in the Coach to Mr Lindoes and at Sacra Sanctum allat high L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds and in the afternoon with Paul Junr who with Mr Dignum Supped with us Fri. Jan. Chas at West End of Town but insted of business he called on his Brother Mrs Md and Bett went to See how Mrs Mawhood Junrs healthwas and found himthere, hewentskating with his Brother and Dined withhim and young Creighton came homeratherbefore 5 o'Clock to go withDory and Betttotheplay Sun. 9 Jan. Self at 10 and high and Mrs md Bett Lucy and Gasking Dory and Chas at Moorfields heard Mr Archer, all at Vespres brought home MrMare , Mr Hudson Called to tell me he had been affronted by the porter at the Chappell Mon. 10 Jan. Son Wm Called said he was going to morrow to Col Morrisons to get leave to sell his Commission, his Wife and Servant better in health after Dined my lateServant Wm Called and behaved most scandelously impudent that if I would not allow him for a Livry he would Expose me and Summons Me

to Guildhall, seemed as if he would strike me on whichI pushed him out of my Doors

Fri. 14 Jan. Son Wm Called I told him I would take up his Bill as he promisses for Halifax the first Ship he goes to Col Morrison to Morrow to get leave to sell his Commission, he his Wife and young Crieghton are to dine with us on Monday next

Sat. 15 Jan. Son Wm Called has seen Col Morrison who says he must wate a Letter coming from Halifax to know if any Insign will purchasebefore he can sell, and he may go to Leicestershire recruting if he does not chuse to go back, Self at and See Mr Lamb who advises me not to ask questions, as hes fearfull I shant get the truth from young Crieghton

Sun. 16 Jan. all at high L . Fs and at Vespres

Mon. 17 Jan. Son Wm his Wife and Mr Chreigton Junr wentwith Dory Bett and Lucy in our Coach to St Pauls and the Tower I gave Wm £1 . 1. 0 they dined and spent the day ... Creighton says that his father Enquired Wm carracter before they were Married says his father has left of trade and that he himself is a Wine Merchant, thinks he shall stay till Midsummer next

Wed. 19 Jan. Son Wm Sent me some fish by their Servant the Soldier, he says Mr Creighton has 4 Daughters and 4 Sons that he is everyday buying Land and houses that he owns the best part of Halifax, says none but the familly were at the Marriage also says they think of going very soon

Thurs. 20 Jan. Mrs Syres and a Doway Gentleman at our house

Sat. 22 Jan. Mr Brocklebanks freind See Mr Creighton he says a person is safe to trust his Son £20000 Mrs md Junr Who says they go with a Mrs Butler soon to Halifax Sun. 23 Jan. Self at 10 and all at high L.F. except Chas and Bett, heard Mr Nelson Sacerdos was off for Debt all at Vespresand Sermon

Tues. 25 Jan. Dory and Lucy in the Coach Called on Mrs Md took her and her Brother Creightin to See the King go to the house , Son Wm called he says they go in 5 weeks to Halifax and that his father in law is a man of great fortune Dory and Bett went on a visit to Mrs Chas Butler

Wed. 26 Jan. Chas and Self at free Masons hall the Dinner ofthe Charity for Education of poor Catholicks cost 5/6 each gave £4. 4. 0 Mr Hussy preached and talk with the Bishop Hussey and Robinson both came home at 9 o'ck.

Thurs. 27 Jan. Mr Stone called he goes to St Omers on Saturday to send the Spectacles for Monsr Hiecq Sun. 30 Jan. Self at 10 and all at high L . Fs in rained hard Sent the Coach for Son Wm his Wife and Mr Creighton Junr they dined all stayed at home they drank Tea with MrMartin after Supped with us, Creighton says his father pays £3 Pr Quarter

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as a Tax for Land and house whichis as much as any one pays at Halifax

Wed. 2 Feb. All at L . Fs got a Candle

Thurs. 3 Feb. Mrs Md at L . Fs

Sun. 6 Feb. Chas went to Finchly before 7 o'Ck frank says he was to call for prayers at L . Fs .. some altercation with Betsey and Mrs Mdaboute leaving Keys inthe palour SonWm and Wife went with Mr and Mrs Burford to their house at Finchly they dined in Town Betsey and Lucy at moorfeilds Gasking taken very Ill and quite Blind Self and Mrs Md at L . Fs and Vespres Mr Nelson came to See Gasking had talk of his and Sons affairs

Mon. 7 Feb. Gasking very Ill sent for Mr Lindoe and Mr Gabb who says their affairs are bad he wishes to be made a Bankrupt Son Wm came, said nothing, was civil and dined with us Dory had a Route Mr Atkins Sheppard Huddleston &c&c

Tues. 8 Feb. Mr. Lindoe came and gave Gasking theSacra Sanctum Son Wm called says Young Cox is arrivedfrom Halifax Mrs Md says Dory is veryuneasythat I should dislike her Routingparties which occasioned a little Altercation, soon made up

Wed. 9 Feb.Selfat Moorfields See Mr Hornyholdsays, War betwix the Imperour and Duch went with Mr Thompson to see his Organ ... Son Wm Called to let us know he and his Wife would come and drink Tea with us to day Mrs Gee Dined with us and went home Wm and his Wife came at 5 o'Ck and Ensign Cox drank Tea says his father will only buy his LeincyWm says he shall buy both or hell go on half pay they all went away at 7 o'ck Chas went with Mr Paul to the Duke of Northumberlands to See his friend there and See the house

Fri. 11 Feb. Mrs Gasking came to See old Gasking who has lost her Eyesight I aggreed to Allow her £20 Pr Annum and Shes to take the Old woman to her house in Winsor Park

Sun. 13 Feb. Self at Bishop Talbottsand he approved my sending Old Gasking to her Son's at The South Lodge little Winsor Park brought Mr Lindoe home in the Coach She did the nessesarywith him all Except Dory and Chas at Vespress

Mon. 14 Feb. Paid Gasking her wages in full to the 16th inst viz £4 14. 6 aggreed to Allow her £20 Pr Annum and to Commence from the 17th inst. She her Daughter and Mrs Betty went in a Coachfrom us at past 1 o'Ck to the Stage

Wed. 16 Feb. Son Wm Called greatlyin want of Cash saysheOwes £11 . 0. 0. to the Agt. gave him £20 Dft on Fuller promissed to payhis passage and Allow him £100 Pr Annum provided hewent directly to Halifax

Thurs. 17 Feb. Son Wm and his Wife came in our Coachand Bett to Dinner after which had much talk first with her and after both together Aggreed to pay their passage to Halifax and to Allow him £100 Pr Annum he's to sell his Commission to £150

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219 and to retire on half pay which will be £40 Pr Ann¹ the father MrCreighton is to give them a house which theyre to devide one half for themselves the other will let for 70 or 80 Pr Ann they promise to go soon to Halifax after Tea they went home Fri. 18 Feb. Son Chas told me he proposes to get married as soon as possable and he mentioned Miss Huddleston I told him would See Bishop Talbot aboute it Sat. 19th Feb. In the Morn at Mr Lindoes did the Nessessary Sun. 20 Feb. Self at Sacra Sanctum, See Bishop Talbot he asked me in [if?] my house was my Own and ifI would quit business and said he would turn it in his mind respecting Chass Marriage, Intended but Mr Husseys coming In prevented further talk, all at L . Fs Except Chas and Bett who went to Moorfeilds and heard Mr Duncan Self Mrs Mawhood Bett and Lucy at Vespres Owen went from thence to Finchley we walked home with Mr Forester Junr Mr Horrobin and Arboin drank Tea and went awayafter Except Forester who stayed Supper Thurs. 24 Feb. Mrs Mawhood at Moorfields and BettSelfathome Sun. 27 Feb. Chas meet Mr Forester Junr a L . Fs 7 o'cktheydined at Finchley returned at 8 at night and SuppedSelfand allExcept Dory who is ill at L . Fs and Vespress, where I thoughtMrWebbe behaved with hautouse [hauteur] on which declined playing the Organ Mr Gardner of St Omers College drank Tea with us Thurs. 3March. afterDinnerMr Barnard called got some anecdotes from Dory aboute Labre³ some talk of the Sacerdoss Sun. 6 March. very Ill took my breakfast in bed Stayed at home all Day they all went to Moorfields Mrs Simister Dined after Mrs Md Bett and Lucy a L.F. Mr Greenham drank Tea and Supped with us had much talk of familys and Sacerdotes Mon. 7 March Mr. Gardner of St Omers drank Tea much talk aboute Mumfordhe says to his certain knowledge the Accountt were very Illy keept, his own Mr Gardners being very imperfect Sun. 27 March all went to Moorfields Tues. 29 March Mr. Horrobin drank Tea begged him to send Mr Lindoes to Morrow Wed. 30 March. Mr. Lindoe drank Tea Self Bett and Lucydidthe Nessessary I gave him £2. 2. 0 for Easter

1 Ifan officer on full-pay exchangedto half pay with anotherofficer, receiving the differencein value between a full-pay and a half-pay commission , which was regulated, he made a partial sale of his commission , and could not return tofull-pay The half-pay of a lieutenant was £42 9. 4d per annum. As Lt. William John Mawhood lived until 1845, he enjoyed this income for sixty years. (War Office Records). Joseph Dungan; at Moorfields, 1783-1797 ; d 30 Dec. 1797, aged 49; buried at St. Pancras C.R.S. XII, 62

3 He was translating a French biography of Benedict Joseph Labre (17481783 ; canonized , 1881 ) The book was published in 1785 (not given in Gillow) There is no clue to DorothyMawhood's knowledgeof him

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Thurs. 31 March Mr Horrobin said at our house Self Bett and Lucy at Sacra Sanctum after breakfast he went away Sat. 2 April SonWm Called he Dines and Sups both this dayand to Morrow at Mr Burfords he and wife will dine Monday with us to take leave as he goes next Thursday in Burfords Coach to Gravesend and then goes on board the Ark Capt [blank] seemed not well pleased with something whichsuppose to proceedfrom our Excusing Mrs Burfords Visist for next tuesday Sun. 3 April Stayed at home Chas at Moorfields Mrs Md Dory Bett and Lucy at L . Fs ... all Except Chas at Vespres and Self at home reading in the palour Chas was from 3 to4in the Maids Room Josh was brushing his Clos and See this, Chas talked very slightinly of Religion Mr GreenhamdrankTea withuswentaway at 8 o'Ck

Mon.4 April Self a bad night Stayed at home Chasat Moorfields Mrs Md Dory Bett and Lucy at L . Fs Son Wm and Wife dined with usand seemed very odd in behavior theywentawaywithout taking leave of me

Tues. 5 April went for the 1st time out in the Coach called and See Mr Lamb whom oppinion is to speck to Wm before his wife and the whole familly that havingbeen advanced in my life time he is to Expect little at my Death and live accordingly to give him £50 for his voiage and £50 for the half years Annuity I promised to Allow him making £100 Pr Annumand no more ... Chas all Day very grumtious as he supposes I can be nostranger to his Connection last Sunday being at home myself and an Eye Witness

Wed. 6 April. Son Wm called whilst I was at Dinner Stayed sometime in the Counting house after came up and told Dory he thought by my behavior on Monday to him he supposed Iment to affront him and soon went away, I never See him

Thurs. 7 April Mrs. Md called on Wm to her he related his wants, in consequence She appointd him to call on me at 4 this Afternoon he came accordingly and said that his furniture and packing &c &c took up the Sum of £160 whichhis Commission sold for, I offered him as I has promissed £50 forhis passage to Halifax and £50 as half a year in advance of the £100 Pr Annm I had promissd him, but at this proposal he seemed uneasy on which I Expatioted[expatiated] on the large Sum he had before had, which being more than his propotion and that I would be a faithfullSteward to all my Children, by givingtothem Equally, provided their behavior consistant and that I kept Accountt of all this, that those you [who] had spent most and behaved Ill must not bedisappointed if they had less to receiveat my Death & all this he listened to and acknowledging his faults declared he was satisfied at anything I should give and promissed to be in future more carefull on whichIaggreedand paid him

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£50 for his passage to Halifax

£100 in advance to one Years Annuity which will become Dew the 7th of April 1786 & for which he gave me a receipt

£150 by Draft on Fuller aggreed Mrs Md is to call on them toMorrow to Buy him some shirts and I gave him a suite of Clos which Mr Inglesby the Tayler is now making, Wm and hisWifeDineswith ustoMorrow Fri. 8 April. After breakfast Mrs Md went in the Coachto Son Wm Bought him 6 Shirts and took Mrs Md to See Westminster Abby &c they both dined with us and drank Tea Sat. 9 April Son Wm Called was going on board of ship to See his goods Stowed properly, but he did not return to my house as he promissed Dory calling as She thought to help Mrs Mdto pack found Wm and Creighton there but Mrs Mawhood wasgone with Mrs Burford in her Coach, Wm said he should call in the Even but he did not call Messrs Horrobin and Gardner called just after Dinner

Sun. 10 April. Son Wm Called said he would go to Billingsgate to theWaterman to See ifthe Goateand Hay could be got on board but we did not See him again the whole day, Self Mrs Mawhood Dory and Bett and Lucyat L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds allat Vespres Selftooka walkto the Moravian Chappell Mr Arboincalled and Supped after had a little religious dispute in which Chas took rather an active part against me which I resented, We parted good freinds

Wed. 13 April. Son Wm and his Wife called to take a final leave at 11 o'ck I gave him £16. 0. 0. by Draft on Fuller for a Bill Dated the 1 April for the like Sum on Hesse payable in 3 Mo which immediately sent for Acceptance by Joseph, we Saluted Each other I gave a Thos a Kempis and my blessing with a Strick chargeto do his duty to God and to be an economistthey went from us to Mr Martins and from thence to Mr Burfords, then to the Gravesend Coach which sets off at 1 o'Ck this day togo onboard theArkCaptSquires, whose house is in Horslydown Thurs. 14 April Received a Letter from Son Wm arrived at Gravesendat 5 o'Ck last night thyre welland desire Chas to call and See if Wms Name is properlyentered a Lieut on half pay in 80thRegt inthe Room of Lieut Hamiltonnow ofthe 17th Regt Sat. 16 April. after Dinner walked to Lanes Garding and Sadlers Wells Sun. 17 April Self at 10 and high and all Chas at 10 Moorfeilds and Dory at 11 Moorfeilds

Mon. 18 April. Mr Atwood taught Lucy Mr Creighton called he went with Son Wm and Wife to the Downs he left them all well he came home to his Grandfathers on Friday night he has also Called at Mr Burfords I invited him to call often

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Tues. 19 April paid £1 10. 0. for 3 horses being the Tax which commencedlast Sep .. Dory had a Route Sun. 24 April Self Mrs Md Dory Bett and Lucy at L . Fs Chas at Finchly Mr Horrobin and Greenham drank Tea in Town we returned just as they were gone Mon. 25 April Self Stayed at home Mrs Md at L.Fs. a good trade this day

Tues. 26 April. Sent by a Capt Roberts the hour glass to Maria at Brugess and a Letter

Fri. 29 April in the Even Mr Paul Junr called and Supped with us he gave Lucy a Gold Rubyring and took his final leave being to set out with Mr Phillips from the Duke of Northumberlands at4 o'ck to Morrowfor Dover thro paris to Marselles, then by Sea to Scderoon[?] and by land to Alleppo Sun. 1 May Self at Bishop Talbots, who made an offer of his Neice for Chas and £3000 he asked me what I wouldgiveItold him adducate [adequate] to it, he said they perhaps might chuse to live without Trade, I told him that was not my plann, which he seemed to approve of and said he would detain Miss in Town She intending going to Gaunt untill this affair was settled one way or other I am to call on him next Sunday Morn he intends going to the Catholick meeting on Thursday next free Masions Coffee house advises me to be there

Mon. 2 May. Mrs Md Self at Mr Lambs he says he cantadvise me Accept the Bishop's proposal as nobility sildon sutesa tradesman but if I do to remember to keep the staff in my own hands , and to make them an Allowance Pr Annm of £300 Tues. 3 May Stayed at home Mrs Md in Coacha L . Fs Chas gave 5s to See the Balon to off and Dory, Bett and Lucy in the Coach See Ballon at Islington ... we all went to thePlayfor MrDignum came home at 11 o'clock Thurs. 5 May Mrs Md much affritend at 2 this Morn: Chas thought he heard thieves found him at our beds foot we got up it proved a false Allarm all at L . Fs after I went to theCatholick yearly meeting at the Free Masons tavern Ld Petre in the Chair he says we shall soon have £500 in hand and in 2 years double Taxeswill be taken off and other privilages given I paid £1 1. 0. Mr Horniold introduced a Mrs Colgrave who wants me to an Apprentice recommended by a Mrs Warmsley Sat. 7 May Mrs. Walker of Dunquekirk called, he self Chas and Mr Hawkins See the Ballon go off Sun. 8 May. Self called on at 10 o'Ck and See Bishop Talbot I told him, Chas thought he should be happyto be connected in his famillythe Bishop said £2500 was in 3 Pr Cts and £1000 was to be paid from the Shrewbery familly on the Day, I told him on my part as the monywas so little and would not buy me out I should continue as usual for a few years and in the interim allow him £300 Pr Annm and at my death or If I chose toquit

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sooner I would give him such a part of the Stock in trade the Bishop saidthatMiss Elizabeth¹ woulddirectlygo to Brugess and that my Son might take a journeythere and so introduce himself I answered we was to full of trade to think of that besides the Expence of going there and told him I thought if matters went on his Room and before him was the properest place for an interview , to which he aggreed he said that his Neice Expected a Settlement superior to her fortune by much as She thoughtto better herself, I answered could say nothing to a Settlement at present he said he would consult her and her familly and I am to wate on him next Sunday Morn² . . when I mentioned all this toChashe seemed much displeased , and said I hadpromissed him before Mr Atkins that I would give him a part of my trade in 3 years that I had not keept my word that he found he was still to be a Servant at my pleasure, I ask him if hethought I was to be his Servant he said that he had been a Slave ever since he came from France, viz near a 12 Mo that he was up Early and late and never went out but that his Sisters were allways powdering and going a visiting but would not mend him a hole in His Stocking &c and he came home in a very bad humour , and told his Sisters , so you are to remain Old Maids and I am to be an Old Bacheldor for my father will give but the same fortune he gave to Maria, on which Betsey said if so , perhaps I may do a foolish thing Dory answered I hope youll take care not Marry a begger, if so you are ruined Mon. 9 May we all breakfasted together but Chas ratherShy .. See Mr Lamb and he told me Chas had been there, and urged Mr L toget me to admithim a partner Mr L gave him a hansome dressingI came home at 9 O'Ck found Chas had called on the Bishop but he was from home Tues. 10 May at breakfast I spoke before them all that Chas should say to his Sister, So youre all to be Old Maids, and I an Old bacheldor for my father will not give us more than Maria had &c&c I told the Girles that I wished them not to give Eares to his nonsince as he wanted Everythinghimself that my design wasto Settle everyoneon an Equalfooting provided theymarried with my approbation , to which the Girles were satisfied , Chas left us abruptly and said he would speak to me when I came down into the Shop: he did so. and his discource displeased me much , I attacked himaboute the Maid Servt and his familiarities which he acknowledgd but denied that he had any carnel knowledge of her he said if he married all his Attention should be to his Wife , and that he would still have his own will so far as not

1 A daughter of Charles Talbot, the Bishop'selderbrother ; her eldestbrother became fourteenth Earl of Shrewsbury.

2 A garbled version of this suggestion from Bishop Talbot may explain the inaccurate statement in Gillow that the Bishop's nephewhad solicited the hand of Dorothy Mawhood (Gillow, IV, 544).

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to dowhat I ordered, if he thought otherwise than I did, he said would go and speak to the Bishop I told him he had better leave the affair to me that I was to call by Appointment as next Sunday, but least I should trick him just before dinner he did callon theBishop, and at hisreturn he calledmeinto theCounting house and told me the Bishop said his Neice's affections were fixt on some other person Dory and Bett drank Tea withMr & Mrs Lynch Chas behaved as usual, but rather grave he Stayed at home the Even Sun. 15 May Self at Bishop Talbots See him I took no Notice of what Chas said to me, onlythat I came as by appointmentof last Sunday, he said he had proposed the Aliance but that Miss Elizabeth would not hear of it and said her Affections were preingagedthe Bishop said he pressed it all hecould to no purpose and he feared Shed thro herself away as her Sister had done, 1 we parted good freinds, Chas at Moorfeilds

Mon. 16 May all at L . Fs Except Chas who was at Moorfields Mrs Simister dind with us they at Vespress

Tues. 17 May Messrs. HorrobinSyres and Gardner² drankGardner goes forSt Omersto Morrow senta letter by himto MrWilkinson

Thurs. 19 May. Chas and all in good humour this Morn

Sat. 21 May after Dinner at Mr Lindoes did the Nessesary Sun. 22 May Self at Sacra Sanctum 7 o'Ck ... Self at 10 and high L . Fs .. after dinner Self Mrs Mawhood and Lucy at Finchley the boye let the Cows eate the Peas to pay him 8d Pr day one Mellon as big as my fist

Mon. 23 May Self at L.F. at 10 o'Ck Mr Underhillsaid Tues. 24 May. Self at L.F. 10 o'ck Mr Underhillsaid . .. Mr Addis Sacerdos and Mr Somes drank Tea with us

Wed. 25 May. Self at L.F. Mr Underhill Said 10 o'ck

Thurs. 26 May. Self at 10 and high L . Fs and all ExceptChas who wasat Moorfeilds and at Vespres ... Mrs Md and Selfand Lucy walked in Charterhouse gardins:

Sat. 28 May Mrs Md and Dory at L . Fs Received a Letter from Richd Reddy at Rome Cos Brooke and some Gentlemen called went withthem to See our Church and the old Stable they being Antiquarians

Sun. 29 May. Selfat 10 all at High L.F. Chas at Moorfields

Mon. 30 May Mrs Md and Self at 11 L . Fs and at Complin

Tues. 31 May called and See Mr Jno Burford at the India house , when he told me what sweet creatures the Major³ and his Wife wereasalsoyoung Crighton, and that had allmost addopted them for their Children and asked when they would come to England as they had told him we wished them to return, I answeredthat if ever he came back without my knowledge I wouldwithdraw

1 She did not, in fact, get married

2 Not identified .

3 William John Mawhood had apparently posed as a major.

MyAllowance at whichhe was much surprised, We parted good friends after Dinner Chas wished me to pay him his Quarters Salery viz £10 which I did by Draft on Fuller, he addedthat this was the last and that now he supposed I would take him as a partner,I told him , No. for he had not keept upto hisAggremant then he said what am I to do. I answered you must keep on as you are, on which he Damd and swore, and called me all to nothing and that hed expose me to Mr Burford and everyneighbour and freind and much other approbrious and undutifull bad Language, We parted and are now not on Speaking termes Wed. 1 June No Altercation at breakfast after wch Chas was absent one hour, suppose he was with Mr Atkins, he does but little in the Shop or writting Mrs Md and Self in the Coach set her downatL . Fsat and SeeMr Lambtoldhimagainmygrievance in regard to Chas he advises to give him £500 worth of goods and let him go abroad and not to give my self any consernmore aboute him , and says that when a person repeatedly uses him Ill, he make up his mind directly, and has done with him he says to give Wm a Triffle at my Death and to let his Annuity drop, but to reward Dory for her Duty to us I understand Chas went again to Mr Atkinsno talk passed at Dinner after Tea called on Lancaster not at home all Supd together and peacable Thurs. 2 June. Chas would not stir from breakfast to serve a Customer but we had no words . . . at Complin brought home Horrobin he drank Tea and brought up a peice of Mixt Cloth for Sedgley Park : Fri. 3 June. Mr Attwood taught Lucy Chas goes on as usual Except that we are not on such Speaking terms as usual Sat. 4 June Chas said he was going to See the fine Coaches at Court but did not Speak to me on buisness . . . See Mr Fuller Senr was very civil said his Son was at Margate and not at all well in health , I said why dont you marry him, he said I have no objection can you recommend me to a Wife for him , Yes I said let him come and Court my Daughter, on which he tookme by the hand and said I have no objection and I will recommend her to my Son, just going to bed, Allarmed by a fire in half Moon Alley¹ burnt 10 houses, got to bed at 1 o'clock Sun. 5 June. After breakfast Chas went on horsebackto Mr Halsey but without asking me leave, Self at 10, 10 and all at highL.Fs. Mrs Simister spent the day with us all at Vespres after Tea I walked to Mr Whyatts borrowed his Umbrella, at Mr Hills Chappell meet Mr Ryley walked to Arnolds Balloon whichisto raise the Royal George, as they say, but could not be admitted it rained all the way home Mr Lamb sent to knowhow we were after the fire Mon. 6 June Stayed at home . .. Wrote a Letter and sentitby

1 Behind St. Bartholomew's.

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MrWalkerwho set of for Dunkerque this Morn : wrote a Letter to Maria, and Mrs More and Mr Wilkinson . . . and took them myselfto Mr Julians who setts of toMorrow Morn, Chas came home at 9 o'ck Halsey is rather better Mr Lamb call'd himself to See us after our fright of the fire Mrs Gee Dined and drank Tea with us

Wed. 8 June Mrs Md in the Coach at L.F.

Thurs. 9 June at Mr Crofts See him he advises me make noEldest Son, and at Mrs Md Deceece that all my Estate be sold , Except my 2 houses were I carry on my trade which he Advises me to give absolutely to Mrs Md at my Death that She may have it in her power to controulChas in case he should not behave well, Finchly Estate to be sold at Mrs Mawhood's Death , and to charge Son Wm with what he has had, and to be deductted from his share or otherwise leave him a perticuler Sum at my Death¹

Sun. 12 June all at hampstead hear Mr Shepperd

Wed. 15 June Mr Lamb calld observedmy Gardners Mellons were not healthy, said Chas had called on him 10 days since and cried and took on much beging Mr Lambto interceed with me to make him my partner and said he had but £40 Pr Annum whichwas very little Mr Lambsaid it was enoughand told him he unmannd himselfthis not being the time of crying would come when (if he did not behave better) my will might perhaps be such as to make him cry indeed, go home says he and work double tides for your father familly and Self, tis your Duty Mr Lamb says this toutchd him and he has great hopes Sun. 19 June Mrs Md Bett and Lucy at L . Fs in the Coach Chas and Dory Moorfields

Mon. 20 June Eate little breakfast veryIll aftersentforMrLindoe did the nessessary Eate a somwehat better dinner but some sleep after

Tues.21 June. a veryIndifferentnight got up at7 o'ck MrHorribin said Self at Sacra Sanctum offered him a Guinea but he refused it

Thurs. 23 June. rather mending of my complaint Stayed athome , Mr Colgrave Calledand his brother, to propose again Mrs Warmsleys Son to be my Appentice I told him I had not decided as yet with my Son therefore could say nothing to it, that if we aggreed to take him 400 would be the price, they thought £300 and said Mrs Warmsley would be in Town next Saturday when perhaps they might call they asked if I told [sold] retail as theyd be my customersafterDinnerof whichI eate very well got some Sleep, I went into the Shop the Dyers man too 9 Ps [pieces] Serge the rest Motheaten, and pattrons was to be given out , Chas said,givethepattrons yourself as youareallways groumbling a dislike if I give out the pattrons on which I told him Idid

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not want his assistance on which he began wisling Betsey also behaved impertinently to Mrs Md

Sun. 26 June. All at hampsted See Mrs Warmsley & Eldest Son Tues. 28 June. all Except Chas at Mr Lindoes did the nessasary Wed. 29 June all Except Chas at Sacra Sanctum L.Fs.8 o'ck and 11 o'Ck

Thurs. 30 June Mr Denton calld who says he is duputy overseer ofthepoor ofFinchleyinconsequence I paid him ₤2 9. 6. being Poors Tax

Sun. 3 July. all at Hampstead Mr Shepperd said invited him to Dinner next Sunday Finchly Mr Cox introduced Mrs Warmsley to me on whichShe introduced her Son , She said she had known me by reputation many years and was happy now to speck to me and hoped I would take her Son I told her I wason firstsight prejudiced in her favor on whichShe said Shed wateonmynext Tuesday at 12 O'Ck in Smithfield

Mon. 4 July Mr Creighton called At 12 o'Ckand said he had been at Burfordsseveral days and that he had heard Son Wm Ship is arrived at Halifax, he dined with us altho he wished to be Excused because Mr Jno Burford was in Town, and he had promissed to dine there, therefore he went away as soon as he had Dined and said he would call to drinking Tea at 5 o'ck but as I mentioned that Dory Bett and Lucy was to DrinkTea at Mrs Coxs highgate he then said hed calld on tuesday when he should See the Ladies I told him I should be in town toMorrow on which he again promised to call at 5 this day; at past 4 Mr Burford Servant called with their and Mr CreightonsCompliments but that as Burfords dined so late he could not come, at after 8 Burfords and Creighton all came by our house on horseback with their great Dog and another, and as I happened to open our gate at that instant our Dog Popp flew on theirs and their Dog Bitt popp on his Leg Mr and Mrs Burfords make no Appology but Creighton rode up to the gate and did, I cut him very short saying my Dog was to blaim and shut the gate Tues.5 July at 12 O'Ck Mrs Warmsley MrColgraveMissMarmsley and Master who is to be my Apprentice Called Miss stayed in the Coach I approve the young Man is to give my price is to improve for a Mo 2 or 3 in writteing and his time togoonfrom this day

Sun. 10 July all at Hampstead See Mrs Warmsley She saluted me but Stayed in the Chappell, See Mr Warmsley Junr and his brother , I shook them by the hand, Mr ShepperdSacredos Dined withusand Stayed Tea Sailedin the Boat and wasveryaggreable Monday 11 July. I called to do the nessessary with Mr Lidoe but hes out of town for 3 weeks, See Horrobin got some breads from him

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Mawhood spook to her She says the Gardner had his Wife 5 days at our house &c &c

Sun. 17 July. all at hampsted Chas walked it See Mrs Miss and 2 Master Warmsleys they were very polite, we spoke also to Miss Nichills

Fri. 22 July. fish for Dinner, did not aggree with me

Sun. 25 July all at Hampsted

Thurs. 28 July not verywell weeding all in Garding Mr Dytesand Plenius dind with us stayed also Tea Received Newspaper and a Letterfrom SonWm from Halifax 33 days passage lost2 Masts all got safe and goods also; he wishes me to advance £250 or 300 to go partners with his brother-in-law in a Sloope and to send him a Carpet, hell send us Dumfish¹ and Dryd Salmon Sun. 31 July. all at Hampsted shook hands withwiththe 2 young Waemsleys Mrs Md taken Ill, came out the Moment it had done Cos Brooke dined with us after Tea they all took a walk

Fri. 5 Aug. bought a Turbot and Lobster cost 5s Mr Creighton called sailed in our boate and dined with says will be going to Halifax in aboute 2 Months Mrs Md . . . dont like Crieghton thinks hes a Spy Sun. 7 Aug. all at Hampsted

Tues. 9 Aug. Mr Stevens of Doctors Commonswrote me a Letter wishing me to give him a line to Mr Wilkinson of St Omers meening to place his Son there , I wrote in consequence

Wed. 10 Aug. After Tea all went to Finchleywith Mr Horrobin

Thurs. 11 Aug. Horrobin said, worked in Garding at Tea Son Chas came on horsebackto Finchley to let us know a Miss Reynolds had arrivedat our house in a postchaisefromAirand Gave me a Letter from Monsr PuissegierProvot de Air begging me to get her placed as teacher in a Catholic boarding School, he returned again to Town we returned to Town in the Even found Miss Reynolds and her lag [lap] dog which dances heard her story her Unkleand Father in law Mr Whiteof Rochesterbehave Ill to her owing to her having changedher religion Mr Horrobins oppinion is to get her back to Air I aggreed to Lend her ₤2. 2.0 and Miss Bett lent her 10/6 She has £1 . 11. 6 of her own willset off with a Mrs [blank] toMorrow night Fri. 12 Aug. Mrs Md in the Coach with Miss Reynolds See the Lady Miss goes with Sun. 14 Aug. all at Hampsted after at Mrs Warmsleys drank Chocolateby appointment , She sent for her Younger brotherthe Eldest being at his Seat in the Countryit was aggreed for Young Warmsley to come apprentice to me when She pleases, At a Months or 6 Weeks liking I mentioned Bartholomew fair which I wished them to get over however theyre to let me knowwhen he comes this Week

1 Dunfish ; cod-fishas curedin New England. O.E.D. gives 1828 as earliest reference

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Thurs. 18 Aug. Mr Shepperd Dined with us advised with him aboute takingMaster Warmsley, hegavethem all a goodcarracter Fri. 19 Aug. Letter from Miss M McGown that Miss Reynolds had made up with her father and talked of returning to Air Mrs Mawhood at Mr Lindoes did nessesary . Mr Sidall drank Tea with us, after which Self at Mr Lindoes Mrs Md in the Morn there both did the Nessesary

Sat. 20 Aug. Mrs Md and Self at Sacra Sanctum L . Fs 7 o'Ck after Self at 11 o'ck L . Fs

Sun. 21 Aug. all at Hampsted

Mon. 22 Aug. received a Letter from Mr White Rochester above paying me £20 for Miss Reynolds which I refused Answered his Letter and wrote to Miss McGown on the Subject that I'd have nofurther concern aboute her Mr Varley called aboute aMaster Croskill mentioned by Mr Mumford demanding 2 Yrs Education at Doway mentioned in Mr Gibson's Letter as likewise thatI would finish Mumfords affairs

Tues. 23 Aug. at L.F. 11 o'Ck brought home Mrs Gee

Sun. 28 Aug. all at Hampsted . . . just before Dinner see a large Dog in the Garding, I told Chas to turn him out, he said it belonged to him I told him I thought he was wrong that we had Dogs enough he grumbled, and so he did at Dinner but I said nothing

Mon. 29 Aug. Self Mrs Md and Bett bought a Carpet in Holborn Cost £8. 8. 0. and Chas went with the Porter with on board the Ark Capt Noah Squires he sails toMorrow for Halifax inclosed Dory Letter to him in Mine whichthe Capt promissedto Deliver him he says Wm intends coming to England in the Spring and saysCreighton has 8 Children is a man ofworthand a veryhonest man

Tues. 30 Aug. theMowersat work in 8 Acres, madeuptheDunghill in the road, mowing Terras and Cleaning Strawberys, Eate a good dinner moved rubish to pond in Farmyard

Fri. 2 Sep. Received a Letter from Mr James Creighton Senr Halifax and one from Wm Sun. 4 Sep. all at Hampsted Sun. 11 Sep. all at Hampsted

Mon. 12 Sep. Robt Warmsley came at 10 o'Ck on liking Tues. 13 Sep. Plenius tuned the Harpsichord and forfirsttimethe Forte Piano

Sun. 18 Sep. all at hampsted

Thurs. 22 Sep. taken very Ill with my Goute and dimnessof sight lay down took camomile and after hot Brandy and water which did me good Eate a good dinner, after lay down in the interim

The New Gardner came . .. at £12

Fri. 23 Sep. Self at Mr Lindoes did Nessesery

Sat. 24 Sep. Self and Mrs Md at 7 o'Ck L . Fs self at SacraSanctum Sun. 25 Sep. all at Hampsted Chas on horseback I spoke to Mrs

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Warmsley who said we behaved to well to her Son , and how fondhewasofus Chas went from Chappell with young Warmsley my intended Apprentice and did not come to Dinner or Tea , Chas came home at 8 o'Ck he dined at Mrs Warmsleys with Miss Webb Sun. 2 Oct. all at Hampsted See Messrs Kervan and Shepperdand spoke to them

Fri. 7 Oct. Self at Mr Lindoes did nessesary Mr Greenham is come back to England I have leave to eate meat

Sat. 8 Oct. Self at Sacra Sancrum

Sun. 9 Oct. all at Hampsted

Wed. 12 Oct. bought a cork screw for Monsr Hiecq and sent it by Mr Shuttleworths freind together with a Letter to Mr Wilkinson that Id do my best for the Ursulines in regard to Sir Egerton

Leigh Bond

Fri. 14 Oct. wrote a Letter to SonWm and one to James Creighton sent Wm 3 Remnants of S.F. Clo¹ Buttons &c Sun. 16 Oct. Spooke to Mrs Warmsley that I amwell pleased with her Son who has now been 5 Weeks with me She answered all parties were Content & that her Brother & Mr Colgrave would be in Town soon when She begged he might be bound Apprentice Sun. 23 Oct. all at Hampsted

Fri. 28 Oct. Self and Mrs Mawhood and Bett at 11 L . Fs

Sun. 30 Oct. all at Hampsted

Mon. 31 Oct. all came to Town to Dinner and for the Indulgence of all Saints

Tues. 1 Nov. all at high L . Fs see Mr Bishop² Sacerdos fromDoway Mrs Md and Dory Bett and Lucy at Vespres broughtMr Bishop homehedrankTeaand Suppedways Nassauand Stapleton have left the Colge and other intend it Owing to Mr Gibson³

Sat. 5 Nov. Called and See Mr Shepperd Sacerdos talked with him on Mumfords affairs he says Mr Wilkinson the President is the only and propper personto treatwithon anyaffairs ofCollege&c Sun. 6 Nov. all at Hampsted

Mon. 7 Nov. all Except Dory and Lucy came to Townto Dinner Self called on Mr Lindoe did the nessesary Mr Warmsley was perswadedby Chas to go to Mr Horobin and introduced him at 6 in the Even Tues. 8 Nov. Self and Warmsley at Sacra Sanctum after atthe Lord Mayors to swear to the hand writting of Sr Egerton Leigh after with Mrs Md at 11 & 12 L.F.

Thurs. 10 Nov. Chas came home this Morn to breakfast and now seems to behave rather better Sat. 12 Nov. Eate meat this Day, after Dinner Dory and Lucy

1 Superfine Cloth

2 Henry Bishop; with his brother Francis (See Kirk) to Douai, 1737 ; d Heythrop, 26 Nov. 1821. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 214 ; XII, 151

3 See Ward, Dawn, I, 55

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came to Town from Finchley for the Season and has brought every thing to Town

Sun. 13 Nov. Self at 10 and 11 all the familythere Except Chas who was moorfeilds he rode out in the Afternoon everyone Else Except Doryat Vespres Selfa SermonheardMr Barnard MrDytes Supped and played the harpsichord

Wed. 16 Nov. a Mr Kearsleys hes to send me weekly Johnsons Dictionary, then at 10 L . Fs meet Mrs Md

Fri. 18 Nov. Mr Nathl Turner and Mr Wm Colgrave called as Executors to Mr Warmsley, we sent for an Indenturefrom Mr Richards which was Executed by Self and Robt Warmsley Natl Turner witnessed my part and Mr Wm Colgrave that of Robt they paid me £400 for the Apprentice fea and £20 by Drafton Turner Thresfals & Whiteside withwhichI am to paytheStamp Duty

Sun. 20 Nov. Chas at 7 L . Fs heaskedme leaveto go to Mr Halseys. Self at 10 and 11 all at 11 L . Fs all Except Dory at Vespress Mon. 21 Nov. afterDinnerat Mr Racketts lenthim Richies [Ricci's] Mass ... after at Holkers brot home the life of Labre¹

Tues. 22 Nov. Self at Mr Racketts Lent her Benedic Labre life Rackett Junr went with me to L . Fs St Coeciliashigh massMr Lancaster there also

Thurs. 24 Nov. at Mr Racketts we tried over Richee's Mass

Fri. 25 Nov. Mrs Md very Ill with black puddings

Sun. 4 Dec. Self at 10 and all at High L . Fs Chas at Moorfields all at Vespress Dignum and Forester Junr Supped with us

Wed. 7 Dec. in the Even at Mr Lindoes did nessesary

Thurs. 8 Dec. My birthday New Stile aged 62 Yrs at Sacra Sanctum 8 o'Ck

Sun. 11 Dec. Self at 10 and high and all Except Chas at Moorfeilds Sun. 18 Dec. Self at 10 and 11 L.F ... See Dr Rigby' he saysMr Boltonthe Yorkshire Preist has had for time past a bad carracter that if he had been hangedSeven years since it would be noloss

Mon. 19 Dec. My birthday old Stile Aged 62

Wed. 21 Dec. Self Mrs Md and Dory at L . Fs 11 o'ck

Fri. 23 Dec. Paid Mr HorrobinMr WilkinsonDraft onme for£2000 off Mr Mumfords Acctt . . . Horrobin and Mr Dingam Drank Tea with us

Sat. 24 Dec. Self at Mr Lindoes did the Nesseseryafterat 11 o'ck L.F. Son Chas Mr WarmsleyDory and Lucy all their Duty Sun. 25 Xmas day Mr Horrobin said for us in Town Self Dory Chas Lucyand Warmsley at Sacra Sanctum and PeterourBarber

1 See above p 219.

2 Thomas Rigby; b. 1747 , Douai 1765 ; St. Gregory's, Paris, 1771 ; priest, 1776 ; D.D. 1782 ; Chaplain, Sardinian Chapel, 1782-1808 ; head Chaplain, 1808-1811 ; V. G. London district ; d 24.1.1815 See C.R.S. XIX, Index ; XII, 128; Kirk ; Gillow 'Mr Bolton , the Yorkshire Priest' has not been identified

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Mrs Simister Dined with us , at Vespress Mr HorrobinDrank Tea with us

Mon. 26 Dec. all at L . Fs See Warmsley Senr there he said he was coming to See my son Chas as this Day suppose aboute a horse Tues. 27 Dec. Mrs Md Dory Bett and Lucy at L . Fs

Wed. 28 Dec. after DinnerSon Chas went on his Mare to Hampsted to Warmsley Esqr to Excuse his spending to Morrowwith him , as he had appointed Thurs. 29 Dec. Got a Cold not very well Son Chas at Mr Lukins aboute a Linning Mrs Mawhood after See him at highL . Fs very Devout all the time, he asked me when he came home for Mony , I told him I had little at present at Banqrs but asked him what mony he wanted he said £20 was Dew this Xmas and that he wanted to Mr Robinson for his Mare's Standing and beggedme tolet him be absent 2 Days I said yes and gave him Draft for the £20. 0. 0 Iwished him to callagain after Dinneron MrLukin but he excused himself, by saying he had several thinkstoSettle this afternoon past 5 o'Ck we all Drank Tea together which as soon as done, he got up and Warmsley followed into the Counting house, where he paid Mr Robinson and took his Green Sac de Nuit and went out of the Back Door without leaving word or giving a hint where he was going ; but before he went he destroyed several papers and gave Mr Warmsley the Blew Cocade he wore in the Year 1780 duringthe troubles, and desired him to give it to his Sister which he declining he then said give it to our Maid Kitty, he left Beurou open and the Key also , Mr Howards Accountt with Interest calculated Fri. 30 Dec. a very Indifferent night occasioned by our Sentiments on Chas religious turn for some 4 weeks back, and on his going away as he did last night . . . Mrs Md and Bett at Mr Lindoes

Sat. 31 Dec. after Dinner Warmsley to Hampsted, we think be knowsall aboute Chass Excurcion Mrs Md and Bett at SacraSanc

1786

Sun.1 Jan. a better night all at L . Fs high Except Dory and Lucy at Moorfeilds ... all at L . Fs Vespres Mr Greenham drank Tea and Supped with us

Tue. 3 Jan. but a poor night after breakfast called on and See Mr Horobin, to Enquire of him of Chas , he told me Chas had given him full powers to answer me all Questions , and thatwhat he had done was a pure motive to save his Soul Horrobin says, on Thursday he came for the last time to him, that they went together to the blew Boar in Holborn and took the Mail Coach for Dover, that they drank some hot wine together and he went ofinthegreatestspirits Horrobin promisedto callonMrsMawhood

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in the Even which he did Self at Mr Lambs, but his sentiments are to worldly to have weight with me

Thurs. 5 Jan. Mr Horrobin called but as yet no News from Chas but Expects hell write from Calais , and hopes I may receive a Letter this day he again says all good of his intentions

Fri. 6 Jan. Warmsley at 9 Moorfeilds, us allat L.F.high selfstayed at home the Afternoon Mrs Md Dory Bett Lucy and Warmsley at L . Fs

Sun. 8 Jan. Self took a walk before high ... all at L . Fs ... allat Vespres Mr Horrobin drank Tea with us, no Lettersfrom Chas but he again says all will do well

Tue. 10 Jan. Sent Warmsley to the Exchange, the Peartrees arrived from Bruges, I am to enter them a Custome house , Received a Letter from Chas and Maria at Brugess intends for Longeunesse 10 days after the 4 Inst for whichhe asks leave he had a long passage and drove into Bullone I answered to his this day to Brugess

Wed. 11 Jan. See Mr Lamb Shewed him Chas and Maria's Letter but his opinion in spiritual affairs is of little value

Thurs. 12 Jan. after breakfast Warmsley Cleared the Pear Trees 12 in Number, sent4 to Mr Lamb and 3 to Mr Crofts with Salmon and Dumfish the rest send to Finchley Mr Horribin will come in the Even . Mr Turner calld aboute his Liverys and was very willing Warmsley should be instructed in Writting byMrAttwood Mr Crofts paid me I shewed him Chas and Maria's Letter he said his turning out so, was Miracle, Horrobin drank Tea with us Shewed me Chas Letter to him of 6 Instant in which Mr Oliver¹ is (if he gets permission from the Chatereux2 ) to accompany him there, he thinks all will succeed well Fri. 13 Jan. I wrote to Maria to thank her in regard of Chas to aggree to the proposal and for him [her ?] to interogate Chas in all things and Send me a Letter per 1st post Sat. 14 Jan. Dory received a Letter from Maria which mentions Chas great alteration in piety &c &c that if Longuenesse wont receive him She thinks hell go to La Trappe³ Sun. 15 Jan. allat HighL . Fs great AltercationwithMrs Md aboute nothing. all at Vespres Except Dory and Mrs Md who laid down found her Ill on the bed all Settled again Mon. 16 Jan. Received this day a Letter from Chas who is still at Brugeshe has wroteLonguenesse and daily expectsan answer, hesayshehas no debts that withthe£20 I gavehimhedischarged his horse keeping to the 1 Janry and £5 5. 0 to a Mr Horrobin , 1 Andrew Oliver ; a convert ; Scalan and Douai ; Prefect of studies, 17671782 ; Chaplain, English Convent, Bruges, 1784 until his death, 3 Feb. 1812. Heplayed a heroicpart in the migration of the Conventto England in 1794, and on its return in 1802. See Gordon's Ecclesiastical Chronicle for Scotland, IV, 604 (information from Bruges .) At Longuenesse 3 Normandy (Orne).

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which he would not have accepted of but on promise that Chas would acquaint me of it my Letter of last tuesdays Date he received and is well pleased and contented with it, Betsey also received a Letter from Chas a good Sermon to her in Chas Letter to me he says I give you my horse Guns and Dogs do withthem what you please Dory went in the Coach with Mrs Cox tothe Highgate Assembly to lay at Mrs Cox

Tues. 17 Jan. found at home Messrs Syres Barnardand Horrobin they drank Tea Shewed to Horrobin Chas Letter, he said when Chas got into Longuenesse I should have muchmore Explained to me

Wed. 18 Jan. Mr Crofts called I shewed him Chas Letter he very much approved of his Conduct

Thurs. 19 Jan. Mr Horrobincalled to let us knowa youndwoman goes to Brugess to Morrowto be a lay Sister, he has as yetno other News from Son Charles Sat. 21 Jan. in the Even Horrobin called produced 2 Letters he this Moment received, the one of the 17 Inst wherein he says he now find not withstandingall that Mr Oliverand Maria or Oliver can say he find the Solitude of a Cathusan wont sute now with him that he intends coming again into trade and by the Grace of God hopes to do very well and begs Horrobinto Acquaintme of this, but the other letter which is very short and appears to be written in a great hurry, say that he (Chas) was toprecipitate in writtingfirst Letter and begs Horrobin not to say anything, as he will send him another Letter by next Post Sun. 22 Jan. Self called on Hopkins at his repositoryaboute Chass horse and Dogs he advises me to sell them at my one Stable or to send them to Tattershalls high Park corner See Mr Cox , he has spoke to several aboute the horseand Dogs all at high L . Fs Mrs Simister Dined with us all Except Dory at Vespress no Company at night

Mon. 23 Jan. called on and See Mr Horrobin begged him to write to Chas Expects a Letter this Even per post will call ... Received a Letter from Maria that Chas has had thoughts ofreturningto the World, but that he had again overcome this, and is now serene and content , has wrote a second Letter to Longuenesse , and is now learning the Gregorian Musick Tue. 24 Jan. Mrs Md at Mr Horrobin got Mr Barnardto get me Chass Baptism attested by the Bishop Mr Horrobin writes this post an answer to Chass 2 last Letters advising him tofirsttry some easier Order Chass Dogs came to Town this day by Coxens paid him 12/6 Mr Barnard drank Tea he brought me Chass Baptism properlyattested whichI inclosedin my Letter toMaria, where in I recommend him to well consider what hes aboute, before he enters the Cathusians to go to Doway and not be in a hurryThurs. 26 Jan. Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs

Fri. 27 Jan.

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Sold Chass Mare Bridle & Saddell &c to Mr Liddle for Sold Chas Dogs for £21 .

22. 1. 0. Self at Moorfeilds 10 o'Ck See Greenham and Mr Siddle

Sun. 29 Jan. all at L . Fs the Organ Syfered [ciphered] could not played . Except Dory at Vespress Self did the Service on the Organ now mended

Tue. 31 Jan. Received a Letter from Maria dated the 28th that Chas was refused in company with Mr Oliver at the Cathusans near Lille, that he took leave of Oliver and went post to La Trappe on Wednesday last I sent for Mr Horrobin he came I consulted with him he thinks hes to precipitate I also consulted Mr Shepperd who was of Dory's party, he promised to inform himselfin Secrecy of La Trappe, he thinks Chas will Enter and do well Self and Mrs Md Ill on receiving Maria's Letter

Thurs. 2 Feb. all the famillyat L . Fs

Fri. 3 Feb. Sent for Mr Lindoe did the nessesary, some trade Eate Meat with Betsey who is Ill of a Cold Dory and Lucy walked in the park See the King

Fri. 3d . Feb. ratherworse of my Cold sent for Mr Lindoe , he came at 12 o'Ck did nessesary.

Sat. 4 Feb. Mr Horrobin said Self at Sacra Sanctm

Sun. 5 Feb. some Altercation with Mrs Mawhood aboute Finchly Vespress, MrHorrobindrankTeahe has no moreNewsofChas yet. Mon.6 Feb. Doryreceived a LetterfromMaria She does not mention Chas in it

Sun. 12 Feb. Self at 10 L . Fs and all at high . . . all Except Dory at L . Fs Mr Horobin drank Tea

Mon. 13 Feb. Received a Letter from Mr Oliverdated 5 Febry but has not heard from Chas since he left him the 25 Janry being the Converstion of St Paul at Lisle [Lille] on whichday he Chas set off in a post Chaise for La Trappe with 36 Guineas in his pockett . Mr. Horrobin called I shewed him this Letter. he has received none he Mr Greenham drank Tea and Played Cards

Fri. 17 Feb. Mr Attwoodtaught Warmsley and Lucy afterDinner received a Letter from Son Wm at [blank] he's very well and his Wife and quite happy he sends me a Certificate of his being Alive which as an half pay Leiut he must send every6 Months Receiveda Letter from Maria Brugessdated the 10 Febrywhich Mr Oliver just as She was finishing her Letter receiveda Letter from Chas thenat Paris after being refusedat LaTrappe,wishing Mr Oliver to get him a lodging at Brugess , but Revd . Mother kindly offered to let him have the same appartment he had before provided helikeit

Tues. 21 Feb. Sent to Mr Horrobin having receivedno Letter from

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Chas and intending to write by this days post to Maria , he came , and wished me to write to Maria as at present we dont know if Chas is set out from Paris, in consiquence I wrote to Maria , wishing Chas to stay at Mrs More or go to St Omers or return just he pleased Fri. 24 Feb. Mrs Md and Dory at L . Fs selfStayed at home some trade. Received a Letter from Chas and Maria he returned from La Trappe last friday he still continues a retired life, but both agree, thatthe vocation is much coold, he intends to learnfrench a wate some little time the Divine will, Sat. 25 Feb. at Mr Horrobins , talked with him and Mr Lindoe aboute Chas , asked leave for meat after at Mr Shepperdstalked on the same Subject, he gave me Onion Seed ... Horrobindrank Tea with us

Sun. 26 Feb. all at high L.F. . . all at Vespress

Mon. 27 Feb. Saml Wegg Esq paid in full, talked with him about getting Son Wm a place under government at Halifax. Shrofe Tuesday28 Feb. wrote to Chas an Answer and also to Maria to do as he pleases, but not to loose his time Offered him Miss Warmsley for a Wife

Wed. 1 March all Except Betsey and self at L . Fs 11 o'ck. Thurs. 2 March Dory and Bett at Mr Lindoes got leaves from him for Mrs Md Selfand Lucy to eate meat, but theyre to keep Lent

Sat. 4 March Dory and Lucy at Mr Lindoe's, Mr Horrobin called intheEven had receiveda Letter from Chas dated the 24 Febry which hel bring to Morrow Even Sun. 5March all at High L . Fs I spokeaboute Lentand the Bishop¹ to Dr Rigbyand Gaffy, as did Mr Danbyall at Vespress Iplayed for Webbe

Mon. 6 March

Mr Horrobin called last night he read Chass Letter Excepting some part of the24 Febryhe is watingtheDivinewill, he learns french but as present is not disposed to beging a corse of Studies to quallify himself for what he at first intended, Horrobin will write him by tuesday post and he thinks Chas will soon come home

Wed. 8 March. Mr Plenius called he has been arrested he tuned the Harpsichord I paid him £3 3. 0 in full the 12 of April next

Sat. 11 March

Mr Brocklebank Informs me he Wy [Warmsley] was very inquisitiveasking him what Landed Estate I have and what my trade brought me in, to which B answered I had an Estate in Essexand other places but as to what thetrade produced Per Annm he could not tell, no says My but shurely you can mention something, Mr Bk said no he could not ... Weaired Chas bed Expecting him home as we have no Letter from him for 14 day

1 Bishop Talbotwished Lent to be observed more strictly.

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Sun. 12 March. leave this day given for meat all at high L . Fs ... all at Vespress Mr Horrobin and Penketh¹ drank Tea Tues. 14 March. Received a Letter from Chas dated the 7th Inst that he moved yesterday from Brugess to St. Omers, intends going 6 miles distant from thence to a Curate to learn and Lattin and wate a Vocation also a Letter from Maria, whichis by no mean pleasing, but greatlyin behalf of Chas and to have a part ofmy tradeChass I shewed to Horrobin who thinksthe vocation at an End and he'll come back Wed. 15March. Called on Mr Lamb shewed him Chass and Maria's Letters both which he reprobates, as a plot laid to serve his and her purposein mytrade he approvesmyConduct ... Brocklebank also rebrobates their Conduct as above Thurs. 16 March Mr Horrobin called gave me an Order for 16 Ps Black Serge & 1 pce of Cloth for the Collge at Lisbon Fri. 17 March Messrs Addis and Greenhamdrank Tea withus Sun. 19 March. Self at 10 and all at high L . Fs Mon. 20 March. Mr Horrobincalled and gave Orders for 16 peices of BlackSerge& 1 Ps brown Livery Clo for Lisbon to be ready in 14 days on Saturday he received a Letter from Chas Brugess that Thursday he should set of for St. Omers to Study Lattin but Horrobin thinks his vocation not right, I consulted Mrs Mawhoodwho thinksheshouldhaveShownme the Lettertherefor afterDinnerIwentto him and told him so, onwhichheproduced it and read it which breaths a spirit of Envy and Malice rather than religion, thinks I wishto do without him and wants me to make some propositions, beforehe'll return homeand whichmust bequitedifferentto thosehe beforeenjoyed thinks Iprefer others tomuch , but Mr Horrobin thinks with us that he goes on a false sistim and will Answer the Letter by to Morrows post Thurs. 23 March. arrivedin Town 7 o'Čk found Mr Horrobin there played Cardes a good trade this day Fri. 24 March. Mr Horrobin called shewed us his Letter to Chas which he intends sending this day to him at St Omersand which we approve of, Eate fish, Horrobinmentions that Chass Clos will be sent as soon as he sends an Answer to this Sat. 25th March. all at L . Fs high Warmsley at New York Coffeehouse the Ship for Halifax sails on Monday Sun. 26 March Self at 10 and all at high L . Fs ... allat Vespres Self at Sermon, heard Mr Lindoe paid 10s to the Charity Mon. 27 March Mr. Ma'howns Dirge L . Fs Fri. 31 March. Self at Horrobin See Mr [blank] Sacerdos who travelled with Chas and Mr Stoneto Bullonge and as Mr Horrobin says Chas communicated his intentions ofLa Trappe tohim and he being going to St Omers on Tuesday I had much talk and 1 John Penketh, b 1733 ; to Douai, May 1751 ; Chaplain, Hammersmith Convent ; later at Ealing ; d 17 Nov. 1813. See C.R.S. XXVIII, 277 n.; ХІІ, 122

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wished him to give Chas advise and to mention what Itold him to Mr Wilkinson that he might also advise Chas as to me I would rather Chas return provided he would lead a different life

Sun. 2 April Self at 10 & all at high L . Fs ... all at Vespress

Mon. 3 April. Letter from Mr Wilkinson. that Son Chas arrived the20th of March, that he went with him to the Vicars 2 Legues from St Omers but he being so Exorbitant in his demands and the lodging &c so miserable that Mr Wilkinsonsent his horsefor Chas the next day, Chas is now at the College and Wilkinson promisses to advise and do the best for us both, this Letter I called on Mr Horrobin and Garrow, shewed in them, and as I had before let him into Chas's and my affairs I begd him and he promised to advise and consult with Mr Wilkinson first and then consult with Chas what he wished to do

Fri. 7 April. all at Complin L . Fs Sun. 9 April. Dory at Sacra Sanctum

Wed. 12 April. at Mr Lindoes See Mrs Md and Lucy there after Dinner again there did the Nessesary all at Tenebris

Thurs. 13 April. Mrs Md Self and Lucy at 8 o'Ck L . Fs at Sacra Sanctum all at Tenebris, Received a Letter from Chass at St Omers that he had dcided for the world

Good Friday 14 April. all at L . Fs morning and Tenebris

Holy Saturday, 15thApril all at L . Fs to the Office . . . Betsey and Warmsley at No 4¹ to their Duty

Easter Sunday 16 April. Warmsley and Betsey at Sacra Sanc .. . Self at 10 L.F all at High L . Fs all at Vespres Mr Horrobin drank Tea with Mon. 17 April. all at high L . Fs and a good trade Mrs Simister Dined with Warmsleycame at 10 in the Morn had heard prayers, allat Vespress, Received a Letter from Chas that he seen all his mistakes, and Sisters Advise would make up for lost time and Submit to me and return directly

Tues. 18 April all Except myself at L . Fs, 11 o'ck I stayed at home and wrote An Answer to Chas's Letter forgetting and forgiving all and for him to come home directly to Enquire for a Gardener for me and a french maid Servant and bring Seeds and carnations, sent it by this Even's post Mr Horrobin called and Shewed me a Letter he had received by same post to the same purpose Except that he'd be home before Low Sunday

1 No 4 CastleStreet (earlier Castle Yard) ; now Furnival Street off Holborn and next Staple Inn The house was probably taken after Bishop Challoner's death , and until 1830 it remained the headquartersoftheVicarsApostolic Bishop Talbot did not live there, but in Little James St., Bedford Square ; Bishops Douglass and Poynter lived and died there The house was known familiarly as "The Castle" See Newton, Catholic London , p 223

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Sun. 23 April self at 10 and high L.Fs. .. all at Vespres brought home Mr Mare¹ he drank Tea with us

Tues. 25 April. wrote to Mr Wilkinson, as I thought Son Chas might have aggreableto my desire, quittedSt Omers by this and on his return home, and might have desiredMr Wilkinsonto have procured me a Gardner but now being settled with our present Gardner not to get me one

Thurs. 27 April desired Mr Barnard to Speak to Mr Talbot for a preist to go to Gasking at Winsor he drank Tea with, and says, says, one will be sent in a few Days, as such wroteto Gaskings son and desired him to call for Mothers half year Pension Dew Febry 7 last past

Fri. 28 April Mr Horrobindrank Tea with says Son Chas should have come with a Mr Hugh Smith

Sat. 29 April. Mrs Md fearfull Chas's Ague has returned I called on Mr Hugh Smith See him he says Chas would have come with him but his Ague returned and has keept his bed 4 days, that this return came by their treating him in the french way but now they treat him in the English way

Sun. 30 April Mr Groombridge went with me to L . Fs high after at Mr Webbes where he bought his Harpsichord at 36 Guineas in rained hard , Miss Mcgown dined with us all at Vespress , Mr Horrobin came and drank Tea

Mon. 1 May. Called on Horrobin he has received a Letter from Mr Cornthwait2 but no mention of Chas Tues. 2 May. Stayed at home writting a Letter to Chas no[w] ill at St Omers , and sent him Mr Nelsons prescription for theAgue and Fever , and to come home as soon as his health permitted Mr Horrobin promised me also to write Wed. 3 May. just as we had breakfasted Son Chas came he had travelled all night from Dover he appeared much shook in his constitution but by the Ague, at 10 o'Ck he had a return of it sent to Nelson he ordered two Saline Drafts 1 night and 1 morn he layd in bed allmost all the Day Thurs. 4 May Chas takenwith the Ague at 7 o'CkMorn. selfnot well Eate little Dinner at the Catholick Meeting Free Masons Tavern Mr Talbot Letter in behalf ofMr Jeneson³reprobated and he to I paid my £1 1. 0. nothing Else done, Chas takes Bark now Every 2 hours, The Meeting of Catholics is to dine at Free Masons Tavern on Monday next

1 Possibly Edward Maire, S.J.; b 7 Nov. 1725 ; professed, 1760 ; London 1762 (?); d. 13 April 1797. See Kirk ; C.R.S. XII, 57 .

2 Richard Cornthwaite ; b.c. 1736 ; Douai, oath, 27 Dec. 1760 ; Brockhampton, 1767 ; succeeded Wm. Mumford as Procurator of St Omer in 1782 ; escaped during FrenchRevolution ; d. Harvington Hall, Worcestershire, 11 Sept. 1803. See C.R.S. XLIV, pp 6-7, for discussion of his career

3 Augustin Jennison, S.J., for his unhappy story, see Kirk, 137. d 22 Jan. 1799. Bishop Talbot had helped Jennison charitably.

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Sun. 7May. Chas not so well to go out all at high . . we walked to St Georges fields meet Dr Geddes , he says if BishopTalbot does not immediately settle £100 Pr Annm on JenisonsWife it will be brought before Parliament , he reprobates his being perswaded to leave his Wife and Children

Mon. 8 May. thoughtit prudent to callon Bishop Talbotin consequence ofSeeingDr Geddes, but only See Mr Barnard who treated me with but little respect after Mr Horrobin took me into his room and endeavourd tosouth [soothe ] things, he aggreedwithme that Barnard was an Odd man

Sat. 13May Wm [blank] our footman went away from us this Day and Abraham the black servant came at 12 o'clock, he served Dinner very well, at 9 Guineas Pr Annum .. . Chas attampted to direct me in something in the Shop but I answered him and he rather seemed to submit

Sun. 14 May all at high L . Fs Except Chas who was at 10 o'ck Moorfeilds

Wed. 17 May. See Mr Horrobin was very civil will call with Mr Douglass, Sacredos this Even Horrobin will want some more goods if he can . . . but Mr Horrobin did not call

Sun 21 May. all at high L . Fs Except Chas at Moorfeilds . . . all at Vespres Messrs Horrobin and Syres drank Tea with us

Thurs. 25 May. all at L.Fs.

Sat. 27 May at Horrobins See Mr Syres he says Mr Cornthwait came there from St Omers last night

Sun. 28 May all at Hamsted heard Mr Hussey

Tues. 30 May Called and See Mr Cornthwait at Mr Horrobins told him I'd pay Balance of College Acctt they come see me next Thursday to Tea

Sat. 3 June. all at Mr Lindoe's did the Nessesery SeeMrCornthwate will say for us to Morrow Sun. 4 June Mr Corththwaitesaid after 7 o'Ck for us Self Mrs Md Dory at Sacra Sanctum all at L.Fs. high Mrs Simister dined with us allExcept Chas at Vespress self heard Mr Archer, walked with Lucy after Tea in the Temple Gardins meet Mr and Mrs Martin walked home withthem, meet Mr BarnardSacredos , was very civil &c

Mon.5 June. Mr Cornthwaite said for us at 8 o'Ck .. . all at L.Fs. Wed. 7 June. Eate Fish for Dinner did not aggreewith me paid Mr Denton poor Tax for house and land at Finchly £3. 6. 0

1 Alexander Geddes, LI.D.; b 1737; Scalan , 1751 ; Scotch College, Paris, 1758 ; Priest, 1764 ; came from Scotland about 1782, after disagreement with Bishop Hay ; and for a time was at Sardinian Chapel ; patronised by Lord Petre; censured and suspended for a new translation of the Bible in the notes to which he denied the divine inspiration of the scriptures; d. 26 Feb. 1802. See Ward, Dawn Index (portrait) ; D.N.B.

2 John Douglass ; b. Dec. 1743 ; Douai, oath 1764 ; to Valladolid, 1768 ; mission, 1773; Bishop of Centuria and V.A. London District, 1790 ; d. 8 May, 1812. See Ward, Dawn, I and II ; Eve, 1 ; Gillow ; D.N.B.

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Thurs. 15 June. all at Hampsted being the fete de Dieu [Corpus Christi] heard Mr Robinson

Fri. 16 June. a good night Eate a good breakfast tooka quarter of a pint ofCows Milk and it aggreedwith me . .. Eate fishfor dinner It did not aggree with me

Sun. 18 June all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy MrKirvan there Tues. 20 June Mrs Md at L . Fs Sat. 24 June. self and Warmsley called at Varlys See Mr Gibson President of Doway, after at L.Fs. Mr Archer Sacerdos sayshe'll call on us at Finchleythe week after next. I heard his prayers Sun. 25 June. all at Hampsted heard Mr Robinson Wed. 28 June. not very well all at Lindoe's Thurs. 29 June. Self Mrs Md Chas Bett and Lucy at Sacra Sanc all Except Chas and Warmsley at Vespres broughthome Messrs Horrobin and Barnard they drank Tea, Mr Cornthwaite called Fri. 30 June. Mrs Md and Lucy at L.Fs. . . Messrs Cornthwaite and Horrobin dined with me and was well satisfied with the Accountt and Interest from one year after Mr Mumfords death to the 21 July 1786 they begged me to Dine with the Bishops James Talbot and Gibson¹as they wished to meet me withgood nature on late Mr Mumfords Affair and would also give me a security for 20 years and allow me a preist also Sun. 2 July. all at Hampsted heard Mr Robinson Mon. 3 July. all stayed at Finchley worked in the GardingMr Archer Sacerdos dined with us and drank Tea after gave him a cast to Hampsed Tues. 4 July. Messrs Talbot Gibson Bishops: with Messrs Varley HorrobinGibson and Cornthwaite Called on me and tookChocolate I finallysettled College Account withCornthwaite £356. 1.9 by Draft on mytrust Account with Fullers, Dated the 21 July as the Interest was computed to that Day, the Bishops aggree to give me Securityand to let me has a preist to say for me at Finchly and London during my life and Mrs Mawhoods they wished me to Execute a Deed of Trust (being fearfullofmy life) which I refused but would pay the Balance to them as soon as I received Lord Southwells Mortgage but that I insisted Mrs Mumfords Annuity should remain in the Stocks viz £60 Pr Ann and at her decease to go to the two Bishops for the purpose intended, all this they aggreed too Wed. 5 July. wrote a Letter to Mr Oliver in whichI thanked him

1 Mathew Gibson, fourth son of Jasper Gibson of Stonecroft, Durham ; William , Presidentof Douai, was his younger brother. Mathew was born 25 March, 1734 ; Douai, 1747 ; mission, 1768 ; V.G. Northern, 1776; Bishop of Comana and V.A. Northern, 1780; d. 19 May 1790. He was succeeded as V.A. by his brother William. See Kirk ; Gillow; D.N.B.; C.R.S. , XXVIII, Index . P

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and Mrs More and said it was long since I heard from Maria, that when She wrote to me I would directly Answer her Letter this sent by his brother Fri. 7 July. a Letter from Son Wm Halifax with advice ofthe £40 I lately paid to Mr Rashley and also one of an £100 now Drawed the first I have paid the other I have Accepted Sun. 9 July. all at Hampsted heard Mr Robinson Sun. 16 July. all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy after went to his house, he is going to Wiltshire and then will call and See us at Finchley taken ill at Mass

Mon. 17 July Meet Mr Lindoe on Blackfriers bridge and another Sacerdos with him , I asked him if Mr Cornthwaite was gone , he said he went to Morrow Morn . I told him I thought it a little odd he had not called on me . Mr Cornthwaite called in consiquence of my having seen and spoke to Mr Lindoe , I gave him Mr Mumfords little Accountt Book for Mr Wilkinson to get in the remainder of his Debts, and for which he gave me a receipt Sun. 23 July. all at Hampsted heard Mr Dungam¹ Thurs. 27 July. Mrs Md and Bett in the Coachat L.Fs. . . talked some time with Parson Edwards

Sun. 30 July Son Chas drove the Coach to Hampsted Mr Hussy said Mrs Md was affread to go

Sat. 5 Aug. after Dined went to Finchly in Barnet Stage Chas came at 8 o'ck he had been pursued by footpads but escaped by running, he was in a great heat when he came, took a Sweet [sweat ?] went to bed

Sun. 6 Aug. Chas drove us to Hampsted Sun. 13 Aug. all at hampsted . . . the Brindle Cow Calved , a cow calf

Mon. 14 Aug. Mr Patience from Burham Sacerdos a freind of Warmsleys drank Tea with us he goes back the 1st of Sepr called on Mr Lindoe, but so many people at their Duty told Mr Horrobin I would call to Morrow at 12 o'clock Tues. 15 Aug. all at L . Fs after self at Mr Lindoes Wed. 16 Aug. Self at Sacra Sanctum, Mrs Mawhood heard the same prayers Sun. 20 Aug. set out for Winsor after 6 o'Clock in our Coach Chas and Dory in a Chaise and a servant to takecareofit heard 7 o'Clock pryaers L . Fs arrived at Cranford bridge at past 10 o'Ck breakfasted there it rained very fast Set offforWinsor to

1 Joseph Dungan ; b. 1748 ; Moorfields, 1783-1747 ; d. Dec. 1797 ; buried, St. Pancras See C.R.S. XII, 62.

2 Robert Vincent Patient, O.P.; b 1730 ; led a sea-faring life; Professed 19 Sep. 1759 at Bornheim; Louvain for studies; Priest, Feb. 1761 ; Taught in Bornheim College till 1794, then in Carshalton College where he died 4 Dec. 1802. See Palmer ; C.R.S. XII, 85. According to C.R.S. XXV, 166 , Robert Walmesley and his elder brother Thomas, were pupils at Bornheim; they enteredon 22 Sept. 1780; Thomasleft, 22 Sept. 1783 , Robert, 18 May 1785 , six months before he was apprenticed to W.M.

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12 o'clock arrived at Winsor 2 o'Ck dined there, it rained very fast again Mr and Mrs Gasking came us, we drank Tea at their house with old Mrs Gasking who is very wellbut much fell away all at St Georges Chappell heard the Service after walked onthe Terras See the King the Queen and Princesses in a room over it as it was very damp, Supped at our Inn a very bad night owing to the Noise

Mon. 21 Aug. got up at 7 O'Ck Self See King and Queen coming from Chappell, Mrs Md meet me we all see the Castleand round Tower, &c walked on the Terras came back to the Inn could not go again as we promised to Old Gasking took leave of Mr and Mrs Gasking Set of past 11 to Eaton See the College meet Mr Riche and Miss Kirnan there after Dined at Hounslow, See Mr Bristow there . . came all safe to Town at past 6 o'ck

Wed. 23 Aug. after Tea Mr Warmsley Dory Bett and Lucy called in our Coach (Mrs Md and Chas not well so could not be of the Party) we went to Vaux Hall ... Mr Archer Sacerdos we picked up at Vauxhall he came as FleetSt

Sun. 27 Aug. all in the Coach to Hampsted, meet Mr Kirvan on the Road. Mr Coen's brother¹ said prayers ... MrRobinson the Parson drank Tea with us

Sat. 2 Sep. Stayed in Town at Mr Lindoes did the Nessesary Sun. 3 Sep. Self at 7 o'Ck L . Fs at Sacra Sanctum all at hight Sun. 10 Sep. all meet at Hampsted, Chas and Mr Groombridge refreshed with port stakes at Warmsleys after they came to Finchley

Mon. 11 Sep. Brother Oswald2 dined with us

Tues. 12 Sep. sent to Mr Oswald he and a boy came and dined with us , I gave him £2 2. 0 for Maria at Brugdes to pay duty for Olivers Cloth and Salmon and desired him to ask Revd Mother if I was anything in his debt for Chas

Sat. 16 Sep. Mrs Md and Self in the Coachto L . Fs 11 o'ck Sun. 17 Sep. all at Hampsted heard Mr Coen Sun. 24 Sep. all at Hampsted Sun. 1 Oct. it Blowed and rained so hard we could not go to Church

Tues. 10 Oct. Mr Oliver called in the Even of Yesterday also Mr Arboin

Thurs. 12 Oct. wrote a Letter to Mr Wilkinson of St Omers for 20 Cherry trees and to Mon Hiecq for carnation Layers Fri. 13 Oct. see Horrobin sets of this night forSt Omers

1 Michael Edmund Coen ; ed Paris ; VirginiaSt., c 1780-1810 ; See C.R.S. XII, 110. He was one ofthe priests during the Riots who did theirutmost to restrain the Wapping Catholics from retaliations. See Burton , Challoner, II, 247 , where 'Michael Copps' is probably an error for 'Michael Coen' Probably employed at the English Convent Bruges

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Sun. 15 Oct. all at Hampsted

Sat. 21 Oct. had a bad night sent for Mr Lindoe did the nessesery

Sun. 22 Oct. a very bad night got prayers at Moorfeilds & L.F. Eate very little at Dinner, after Mr Lindoe called and said Ihad better stay a few days to See how I should be forat present he could not give me the B . St [Blessed Sacrament] as Viaticum

Mon. 23 Oct. Eate scarce anyDinnergot a little Sleep after better, in the Even Messrs Greenham and Horrobin drank Tea

Sat. 28 Oct. An Indifferent night Mr Horrobin said for us past 7 o'Ck Self at Sacra Sanctum

Sun. 29 Oct. allat L . Fscalled on Jos Carpuehe lent me 2ofMannings¹ books ... Self and Mrs Md at Vespres brought home FatherJno Anderton he drank Tea with us

Tues. 31 Oct. paid Mrs More by Draft on Fuller £26 10. 11, being for Shirts for Chas and his jorney to St Omers and home to England.

Sat. 4 Nov. Self Bett and Lucy came to Town to breakfast they stopd at Mr Lindoes die the nessesary . . . Chas stays in Town to go to Mr Horrobins

Sun. 5 Nov. all at Hampsted

Tues. 7 Nov. Mrs. Md at L . Fs and Mr Lindoes self also there we did the nessesary

Wed. 8 Nov. Mr Horrobinsaid self Mrs Md and Warmsley atSacra Sanctum

Thurs. 9 Nov. Lord Mayors Day but no shew as Princes[s]Amelia is to be buried to Morrow or next day

Sun. 12 Nov. all at L . Fs high See Jos Carpue

Tues. 14 Nov. Paid Mr Welch for Dr Carr our Parson of Finchley £1 1. 0 for the year 1786

Sun. 19 Nov. All at L . Fs high Chas at Moorfields ... SelfatVespres Mr Horrobin drank Tea with us

Sat. 25 Nov. after Tea Son Chas was Absent at Mr Horrobinaboute buying a Shade for a Candle

Sun. 26 Nov. all at L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds . . . Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought Mr Horrobin home he drank Tea

Mon. 27 Nov. Mr Barnard drank Tea with us he says the Bishop wishes if Chas goes to France hed take a Sacerdos over to St Omers

Thurs. 30 Nov. Self Mrs Md and Daughters at L . Fs 12 o'ck

Fri. 1 Dec. Self at Monsr Cottins at Islington See him he'll give Son Chas a Letter to his Cousin2 at Paris, if we'll call to Morrow Morn at 11 o'ck and he wishes us to bring him pattrons of S.F. blews [blues] he likewise mentioned a neice of his who has ₤16000 for Chas

Sat. 2 Dec. Self and Chas called and See Mr Cottin but he altered

1 Presumably one of the books by Robert Manning (d 1731 ) See Gillow , and D. N.B.

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his tone in Regard to his Niece as he said Chas was a Catholick will give him a letter of Credit for £200 on Paris if Chas will call in the Even Sun. 3 Dec. Self called on Mr Brown who gave me a Letter of recommendation on Rouen as did Dr Rigby on Paris 2 Letters Chas at Mr Horrobins and Sacra Sancm all at L . Fs 11 o'clock , Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres

[Draft of Letter to Mr George George]1

Sir, Mr G. G

You may easily believe that I was not prepared for your Letter of 29 Ultmo nether do I know the sentiments ofmy daughter on this occasion, one thing however I think myself atlibertytosaywhichis that I have laid it down as aninvariable rule not to force the inclinations ofmy Daughters in anaffair of so muchconsiquenceand at the same time I cannot aggree to a connection of this sort without Seeing a future prospect of a proper provision for the familly, if therefore you would wish for my apporbation you must in the first place consider howfar your Religious principles aggree withhers a source as I have often seen of much inhappiness, in the next place you will readilly believe that it is propper for me to know your presend circumstances, and probable future income, I say probable because trade does not admitof an absolute certainty there is another circumstance whichis that you have a Child byaformermarriage, who must and ought to be provided for, if not allready done, this is all I can say on the Subject at present for though I have looked upon you, as an able and diligent man in business I have not yet consideredyou in any other light, Therefore it remains with you to satisfy me in regard to these perticulars which when done if aggreeableto my Daughter I have according to my present sentiments of you no Objection

I am Sr Yr &c &c

[Diary resumed]

Mon. 4 Dec. Chas went of for France in very goodSpiritsat6o'ck in theDiligence for Dover withaMr[blank] Sacerdos recommended by Bishop Talbot to Chass care and will be accountableforwhat Mony he may Expend on him to St Omers Tues. 5 Dec. Mrs Md at L . Fs Fri. 7 Dec. my birth Day Self Mrs Md Bett and Lucyat L . Fs ... Received a Letter from Son Chas who is yet at Dover Sat. 9 Dec. Received a Letter from George desiring an interview with me

1 Clothier of Frome, Somerset

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Sun. 10 Dec. All at L.Fs. . . Self Mrs Md Lucy at Vespres Self a Sermon heard Dr Rigby, gave £2. 2. 0 for Coales

Mon. 11 Dec. Mr George sent me a brace of Phesants and a brace of Partriges and a Letter to Betsey which She shewd me, he therein wishes me to settle the affair to my liking I answed I should be glad to See him

Sun. 17 Dec. Self at 10 L . Fs all at high .. . all at Vespress Mr Horrobin and Mare drank Tea Mare spent the Even Mon. 18 Dec. Self at Mr Lindoes not at home See Mr Barnard some talk with him after Dinnerat Lindoes did Nessesary Receiveda Long Letter from Son Chas St Omers 14th has some promisses in trade and to serve the College intends as far as Douay his Eyes but so so

Tues. 19 Dec. Mr Horrobin said past 7 o'Ck for us Self at Sacra Sanc:

Wed. 20 Dec. Mr Horrobin called with the writting Master of St. Omers Colge who brought me a Letter from Son Chas that his Eyes were quite well, that he had got the Clothing ofthe College and writes for more pattrons to be send to Douay as he sets out from St Omers the 18th Inst he wishes young Thornton to go to St Omers

Thurs. 21 Dec. In the Even Messrs Greenhamand Horrobincalled , drank Tea and played Cards. Self at Mr Groombridge's where we had a little Concert

Sat. 23 Dec. Mr George came to my house in consiquenceof his letter and I settled Betseysaffair to give £1000 and heis tosettle his LeesholdEstate onher, to have the freeexerviseofReligion &c Sun. 24 Dec. all at L . Fs high Mr Georgedined withus

Mon. 25 Dec. all at L . Fs verymuch Crouded Mr Georgedinedwith us after he and I walked to Vespres the rest in the Coach . Mr George drank Tea and Supped with us , now find he wishes me to give Betsy more fortune

Tues. 26 Dec. all at L . Fs high yound Webbe¹ played Wed. 27 Dec. Stayed at home the Morn ExpectingMr Georgewho had intimated to Betsey that he should wish Id givehim £1000 more but he not comingat 12 o'CkI thoughthad omit and write to me from the Contry which I wished to avoid having as I thought Settled all things last Saturday and which he approved of both before and after he had spoke to Betsey, of this I and Mrs Md spoke to Betsey, she confessed all this, on whichI told her I should keep to my first aggreement and that I Expeted George to do the same, and that after dinner, if theyd quit the Room I would again speek to him I did so and he then wished for the Additional Sum for some time, but at last gave it up and we again aggreed to our first proposal on which I called Betsey in to the Dining room, and in her presince again repeated and

1 Samuel Webbe, the younger (1770 ?-1843) See D.N.B.

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confirmed our first Aggreement and that he proposedgoing home next Sunday to perform certain nessesary repairs to his home and in Two Months would return and finish this buisness all seemed now quite happy he drank Tea and supped with us

Fri. 29 Dec. Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at high L . Fs Betsey stayed at home as She promised George to attend him to but some things for his Daughter on whichI spoke to her that I had no objection but that I thoughtit rather more prudent not She mentioned that George had a young Lady who was very fond of him , but that he had now no thoughts of her, that George wassorryhe had ever mentioned thathe wished more mony from me, that he was nowfully contented with my first proposal, and that he went out of town Dory Betsey and Lucy went with Mr Geroge to the play

Sun. 31 Dec. Self at 10 all at L.F high all at Vespres

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Mon. 1 Jan. all at high L . Fs ... all at Vespres

Tues. 2 Jan. Mrs. Md and Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary I see the Bishop at Mr Horrobins

Wed. 3 Jan. Mr Horrobinsaid Self and Mrs Md at Sacra Sanctum, after Mr Horrobin told me it was reported were he was that I would not give a fortune with my Daughters, on whichhecontradicted the Report, Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs 11 and 12 o Clock prayers

Fri. 5 Jan. Received a Letter from Son Wm at Halifax hes well but his Wifeis very Ill, he wishes an Harpsichord to be sent him

Sat.6 Jan. allat L . Fs ... Mrs Md Dory Betseyand Lucyat Vespres Dory Betsey and Lucy at Sacra San. and Walmesley promissed me to go to Mr Horrobin

Sun. 7 Jan. Self at 10 and all at High L . Fs . . . all at Vespres brought Mr Horrobinhome with us, he produced a Billof Chas on me Dated the 18 Decr at 3 days sight for £10 this monyhe took up of Mr Cornthwaite of St Omers, this Bill was brought over by a Lady Blunt and her brother¹ a Preist, who say that Chas meets little encouragementin the Cloth way in france and that he did not intend going farther than Lisle

Mon. 8 Jan. with Mrs. Md at L . Fs

Tues. 9 Jan. Mrs Md and Dory at L . Fs

Wed. 10 Jan. Mr Groombridge drankTea with us and MrWalmsley Exibited his Ellectrical machine

1 Charles Blount, third son of Sir Edward Blount of Sodington, Bart.; b.c. 1735 Douai 1748 ; oath 3 Nov. 1755 ; professor; after the death of his elder brother , hewas chaplain to his brother's widow, LadyFrances Blount atSnitterfield ; d Warwick , 19 Jan. 1810. See Knox, 71 ; Kirk ; C.R.S. XXVIII; XII, 107 .

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Sat. 13 Jan. at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary 20 Penitatials ... See Mr Taylor Sacerdos he speaks very Slightinglyof Lord Petre Sun. 14 Jan. Not at Sacra San : all at High L . Fs Mrs Simister here, some Altercation aboute Dinner but soon adjusted all at Vespres

Thurs. 18 Jan. Received a Letter from Son Chas Dated the 11 Janry that he had sold 20 half pieces of Cloth and the promise of 4 more Shops

Fri. 19 Jan. Mr Paston Junr of St Omers called Sun. 21 Jan. all at high L.Fs. .. Mr Paston dined with, after all at Vespres he also with Mr Horrobin drank Tea with us

Fri. 26 Jan. Called and See Mr Brooke he has promised to be Betseys Trustee

Sun. 28 Jan. all at L . Fs ... at Vespres Messrs HorrobinSyres and vice President¹ of Douay drank Tea

Mon. 29 Jan. Received 2 Letters from Son Chas the one Dated the 3 Janryfrom Cambreywhich I should long agoe havereceived the other dated the 24 inst St Omers in whichis severalpatrons for peices whichhe has sold to different people, that he intends for Paris and Roen being advised so to do by MrWilkinsonand others and will be at home in a Monthand wishes me notto be concerned with Mr Groombridge

Sun. 4 Feb. all at high ... all at Vespres A Mr Marshallcalled he was recommended by a Mr. Wood musician, he was to go to Douay Colge I went with him and See Mr Southward2

Mon. 5 Feb. Receivedfrom Mr George BetseysSettlement and She also received a Letter from George that he'll be in town next friday to quite settle this buisness

Thurs. 8 Feb. gave Betsey a Draft on Fuller & Co for £50 to buy her Clos &c and told Dory She might have a Silk Gown for the occasion

Sun. 11 Feb. all at L.F. high See Mr Paston Junr there ... all Except Dory and Bett at Vespres

Tues. 13 Feb. Self at and See Mr Lindoe he did not chuse to Marry Betsey without the Bishops consent, 3 went again at 3 o'Ck See the Bishhop bad some altercation with him and Mr Barnard but soon aggreed as the Bishop said he would reconsider it .. Mr Barnard called in the Even and said the Bishop gave his Consent Wed. 14 Feb. Mr George came to Town and brought the Settlement ingrossd he dined and Supped with us

1 John Daniel, b 1745; Douai ; became President in 1792 and suffered imprisonment during Revolution ; d Paris, 3 Oct. 1823. See Kirk, Gillow , C.R.S. XIX, 98 ; Ward, Dawn, and Eve , Indexes

2 Therewerefour brothers Southworth, all priests. The one referred to here was probably the eldest Richard ; b 1743 ; oath, Douai, 1763 ; priest, 1768 ; Vice-President , 1775 ; Brockhamption, 1787 ; Vicar of Hampshire; d 19 Nov. 1817. See C.R.S. XLIV, 8-9, and Index ; Kirk; "Ward, Dawn, I, Index

3 George George was not a Catholic

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Fri. 16Feb. Selfat MrHorrobins See Mr Barnard who has promissed togetaLetterfrom Bishop Talbot to BishopWalesley [Walmesley] at Bath for Betsey .. . Cousn Brooke came who together with Mr Brocklebank and Dory attented his and Betsey Signing the Deeds

Sat. 17 Feb. Mr George is nowwell satisfied with it this Even he and Mr Brocklebank took out a Licence of Marriage Sun. 18 Feb. Mr George called at 10 o'Ck he went with me to L . Fs after he and Cousn Brooke Dined after he self and Mrs Md at Vespres brought home Messrs Lindoe and Horrobin who Married myDaughter Elizabeth Mawhood to Mr George George of Froome in Somersetshire, Mr Brooke and George supped with us Mon. 19 Feb. at up Early at 8 o'ck Self Mrs Md Cousn Brooke Dory Lucy Mr Brocklebank Walmsley attended myDaughter E. Mawhood and Mr George to our Parish Church where they were married by Mr Edwards after which we returned to breakfast when Mr George refused taking the £1000 but begged to Draw for it at sight, as he had a Mortgage in view , I gave Betsey £10 Bank Note and £5. 5. 0 in Monyand I beforegave her first £50 then £10 10. 0 I paid also Mr Lindoe £2 2. 0 and Horrobin £1 . 1. 0 also £1 . 6. 0 which was blessed with the Wedding Ring, I gave also to Dory £5 5. 0 for her Expences and a Silk Gown they set of for Froome at 11 o'Ck in a post Chaise Wed. 21 Feb. Self Mrs Md and Lucy at L . Fs Sun. 25 Feb. all at hight L . Fs ... Eate meat Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought home Messrs Horrobin and Syresto Tea had some talk of the Bishop and Barnard Tues. 27 Feb. Self at and See Mr Barnard he gave me a direction tofind Mr Bennett I found him at Mr Langdaleshepromissedme a Letter to Mr Wilks , 2 Sacerdos at Bath ... Sally Simister drank Tea with us so did Mr Bennett he gave me a Letter to Mr Wilks at Bath which I sent Betsey also one to Dory and one to Mr George in Answer to theirs of this day Received with George to Draw for his £1000 Wed. 28 Feb. Son Charles came home from France by way of Brithemstone [Brighton] at 6 o'clock very well Fri. 2 March. Šelf went with Mr Paul Junr to Capt Squires he advisesme not to send the Harpsichord to Son Wm as he thinks his wife is now Dead and that Wm will be soon over Sun. 4March all at L . Fs meet Mr Paul Junr there all ExceptChas atVespres after MrPaul hisSister Messrs HorrobinandSouthwood drank Tea

1 Cousin Brooke noted in his papers (College of Arms), 'She was previously married at her father's house the day before by a Popish priest, I being present at both ceremonies '

2 JosephWilkes, O.S.B. of the Community of St. Edmund , Paris ; chaplain at Swynnerton ; Bath, 1786; elected to Catholic Committee, May, 1788 ; for his subsequentstormy career, see Ward, Dawn Joseph Wilkes died , 19 May, 1829. 'Mr. Bennett, ' was also a Benedictine, see above p. 188 .

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Mrs Md and Lucy at L.F in the Coach Received 2 Letter from Son Wm Halifax that his wife died the 4 of last December and all that the Father Settled on him now reverts backto thefather Mr Crieghton he has drawn on me for £80 and now wants me to buy a Capts Commissionat £1300 , or allow him £200 Pr Annm and wishes to come back to England

Sat. 10 March. I wrote a Letter to Son Wm severe indeed I also wrote to Mr Crieghton Senr begging him to give WmAdvise and that ifitwasaggreableshould be glad he was to board inhishouse

Sun. 11 March Self at 10 and all at high L . Fs Chas at Moorfields

Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought home Mr Mare to Tea

Wed. 14 March Plenius tuned and packed the Forte Piano which I send as a present to Mrs George

Sun. 18 March . Self at 10 all at high L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds ... brought Mr Horrobin home to Tea

Sun. 25 March. Self at 10 and Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds .. . Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres Chas and Dory at home Mr Horrobin drank Tea with us

Tues. 27 March. Mr Miss Paul and the Armenian Prest drank Tea with us

Wed. 29 March Mrs Md and Self and Lucy heard the Armenian Mass L.F

Sun. 1 April all at L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds .. . all at Vespres Except Dory and Chas they stayed at home

Tues. 3 April after Tea Chas and Mr Walmsley went to a Phisosothycal Lecture

Wed. 4 April. Mrs Md at L . Fs & Lindoes Self MrsMd and Dory and Lucy a Tenebris

Thurs. 5 April Mrs Md at Sacra Sanc 8 o'ck L . Fs ... all at L.F Morn and afternoon

Good Friday 6 April all at the Office L.F. in the Morn TheShops all most all kept Shut Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary gave £2. 2. 0 after all at Tenebris

Sat. 7 April Self at Sacra Sanc administred by Mr Underhill at 8 O'Ckafter all at the Office and Mass L . Fs Chas and Walmsley at Horrobins Walmsley stayed this night at our house for Sacra Sanc .

Sun. 8 April Walmsley and Chas at Sacra Sanc they came home to breakfast after Walmsley went to Hampsted all at L . Fs high did Danbys Service . . . all at Vespres Except Chas he stayed at home brought Mr Horrobin with us he drank Tea

Mon. 9 April. Walmsley came home after high L.F all at L . Fs Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at Vespres

Tues. 10 April. all at L.F. 11 o'clock ... Chas at his Phylosophical meeting

Wed. 11 April. I called with 3 Letter and Delived them to Dr.

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Slaughter, ¹ one to MrWilkinsonand to let Mr Cornthwaite know that Son Chas would send to his Orders as soon as possable One to Mr Heicq to thank him for flowers, and one to Mariaat Bruges walked home with Mr Horrobinnot very well

Thurs. 12 April Chas at his Society Self and Walmsley atCoachmakers Hall aboute the Test Act of Desenders² Sun. 14 April Self at 10 o'Ck L.F. See Mr Paul and all his familly there and all at high Chas at Moorfields Mrs Md Self and Lucy at Vespres Mr Horrobin came to Tea

Mon. 16 April. See MrShepperdSacerdos he shewed mesome poetry on Mr Barnard will dine with me toMorrow Mrs Paul Brother inlaw the greek Preist³ now lerns Chas Italian Tues. 17 April Mr Shepperd dined with us

Sat. 21 April. Self at Mr Hornholds he says that Bishop Talbot aggrees intirely with what our Society wishes &c Sun. 22 April Mr Syres said at home for us at 8 o'ckand breakfasted with us all at L . Fs high Chas at Moorfeilds allat Vespres

Mon. 23 April. Expectted Mr Syres to say prayers for us as he promissed but he was taken Ill

Fri. 27 April. Received a Salmon from Mrs George, in the Morn called at No 4 coversed with the Clergy aboute of relief Messr Barnard and Southward drank Tea with us

Sat. 28 April called on and See Mr Hornyold , " he says a Billwas attempted in the house of Commons to revew the Penal Laws, but as the time is now so short it was out off untillnext Sessions he begs me to Dine was the Catholick toMorrow at St Albans tavern after I see Barnard &c they seem not satisfied with our procedings in regard to Alteration of Bishops

Sun. 29 April send Danl [with] a Letter to St Albans Tavern that I should dine this day there all at high L . Fs and Vespres after Self at the St Albans Tavern Dined withLords Petre Stourton &c all seemed very peacible and unanimous for to make an appeal to Parliament , all the Catholicks to meet at Freemasons tavern next Thursday 1 o'Ckto Chuse a president and fresh Committee

Mon. 30 April. Self at No 4 Horrobin Lindoe Syres &c to dine this day with the Bishop at Mrs Bailys at Hamersmith Thurs. 3 May. Mr Paul Sacerdos said this Morn . . . Mr Horrobin

1 Henry Slaughter, b 1756 ; entered Douai, 21 Oct. 1772 ; left in Oct. 1775 to study medicine See C.R.S. XII, 158; information from "Prefect of the Studies Book, " St. Edmund's

2 Organised by Presbyterians, Independents and Baptists ; motions in the House of Commons for the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts were defeated in 1787 , 1789 and 1790. The Acts were repealed in 1828 .

3 His name is given later as Gregory Paul ; not identified ; he may have been a Franciscan Thomas Hornyold, one of the members of the Catholic Committee. He was referring to the motions for the repeal of the Test and Corporation Actswhich were intended to relieve nonconformists, exluding Catholics

5 This refersto the Committee's Address to English Catholics , dated 10 April, 1787. See Appendix B. of Ward, Dawn, and chapter 6.

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dined with us went with him to the Catholick meeting¹ at Free Masons taverna very respectablemeeting of a Hundred Bishops Clergy &c to meet again next Monday at 1 o'Ck and again the 3 June

Sun. 6 May. Self at 10 L.F all at high Except Chas at Moorfields Mr Wilks of Bath Dined with us all at Vespres Mon. 7 May. at the Catholick meeting we aggreed to Establish a School ... Walmsley came from Hamersmith withtheArmenian Preist

Sun. 13 May. all at Hamsped Mr M'ackarty2 said Mr Plowden servd him, meet Chas at Highgate Mr Gray tuned the Organ Wed. 16 May Mr Paul Sacerdos drank Tea and taught Chas Thurs. 17 May All at L . Fs Except Chas who went with Miss Walbanck and Paul Sacerdos to Moorfeilds Mrs Md at Vespres Sun. 20 May. all at Hampsted Mr. M'ackarty said Wed. 23 May Mr Paul Sacerdos taught Chas Just before supper I found fault the Brandywas so soon out after Supper wanting some red wine I desired Walmsley to get a bottle, he desired Mr Chas would get it as he supposed I judged he had takenthe brandy on which I told him I thought he was pert in so saying as my suspission was not by any means ment to him but our late Servant Wm on this he made no Apology whatsoever neither had I any wine fetched out of the Celler Fri. 25 May. Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Sat. 26 May Mrs Md at Mr Lindoes after Dinner I thought Chas and Walmsley rather made a jest of me, on which I spoke to Chas on which he was not over civil, Self again at Mr Lindoes Sun. 27 May Mr. Paul Sacerdos, said for us, all at High L . Fs Chas atMoorfields Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought Horrobin home ... Chas walked with Paul Sacerdos and young Pauls in the feilds Mon. 28 May. Self played for Webbe at L . Fs afterall Except Chas went to Finchley before which I Received Letter from Son Wm Halifax he had Drawed for £30 & 20 at 30 days sight talks strangely in his Letter aboute being banished his nativeCountry and wants £40 to be added to his yearly Income Sun. 3 June went to Whitfeilds Church³ all at L . Fs Chas at 10 Moorfeids after he walked to Finchley Thurs.7 June all at L.F. Corpus Christi Sat. 9 June. Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Sun. 10 June. Self at 7 L . Fs at Sacra Sanctum all at hight after went to Finchley to Dinner Chas at Moorfeilds he walked to Finchly Plenius tuned the Harpsichord and lay at our house

1 See Ward, Dawn, I. 111

2 Charles McCarthy ; b. 1751 ; Douai, 1766; priest, 21 Dec. 1776 ; on mission 1781 ; d. London, 21 Oct. 1799. See C.R.S. , XII, 73 .

3 Whitefield's Tabernacle, Tottenham Court Rd Erected for George Whitefield in 1756

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Sun. 17 June all at hampsted M'acarty said

Thurs. 21 June Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy in the Coachbought 2 Pottles of Sherris at 21d. each

Fri. 22 June Mr Horrobin called with a patron [pattern]on figured Jene¹ for St Omers College wants 3 or4 pieces to be sent directly

Sun. 24 June all at Hampsted at Prayers

Thurs. 28 June. Mrs Md and Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Fri. 29 June Paul Sacerdos said Old Paul also came Self and Mrs Md at Sacra Sactum after at High & at Vespres

Sat. 30 June Mr Horrobin Called will write tuesday to Mr Cornthwaite that we shall send him 6 Pieces printed Jeans in three weeks Horrobin goes out of Town on friday for 5 or 6 Weeks

Sun. 1 June all at Hampsted Mr Mcackarty said I gave is to a poor woman

Sun. 8 July allat Hampsted See Mrand Mrs Plowden²MrLancaster called at Finchleyhe walked and eate Strawberys in the Grading Cos Brooke dined with us and drank Tea

Sun. 15 July. all at Hampsted, Self served the holy WaterAfter Mr. Plowden served prayers

Thurs. 19 July Mr Paul Sacerdos taught Chas he goes for Vienna next week

Sun. 22 July all at Hampsted gave 1s to the Old Woman

Sun. 29 July Self at 10 and all at high Chas at Moorfeilds Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres Self at the Sermon

Mon. 30 July. preparing forour journeyto FroometoMorrow wrote a Letter to Maria which Father Gregory Paul will take next Thursday gave Chas 2 Louis doirs to pay his Master

Tues. 31 July Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy Set of for Froome 8 o'ckin ourCoach, Dined at Cranford bridge Layat Maidenhead

Thurs. 2 Aug. Lay at Devises

Fri. 3 Aug. breakfasted at Melcham ... arrived at BathDined there

Sun. 5 Aug. Weheard Bish Walmersleys prayers and Sermonafter Set of and arrivedat Froome 1 o'Ck dined at 2 all well satisfied at this place

Mon. 6 Aug. walked with Mr George over his feilds &c

Tues. 7 Aug. all complain the high price of wool after Tea we all went toLordWeymouths'drankTeaatMrEveretts 2parsons there

Wed. 8 Aug. Self and Mr George at the Markett meet Several Clothiers

Thurs. 9 Aug. Self Mrs Md Lucy and Miss George in our Coach and Mr George and Dory on horseback to Stourton

Fri. 10 Aug. Mr George and Self See Mr Shepperds house and garding at Froome

1 Jean, a kind of fustian

2 Probably Francis Peter Plowden (1749-1829), lawyer and writer. See D.N.B. and Gillow

3 Longleat the seat of Thomas Thynne, 3rd Viscount Weymouth, and 1st Marquis of Bath (1734-1796) D.N.B.

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Sat. 11 Aug. after Dinner Self and Mr George at Trowbrige Sun. 12 Aug. all Stayed at Mr Georges house as it rained

Mon. 13 Aug. wentwith Mr George to several Clothiers in Froome all at the Assises

Tues.14 Aug. Setoutfrom Froome Mrand Mrs George Accompanied us all lay at Mr Elliotts Lord Arundels Armes at Warder

Wed. 15 Aug. Stayed at Warder this Morn high prayers played the Organ at the desire of Lord Arundall and wished us to refresh ourselves after Dinner parted with Mr and Mrs George Slept at Salisbery

Thurs. 16 Aug. Breakfasted at the Hutt2 bad milk Dined at Andover lay at Overton

Fri. 17 Aug. breakfasted at Baysingstoke Dined at Hartford Bridge, drank Tea and lay at Bagshot turned out of our beds high words thereon

Sat. 18 Aug. Set out from Baysingstoke after 6 o'ck arrived at Stanes breakfasted there set out at 11 arrived at 1 o'ck the backhorseTurnam Greenmeet a french Gentleman his Ladayand another young Lady very intelligentinvited them to take Coffee Sunday or Monday in Smithfield Stayed in Town

Sun. 19 Aug. Self at 10 and all at High L . Fs See Mr Huddleston he says no war . . . all at Vespres Except Chas brought home Mr Mare, the french Gentle man and Mr Horrobin drank Tea with us to get the french Gentleman a boarding house for his Wife and Child

Thurs. 23 Aug. he went to the Lord Mayors Court Maccaly³ took Chas oath but would not antidate it Mr Brown Sacerdos dined with us

Sun. 26 Aug. all at High Chas at Moorfields

Sun. 2 Sep. Mrs Md and Self not well being disturbed by the noise of proclaming the Fair Self at 10 L . Fs all at High Chas at Moorfields all at Vespres Mr Horrobindrank Tea with us afterI went to Mr Paxton's office L.F.

Mon. 3 Sep. Mr and Mrs George came to town and to our house at 11 o'ck

Thurs. 6 Sep. Mr Horrobin called is to have 2 Pieces Black for Lisbon

Sun. 9 Sep. all the familly at High L . Fs self at 10 Also Mrs and Mr George there and see their freinds

Fri. 14 Sep. at past 9 o'Ck he and Mrs George set off in our Coach to Brentford and from thence to Froome in a post Chaise Owen returned at 4 o'Ck and Mrs George was in high spirits and well

Sun. 16 Sep. all at high L . Fs

1 Henry, 8th Lord Arundell (1740-1808) ; he built WardourHouse

2 Winterslow Hut, later associated with William Hazlitt

3 George Mackenzie Macaulay, became Sheriff in 1790

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Fri. 21 Sep. meet Mr Ingram¹ Sacerdos coming home

Sat. 22 Sepr. At Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Sun. 23 Sep. At Sacra San 7 o'clock all at High L . Fs . . . all at Vespres Mr Horrobin and drank Tea with us

Sat. 29 Sep. all at L . Fs 12 o'Ck after Mr Mare walked with me to the horns (?) at Kennington where we parted Sun. 30 Sep. Self at 10 L . Fs all at high

Thurs. 4 Oct. See Messrs Barnardand Horrobin who says he has £400 in hand part of which he Expects an Order from Mr Cornthwaiteto pay me, again at night at Mr Lindoes but he was out Sun. 7 Oct. all at prayers Hampsted Mr Mcacarty said spoke to Mr and Mrs Plowden and Mr Dillon

Wed. 10 Oct.Selfat Mr Lindoes, did the Nessesary See a MrEden² there from Douay

Thurs. 11 Oct. self a great Cold, Planting Pinks and flowers a fine day gathered some grapes Sun. 14 Oct. Self at 10 and all at L.F at high Tues. 16 Oct. our Summer house was Robbd last night of the Curtings and some lead on the Top, they also tookthe Pumpby theCanalentirelyawaytheyleft a Ladder whichwefoundagainst Mr Guberts pales near our Alcove whichMr Echins and his men suppose to be long to one Mr Rudd on the Common Sun. 21 Oct. Self at 10 all L . Fs after to Finchley Chas stayed in Town he was at Moorfeilds

Sun. 28 Oct. Self at 10 L.F. all at high Except Chas who was at Moorfields 10 o'ck

Wed. 31 Oct. called and procured a Letter from Mr Horrobinfor Mr Nelson Martins man , Horrobinsays heis surprised theCollege dont pay me

Thurs. 1 Nov. Mrs Md Self Dory and Lucy at highL.F

Sun. 4 Nov. Self at 10 L . Fs all at high Except Chas Sun. 11 Nov. Self at 10 and all at high Chas at Moorfields Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought Horrobin home we talked of the 2 peices of Black Cloth lost yesterday by his maid delivering it to a person who forged my name Sun. 18 Nov. Self at 10 and all at High L . Fs Chas at Moorfields

Wed. 21 Nov. a Man came from poor Louis Coursile who is greatly distressed I sent him 1s Called by his desire on Deputy Smith who gave me 2/6 for him in the Even I called myself on poor louis Coursile after at Mr Withers Queen Street to get him into the poor house at Hackney but he was not at home

Thurs. 22 Nov. all at high St Cecelia

1 Probably Joachim Ingram, Junior, O.S.F .; sent on Mission , 1778 ; Confessor to English Franciscan Nuns, Bruges , 1781-2 ; Guardian of Douai, 1782-1788 ; Definitor of Province, 1785-1788 ; Guardian of Greenwich , 1788-?. See C.R.S. XXIV.

2 John Eden; b 1762 ; Sedgley Park, 1775-1778 ; entered Douai , 8 June 1778; left, 2 Oct. 1787 ; apostatized; Vicar of St. Nicholas , Bristol; d. 25 Dec. 1840

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Sun. 25 Nov. Self at Lewis Courcile gave him a Shirt &c at Moorfields and he wished to See Mr Greenham self heard 10 o'Ck at Moorfeilds See Mr Hornyhold and young Malo and Son Chas there after all at L . Fs high . . . all at Vespres

Mon. 26 Nov. Received a Draft from Mr Cornthwaite on Mr Horrobin in full £232. 4. 10 being in full for College Accttwith me

Tues. 27 Nov. Self at Mr Horrobins presented Mr Cornthwaites Bill at 3 day sight whichhe said he would call and paytoMorrow Even theBill as also hisown Bill for Lisbon ... Chas and Walmesley went to Walkers¹ Lecters

Wed. 28 Nov. Mr Horrobin called and paid in full for College Accountt also his Lisbon Accountt I allowed him £5. 15. 6

Fre. 30 Nov. Stayed at home all the famillyat Mass St Andrew

Sun. 2 Dec. Self at 10 all at L . Fs Chas Moorfieds . . all Except Chas at Vespres

Sat. 8 Dec. Mrs Md at L.F.

Mon. 10 Dec. Received a Letter from Son George of Froome that Betsey was brought to bed of a Girle on Saturday Morn 3 o'ck 8 Decr 1787 being my Birthday before the Stile was Altered wrote him an Answer of congratulation

Tues. 11 Dec. I wrote to Mrs Smith the Abbess at Roen² to have the peice of Drab at the price it was sent at, also to Maria at Brugess to acquaint her Mrs George was brought to bed of a Daughter

Sat. 15 Dec. Walmsley brought word from New York Coffeehouse from Capt Squires that Son Wm has been in Town 10 days from Quebeck

Sun. 16 Dec. Self at 10 L . Fs all athigh... all at Vespres Mr Underhill drank Tea and Supped so did Mr Paul Junr

Mon. 17 Dec. Capt Squirescalledsays both he Mr and Mrs Creighton talked to Wm but to no effect he wishes me to be firm

Tues. 18 Dec. Self at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary

Wed. 19 Dec My Birth Day now [63] years Old Self in the Coach 7 o'Ck at Sacra Sanctum

Fri. 21 Dec. Chas at Mr Websters Self and Walmslyat Moorfields

10 o'Ck prayers . Receiveda Letter from Doryat Froome that George's Child not yet Baptized but Expect it his day and if so she comeson Monday to Town Sun. 23 Dec. all at high L . Fs ... all at Vespres Mr Underhilldrank Tea

Mon. 24 Dec. Dory came from Froome but Indifferent in health She left them all well

1 This was the John Walker who had been assistant at Usher's School; he became the leading elocutionist of his day ; a friend of Dr. Johnson

2 Rouen The Poor Clares ; founded 1548. After the Revolution they settled at Haggerston Castle , Northumberland, where the Abbess, Mary CatherineSmithdied on 20 Jan. 1799. See C.R.S. XII, 68

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Tues. 25 Dec. Xday all at high L . Fs ... all at Vespres

Wed. 26 Dec. Self and all at high L.F. no Vespres

Thurs. 27 Dec. Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at 11 L . Fs 257

Fri. 28 Dec. Mrs Md at L . Fs ... Chas went to Barbican beforeTea aboute Spectacles

Sat. 29 Dec. all at L . Fs St Thos of Canterbury

Sun. 30 Dec. All with Mr Groombridge at L.Fs. . . all at Vespres

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Tues. 1 Jan. All at L . Fs high ... allat Vespres

Fri. 4 Jan. my Eyes very Bad Mrs Md at Mr Lindoes, In the Morn Lindoe came hometo me bothdid the NessesaryAlso Walmersley Chas did not go

Sat. 5 Jan. Mr Horrobin said half past 7 o'Ck Self Mrs Md and Walmesley at Sacra Sanctum Stayed at home theday Eyes very bad

Sun. 6 Jan. Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy in the Coach at L . Fs at high . all at Vespres

Fri. 11 Jan. afterDinnerDanl brought me a Letter from Son Wm for the Blew Post great Russell St he observes I had noted his Bill for £90 which Bill ifI did not pay he must go to Prisonhe has absconded from his Lodging and wants Mony, this Letter came before Dinner but Chas for reasons best known to himself did not chuse Ishould See it, but as above related Chas pleaded much for his Brother whom he says he meet some days since by Accident

Sun. 13 Jan. Chas went out at 9 o'ck drest Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at high L . Fs ... only Dory and Lucy at Vespres ... Chas came home to Tea said he had beena great walk & Dined at the Spring Garding Coffee house after he went to 2 Even Lectures

Mon. 14 Jan. Paid £3. 3. 0 which is in full for the Chappell at Moorfeilds

Sun. 20 Jan. SelfMrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs at high ... Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres

Mon. 21 Jan. Received a Letter from Wilkinson of St Omers that some alterationwill take place in that College also a Letter from the Abbessat Roen that Shed sell our Clothandthen remit the Mony Per Mr Brown

Sun. 27 Jan. Self with Mrs Md Dory and Lucy in the Coach to L . Fs ... Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres

Wed. 30 Jan. Mr Marsden , ¹ Sacerdos , Dined with us , he came to See Charles

1 Edward Kitchen, alias Marsden; b.c. 1741 ; Douai, oath, 14 Aug. 1766 ; on mission 1773; Lartington ; succeeded Dr. Gibsonas PresidentofDouai, 30 July, 1791 , but proved ineffective ; d 3 Jan. 1793. See Kirk ; Ward, Dawn, II 72

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Sat. 2 Feb. Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs got 2 Candles being the Purification Sun. 3 Feb. all at L.F high Chas at Moorfeilds ... Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres Messrs Horrobin Syres drank Tea with us Syres talkd muchto Dory aboute Mr Eustons Son &c Mr Weedall Supped with us Chas came from his Lecture at 10 o'ck

Wed. 6 Feb. all at L . Fs ... Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L.F. 11 o'Ck

Sat. 9 Feb. Chas at Horrobins for leave for Meet Sun. 10 Feb. all at high L . Fs . . . all Except Mrs Md and Dory Eate Meat Mrs Md Lucy and Self at Vespres brought home Mr Mare

Wed. 13 Feb. Mr Weedall says Mrs Hennagewill be glad to dispose of her Daughter to any good respecyable Catholic Thurs. 14 Feb. Chas at his Even Lecture Sun. 17 Feb. all at L.F hight . . . Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres Messrs Underhill Syres and Horrobin drank Tea with us Tues. 19 Feb. dined by myselfafter at the Catholic meeting¹ free Masons Coffee house , propose Applying to Mr Pit as he gave leave to Mr Farmer2 &c & to meet again Thursday sevenight

Wed. 20 Feb. Owen told Mrs Md that Son Wm was seen by Mr Friend goingseveraltimes to Church End Finchley inafineChariot Sun. 24 Feb. all at L . Fs hight Chas at Moorfeilds Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres in whichtime Cos Brooke called to invite Dory to go to the 8th day of Hastins tryall³ at Westminster

Mon. 25 Feb. Dory went in our Coach With Cos Brooke to Hastins Tryall She returned at 4 o'Clock muchpleasd

Tues. 26 Feb. Self at Mr Hornyolds he thinks Mr Pit with whom Mr Farmer was to converse with yesterday will befavorable

Wed. 27 Feb. Mr Hudson of St Pauls gave me a Ticket for the Oratorio Dory and Cousn Brooke went to it

Thurs. 28 Feb. Attended the Catholick Second meeting at free Masons Tavern

Thurs. 28 Feb. Attended the Second Catholick meeting at free Masons Tavern, when Mr Farmer informd us he had again seen Mr Pit to whom he delivered the Catholick memorial whichhe very politely received and he thought it all very reasonablebut said he could give no Advise or say further untill he MrPithad Shewed it to the Council, the meeting came to a resolution unanimouse to send a Letter to Mr Pit to forward this buisness , that we might not loose the Sessions, got home at 3 o'ck

Fri. 29 Feb, being Leap Year Mr Hudson of St Pauls called and again brought 2 Orders for the Oratorio . . Self and Dozy at the Redemtion Oratorio liked it well

1 See Ward, Dawn, I. 126

3 William Fermor, a friend of William Pitt

3 The trialof Warren Hastings began on 13 Feb. 1788 ; it draggedon until 1795.

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Sun. 2 March. all at high L.Fs. .. Self Mrs Md Lucy at Vespres Mon. 3 March Self at Mr Siddals moorfeilds who behaved rather with great hauture on my Observing how dirty his Chappell was called on Hornyold not at home Mr Greenham observed Siddall falls out with everyone who contradites him Thurs. 6 March. he thinks this not a propper moment for the Catholicks to apply to Parliament . . . Chas keep at a great distance from me and is very Secret Fri. 7 March. wrote Mr George to know how Mrs George is her Child being now Innoculated as also for blew Livery &c Mr Webster called he drank Tea with us Chas appointed to meet at his house at 11 o'Ck toMorrowand go to Chelseyto take leave of Mr Marsline' Sacerdos who goes for Gosport next Tuesday Sun. 9 March. all at High Tues. 11 March. after Tea Chas went to his Spouting Club Sun. 16 March. All at high L.F. . . some Altercationwith Mrs Md and Dory seemd to want to direct other than I thought propper meet our people at Vespres came home in the Coach,after some Altercationagain, went out ratherin a passion returned to Tea Chas went to a Lecture Tues. 18 March. I See Mr Frizell, ArchBish Butler2 was there and 12 or 14 other Irish Gentlemen Wed. 19 March Mrs Md and Self at Lindoes did the necesary Thurs. 20 March. Mrs Md Self and Walmesley at SacraSancm L . Fs all at high L.F. ... all at Tenebris

Good Friday 21 March Shops Shutt ... all at L . Fs Mornandat Tenebris

Holy Saturday. 22 March all at L . Fs to after 9 o'clock

Easter Sunday. 23 March. all at High L . Fs ... Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought Mr Underhill also Mr Forester Senr called they drank Tea with us

Mon. 24 March all at Hight L.F. Tues. 25 March. all at high L . Fs Mrs Simister dined with us after whichChas saidhewas going to Vespres and tolookata Telliscope Thurs. 27March. Mr Meers Dined with us who gave me a letter privatelyfromGeorgethat Betsey had received a letterfromWm and that he intended them a visit a Froome directly, Ianswered same post George, that Wm as he Observed and I were not on Termes owing to his Extravagance

1 John Marsland, b.c. 1738 ; Lisbon, 1752 ; Douai, 1756; Priest, 1763 ; Scarborough , 1773 ; Douai (convictor), 1775 ; Ugthorpe, Whitby, 1777 ; celebrated two marriages at Sardinian Chapel , 1784-5 ; Gosport, 1788 ; chaplain to Richard Walmesley of Alverstone, 1802 ; Woburn Lodge, Surrey, 1811 ; Kensington ; d 9 Aug. 1817. Gillow, Lisbon, 229 ; C.R.S., XIX, 386 ; C.R.S. XII, 135 .

2 Ifthis is the Bishop John Butler previously mentioned (see above p 67), then W.M. was in error in calling him Archbishop, for John Butler had , in December 1785 , succeeded to the Jacobite Barony of Dunboyne; he married and apostatized

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Sun. 30 March all at high L.Fs.. . all at Vespres brought Mr Mare & Underhill home

Wed.2 April Chas attends to the Shop buisness ... Messrs Horrobin and Barnard drank Tea with us

Thurs. 3 April Dr Johnson Dictionares 2 Vo came this day from Mr Kearsleys ... Dory and Lucy wentwith Mr Groombridge to the freeMasons concert Cos Brooke drankTeawithus he promissed to be trust for Wm &c had much talk with him he promissed secrecy, Chas went with him to the Antiquerian meeting and Royal society

Sun 6 April. all at high L.Fs. . . Self walked to Vespres heard after Mr Lindoe at the Ship I paid in full there 8s Mr Underhill drank Tea with us

Sun. 18 April. all at high L . Fs heard Son Wm and Mr Peter Paul were at Froome . . all at Vespres brought home Mr Underhill selfat Mr Archers Sermon, Mr Webster would not go up because it was an Alehouse

Thurs. 17 April. Paid to Mr Dubgam £2. 2. 0 for Childrens

Charity

Sun. 20 April all at High L.F.

Fri. 25 April Mrs Md and Dory at L.F St Mark

Sun. 27 April. All at high L . Fs . . . all at Vespres after heard Mr Underhills Sermon after he and Mrs Jones drank Tea with us after to our Church heard the Mesiah gave 10/6 Tues. 29 April shewed Mr Edwards our parson, the Letterfor our Catholick meeting 15 May he wishes us well . . . Chas at his Spouting meeting¹

Fri. 2 May Fuller Senr & Junr say the Decenters wont applyto Parliament this Sessions , they also say these great Apperent faillures should not be protected but let fall

Sat. 3 May Mr Bennett the Monk called he thinks little will be done for the Catholicks

Sun. 4 May. all at high L . Fs at Vespres Self a the Sermon heard Mr Greenway he and Horrobin drank Tea with us

Tues. 6 May Penius turnedthe Harpsichord Webster taughtafter 10 days absence Lucy Charles at his disputing Club Webster Supped Dory at the Opera with Miss Forester

Fri. 9 May. Dory received a Letter from Betsey at Froome that Wm was still at their house that he had taken a houseand land ofMr Everet at Hornisham at £70 Pr Annm and the house was now repairing and young Paul had sent Miss George a Silver Correll and a jarr of Mangoes to Mrs George Betsey begged I would hit a device to get Wm away, on which I wrote George that his Cloth was of late very bad which he must alter or it would not do and thathemustget rid ofWmhowhe can inclosed a Letter for Mr Everet which I begged George to give or send

1 TheSpouting Club (an accepted term) was the practical side ofthe elocution course

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261 him or speak to him which he thought best, but that I should pay no Debts . . . Meet Dr Rigby

Sun. 11 May all at high L . Fs got rather affronted by Mr Danby Mrs. Md and Self and Lucy at Vespres Mr Mare and Horrobin drank Tea with us

Mon. 12 May. all at high L . Fs and at Vespres

Tues. 13 May Self called and See Mr Barnard Sacerdos mentioned whatMr Lamb had Observedto me on the Catholics having more privileges afterSee the Bishop who was in a hurry justmentioned I could wish to tell him what I had heard for his direction in the Catholic buisness he said he supposed I had told Barnard and hed hear it from him

Thurs. 15 May Self at Catholick meeting Mr Pit desires us not to bring in our Bill until next year will be our friend Sun. 18 May. all at Hampsted hear Mr Hussy I spoke to him after Thurs. 22 May all at high L . Fs . . . all at Vespres

Sat. 24 May gave £20 Draft to Chas Dory and Lucy for their intended jorney to Bruges next Monday with the two Miss Huttons and a young boye to St Omers

Sun. 25 May Self to See the Fire in Sutton St See Mr and Miss Niemans after at L . Fs all there . . . all at Vespres broughthome Messrs Mare and Horrobin to Tea . . . Chas Supped at home , we took very amicable leave of Each other in peace

Mon. 26 May. awoke at 4 o'Clock the Stage came with 2 Miss Huttons and the little Boy after 5 o'Ck Chas Dory and Lucy came to our bedside and took leave they set of in the Stage before 6 o'Ck ... Mrs Md and Selfat Complin

Tues.27May. Mrs Md and Self at 11 o'Ck L . Fs afteratMrLindoes did the nessesary, See Mr Willacy there Horrobinwill say for us toMorrow after 7 o'ck

Wed. 28 May. Self Mrs Md Walmesley at Sacra Sanctm Sun. 1 June Self at 10 and Mrs Md at high L . Fs ... Wewere at Vespres after Tea I walked in Charterhouse Gardins

Sun. & June. Self and Mrs Md at Hampsted heard Mr Hussey Tues. 10 June Calledand See Horrobinand I paid him the£10.10.0 sent from St Omers by Chas

Sat. 14 June Received a Letter from Mrs George that Wm had two Waggons Load of Furniture from Bath to his New house of Everetts and that he said not come to Town untill the Account ran, they wish Wm away George is very uneasy I answer this Letter Id have no concern with Wm untill he was in Prison advised Georgenot to Lend or be Bail or Securityfor him that Id keep him in Prison &c

Sun. 15 June. Mrs Md and Self at Hampsted Mr Hussy said Mon. 16 June a Letter from Dory at Bruges Chas not returned as he promissed wind contrary Dory setts of next Monday through St Omer Fri. 20 June Received a Letter from Mrs George that Wm will

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be in Town they read him part of my Letter at which he was Offended. George advised his Coachman to take the horses to his Mistress but he said he could not do it without her Order She threatens to arrest Wm if She could find him Wm went to Bath and from thence to town in the stage told his Servants to get bread and meat for those who served George but George circumvented him in this will keep his Servants untill Sunday and then advises them to get to Town as well as they can Sun. 22 June gave Christr Maltus Mrs and Miss Cox a cast to Highgate, Mr Hussy will call and hear Christr next Thursday Morn hell breakfast with us at Finchley

Tues. 24 June Mrs Md and Self came to Town to breakfast, found Dory and Lucy at home they arrived last Sunday Morn by the Mail Coach from Bruges were they wated Several day for Chas at Dover they learned from Mr Payne that Chas went for Ostend last Wednesday found a Letter from SonWm Dated the22 June from Gloucester Coffeehouse Piccadillywherein he seems to show great repentance and wishes to be directted by me in all this, I consulted Mr Lamb and Mr Bull who wished me to Answer it I did thatif hisrepentance was sincere I proposedand if it meet his Ideas to allow him £100 Per Annm and pay the Expences of his journey Either to St Omers or Bruges this Letter I sent Per Danl to the above Coffee house

Wed. 25 June found Wm arrested for £47 went with Holker and paid the Monytook him home gave him £11 . 11. 0 and set him of for Dover so to Bruges wrote a Letter by him to Maria to Allow him 25 Pr Quarter

Sun. 29 June Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at Hampsted took Christr who went to his Duty to Mr Hussey and at Sacra Sanc just as Dinner was serving up Son Chas came to Finchley he arrivedfrom Bruges Saturday Even, he meet Wm atDoverwhom he see in the Paquet boat at 3 o'Ckhe gave him 2 Shirts&c

Mon. 30 June Son Wm Footman wished to See his Master also wanted me to provide for him, he Cryed and said he had no friends

Wed. 2 July. Selfand Mrs Md at Mr Lindoes did the nessesary Thurs. 3 July Mr Horrobin said for us Self and Mrs Md at Sacra Sanc.

Fri. 4 July AnsweredGeorge's Letter to get Wm aggreementfrom Mr Everett and to let the Upholdster of Bath have his goods back also the Ironmonger

Sat. 5 July. this Day I spoke to Walmesley very hardly aboute his being absent he was very Politely civil and promissed never more to do the like I told him if he did Id speck to hisfriends and cancel his Indentures

Sun. 6 July. all at Hampsted Hussy said he is not very well

Fri. 11 July Wilkinsonarrived at our house

Sat. 12 July Messrs Horrobin and Wilkinson dined with us after

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Tea Self Wilkinson Chas Mrs Md and Lucy went in our New Coach to Finchly found all well

Sun. 13 July Wilkinson said for us Christopher there, Chas and Self overset in boate Mon. 14 July Miss Beazley dined with us to show Dory to make flowers for Bruges Convent Sat. 19 July. worked in the Gardin .. . Mr Horrobin and Chas came to Tea here Sun. 20 July. Mr Horrobin said Sun. 27 July. All at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy Cos Brooke came at 12 o'Ck he DinedMrs Beazley still here after Tea the London Barber came to Dress me and Chas Mon. 28 July. I wrote a long Letter to Maria, that Wm must giveme more than fine words to convince me of his sincerityfor fearofwhichIshall not payanyDebts for 12 or 3 years Iintend his staying at Bruges

Sun. 3 Aug. all at Hampsted Chas walked it Mr Hussysaid gave Mrs Cox a cast cut 2 Mellons Sun. 10 Aug. all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy See Plowden his Lady and familly

Wed. 13 Aug. Dory had Altercation with Chas aboute taking or wantingsomething out of his Room whichhe keepsnow allways shut when we are in Town . . . Mr Horrobinadvises in regard to Chas to keep the staff in my hands. Mr Brocklebank says Chas seems to relent of what he said to Dory, I found him weeping in the Counting house but we did not speak at parting to Finchley

Thurs. 14 Aug. wrote a Letter this Mrs More informing her what I had donein regard to Miss Burlton and thatI send her a Cheese from Olivers brother our love to Wm and to beg Maria to let us know how he does &c

Fri. 15 Aug. after breakfast self Dory and Lucy walked to Hampsted, See and had conversation with Mr Hussy Sun. 17 Aug. it rained so hard we all stayed at home said the Absent prayers Sun. 24 Aug. all at Hampsted heard Hussy he and Mr Robinson dines with me next Tuesday

Tues. 26 Aug. Son Chas came to Dinner also Messrs Hussy and Robinson and drank Coffee went away at 4 o'ck Wed. 27 Aug. Self at Lindoes did the Nessesary Sun. 31 Aug. Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at hampsted heard Mr Hussy Mon. 1 Sept. our Gardner Brown has a Summons from Justice Brittle to attend at the Gatehouse to swear to his Parish Fri. 5 Sep. after Dinnerfound Chas very amorous with a Girle of the Town at my door on my taking Notice of this, he wissled I told Walmesley I hoped hed not coppy after him Sun. 7 Sep. all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy

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Sun. 14 Sep. all at Hampstead, heard Mr Hussy gave 1s to poor woman

Mon. 15 Sep. Chas stayed breakfast at Finchly and Dined, We finished the Calvery Sun. 21 Sep. all at Hampsted heard Mr Hussey

Fri. 26 Sep. Mrs and Mr George arrived at our house

Sat. 27 Sep. after DinnerGeorge and Chas walked to Finchley just as they were gone , the Bruges post arrived with a Letter from Wm to Charles I took it with me Mrs Md George Dory and Lucy in the Coach to Finchley

Sun. 28 Sep. all at Hampstead heard Mr Robinson, but Mr Hussy is not gone to Wiltshire as he proposed but said Yesterday for the Spanish Embassador Yesterday Thurs. 2 Oct. Self at and See Mr Horrobin, he seemed rather Shy in regard to the Chapplin for Froome See Mr Brown he aggrees withme itwill be a good thingat 50or £60 PrAnnumand enough Sun. 5 Oct. got up at past 6 o'Ck a so so night at Hampstead heard Mr Hussy

Wed. 8 Oct. After breakfast before 7 o'Ck Mr and Mrs George set out in our Coach to the Swann holborn bridge for Froome it goes in two days gave them Grapes and 2 Bottles Shrub¹ Sun. 12 Oct. all at Hampstead Heard Robinson

Tues. 14 Oct. Mrs Md at L . Fs

Sun. 19 Oct. Dory and Lucy at Hampsted heard Mr Hussy

Sat. 1 Nov. all at L . Fs at high Sun. 2 Nov. all at Hampsted Chas and Webster walked hear Mr Robinson who says Spanish Chapell open the 1st Sunday in Advent Mon. 3 Nov. Chas and Webster walked to Town theyre to send Mr Horrobin to help Christr Malters to Die . . . Mr Horrobin came to Tea he heard Christr Confession I attended Tues. 4 Nov. Self got up after 5 o'Ck I went with Horrobin to Christr Maltus he received all the last rights, I gave him 1s Fri. 7 Nov. Self at Mr Lindoe did nessesary he has had the Palsy will go with us Monday to Finchly Barnard and Horrobin will dine with us on Wednesday tis reported the King was dead2

Sat. 8 Nov. Self at L . Fs and Walmesley at Sacra San Sun. 9 Nov. allat Hampsted heard Robinson he says the King cant long survive his Illness

Mon. 10 Nov. our new Maid was Drunk Saturday night the king stillalive but like to Die ... brought Mr Lindoe down to Finchly to Dinner

Wed. 12 Nov. Mr Lindoe said for us at 8 o'Ck I stayed at Finchley at 12 o'Ck Messrs Horrobin Son and Chas and Mr Greenway dines with us and drank Tea after which they went to Town

Thurs. 13 Nov. Mr Lindoe Said for us at after 7o'ck

1 Drink made from acid fruit, sugar and rum.

2 This was George III's first attack of madness He lived until 1820 .

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Sat. 22 Nov. See Mr Lamb who is very low Spirited in Affairs so is Messrs Hussy and Robinson least the King should Die

Sun. 23 Nov. all at L . Fs at high Chas at Moorfeilds Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespress brought home Miss Forester to Tea her Brother came for her at 8 o'Ck She says her Father See a Gentleman who was in the Kings Room related severalacts of Madness

Tues. 25 Nov. Self at Spanish Chappel¹ See Mr Talbot bless it walked with Mr Butler Senr after Dinner

Sat. 29 Nov. called at Spanish Chappell See Messrs Hussy and Robinson tryed the Organ

Sun. 30 Nov. Self and Chas at Spanish Chappell IopenedtheOrgan Combrune there Hussy preached his Sermond much like all at Vespres L . Fs

Sat. 6 Dec. Self at Mr Lindoes did nessesary . . . Chas at home this Even and several before he behaves better to me

Sun. 21 Dec. all at L . Fs at Vespres brought Mr Horrobin home with us he drank Tea

Thurs. 25 Dec. Xsday all at L . Fs

Fri. 26 Dec. all at L . Fs

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Thurs. 1 Jan. all at L . Fs at high all stayed from Vespresinwas so cold

Sat. 3 Jan. Dory and Lucy at their Duty this Morn Sun. 4 Jan. all at L . Fs self walked to Vespres . Mon. 5 Jan. self and Mrs Md at Mr Lindoes did necessary Tues. 6 Jan Self and Mrs Md at Sacra Sanc all at high L.F

Sun. 11 Jan. all at L . Fs

Sun. 25 Jan. all at L . Fs high Chas at 10 moorfields Mr Meers Dinedwith us said Vespres at home

Sun. 1 Feb. Selfat 10 and high L.F, onlyself at Vespres after heard Mr Underhill he after drank Tea with us

Mon. 2 Feb. all at L.F. at high

Thurs. 5 Feb. at Mr Lamb See him he says the Decenters will be troublesome Called on Mr Hussy aboute the poor Spaniard, not at home

Fri. 6 Feb. he Mr Leader says the Prince and Mrs Fitz² agree very well and that no other Lady is in the case Sun. 8 Feb. all at High L.F. Chas at 12 L . Fs ... Self onlyat Vespres Mr Underhill drank Tea with us

1 A building separatefrom the Spanish Embassy in York St. Its erection was due to Dr. Hussey

2 Mrs. Fitzherbert (1756-1837), née Maria Smythe, and the Prince of Wales were married on 21 Dec. 1785. The illness of George III caused much speculation on her future

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Fri. 13 Feb. at Mr Lambs hehas no opinion ofa Change ofMinistry, ifit happens he'll sell out

Sun. 15 Feb. all at L . Fs high no one at Dinner Self at Vespres Mr Horrobin Drank Tea with us

Mon. 16 Feb. Mr Brown Sacerdos very Ill

Sun. 22 Feb. all at High L . Fs self called on Mr Brownhe is mending in health Self at Vespres Mr Julians paid me in full by Draft on Wright'sfor Mrs Weld of Bruges £30. 14. 6 he and MrGaffy with Forester Junr and Mr Mare drank Tea with us the 2 last supped with us

Wed. 25 Feb. all but self at L.F.

Sun. 1 March. all at High L.F. Chas at Moorfields called on Mr BrownSacerdos has better Selfat Vespres brought home to Tea Messrs Underhill and Hoorobin , he says a Catholick Bill is to be fraimed by Lord [blank] on our signing a declaration of our principles

Mon. 2 March. See Mr Lamb he thinks we shall do harm by our Bill beware of the Decenters

Sun. 8 March. all at L . Fs Self at Vespresat Mr Underhills Sermon

Tues. 10 March. This night great Illuminationsforthe good King's recovery Self Lucy and Walmsley walked to See some of them

Wed. 11 March at Mr Hornyolds , he says Talnot as signedour Bill, that Butler and Bishop Berringtonare gone to Bathand into the North toget itsignedwhenour Billwillbe brought into Parliament and which he thinks will pass Mr Sheppard² Sacerdos Died

Sat. 14 March Mr Addis Sacerdos calld

Sun. 15 March all at high L . Fs Chas at Moorfeilds . . . only self at Vespres

Tues. 17 March Self at Mr Horrobin all the Clergy have signed the protestation and the Bill goes forwardSelf played the Organ for Webbe St Patricks

Fri. 20 March. Self and Chas went to the Catholick meetingat the Crown & Anker3 agreed to an addressto the King & Queen also our Bill will be brought into the Parliamenthouse before or a little after Easter

Sat. 21 March. Cous Brooke and Mr Greenland went with us to York St Chappell Mr Hussy preached and Te Deum was sang to the Kings recovery

Sun. 22 March all at L . Fs did the Gregorian Te Deum for King George the 3d recovery

Tues. 24 March . Mr Waterhouse of our School sent me 7 boys for

1 Stanhope The Bill referred to here was the famous Protestation See Ward, Dawn, I, ch. 7

2 John Sheppard, chaplain at Hammersmith Convent.

3 See Ward , Dawn, I. p. 147

4 On the King's recovery See Ward, Dawn, p 154 , for text

5 'Our School' probably means the Catholic Charity School, Lincoln's Inn Fields The earliest reference to it is in the year 1764. It was the first school of its kind established by Catholics

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our choir ... they came to our meeting but Mr Greenham was not there but Mr Danby thinks theyll do

Wed. 25 March. all at L . Fs high

Fri. 27 March at 11 mass L . Fs after Dinner did necessaryat Mr Lindoes all at Complin

Sun. 29 March all at York St Chappell heard Mr Archer ... Self only at Vespres brought home Messrs Horrobin Underhill and Mare

Wed. 2 April Self called on Hudson of St Pauls hellattendatthe Oratorio Dory Lucy and Chas went to the OratorioI £1 . 1. 0 to pay gave Chas

Fri. 3 April. at Mr Hussys see Mr Robinson no Sermon next Sunday

Sat. 4 April Self at Mr Hudson's of St Pauls theyre to go next Saturday to L . Fs

Palmen Sunday 5 April all at high L . Fs Chas at Moorfields he heard a Sermon all Eate Fish Self at Vespres walked home with Mr Lindoe he drank Tea with

Wed. 8 April. Self and Mrs Md at Mr Lindoes did necessary

Thurs. 9 April. Self and Mrs Md at SacraSanctum and at 11 o'ck L . Fs after at High and Tenebris

Good Friday 10 April all at L . Fs and Tenebris Dory Lucy Chas and Walmesley at York St Chappell heard Hussy

Sat. 11 April Mrs Md and Lucy went in the Coach to be at the beginning of the Service at L.F. Mr Husdon sent wordhe could not come to See our Ceremonies Self at High L.F. Chas I believe at Mr Horrobins for necessary Sun. 12 April Chas I believe at Sacra Sanctum all at L . Fs Self Mrs Md and Lucyat Vespres Self and Miss Forester at Underhills Sermon

Fri. 17 April. See Mr Horrobin Catholick Committee meeting Sat. 18 April Called and See Mr Hornold , he says Mr Farmer &c are now with Mr Putt we Demand everything in our Billwhich will be in the House next tuesday he thinks the Decenters Bill waont pass that we shall at least have the Decenters privileges Sun. 19 April all at high L . Fs Self at Vespres . . . heard Mr Greenway, Mr Horrobin came home with me and drank Coffee See Mr Chas Butler he gave me a coppy of our prayerto the house of Lords, he says he thinks all with do well in our favour Mon. 20 April See Mr Jeffreys he prevaricates in our Catholic regard he thinks their Bill wont pass, they would have joynd us in the Bill but 2 years since wewereoffended theymentioned us with disrespect but thinks theyll not opposeus Tues. 21 April Called and See Chas Butler related all I had heard at Fullers, he says our Prayer will not be presented till Friday forfearthat on Thursday the thanksgiving the Methodists should

It was rejected on May 8

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cry no poperyhe wished me to make interest withanyparliament men. See Mr Lamb who says Ld [blank] being a disenter is not apropper persontoOpen our Bill intheLords,NorLdBeacuham² in the Commons I told Butlers Clerk of this on my return. Mr Horrobincalled went round St Pauls all together tis throughhim Mr Corney³ invited Dory to See the Kingsprocessionto St Pauls Thurs. 23 April. Dory Lucy Chas Horrobin went at 6 o'cl in our coach to Messrs Barrett & Corney Mrs Butler Fritzherbert&c &c there they dined there came home 8 o'Ck Mrs Md and Self at Mr Attfields See the King &c procession came away 11 o'ck4 Fri. 24 April. Mrs Md and Selfwent atnightto see the Illuminations in the Citty Dory Lucy Chas Walmsley and Horrobin went by themselves to se Do returned at 1 o'Ck the Morn Sun. 26 April Self Mrs Md at 10 o'Ck L . Fs after to [Finchley] See Sir Jno Webb and askedhim if the Committy had received a mesuagefrom Mr Pitt since last Monday he answered he did not belong to it and knew nothing aboute the matter Thurs. 30 April Mr Lawson the Jesuite drank Tea with us Sat. 2 May. Mrs Md and Self pd 6d Each for Admittance in St Pauls Cathedral to See the decorations made for the 23 April the King Queen were there Sun. 3 May. all at L . Fs high ... Self walked to Vespres after heard when Dr Rigby Tues. 5 May Dory and Lucy at West End of Town meet Mr Underhill who says out bill will come to nothing...I See Fuller Senr he says Pitt is against their Bill which wont pass neither its thought will the Catholic Do which comes into the house of Commonsthis day? MrsMd and Selfwalked in WildernessGardings Thurs. 7 May. Self and See Mr Lamb he wishes me to keep Wm at Bruges ; he says he thinks our Catholic Bill is a queer one and brought in strangely Sun. 10 May. all Except Dory and Lucy at 10 L . Fs Thurs. 14May meet Mr Burgesswho is in parliam [ent]he promised to be the Catholick friend drank Tea with them Fri. 15 May. Called and See Butler at his Chamberstold him what Burges Fuller and Jeffries said At which he seemed pleasedand

1 The whole matter was postponed See Ward, Dawn, I, Ch 8

2 The arrangement was that Lord Rawdon should introduce the bill in the Lords, and John Mitford (afterwards Lord Redesdale) in theCommons.

3 Thomas Corney, laceman He married DorothyMawford, 20 July 1791 , at St. Bartholomew's

4 The public Thanksgiving of the King's recovery

5 Sir John Webb, 5th Bart of Great Canford, Dorset, d 24 April 1797 buried St. Pancra

6 ThomasLaws on, junior, S.J.; b. 20 March 1720 ; professed 2 Feb. 1754 ; held several offices in Belgium; after suppression (1777) he came to London and served in Hammersmith ; d. London 11 July 1807. See Foley.

7 John Mitford (Lord Redesdale) signified his intentionof bringing in such a Bill in 1790. See Ward, Dawn, I, p 159

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said he wasto meet the Catholick Committee at 9 o'ckthis night, that our bill would come on in the Common next week and he thought we should get something by it, that the Decenters were more disunited than we Sun. 17 May. Self Mrs Md and Chas at 10 L . Fs

Thurs. 21 May. All at L . Fs high

Sat. 23 May. See Mr Butler Senr he thinks we shall get some privileges by our Bill but perhaps not this year Sun. 24 May. Self Mrs Md and allat L . Fs 10 o'Ck ... Dory and Lucy at high Sun. 31 May. all at L . Fs at high Self at 7 also at Sacra Sanc.

Mon. 1 June all at high L . Fs

Tues. 2 June all at 11 L . Fs

Sun. 7 June all at Hampstead herd Mr Robinson after conversed with him Mr Barnard the Banqr and Mr Gehagine they think something will bedonethis Week in Parliament for the Catholicks Thurs. 11 June Self at Lindoes did the necessaryMrs Md also Fri. 12 June Selfat L . Fs at 7 o'Ck Mrs Md also Sun. 14 June all at Mr Husseys 10 o'Ck he said and read a discorce See Also Mr BarnardGehaginethey said our bill wouldcome on this Week

Fri. 19 June. See Old Fuller he says in the end we shall succeed in our Bills to Parliament Sun. 21 June. all at Highgate heard Mr Robinson he says our Catholick Bill is at a stand at present. I served at prayers I stayed at Highgate to get Shaved Sat. 27 June Mr Horrobincalled saysMrSiddall is dead Mr Underhill succeeds him at Moorfields and Mr M'carty at L . Fs Sun. 28 June all at Hampstead Mr Robinson said Mon. 29 June L . Fs highafter DinnerSelf and Mrs Md at Lindoes did Necessary Tues. 30 June Selfand Mrs Md at Sacra Sanc. Mr Horrobinsaid atour Town house . .. The Personcalled, a Mr Purser who lodges at Mr Homewoods No 240 near little turnstile Holborne says he gave Wm £192 0. 0. and is very Uneasy not knowing if Wm is dead or alive or Even, where he is, he bought it in March last and has notreceivedany InterestWm nothavingsent a Certificate Purser Offers it nowat £150 . I told him I thought hed be well off if he could get £100 for it and we parted. Sun. 5 July. all at Hampstead heard Robinson Tues. 7 July. See Mr Horrobin he talked with me of Dory and [blank] thought it would be a good match also the Lancashire Lady for Son Chas says there are 9 or 10 Children that the father is a Silver Smith and principal Banqr at Lancaster and recommends me to Mr Cox the refiner for his carractar Sun. 12 July. all at Hampstead heard Mr Hussy Mon. 13 July. Mr Underhill Sacerdos Dined and took Tea Wed. 15 July Received 2 letters from Wm one for Mrs Md the

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other for Dory he wishes to come to Dover and Sware before a Justice that he mayreceive his £12 Pr Annm from the man who bought his half pay

Sun. 19 July. all at Hamsptead Heard Mr Robinson

Tues. 21 July Mr Lamb called on me here he wishes me to have no concern in buying Son Wm half pay but to keep him where he is he says he can make oath before on of the Majestrates and a Notary at Bruges which certificate will be Allowed at our War Office

Wed. 22 July. Mr Thos Divetts is Ill at Muswell hill

Thurs. 23 July I called at Muswell hill See him had some religious talk which he thanks me for but said he could not have faith Sun. 26 July. all at hampstead heard Hussy gave Mrs Coxa cast meet Mr [blank] at Mass

Sat. 1 Aug. Son Chas having been very late at night several times this week , I asked him if he was ready to go to Finchleywithus he said no he should stay in town, on which I called him into the Counting House, and taxed him a matrimonial connection and told him I hoped hed not introduce a beggar, on which he behaved very impertinently and we had great altercationindeed and we parted Sun. 2 Aug. gave Mrs Cox a cast to Hampsted heard Mr Robinson Mr Corney called on Chas in Townat 9 o'Ck and stayed till 11 o'Ck their chief talk on Matrimonial Matters

Tues. 4 Aug. Chas gave me a Letter Mr Corney sent him that he intended a connection to Doryifhe thoughtitwould be Acceptedof Sun. 9 Aug. all at Hampsted gave Mr Cox a cast Mr Hussy said for the last time he having let his house¹ to Col. Sharp Hussy says hell keep on York St as long as he can Sat. 15 Aug. we called on Miss Nieles Hampsted got leave to go there on Sundays Sun. 16 Aug. all at Hampsted

Mon. 17 Aug. Self a Mr Lindoes did Necessary Tues. 18 Aug. Self at Sacra Sanc.

Mon. 24 Aug. We are to have all the Chaplains ofL . Fs Tues. 25 Aug. all Stayed at Finchleyat 1 o'ck all the Chaplains of L . Fs Except Mr Julians came to Dinner at Finchley also Lindoe Mr Horrobin and Mr [blank] were very merry and after Tea all Except Lindoe went to Town Sun. 30 Aug. all stayed at Finchley Mr Lindoe said a preached an Excellent Sermon Mr and Mrs [blank] at our prayers Mon. 31 Aug. Mr Lindoe said Chas served him Wed. 2 Sept. Messrs Barnard Horrobin and Chas came to Finchley to Dinner after Tea they and Dory and Lucy went in Coach to Town to see Bartholomew fair

Sat.5 Sept. Selfand Mrs Md and MrLindoe came to town to breakfast

1 Not traced

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Sun. 6 Sept. allat 10 L . Fs

Mon. 7 Sept. after Dinner Mr Horrobin called : he stayed Tea we left him with Chas Sun. 13 Sept. all at Hampsted Mr & Mrs Plowden there Tues. 15 Sept. See Mr Lamb he says the Pope will be brought low indeed and the French ruined¹ Sun. 20 Sept. all at Hampsted took up in the CoachMrs and Miss Cox Mr M'acarty I spoke to him and to Miss Nihill aboute high prayers which they agreed to Wed. 23 Sept. I see Fuller Senr he says the people are not quite ripe so as to take off the Test and other Laws whichnowExist but that they soon will ...I called at Miss Neiles at Hampsted and taught the Lays [Ladies ?] WebbesService whichis intended for next Sunday

Fri. 25Sept. went to Town by Hampsted taught the Ladys Webbe Service

Sat.26 Sept. Plenius came with me Chas also wecalled at Hampsted I taught the ladys

Sun. 27 Sept. all at Hampsted gave Mrs and Miss Cox a cast performed Webbs Service and did it very well

Tues. 29 Sept. at L.F. 11 o'Ck See Mr Broomfield and Mrs Butler Sat. 3 Oct. prepared for Mr Lindoe but he was not at home .. . Chas stayed in Town for the Cold Bath Sun. 4 Oct. all at Hampsted gave Mrs and Miss Cox a cast had high prayers, Mr Plowden very civil Tues. 6 Oct. Callee on Mr Lindoe not at home I See Mr Barnard who saysthe attempt to build Chappellshad been betteromitted and attend to those we have all ready. at 4 o'Ck Self at Mr Lindoes did necessary See a Dr Bue² there and a Mr Ballas³ drank Tea there Mr Barnard Lindoe Horrobin Stayed preparing all the Even

Wed. 7 Oct. Self at Sacra San Dr Rigby said .. . after Dinner I returned by Self throughHampsted called at Miss Neils Mr Bellas there rehearsed Webbs Service to perform it next Sunday Sat. 10 Oct. received a Letter from Maria Bruges that Wm was servedwitha Summonsfrom Ostend At the Sute of Mrs Machensen for£10. 7. 6 and that Revd Mother has answeredpayment Sun. 11 Oct. all at Hampsted gave Mrs and Miss Cox a cast Mr

1 The Bastille was taken on 14 July There are only two or three indirect references in the diary to the French Revolution

2 John Bew; ed. at Sedgley Park; Douai 1769 ; St. Gregory's Paris, 1776; oath, 1778 ; Procurator, 1782 ; priest 1784, D.D. 1784 ; Superior, 1786 ; cameto England at Revolution ; President, Oscott 1794-1808 ; President St. Edmund's, 1817-1818 ; d Havant , 25 Oct. 1829. See C.R.S. XIX, 151n (portrait), XLIV, 10n.; Gillow ; Kirk

3 Isaac Belas (Bellass, Bellaris), Sedgley Park, 1771-1773 ; entered Douai 22 May 1773 ; priest, 1783 or 4 ; professor; General Prefect 1784-6 ; on mission 1786. Information from "Prefect ofStudies Book, " St. Edmund's.

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Bellas said had high Mass , I asked Mrs Plowden¹ to sing which she agreeing to I went in their Coach to North End She sang over the Service She plays very fine Mon. 12 Oct. Wrote to Maria that I would pay Mrs Maknenseys Debt of £10 7. 6 as Revd Mother has engaged but none in future Sat. 17 Oct. after Dinner Self and Chas called at Miss Neiles who will have the Harpsichord in Order for high prayers to morrow after at Plowdens but as they were at Dinner I only took my two Books of the Service for Dory to practice

Sun. 25 Oct. Called and See Mr Brown Sacerdos Mon. 26 Oct. Called See Mr Lamb he reprobates the Conduct of our Bishops on disapproving our taking the Oath² Tues. 27 Oct. See Dr Bew at No 4 and Mr Gifford after we went and See Butler at his Chambers he is uneasy at the Bishops determination in regard to the Oath, he has since seen Bishop Gibson who is Mild but Bishop Talbot has lost his memory his brother a thing of nothing but Bishop Walmsley Obstinate he still hopes something may be done

Sun. 1 Nov. all Saints Chas and Mr George heard Mr HussyYork St Mrs George and us at High L . Fs Self only at Vespers.

Mon. 2 Nov. all Souls all Except Mr Georgeat L . Fs

Thurs. 12 Nov. I see young Howard, he says his father is not yet come to Townthat he has arrested 5 or 6 french Noblemen , and has got good Bail, one other in France now Owes him £1600 Sun. 15 Nov. We were all at 10 L.F.

Sun. 22 Nov. all at L.F self at 10 Also See Mr Huddleston he says the Patriots of Brabant are victorious and will gain the Country SelfMrs Md and Lucyat Vespres brought homeMrUnderhill, had much altercationwith him aboute Mr Webb he stayed Tea and went home

Tues. 24 Nov. Self at Mr Hornyholds See his Son he says the Committee had 3 meetings last week and have settled itthatour Bill will at all Events go into parliament this Sessions , and that the4 Bishops will they think be brought to have no Objection to the Oath

Fri. 27 Nov. I received a Letter from Maria that Wm wished to Enter having been solicitated among the Patriots of Brabant See Mr Lamb on it he agrees to his Entring as Capt but not to raise a troop of horse wrote and Answer accordingly with my consent, Sent it by Lumby per post Sun. 29 Nov. All at high L . Fs Chas at Moorfields . . . Selfand Mrs Md at Vespres brought home Mr Julian and Mr Mare to Tea ,

1 Dorothea Plowden, she composed "Virginia, " a comic opera, damned at the first night at Drury Lane See Gillow

2 See Ward, Dawn, I, chapters9 and 10 .

3 Presumably emigrés

4 The revolt of the Patriots of Brabant against Joseph II ended when the Austrians entered Brussels in December 1790.

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much talk aboute our Bishops conduct respecting our Bill and Oath now depending Tues. 1 Dec. wrote a second Letter to Maria concerningWmentring the Patriots of Brabant and if he thinks it safe Id Clothe the Soldiers to knowtheir uniformand to be directed by Rev Mother , just as I had sent this to the Post Chas received a Letter from Wm but as he did not mention any one who had offered him promotionwhich Marias Letter did and upon whichI wroteThe Letter Iagain wrote Maria, thatIwasnowat a loss and Ithought it but prudent not to Enter the Patriots unless they gave him a Company, and from the day of Enteringto be paidas Captian I sent this Second Letter of this day to the post also, Chas wrote an Answer to his Brother perswading him to Enter Sun. 6 Dec. Chas at York St heard Mr Archer all at L . Fs high Self and Mrs Md at Vespres Self at the Ship sermon , I gave £2 2. 0 for Coales and recommendedMrs Gee ... Chas heard Mr Underhill at Mr Archers room at 7 o'Ck Sun. 13 Dec. Self at 10 all at high L.F... Self and Mrs Md at Vespres brought Mr Horrobin home to Tea Tues. 15 Dec. I answeredWms Letter and left it to his judgement to Enter horse or foot in Brabant I would furnish his personfor either and that I would allow him as usual at all Eventsif he remained Dutifull and Saving Thurs. 17 Dec. I paid Mrs Gasking £10 in full for halfa yearwhich Expiredwithin a few days of her late Mothers Death whichwas aboute 10 Days since Fri. 18 Dec. At Mr Lindoes did nessesery Sat. 19 Dec. Mr Horrobin said at our house at Sacra Sanc self Sun. 20 Dec. all at high L . FS ... Self Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought home Mr Mare to Tea Chas at Mr Archers Sermon

Mon. 21 Dec. my late Brother Thos¹ Birthdayhe wouldhavebeen 21 years older than me Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L.F. 11 o'Ck

Wed. 23 Dec. Received a Letter from Wm who is now applyingfor a Liet Cols Commission in Brabant of the horse Thurs. 24 Dec. Called and See Mr Lamb showed him Wm Letter of the 18th Inst to which he was so kind to Dictate an Answer he disapproves everything but truth how can a Liet of Foot pretend to be a Lieut Col of horse, he thinks a Companyof Foot would do for him very well Xmas day Friday 25 Dec. Mr Horrobinsaid at our house Mrs Md at Sacra Sanc all at high L . Fs also at Vespres Sun. 27 Dec. Self called on MrJulian he saysall goes wellin Brabant all at hight L.Fs. . . all at Vespres after Self and Chas heard Mr Ballas first discource Mon. 28 Dec, all at L . Fs 11 o'Ck

1 According tothe St. Bartholomew Registers, Thomas Mawhoodwas baptised on 11 Dec. 1709 and buried 17 Nov. 1752 R

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Tues. 29 Dec. wrote a Letter of all I had wrote to Wm that She might better advise him, that Id have no concern in Clothing Regts Sent Wm his 2 Commissions by the Post

1790

Sun. 3 Jan. Allat L . Fs at high ... Self Mrs Md and Lucyat Vespres we brought home Mr Horrobin to Tea

Tues. 5 Jan. Self at Mr Lindoes did Nessesary

Wed. 6 Jan. Selfin the Coach at first prayers L . Fs atSacra Sanc all at Vespres brought home Mr Gabb Sacerdos

Sat. 9 Jan. Received a Letter from Maria that Wm tells falsitys but is in hopes he get some promotion he has received his 2 Commissions I sent Pr post Chas Received a Letter also from Wm that he was in hopes of succeeding

Sun. 10 Jan. all at L . Fs See Mr Huddlestone he saystis very safe and he should be glad to Execute any orders from Brabant ... Self and Mrs Md and Lucy at Vespres brought Horrobin home to tea

Tues. 12 Jan. he Mr Lambsays leave can be got of the Secretary at War to be signed by the King for Wm to Enter among the Brabanters

Sun. 17 Jan. all at L . Fs high .. . . Mrs Md and Self at Vespres brought home Horrobin and Mr [blank] to Tea

Sun. 24 Jan. Self at 10 L . Fs all at high, the Revd Mr Gaffy for the Bishops Messrs Underhillfor theCommitty ... Mrs Md and Self at Vespres See the Revd Mr Wilks he says all will be well, the Committy and Bishops will aggree hel dine with me next Sunday

Tues. 26 Jan. Bishop Talbot died this day agd 64 yrs¹

Sun. 31 Jan. all at high L.F. Mr Wilks Sacerdos dined with us after to Vespres Self and Mrs Md he took his leave, brought home Mr Hottobin to Tea

Tues. 2 Feb. all at L . Fs Candlemass day . . . a meeting ofCatholick Preists this day previous to their Chusing a Bishop whichis to be to Morrow

Thurs. 4 Feb. Called and See Mr Butler he saysof the Bishops and Committee have agreedtheOathto be thesame as the declaration Fri. 5 Feb. Self at No 4 See Mr Horrobin and Barnard Meat is allowed for Lent, hopes the Bishops and Committee will agree to meet again in a few days

Sun. 7 Feb. Self at 10 at high L . Fs Chas at York St he heard Mr Hussy Self at Vespres brought home Messrs Mare and Horrobin to Tea

Wed. 10 Feb. Dory received a Letter from Maria that Wm had presentedhis memorial at Bruges, the Success of whichhazardous

1 For an appreciation, see Ward, Dawn I, 199-200

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Count Patin¹ is appointed Col , that his journey to Bruges has cost him much mony and that he must be obliged to go again to Brussells if Count Patin comes away

Sun. 14 Feb. Self at 10 and all at high L . Fs See Mr Huddleston he says the Castle at Antwerp is taken by the Brabanters Self at Vespres ... Self Mr Mare and Chas at Bishop Office heard Mr Gaffy

Tues. 16 Feb. Received a Letter from Maria that Wm was Likely to get a Major of horse and desires leave to take up £50 of Mrs More for his Expences of travelling to Brussells and Clothing himself&c whichI aggreed to as Per Letter sent this Even Per the Post

Wed. 17 Feb. all at L . Fs Except me

Thurs. 18 Feb. all at Bishop Talbots Deirge at L . Fs this day is the Elections of a Bishop for our Dioure [?] Mr Berrington it is thoughtwill be electted ... Called and See Mr Hornyold he says theCatholick oathis Alteredand our Bill will be brought in after the Decenters Bill is decided on

Fri. 19 Feb. Self and Mrs Md walked to Compline ; Mr Horrobin said he was engaged Mr Underhill and Cos Brookes drank Tea with us

Sat. 20 Feb. Mr Wansey called says the Decenters are now convieninga Nation Meeting and are to Devide England into 9 or 10 Districts ... Mr Edwards our Parson called and he wished at the desire of Sion College³ to know how many Catholicks my familly consisted of say Decenters Bill wont pass, on this I acquainted Mr Butler who thinkwe shall no Difficultyin ourbill the Oath is now Settled will please everyone

Mon. 22 Feb. at and See Mr Lamb aboute a person to be got off Transportation recommended to me by Mr Dungam

Fri. 26 Feb. Self and Mrs Md at Mr Lindoes did necessaryandat Compline

Sat. 27 Feb. Mr Horrobin said after 7 o'Ck Mrs Md and Selfat Sacra Sanc

Sun. 28 Feb. all at high L . Fs walked it having no horses .. . Self only at Vespres heard Mr Jones' at the Ship Thurs. 4March we went to the New Chappellwhichwill beopened on PassionSunday meet there Mr Acklandthe Parson of Christ

1 The draft of a letter gives his name etc., as Le Comte de Patin, Sergent Major de la Gendermerie de Flandres à Bruges

2 For this matter see Ward, Dawn, 1 , ch 11

3 At this period, Sion College was near St. Alphage Church, London Wall It was a Collegefor theClergy with charitable fund No explanation has been found for its interest in the Catholic population

4 Oftheseveralpriests named Jones , the most likely one seems John Jones, S.J.; b . 7 July 1721 ; St. Omer ; enteredSociety7 Sept. 1739 ; professed , 2 Feb. 1757 ; served mission in London till his death, 31 May 1803. See Foley. R

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Church also meet there Mr Hunt Mr Jones and Mr Richard Smith¹ Sacerdos

Sun. 7 March. Self at 10 & high L.Fs. . . Self only at Vespres

Tues. 9 March Chas see Hornyold he says our billwont come in this Sessions Received a Letter from Maria with a small draft from Ct Patin Son Wm gone with him to Brussells no hopes of promotion

Wed. 10 March See Mr Barnard at No 4 very civil See Mr Lamb he has got the Pardon of Mr Burges for Mr [blank]recommended by Gungam

Thurs. 11 March. got a poor Irishmanrecommended by Mr Greenham through InterestofAldm Clerk intoSt Bartholomew Hospital

Sun. 14 March Mrs Md and all at high L . Fs Mr Archer opened Warwick St Chappell and Webbe Junr the Organ . Selfonly at Vespres

Mon. 15 March Self with Lindoe to See the Old Organ for St Georges feilds Chappell³

Wed. 17 March I played the Organ L . Fs for Webbe

Fri. 19 March Self withMr Lindoe to try the Organ at Mr Lincolns Holborne

Sun. 21 March Self at St Georges feilds at our Chappell opened the Organ Webbe there a good quire Mr Hussy preached Son Chas and Groombridge there I gave £2. 2. 0 Chas 10/6& Groombridge 10/6 . . after at Vespres Do and Chas

Mon. 22 March Self at Lindoes Appointed to meet him at St. Georges Chappell . . . meet Lindoe and Committy St Georges I gave £20 to be paid the preists I am now a Committee man at their Desire Mr Beacham gave Chas £5 5. 0 for St Georges

Wed.Chappell

24March called on MrLindoe see Mr Griffith there Sacerdos , I am to meet the Committee next Monday 11 o'ck

Thurs.25March Self Mrs Md Dory and Lucy in Hackney Coach to L.F. at high Also at Compline 5 o'ck

Sun. 28 March. Self and Chas at St Georges Chappell I played the Organ again at Vespres Mr Underhill disappointed us preaching Wed. 31 March. Mrs Md and Selfat Mr Lindoes did the Nessessary after at Tenebris

1 Richard Smith; b 12 Dec. 1725 ; Rome, 16 Oct. 1741 ; priest, 1 Feb. 1750 ; on mission 1750 ; d 6 May, 1808. See C.R.S. XL, 197 ; XII, 100 .

2 Rebuilt after the Riots. See Ward, Dawn, I, 190-193 ; it was henceforth under the control of the Bishop.

3 The original chapelwas in Bandy Leg Walk, Southwark ; opened in 1786 ; the new site was in London Rd., and was in use (though unfinished) in March 1790 (see below). The formal opening was in 1793, see Bogan, The Great Link.

4 John Griffiths, b 19 Sept. 1753 ; ed Sedgley Park, 1765-1767 ; Douai, oath 1 Feb. 1775 ; to Valladolid ; taught philosophy, 1782-1788 ; St. George's-in-Fields ; d 3 Nov. 1815. See C.R.S., XXX, 206, 212 , XXI, 130. See Bogan, The Great Link

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Thurs. 1 April. Mrs Md and Self at Sacra Sanc afterat high L.F. all Except me at Tenebris L.Fs.

Sat. 3 April. Brown the Taylor brought home the two Beales great Coates which I intend giving St Georges Chappell also 2 staves with a X on top look Sun. 4 April Self and Chas at St Georges Chappell after Setting down Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs Mr Jones preached Mrs Simister Dined with us , set down as above at Vespres Self and Chas at St Georges, Mr Bellas preachedbrought him hometo Tea Mon. 5 April called on Shreriff Baker paid him for the two Black Coach horses £76. 2. 6 the2 Guineas I amto give toSt Georges Chappell all at L . Fs

Tues. 6 April Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs

Thurs. 8 April Self at Moorfields Chappell I paid Mr Greenham £2. 2.0 for the dry rot of the Chappell . See Mr Kirvan at the Chappell Mr Olivers Brother called his is moved from spittlefeilds

Sat. 10 April. got Lumley Mason into our Hospital at Mr Gaffy Sacerdos who knows Mr Bercley of Gente, says he failed4 years since supposed to be nowat Liege in flanders, he goes toLovain next tuesday

Thurs. 15 April. Mr Hunt wished me to go withhim toStGeorges Committee, I refused as I dislike their plann of building

Sat. 17 April. Mr Lamb sent his Servant to speck with me this Morn I went and found it was for me to get 2 Securities for Rumbold whos pardon is now making out in £40 for his good behaviour for his term of transportationto Botony Bay Called on Hussy only see his Servant who said he would tell his Master I wished to See any of the Berringtons related to him Icalled after at Newgate See Rumbold but found he could command no friends on which I calld on Mr Josh Dungan who will be one Securityand Imust betheotheras Mr Lambas Ithoughtseemed ratherto declineit as suchI send Mr Lamba LetterbyWalmesley Sun. 18 April All at L . Fs Chas at St Georges . .. Selfand Chas at St Georges at Vespres Mr Lindoe preached and drank Tea with us

Mon. 19 April. he MrLambsentword backthat he and Mr Burges would be security for Rumbold Sun. 25 April at high St Georges Jones preached . . . Self and Chas at Vespres St Georges, Dr Rigby preachedand camehome with us to Tea

Thurs. 29 April Self called and See Mr Lamb I went with him in his Chariot to Mr Burges and Mr Rumbold will be released from Newgate and all fees paid by Mr Burges , but Mr Lambsays he Expects them to be repayed him

Sun. 2 May Self and Chas at St Georges at high all the rest at L . Fs Walmesley meet us there, he Chas and Mr Brooke wentin their boate to Hammersmith Self again at Vespres St Georges

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Altercation Mrs Md gave the frenchman 2 Mases of Arnes to coppy and his Libera also

Wed. 5May. I was taken Ill gettingout of Bed a greatNoise and giddiness in the head and loos of speach for 7 or 10 minutes

Thurs. 6 May Mr Lindoe came I did the Nessesary

Fri. 7 May Mr Horrobincalled promised to say for me to Morrow

Sat. 8 May Mr Horrobin Said Self at Sacra Sanc

Sun. 9 May Self and Chas at St Georges Chappell ..

Thurs. 13 May. all at L . Fs

Sun. 16 May. Self and Chas at St Georges Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs ... Self and Chas at Vespres St George'sbrought home Mr Mare and Lindoe to Tea after all walked to See the fireLong Land and at Charterhouse Gardins

Wed. 19 May. Mr Daniel of St. Georges fields called and shewed me 2 letterhe Received from Mr Jones Sacerdos I promised to be at the Committee to Morrow

Thurs. 20May. not very well this Morn ... could not go tothe Committee

Sat. 22 May Mr Horrobin called to say a War Sun. 23 May. Dory and Lucy at Sacra Sanc Self walked to St Georges high prayers . . . after Dinner at Vespres Do Tues. 25 May Mrs Md and Self at Mr Lindoes did Nessesary

Fri. 28 May. I went in the Coachmeet Mr Robinson who said the Organ would be delivered to me as I should Order without any Order from him or Mr Hussy took Mr Gray Junr Organ maker to Mr Airs Oxford St See Mrs Airs She will Deliver the Organ to him hell send for it this Even and put it up at his house for me to See if anything is wanted or any addition to bemade as the Committee may approve of

Sun. 30 May. Self at St Georges .. . Do Vespres , disapproved Bellas preaching and at the Committee of School

Wed. 2 June called on Mr Hussy only See Mr Robinson I wished to knowhowlong we might have the Spanish Organ as Mr Gray says it will cost 35 Guineas to repair it Mr Robinson says hell consult with Hussy aboute it and let me know byletter as the Committee is to meet next Fiday

Thurs. 3 June. Self did Duty for Mr Webbe Morn and Even ... Mr Horrobin drank Tea with us

Fri. 4 June. The Kings Birthday agd 53 years Received a Letter this Morn from Mr Hussy that he was willing that the Spanish Organ should be at St Georges Chappell and that ifit should be taken away, that the Sum of 35 Guineas should first be paid being the mony the Committee intend to allow Mr Gray for repairing it I attended the Committee and it was orderd that I have full powers to aggree with Mr Gray aboute said Organ Orderd also Letter to be wroteto Mr Lincoln that his Organ will not so butif he pleases he may leave it at the Chappl 2 Months or take it away as he pleases Self walked to L . Fs to Complin

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Mrs Md in the Coach to Do Mr Archer Sacerdos advises me to have no further to do withSt Georges and Organ MrGraycalled aboute it but I put him off for a week or 10 days

Sun. 6 June. Self walked to St Georges Chappell I played high prayers Organfaulterd ... allat Lincolns Inn MrBellas drank Tea Mon. 7 June a Mr Loveday called witha Letter from Chas Dated 6 June then at Margate that he went in Walmesleys Boate to Dunkerque and Ostend and to Bruges See Maria and Wm that Chas would come to Town Wednesday or Thursday andwould make amends for his over staying his 14 days

Wed. 10 June Mr Horrobin said at our house Self and Mrs Mdat SacraSanc Mrs Md and Selfat ComplineafterSelfa theCommittee St Georges they confirm a former resolution that I Mr Grey to appaise the Spanish Organ in its present state and aggree with Mr Gray at 35 Guineas to repair and put up the said Organ in St Georges Chappell

Fri. 11 June. Son Chas came at 12 o'Ck from Margate, hehasbeen at Dunkerque at Ostend and Bruges with Mr Walmeley Senr in his Boate says he See Wm and Maria both well Sun. 13 June all at Hampsted heard Mr Horrobin Mon. 14 June. went to Messrs Broadril & Co got a tickett for4 persons to hear Vogleir¹ the great Sweedish Organist a fine player indeed

Sun. 20 June. all at Hampsted Mr Horrobin performed gave Mrs Cox a cast there and back Chas and Horrobin walked backto Finchly to Dinner after Tea Horrobin Dory and Lucywalked out Mon.21 June afterbreakfast Mr Horrobinand Chaswalked toTown Sun. 27 June. I walked to highgate and got shavedand drestgave Mrs Cox a cast to hampsted Mr Horrobin said Thurs. 1 July. Dory and Lucy at Lindoes and Sacra SancSelfand Mrs Md at Do did nessesary

Fri. 2 July. Mr Horrobin said at my house Selfe and Mrs Md at Sacra Sanc ... See Mr Lamb he says things are bad indeedworse thanCromwells times he hopes a revolutioninfavoroffrench King Sun. 4 July Selfe Mrs Md Chas Dory and Lucy at Hampsted with Mrs Benham from highgate Mr Horrobin said Tues. 6 July. Mr George came from Froome Fri. 9 July. Mr George received a Letter from Betsey that Sheand her child are very Ill as such he means to return this afternoon to Froome Sun. 11 July. all at Hampsted heard Mr Gildart² gave Mrs Cox a cast See Father O'Lary there

Georg Joesph Vogler (1749-1814), not Swedishbut German Usually styled 'Abbé Vogler'; ordained priest in Rome . He was Kapellmeister at Stockholm ; made many tours as an organist Browning's Abt Vogler recalls his name

2 George Thomas Gildart ; b. 25 Apr. 1764 ; ed Sedgley Park, 1774-1777 ; Valladolod, 12 Sep. 1777 ; Hammersmith, 1787 ; various missions afterwards; d Feb. 1827. See C.R.S., XXX, 204 ; XII, 174.

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Sat. 17 July. Mr Hind Sacerdos Dined withus

Sun. 18 July. gave Mrs and Miss Cox a cast to Hampsted Mr Gildart said

Thurs. 22 July I was at 12 L . Fs Mr Underhillsaid had much talk with him and the Sardinian Secretary he says all Uropeis at variance Called on Mr Gray not at home See his wife and Man theSpanish Organis gettingforwardthe Case all most done, but I object to a Clarion Base and prefer a Trumpet base being an Octave lower

Sun. 25 July. all at Hampsted

Tues. 27 July. Self and Chas and Messrs Horrobin Barnard and Hind set of past 10 o'Ck for Finchly they Dined and drank Coffee and Tea with us

Wed. 28 July. Robers got into our Stable and took all Owens Clos great Coatand Blew seat Cloth, alsotheytookrope belonging to top sail and a small curtain from Nessesery house

Thurs. 29 July allarmed in the night We got up Examined the house turned out nothing got a great Cold

Sun. 1 Aug. all at Hampsted Mr Gildart said also Father O'Lary said gave Mrs Cox a cast Miss Neihill Senr has been Ill of a Fever which flew to her head but now is well is greatly affread of loosing her Scholars they beg of me to contradict all idle reports they talk of high prayers for next Sunday we brought home Mr Gildart

Sat. 7 Aug. Owen our Coachmanhas got the Itch he begantaking brimstone &c for it

Sun. 8 Aug. Self Mrs Md Chas Dory and Lucy at Hampsted had high prayers Mr O'Lary preached gave Mrs Cox a cast

Thurs. 12 Aug. Messrs Hilland Bardeloeand Capt Hayman drank Tea with us he brought Dr Arnes Mass in 3 parts for which I pd him £1 . 1. 0

Sun. 15 Aug. all at Hampsted Mr Jones said High Mass gave Mr and Miss Cox a cast See Mr Corney there, Plowden &c

Tues. 17 Aug. Self at Mr Lindoes did the Nessesary Sent Chas to MrLambs witha Mellon he says all is peace . . .MrCorney calld aboute Dory I am to call on him next Tuesday

Wed. 18 Aug. talked with Dory aboute Mr Corney She wishes to be settled but is indifferent to him

Thurs. 19 Aug. I also Called and See Mr Gray but the Organ is not finished : the Diapason Stop does not speck at all Clear which complained of at which he seemd much offended Sun. 22 Aug. all at Hampsted had high Tues. 24 Aug. Mr Corney called as by appointmentwe had much talk after which I went with him to his house Examined his Book of partnership with Mr Barrett for 5 years

Wed. 25 Aug. Mr Corney came in a post chaise as it rained at6 in the Even Itold him I could not thinkofhurryingthe buisness Atpresent Iwas not satisfied withhisstatement ofit heproposed

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Mr Butler Senr as a third person to Explain and satisfy me I told him I must take 7 or 10 days to consider after which IfI thoughta probability I had no objection ofSeeing Mr ButlerSenr Mr Corney he drank and wine and we parted Fri. 27 Aug. Dory acquainted us of a Letter She received from Maria in which She says Wm has run offwith Miss Patain Count Patains Daughter of Bruges they have taxed the Protestant Minister he sayshe never married themThe Countess her Mother was perswaded to Sue him for a Rape, but She refused they Excapted by only 3 hours to St Quentin in Picardie, he desires Maria to send Letters to him directted to Monsr Md Poste Restante St Quintin in Picardie Mrs Md in very great Affliction at this News ... See Mr Fuller Senr and Mr Chattres they are of oppinion Mr Corney makes nothing clear that Miss Md stoopes and picks up perhaps worse than nothing, as nothingis Clear , and all parties says by Corneys great hurry and Speeches MissMd seems not his principalObject but the present fortune and future Expectations all this I told Dory Sat. 28 Aug. converced a great deal with Mrs Md aboute theAffair of Corney . . . in consultation with Mrs Md and Dory it was determined to break it off atthe desireofDory, provided Iwould permit her to have little parties in the Winter Months which I aggreed to Sun. 29 Aug. all in the Coach to Hampsed to Prayers gave Mrs and Miss Cox and footman a cast Mr O'Lary performd at high Mrs Plowden sung and Dory

Mon. 30 Aug. After breakfast Charles set offfor London and after Dinner proposes going to Froome and to stay 10 days Tues. 31 Aug.

Mr J. Cy

30 Augst 1790

Sir we have considered Your proposals and do notfind them elligible

I did not deliverthe above Letter but I called and delivered the Contents verbaly to Mr Corney my self . . . Mr Lambadvises that Dory should write to her Sister Maria and to inclose Mr Simsons Letter to Wm wherein he wishes Wm to name the Sum he owes Wm and he will pay, She is also to insist that wether Wm is married or not to Miss Pattain if he comes to England hisSallery willbewithdrawn, butif he keepabroaditwillcontinue to be Allowed him as before Thurs. 2 Sep. I see Mr Hill and he waves having a plattform for the Organat St. Georges Chappell, all the Gentlemenand he wish me to open it next Sunday which I have aggreed to as such called on Mr Gray and left word for it to be put up to Morrow Sat. 4 Sep. George Fredk Webbe Junr died this Even at Finchly Sun. 5 Sep. Mrs Md Dory and Lucy at L . Fs at high Self at St

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Georges I openedthe Spanish Organ ... all at Vespres no Sermon Sun. 12 Sep. all at Hampsted had high prayers Mr Gillo' said Mon. 13 Sep. Mrs Webbe Senr Miss Webbe amd Mrs Brown and little boydrankTea with us walked in the Gardinga SangSongs Sun. 19 Sep. all at Hampsted I served O'Larys prayers not more high prayers

Mon. 20 Sep. Son Chas came home from Froome this Morn 10 O'Clock very well so is Mr Mrs George and familly

Sat. 25 Sep. Mr Cleghorn² called with Mr Horrobin he goes for St Omers to MorrowI sent an answer to Monsr Hiecq's Letter Sun. 26 Sep. all at Hampsted

Thurs. 30 Sep. Selfe at and See Mr Lamb he says there be a War advises me not to lay out mony.

Sat. 2 Oct. Self at 10 L.F. Mr Jones said Sun. 3 Oct. we went and Mrs Cox to Hampsted Spoke to Miss Nihills, they want high Mass again Sun. 10 Oct. all at Hampsted

Sat. 16 Oct. received a Letter from Monsr Hiecq I paid Mr Jones £3. 3. 0. for the Charity of Moorfields which I desired hed give to Mr Greenham or Mr Dungan Sun. 17 Oct. All at Hampsted heard Mr Gildert Mon. 18 Oct. [the last entry] Chas and Mr Gildart went to Town

1 Possibly John Gillow, D.D.; b 25 March 1753 ; Douai, 3 Oct. 1766 ; professoruntil Oct. 1791 when he went to York; President, Ushaw, 1810 ; d 6 Feb. 1828

2 ThomasCleghorn, b 1748. A successful merchant of London, who, on his conversion,went to St. Omerandactedas assistantProcurator ; imprisoned during Revolution ; came to Old Hall where he spent the rest of his life; he taught arithmetic ; his charity earned him the name of 'The good man of Odey Green' He died there on 16 June, 1823, was buried under the old chapel; now under the sanctuary of present chapel See Ward, St. Edmund's; C.R.S., XV, 159

INDEX

INDEX

An asterisk indicates a priest.

M. William Mawhood

Note : Events in the lives of the Mawhoods are not indexed ; these in the Chronology, pp 17-20, above . can be followed by the dates

Abel, K. F., 69

Absent prayers , 263

Acton, Sir Richard, 188

Addis, Joseph* , 203, 209, 216, 224, 237, 266

Allen, Jerome * , 113

American War, 89, 110, 153 , 159

Amherst, Lord, 141

Anderton, John Evangelist* , 142 , 180 , 201

Anstead , William* , 29, 34, 72, 74 , 75, 80, 81, 83, 84, 109, 116, 123 , 124 , 144, 169

Arboin , 25, 58, 207, 221

Archer, James* , 161 , 165, 166, 169, 177, 184, 186, 187, 188, 195, 199, 201 , 206, 207, 216, 241, 243, 260, 267, 273 , 276, 279

Armenian priest, 250, 252

Army clothing, 28, 46, 134, 159 , 165

Arne, Cecilia, 26 ; Michael, 25, 58, 103 ; Thomas , 25, 31 , 87, 96, 103, 120, 124 ; conforms, 118 ; death, 123 ; his Masses, 27, 29, 34, 36, 45, 46, 58, 60, 125, 149, 164, 215, 278, 280

Arts and Sciences (Society), 173

Arundell, 8th Lord, 254

Atkins , 174 ff., 186, 218, 223, 225

Atwood , writing master , 110 , 221 , 225 , 233 , 235

Bach, John Christian , 69

Ball, Edward* , 108 , 118

Balloons, 212, 213, 215, 222, 225

Barker, Colonel , 120

Barnard, James* , 26, 29, 45, 47, 48, 68, 81 to Lisbon, 113 : 181 , 182, 189, 190 , 192, 194, 198, 201,204, 206 : life of Challoner, 212, 215 : life of Labre, 219, 231, 234, 239, 240, 241, 244, 246, 248, 251, 264, 269, 271, 274, 276

Barrington, Sir William , 155

Bath, visit to, 49, 253

Bartholemew Fair, 96, 201, 270

Bavarian Chapel, see Chapels" "Embassy

Belas (Balas), Isaac* , 271, 273, 277 , 278, 279

Belasyse, Charles,* 173

Benediction, 71 : the only mention apart from Le Salut at St. Omer

Bennet, Thomas Bede* , 188, 249, 260

Berington, Joseph* (Bishop), 125 , 184 , 266, 275

Bew, John* , 271, 272

Bishop, Henry* , 230

Blendecques (Blandyke), 43 , 66

Blount, Charles* , 247

Bolton, Joseph* , 60, 68, 100, 103 , 120 , 125, 133,137,140, 141, 143, 148,149,

150, 156, 158, 159, 160, 161 , 162 , 169 , 171, 172, 180, 181 , 182 ff , 185 : death , 204

Bolton, * (Yorks ), 231

Bower, William * , 37

Brabant, Patriots of, 272 ff

Brewing, 32, 83

Brocklebank, M .'s chief clerk, 164 , 167, 174, 183, 202 , 208, 217, 236 , 237 , 249, 263

Bromfield, J., 25, 29, 81, 85

Brookes, John Charles, 31, 33, 55 , 75 , 90, 100, 102, 122, 152, 156, 162 , 163 , 172, 195 , 206, 210, 215, 248, 249 , 258 , 260, 266, 275, 277 , Browne, Peter * , 30, 39, 86, 119 , 136 , 137, 146, 150, 160, 171 , 172, 180 , 189 , 215 , 216, 245, 264, 266, 272

Bruges, visits to (1778), 131 : (1780), 156

Bull, Frederick, 68, 69, 70

Burgess, Matthias* , 125, 142 , 144 , 157 , 165, 166, 167, 187, 189, 198 , 205 , 210

Butler, Alban* , 44, 48, 58 : Lives of Saints 98, 209

Butler, Charles, 45, 47, 48, 56, 68, 74, 100 , 103, 109, 110, 114,124,126,140, 142, 144 , 146, 147 , 151 , 160, 163 , 165 , 178, 185, 192, 266, 267 , 268, 272 , 274 , 275

Butler, James, 142, 144 , 216, 269 , 281

Butler, John* (Bishop), 67, 76 , 259 Byfield, organ builder, 27, 37 , 112 Byng, George, 207, 208

INDEX

Carleton , Sir Guy, 171 , 173, 178

Carpue, 55

Carr, Samuel , Rector of Finchley, 158

Castle , The (No. 4), 238, 272, 274, 276

Catholic Committee, 142, 146 , 192 , 222, 239, 251-2, 258, 266, 267-9, 274

Catholic Relief Act (1778), 125 : oath, 127, 235, 254

Challoner, Richard* (Bishop), 23, 37, 42, 43, 49, 61, 102, 103, 104, 114 , 115 : advice, 97, 118, 120, 141 , 142 , 160 : confessions, 61, 84, 85, 87, 89, 101 , 104, 113, 115, 118, 119, 121 , 137, 138, 145, 148, 149, 160 : sermons and instruction , 59, 70, 84, 85, 87, 89, 98, 99, 101 , 113, 118, 119, 120, 121 , 122, 124, 125, 134, 135, 136, 137 , 144 , 145 , 148 , 149 : Gordon Riotsleft London, 150, returned, 154 : death, 161 : will, 197

Chapman , Romanus* , 186

Charities, 58, 70, 139, 177 : Bishop's, 116, 196 : Charitable Society, 47 :

Charity for Poor Children, 38, 146, 217, 260 : Moorfields, 38, 161 , 282 : Schools , 196 : Scotch , 47

Charterhouse (London), 49, 84, 87 , 224, 261, 278.

Cornthwaite, Richard, * 239, 240 , 241 , 242, 247, 251 , 256

Cox , brewer, 140, 197, 234, 262, 270, 271, 279, 280 Cox's Museum, 64

Cross, Bernard* , 46

Cuvillier, Francois servant; Guillain, M . 's engaged, 78 ; frequent references ; death, 154 ; burial, 155 ; effects , 158

Danby, John, 208, 213, 215, 236, 261 , 267

Daniel , 278

Darby, Captain, 134, 159, 164

Davies, Rowland* , 135, 168, 177 , 210

Dignam, Charles, 208, 215, 216 , 222 , 231

Dillon, Richard* , 117, 132, 144 , 145 , 154, 255

Dissenters , 109, 111 , 160, 189 : relief, 251, 260, 265 , 267 , 275

Douai, 147, 163, 186, 211, 229

Douglass, John* , 240

Duane, Mathew, 61, 135

Dungan, Joseph* , 219 , 242, 260 , 275 , 277

Christians , 29, 96, 110, 134 , 169

Christ's Hospital, 89, 110

Cleghorn , Thomas , 282

Clinton, Alexander* , 69, 98, 103, 113

Clinton, Sir Henry, 140, 153

Coachmakers ' Hall, 138, 251

Dunkirk, 66: Benedictines , 93; Poor Clares, 75, 93, 169 ; St. Catherines , 93

Dunn, John* , 37, 42, 49, 64, 68, 71, 82, 86, 91 , 97,98

Cocklain , musician, 40, 49, 58 , 59

Coen, Michael Edmund* , 243

Coghlan , J. P., bookseller, 111 , 143(?), 148

Communion ("Sacra Sanctum"), 97, 102, 103, 104, 111 , 113, 117, 119, 126 , 137, 138, 145, 160, 163, 165, 166 , 168 , 169, 172, 173, 177, 179, 190, 191 , 196 , 202, 205, 207, 208, 213, 216, 219, 220 , 224, 226, 227, 229, 230, 231, 238, 242 , 243,245,247,250 , 252,253,255,256 257, 259, 261, 262, 265, 267, 269, 270 , 273, 275, 277, 278

Compline, 34, andfrequently throughout

Comyns, John , 120-1

Concerts : Crown and Anchor, 23 and frequently to 1774 ; home, 33, 49, 58 , 66, 85, 71, 135, 246 : see "Madrigal Society"

Confession ("at duty" , "the necessary"): see "Challoner" , "Lindow"

Corney , Thomas, 268, 270, 280, 281

Cornwallis, Lord 159 ,

EasterOffering : (C. of E.), 28, 102 : (R.C.), 219

Echalez , Joseph, 40

Eden, John* , 255

Edwardes , O. P. , Rector of St. Bartholemew, 120, 135, 136, 139, 146, 188, 242, 249, 260, 275

Elston* , see "Lacy"

Embassy Chapels : Bavarian (Warwick St.) ; 31 , 33 , 34, 35, 61, 70, 72, 85, 87, 101, 103, 104, 109, 111 , 112 , 123 , 124 , 130, 133, 136, 159, 160, 161 , 171 , 174, 208, 215 : reopened , 276

French (Greek St.) ; 61, 68, 87

Greek (Soho) ; 71, 72

Neapolitan (Bird St.) ; 72, 86, 90, 111

Sardinian (Lincoln's Inn Fields) ; passim : chaplains, 39, 64, 270: choir, 32, 98 , 136, 199 : dirges, 25, 33, 57, 63, 98, 99, 112: reconstructions, 133, 147, 161

INDEX

Spanish (York St.) ; 47, 56, 57 ; new, 264, 265, 266, 267 , 273

Portuguese (SouthSt.) ; 41, 61 , 72 , 86, 110, 111, 116, 145, 147 , 155, 165, 179

Eton, 243

Eyre, Sir James, 174 ; Vincent, 95, 188, 193

Fasts, public, 111, 123 , 136

Fermor, William, 258, 267

Fielding, Sir John, 117 , 126

Finch (Smith), 191

Finchley, passim

Fitzherbert, Mrs., 265

Fleetwood , Sir Thomas , 33, 35, 36 , 38 , 57, 75, 115, 141 , 156, 159 : Lady, 85, 137, 159, 207

Foote, Samuel , 34, 109

Forester jun. , 189, 190, 207, 212, 216, 219, 231 , 259

Fox, Charles James, 210

Freedom of City of London , 140

Freemasons ' Tavern, 192, 209, 217, 222, 239

FrenchChapel, see" EmbassyChapels"

French Revolution, 271, 279

Fuller, banker, 56, 88, 146, 151, 170 174, 192, 198, 211, 221, 248, 260 , 268, 269 , 271 , 281

Gabb, Thomas* , 88 , 274

Gaffey, Daniel* , 205, 236, 266, 274 , 277

Gambier, Admiral James, 124

Gildart, G. T.* , 279, 280, 282

Gillow, John* , 282

Gloucester St., 150

Golightley, Nancy, 185 287

Gordon , Lord George, 146 ; trial, 162

Gordon Riots, 150-4 , 212

Gother, John* , 170

Green, James* , 30

Greek Chapel, see "EmbassyChapels"

Greenham , John* , 128, 135, 136 , 137 , 147 , 148 , 155 , 156, 158 , 161 , 162, 171 , 177, 182, 186, 189, 201, 212, 219 , 220 , 230,232,235,237,244,246,256 259, 276, 277

Greenway, John* , 264 , 267

Griffiths , John* , 276

Hamilton , 41, 42, 119, 125 , 133 , 146

HammersmithConvent, see "Schools"

Hampstead (Mass), 211, 212, 213 , 214 , 226,227,228 , 229,230, 241,242 243

244 252,253,261,263,264,265,269 , 270, 279, 282

Handel, Israel in Egypt, 26; Judas

Maccabæus, 28, 52 ; Messiah, 52, 260

Hankin, John* , 79

Hanne, Mary, 150

Harris, M .'s gardener , 27 ; death, 200; widow , 201

Hansard , 135 , 143 , 170

Harpsichord, see "Plenius Roger"

Hartley, Thomas* , 62

Haslang, Count de , 33 , 195

Hasse, J. A., 104

Hastings , Warren ; trial, 258

Hawkins, Sir John, 135

Gasking,Mrs., nurse, 25 andfrequently pensioned , 218 ; death, 273

Gandolphy , 71 , 90 Gardner ,, 219, 221 , 224

Geddes, Alexander* , 240

Gee, Mrs., 147, 200, 205, 218, 226, 229 , 273

Hay, George* (Bishop), 137, 138

Haymaking, 30, 56, 229

Heneage, Mrs., 258

Gehagine , 269

Gentil, Mrs. Frances, 109, 165

George III, 27, 39, 61, 88, 89, 97, 109, 126, 136, 139, 144, 146, 151 , 162 , 171 , 217 , 235, 243 ; illness, 264 ; covery, 266 , 268 re-

George, George, 52, 212, 245, 246, 248; marriage, 249 ; M. visits, 252 ; visits

M., 264, 272, 279

Gerard , Caryll, *108

Germain, Lord George, 143, 147 , 151

Gibraltar, 140

Gibson, Mathew* (Bishop), 241

Gibson, William* (Bishop), 171 , 230

Giffard, Thomas, 100

Giffard House , 62

Hiecq, AbbéD.* , 94, 98, 101 , 103, 104 , 105, 114, 124, 131, 132, 157 , 172 , visits M., 108 ; 211, 217, 230, 243 , 251 , 282

Hill, Rowland, 196

Hinde, Francis* , 79, 280

Holker, Lawrence , lawyer, 27, 36, 47, 91, 154, 159, 206, 211, 231, 262

Hornyold, John* (Bishop), 115

Hornyold, Thomas , 89, 164, 218 , 222, 251,258,259,266,267,272

Horrabin, Thomas * , 147, 148 , 162 , 164, 166, 170, 171, 180, 182 ; from this point his name appears on most pages Howard, Charles (Earl of Surrey, later 11th Duke of Norfolk), 141 , 186 , 188, 210

INDEX

Howard, Hon Edward, 25

Howard, Sir George, 173, 192

Howard,Henrietta, 141

Huddleston, Sarah; dirge, 33

Huddleston, Thomas , 102, 189, 198, 202, 207 , 216, 218, 254, 272, 274-5

Hudson, Robert, 213, 215, 258, 267

Hughes , John and Mary, 25, 26, 35 , 37 , 187 , 215

Hughes , Mrs., see "Schools"

Hussey, Thomas* (Bishop), 114 , 133, 144, 159, 160, 162, 167, 201, 204, 212, 213, 214, 217, 219, 142, 242, 261, 263, 264 ; new SpanishChapel, 265, 269, 274, 276, 278

Ingram, Joachim* , 255

Insurance, 57 , 82, 140

Islington Wells, 56

Jennison , Augustin* , 239

Johnson, Lt.-Col Henry, 143, 190

Johnson, Dr. Samuel; Dictionary, 212 , 260

Johnson (Middlehurst) Thomas* , 112 , 168, 196, 210 , 213

Jones, John* , 213, 275 , 277, 278 , 280 , 282

Joseph II, Emperor, 165, 169

Juliaens, Charles* , 100, 117, 126 , 127 , 146, 148, 170, 186, 226, 266, 270, 272, 273

Jury service, 30, 71, 138, 193 , 198

Kearsley, bookbinder, 212, 260

Kendall, Hugh* , 62, 70, 72

Kendall, Richard* , 62

Keppel, Admiral Augustus, 128, 136

Kew Gardens, 109, 165

Kingston, Duchess of, 88 ; trial, 102

Kirnan (Kirvan ?), 86, 95, 169, 277

Langdale , 68, 87, 153

Langthorne , ex-monk, 76, 82, 98, 102, 103

Leigh , Sir Egerton, 145, 230

Lawson , Thomas* , 268

Liddell, Thomas * , 62, 72

Lindow, John* , 26, 150, 162, 163, 202, 206, 227, 232, 236, 237, 248, 260 , 276 , 277 ; confessions , 163, 164, 165 , 166 , 168, 169, 170, 171 , 172, 173, 177 , 178 , 182, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192, 193 , 196 , 200,203, 205 207, 208,210, 213 215 , 218, 219, 224, 226, 229,230, 231,235, 242, 243 246,247,248,250 , 252,253 255, 256, 257, 259, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 267,269,270,271,273,274,275 , 278, 279

Lindsay, Theophilus, 146 , 189

Lisbon College, 237 "Lives of the Saints" (Butler), 98 , 209, 212

London Association, 162, 196

Lord Mayor's Show , 83

Lottery, 39, 69, 82, 101 , 117 , 134 , 145

Lucas, Simon* , 208

Lutheran Church , 111

Maberly ,, 151

McCarthy, Charles* , 252, 253, 271

Mackworth, Lady Ann, 102, 198 , 202 , 206, 216

Macaulay, G. M., 254

Madrigal Society, 23, and frequently up to 1772

Maire, Edward* , 216, 239, 246, 250, 258, 260, 261, 267, 272, 273 , 275 , 278

Mann, Theodore Augustus* , 119

Manning, Robert* , 244

Mansfield, Lord, 71, 152, 162

Margate, 129 , 156, 166

Kirkman , Alderman John, 158

Kirvan , 170, 212, 230, 241, 243

Kitchen (Marsden) Edward* , 257

Knapp, Joseph* , 44, 58, 65, 66, 69 , 76 , 91, 93, 103, 125, 155, 180, 197 ; visits M., 86, 96 ; firstMass , 99 Knox, Dr., 162

Kroger, Mrs., 44, 58 ; death, 59

Lacy (Elston), Francis* , dirge, 84

Lamb, John, army agent, 133 , 137 , 147, 150, 155, 156 , 159 , 160 , 166, 170 , 174 , 186, 190, 195, 204, 208, 211, 215 , 217, 220, 222, 226, 233, 237, 262, 265-6, 268, 270, 272-5, 277, 280

Marsh ,, teacher at Sedgley Park , 63, 72

Marsland, John* , 259

Mass , music for, 33, 39, 46, 84, 208, 213, 215 ; see "Arne" , "Paxton" , "Webbe" ; Armenian, 250

Mawhood, Colonel Charles (M . 's cousin), 23, 31, 32, 38, 45, 85 , 90, 99 , 101, 110, 112, 118, 120, 126, 128 , 155 ; marriage, 138-9 ; death, 159 , 160.

Mawhood, Richard, 100, 104 , 165 , 215

Mawhood, Richard, jun , 75, 101 , 114 , 127, 165

Melbourne, Lord, 47

Methodists , 161

Middlehurst* , see "Johnson , Thomas"

Monckton, General Robert, 120, 121

Moore, Revd John, 111 , 148

INDEX

Moorfields, 45, 70, 72, 81, 82 ; new building, 127 , andfrequently toend; re-opened, 203

More, Mother Mary, 107 , 110 , 113 , 118, 120, 137, 139, 140, 157, 160 , 166 , 187 , 194 , 195 , 199, 208, 226, 236 , 242 , 263

More, John* , 91

More, Thomas*, 91

Moravian Church, 109, 221

Morrison, General George, 180 , 196 , 216

Mowat, Captain , 120, 125

Mumford, Victor, 80, 92, 93

Mumford,William, 44, 49, 57, 60,64-5 , 76 , 101 , then frequently until illness, 181 ; death and burial, 182 ; will 182, then frequentlyuntil settlement, 241

Nassau, John* , 168, 207, 230

Neapolitan Chapel, see "Embassy chapels"

Nelson, * , 100, 217

Nichols (Nicholas )* , James, 82, 86, 110-1 ; death, 113

Nihill, Miss, 211, 212, 228, 270, 280, Norfolk, 9th Duke of, 25 ; dirge, 117 ; Duchess, 63

Oath, 127 , 135

O'Leary, Arthur* , 207, 208, 279, 280 , 281

Old Hall Green, see "Schools"

Oliver, Andrew* , 233, 235, 241 , 243

Organ, 27, and frequently at home , at Embassy Chapels, and at St. Omer; voluntaries at Finchley, 138 ; St. Bartholomew, 112 ; St. Paul's, 103

Oswald Brother, 243 Oxford, 63, 73

Palmer, Daniel, apprentice, 53, 56

Parsons, William , 28

Paston, Mr. and Mrs., and son , of St. Omer, 43, 76, 115, 164, 202, 248

Patient, Robert Vincent* , 242

Patin, Comte de, 281

Paul, Gregory* , 251, 252, 253

Paul, Peter, 189, 203, 206, 207, 208 , 216,218, 222,249,260

Paxton, George, 27, 47, 58, 85, 87; death, 97

Payce, James, 162; Thomas, 165-6; William , 162

Pemberton , Francis, 25, 26 ; death, 35; dirge, 36 ; see "Arne, Thomas"

Pendergast, Peter * , 144, 177, 194 , 196

Penketh , John* , 237

Perez, Davide, 99

Perry, John* , 65, 75

Petre, Lady ; dirge, 172

Petre, Robert Edward, 9th Lord, 25 , 141 , 143, 147, 156, 171 , 173, 178, 192, 209, 222, 251

Pianoforte (Forte-Piano), 90, 97, 213 , 229 , 250

Picque , Abbé* , 105

Pitt, William , 258, 267, 268

Plenius, Roger, 24, 25, 117, 213, 228, 229, 236, 240, 252

Plowden , FrancisPeter, 252, 253 , 255, 263, 271, 280 ; Dorothea, 272, 281 "Plutarch's Lives" , 212

Pontoise, 168

Portuguese Chapel, see "Embassy Chapels"

Prescot, Joseph* , 139

Princenhof, 200

Quakers , 109

Quiack, Abbé* , 92, 105

Rackett, "Cousin" , 26, 84, 182 , 216 , 231

Reddy, Richard, 224

Ricci, P.; Mass, 111 , 216, 231

Rice, Joseph* , 69

Richmond, 165

Richter, F. X., 69

Rigby, Thomas * , 231, 236, 245 , 246 , 261, 268, 271, 277

Roberts, John, 69

Robinson, Gerard * , 142, 144, 145 , 159 , 160, 161, 166, 167, 172, 185, 187, 217, 241 , 242 , 263 , 265, 267, 269, 270, 278

Rodney, Admiral George, 184

Rouen, Poor Clares, 256, 257

St.Bartholomew-the-Great, 23, 29, 34, 42, 158, 189, 203, 216, St. Benedict Labre; portrait, 207 ; life, 219 , 231

St. Cecilia's Feast, 23, 25, 32, 39, 46, 69, 84, 98, 110 , 118, 168, 185, 215

St. Charles, Mother, 102

St. George's, Southwark; opened, 276-7 , 281

Paxton, Stephen, 27, 33, 110, 118 , 136 , 185; Masses, 41 , 46, 58, 60, 84 , 99 , 119, 124, 133, 138, 145, 148 , 149 , 163 289

INDEX

104 ff.; (1777), 115 ff.; (1766), (1776), (1778), (1784),

St. Omer: M . 's visits to : 24 ff.; (1771), 42 ff.; (1773), 64 ff.; (1774), 76 ff.; (1775), 91 ff.;

211 ff See also "Mumford , William" 130 ff (1780), 156 ff.; "Wilkinson"

Salut, Le ; see "St. Omer"

Sandwich , Lord, 59

Sardinia, King of; birthday, 32

Sardinian Chapel ; see "Embassy Chapels"

Sedgley Park ; see "Schools"

Schools : Charity School, 266

Hammersmith Convent, 27, 109 , 117, 119, 123, 125 , 126

Hughes, Mrs. (Homerton and Greenwich ), 26, 27, 29, 110

Old Hall Green, 31 , 32, 34 , 36 , 38 , 103; fees, 35; M. visits (1770), 39, 40

Strickland, John* , 58

Surrey, Earl of; see "Howard, Charles"

Surveyor of Highway, 47, 48, 55 , 56, 68

Synagogues, 47 , 87, 144

Syres, Joseph , 190, 224, 240, 251, 258

Talbot, Elizabeth, 222 ff.

Talbot, James (Bishop) 30, 31 , 36, 153, 155 , 169, 171 , 182, 183-4 , 185 , 187, 189, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197 , 199 , 202, 203, 209, 211, 218 , 219, 222 , 224 , 236, 239, 245, 247, 248, 249, 251 ; death, 274 ; dirge, 275

Taxes ; church, 60 ; horse, 222 ; plate and coach, 33 ; poor, 227 , 240 ; trophy, 27, 158 ; water, 60 ; window , 28

Taylor, * , chaplain to Lord Petre, 137, 146, 248

M.

Sedgley Park, 57, 60, 61, 67, 70, 183, 209, 225 ; fees, 68 ; visits (1773), 62 ff.; (1774), 72 ff

Usher's Academy, 41, 45, 47, 48, 54, 55, 57

Webb's Academy, 73

Semple (Sempill), Jane ; M .'s sister; 188; George, 188 ; William, 23, 25, 37 ; death, 37

Sermon Room , 190

Shaw , Gerard* , 142

Shelley, Thomas* , 100

Shepperd, Joseph* , 103, 125, 126-8, 192, 214, 216, 226, 227, 229, 230, 236, 251

Ship Alehouse, 70, 100, 172, 196 , 203 , 260, 273

Siddall, * , 171 , 200, 206, 229, 235, 239 ; death, 269

Simeon , Sir Edward ; dirge, 28

Sion College, 275

Slaughter, Henry* , 251

Smallpox, 80, 85

Smith, Richard*, 276

Smith, William , 87

Taylor, Alexander*, 62

Tenebris , 26, and each year following Thicknesse , Philip, 91, 93

Thomasà Kempis, 203 , 221

Thornton, Edward, M .'s clerk, 51 , 53, 57, 87, 123 ; James, 87, 246

Townshend , Colonel , 120, 121 , 122

Townshend, Sheriff James , 34

Transportation case , 275-7

Trappe, La, 233, 235

Tuite, -, 46

Underhill (Plunket) Richard* , 112 , 147,205,224, 250, 256, 258,259,260, 265, 267, 268, 269, 272, 273 , 274 , 275, 276, 280

Usher, James, 41 ; death, 57

Varley, Thomas * , 190, 192, 209, 229, 241

Vauxhall Gardens, 109, 166, 177, 243

Vento, Matteo, 90

Vespers, 29 and frequentlyto end Vogler, Abbé G. J* , 279

Sons of the Clergy (St. Paul's), 149

Southward (Southworth ?), 249 * , 248 ,

Somes ,, 224

Spanish Chapel ; see "Embassy Chapels"

Stapleton , Gregory* , 209, 230

Stone, Benjamin* , 97, 100, 102 , 184 , 194 , 217, 237

Stonor, Charles, 156

Stourton, Lady, 141 , 150 ; Lord , 251

Stratford-on-Avon, 73

Wale, Samuel, R.A., 87

Wales, Prince of, 61 , 265

Walker, John, 256; William (writing master, St. Omer), 83, 144, 160, 161 , 162, 163, 165, 184, 226

Wallbanck,, and daughter, 167 , 169, 170, 172, 184, 186, 188, 199 , 206

Walmesley, Charles, Bishop, 53, 249 , 253

INDEX

Walmsley, Robert, M .'s apprentice, 226 and frequently toend Wardour , 254

Watson, Brooke, 207, 210, 211

Waterhouse ,, of Catholic Charity School , 266

Webb , Sir John, 268

Webbe, George Frederick, 143 , 281

Webbe, Samuel, 26, 29, 30, 31 , 32 , 33 , 34, 35, 36, 44, 45, 46, 58, 77, 86 , 119 , 124, 135, 142, 144, 151 , 191 , 194 , 196 , 199, 200, 210, 215, 219, 239, 276 ; organist at Sardinian, 97 ; Masses , 39, 41, 45, 51, 63, 64, 117, 148 , 166 , 271

Weymouth, Viscount, 253

Whyatt, George, 140 , 151 , 225

Wilkes, John , 28, 34, 82, 96

Wilkes, Joseph* , 249, 252, 274

Wilkinson, William* , 79, 107 , 115 , 132, 157, 183, 185, 187, 188, 191 , 192 , 194, 195 , 199, 208, 211, 216 , 226, 230 , 238,243,248 , 251,257,262,263

Willacy, James* , 30, 31 , 33, 34 , 110 , 127, 261

Windsor, 218, 242 ; St. George's Chapel, 243

Wintringham, Sir Charles, 186

Wrights ; bankers; 61, 78, 99 , 101 , 110, 120, 137, 149, 160, 183, 185, 204 , 208

Webbe , Samuel, the Younger, 246, 276 291

Wright, Ann, 89

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3. ACTIVITIES The object of the Society may be given effect to by allorany ofthe following means so far as the same arecharitable namely―

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a) The provision and preservation for the use of students of books manuscripts and other documents relating to the special subject or some aspect thereofand the provisionof facilities for studying the same

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b) The provision of public lectures on the special subject or some aspect thereof

(c) The collection editing and publication of documents relating to the special subject or some aspect thereofand

(d) Any other lawful charitable means

4. MANAGEMENT The affairs of the Society shall be managed by a Council consisting when complete of twelve elected members three trustees and five honorary officers viz. the Recorder Bursar Legal Adviser Librarian and Secretaryfour members oftheCouncilforming a quorumand the Council being entitled to act notwithstanding vacancies in its number. The Council shall have power to appoint a President and Vice-Presidents The Council shall also have power to elect members to the Society by a bare majority of the members of the Council present at a meeting and power to terminate the membership of any member without assigning any reason by a majority of not less than three quarters of all the membersofthe Council

5. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL Officers shall be appointed by the Society in General Meeting They shall hold office for one year and be eligible for re-election One third of the twelve elected members of the Council shall retire each year by rotationand shall be eligible for re-election Elected members of the Council shall be elected by the Society in General Meeting. Nominations for appointment as elected members of the Council shall be sent to the Secretary fourteen days before the Annual General Meeting. Only Roman Catholics shall be eligible for membership of the Council. The Council shall have power to fill a casual vacancy either among the officers or among the elected membersand any person appointed to fill a casual vacancyshall hold office for the periodfor which the person whose vacancy he fills would have held office.

6. TRUSTEES The Trustees shall be appointed and may be removed by the Society in General Meeting. It shall be their duty to hold the invested funds and property of the Society

7. MEMBERSHIP Membership shall be open to individuals learned societies libraries religious communities and other bodies whether corporate or incorporated. Such bodies shall be entitled to exercise voting powers vested in membersby their Librarianor Assistant Librarian or any other person nominated by such body for the purpose

8. SUBSCRIPTION The annual subscription for each member is Two Guineas or such sum as the Society in General Meeting may from time to time determine payable in advance on June 1st in each year. Every member whose subscription is not in arrear shall be entitled to receive one copy of each publication which may be issued by the Society during the year without further payment but the Society shall not issue free to members publications whose cost to non-members is substantially in excess ofthe annual subscription for the year or years in respect of which the publication is issued so as to confer a benefit on any member greater than is common in the case of agreements to purchase books prior to publication . A member wishing to resign from the Society must inform the Bursar or the Secretary before June 1st otherwise he will be liable for his subscription due on that date for the ensuing year. A member whose subscription is two years in arrear shall cease to be a member and shall not be re-admitted until all arrears have been paid

9. GENERAL MEETINGS An annual meeting of the Society shall be held of which at least seven days notice shall be sent to all members who have supplied the Secretary with an address in the United Kingdom Members who have not supplied such an address shall not be entitled to receiveany notice ofmeetings An extraordinary general meeting may be called at any time by the Council At least seven days notice stating the object ofthe meeting shall be given to all memberswho have supplied the Secretarywith an address in the United Kingdom. Voting at any general meeting of the Society shall be exercisableonly by members present in person or by the bodies referred to in Rule 7 by their representative in person

10. AUDIT . The Bursar's accounts shall be audited by a member of the Society or by a professional accountant appointed by the Council at the close of the financial year which expires on May 31st

11. PROPERTY

The propertyand income of the Society shall be applied solely to the object of the Society and no part thereofshall at any time be applied for any purpose which is not a lawful charitable purpose. Provided that this rule shall not prevent the payment to any officer or servant ofthe Societyof reasonable remuneration for services actually performed by him on behalf ofthe Society Ifthe Society shall be dissolved it shall before dissolution and after discharging or providing for its liabilities ifany procure that its surplus assets if any are effectively settled upon a charitable trust for the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion.

THE FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT

The Council has pleasurein presenting to the membersofthe Catholic RecordSociety the following Annual Report and Statement of Accounts. Since our last Report, dated December, 1954, the Society has issuedVolume49, Hampshire Registers IV, the Registersof Gosport and Portsea, edited by the Very Rev. Canon R. E. Scantlebury. The next volume will be the Diary ofWilliam Mawhood , edited by Mr. E. E. Reynolds

Other volumes are in active preparation

Biographical Studies, the periodical devoted to research in Recusant historyand published under the editorialdirection ofthe Society, has continued itsvaluableworkandit is hopedthatmembers will assist in this work by bringingthis publicationto the notice of as many as possible.

The Annual GeneralMeeting for the year 1954-55 was held on January 18th, 1956, at 114 Mount Street, by kind permission of the Superior The Chairman said that he had pleasurein announcing thatMr. William A. Pantin, of Oriel College, Oxford, had been elected a Vice-President of the Society He also announced with much regret that Father Leo Hicks, S.J., had asked the Council to accepthisresignation onthe groundsofill-health The Chairman said that he felt sure that all members would like to express their gratitude to Father Hicks for his many services to the Society . The two vacanciesthus created on the Council were then votedon and Mr. A. E. J. Hollaender, Ph.D., F.S.A., F.R.Hist.S. , and Miss Penelope Renold, B.A., were elected The three members of the Council due to retire, viz , Fr. G. Anstruther, Mr. E. E. Reynolds and Fr. B. Fisher, were re-elected as were all the other Officers of the Society. The meeting concluded with a lecture by Mr. A. C. F. Beales, M.A., on "The Education of English Catholics during Penal Times"

The Council wish to take this opportunity to express their most sincere congratulations to the President of the Society, the Most Reverend John HenryKing,D.D., Ph.D., ArchbishopBishop of Portsmouth, on his Golden Jubilee as a priest and on the honour conferred on him by the Holy Father of being named Archbishop ad Personam , and to acknowledgetheir respectful gratitute for all his work on behalf of the Society

THE BURSAR'S STATEMENT

The Bursar has pleasure in recording the accession of the following new members: The Most Reverend William Godfrey, D.D., Ph.D., Archbishop of Liverpool; Mr. Francis W. Steer,

F.S.A., F.R.Hist.S .; Mr. Philip I. Bell, Q.C., M.P.; Mr. William Considine; Mr. Leslie A. Parker, B.A., Ph.D.; Mr. John E. Paul; Mr. Philip Coverdale; the Rev. Charles McGowan, B.A.; the Rev. Michael O'Dwyer, B.A.; Mr. William E. Dobson; Mr. Dermot de Trafford; Miss Muriel E. Smith; Mr. N. A. Webster, M.A.; Mr. E. S. Worrall; M. le Comtede Chambrun ; Mr. J.A.Williams , B . Sc ; Dr. Thomas B. Willis ; St. Joseph's College, Mill Hill, London ; St. Mary's Priory, O.S.B. , Warrington; Exeter City Library ; the University of Birmingham ; Union College, Schenectady

The Bursar regrets to announcethe resignation of 17 members and also the following deaths : The Rt. Rev. Henry V. Marshall , Bishop of Salford ; La Comtesse de Chambrun ; Mr. Roger C. J. Radcliffe ; Mr. Thomas Gaisford-St. Lawrence, M.C., F.S.A., M.A. , and Walter A. StewartRequiescant in Pace By a resolution of the Council, 5th October 1948, the Hon Bursar is responsiblefor having a Requiem Mass offered for all deceased membersannually in June .

The Bursar would be extremely grateful if those memberswho have not as yet changedtheir Banker's Order from OneGuinea to Two Guineas, to meet the increased subscription which cameinto force in June 1952 , would do so as soon as possible.

On May 31st the Membership Roll numbered 429.

January 31st, 1956.

A JOURNAL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH

The Council would like to bring to the notice of members that, beginningwiththe issue forJanuary 1957 , "BIOGRAPHICALSTUDIES" is to be renamed "RECUSANTHISTORY" . A journal of research in post-Reformation Catholic History in the British Isles The change in title indicates a widening of the field of research . We hopeto include in future, in addition to specialised biographical and bibliographical material, some articlesofmoregeneral interest The first issue under the new title contains: New Light on the Early History of the 'Breve Compendio' . The background to the English translation of 1612. By A. F. Allison. The Venerable Christopher Robinson , martyred at Carlisle in 1597. The evidence concerning his place ofbirth and the place and date of his execution By J. E. Bamber. Lancashire Clergy in 1639. A recently-discovered list among the Towneley Papers By Godfrey Anstruther , O.P.

"RECUSANTHISTORY" is published for the Society by the Arundel Press, Sussex Road, Bognor Regis It appears thrice yearly, in January, April and October, and the subscription for the three issues is 12s. 6d. (U.S.A. $2.00) Subscriptions should be sent direct to the publishers

INCOME AND RECEIPTS

I have examined the above Balance Sheet and Income and properly kept by the Society .

I have obtained all the information and explanations necessary and Expenditure Account give a true and fair view respectively of the JOSEPH A. CALLANAN, Hon Bursar and Secretary

31st May, 1955 1955 May 31 By Investments£2,227 17s 1d . 3 % War Loan £500 21% Consolidated Stock

Note . Thevalueofthe above investments as at 31stMay, 1955, was £2,120.

Cash at Bank

ACCOUNT TO 31st MAY, 1955

for the audit, and in my opinion the Balance

PATRICK TOOLE, Hon Auditor

ROLL OF MEMBERS

FFounders on June 10 , 1904. HHonorary Members. LLife Members

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Abbott, Rev. E. M., SS Peter and Paul, Atherton Street, Wallasey, Cheshire

Albemarle, The Countess of, D.B.E., Beacon Hill, Martlesham , Woodbridge, Suffolk.

Albion, Rev.Gordon, D.Sc.Hist , B.A.,F.R. Hist.S., St. Edward's, Sutton Park, Guildford

Allison, Antony F., B.A., Greenways , 36 Ditton Road ,Surbiton , Surrey.

Allison , F. D., The Arundel Press, Sussex Road, Bognor Regis, Sussex .

Apamea, Most Rev. David Mathew, M.A., Litt.D., F.S.A. , F.R.Hist.S. , Archbishop of, Bishop-in-Ordinary to H.M. Forces, The Oratory, London, S.W.7

Armstrong , C. A. John, M.A. , F.R.Hist.S. , Hertford College , Oxford.

L Arundell, Reginald J. A., Hook Manor, Donhead St. Andrew , nr. Shaftesbury, Dorset.

Attwater, Donald, 26 North Parade, Penzance , Cornwall.

Baines, Mrs. C. C. , Yew Tree House , Bladbean, Elham, Canterbury.

Baker, Thomas, 85 Charlotte Street, W.1

L Bamber , Rev. Joseph E., Dodding Green , Skelsmergh, Kendal , Westmorland

Baron, Rev. J. W., S.J., Corpus Christi , Christchurch Road , Boscombe , Hants.

L Barrett, Rev. ThomasJ., 30 ElsenhamCrescent , Basildon, Essex

Bate, John A. W., The Old Rectory, Marchwiel, Wrexham

Beales, Arthur C. F., M.A., 8 Carlton Drive, S.W.15

Bell, Philip I., Q.C. , M.P., 1 Harcourt Buildings, Middle Temple Lane, E.C.4.

Bellord, George, Inverloddon, Wargrave, Berks

Berington, William J. C., Wintercott, Little Malvern , Worcs.

Bickerdike, Miss E. Mabel, A.R.R.C. , 16 Hawthorne Road , Wallington, Surrey.

Birmingham, Most Rev. The Archbishop of, Archbishop's House, Norfolk Road, Edgbaston, Brimingham 15

Birrell, T. A., 15 The Crescent , Milton, Weston-super-Mare , Somerset

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Bowler , Dom Hugh, O.S.B., B.A., Douai Abbey, Woolhampton, Berks

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ROLL OF MEMBERS

Boyan, Mrs. P. A., 6 Crick Road (Flat 6), Oxford

Brogden, J. E., 6 Meriden Street, Coventry.

Browne, Miss Dorothy, 56 Avenue Road, Herne Bay, Kent

Burns, Thomas F., 1 Victoria Square, London, S.W.1.

Callanan, Rev. Joseph A., M.A., 32 Orchard Road, Bromley, Kent

Caraman, Rev. Philip, S.J. , M.A., 31 Farm Street , Berkeley Square, W.1

Cardiff, Most Rev. The Archbishop of, LL.D., D.D. , M.A., Archbishop's House , 24 Newport Road , Cardiff.

Cardwell, Dr. Mary, Avenham View, Bairstow Street, Preston , Lancs

Cartmell , Rev. Joseph, D.D. , Ph.D., M.A. , St. Mary's Presbytery, Market Street, Chorley, Lancs

Chadwick , Very Rev. Provost Alfred, St. Mary's, Whittingham, Northumberland

Chambers , F. W., K.C.S.G., K.H.S. , M.A., 20 Holmes Road , Twickenham, Middlesex.

Charlton,William E. W., Greengates , 3 St. Oswald'sRoad, York.

Ciceri, Leo J., 1 St. Mark's Crescent, Newport, Mon.

Cleary, J. Martin, B.A., 5 Swinton Street, Splott, Cardiff.

CliffordofChudleigh, TheLord,Lawell House ,Chudleigh,Devon.

Clifton, Right Rev. The Bishop of, St. Ambrose, Leigh Woods , Bristol 8.

Colligan, Austin W., 52 Harehill Road, Littleborough , Lancs.

Considine, William D., Linwood , The Ridges, Finchampstead, Berks

Coverdale, Philip, Flat 1 , 31 Courtfield Road, Kensington, S.W.7.

Crosby, Gerald E., 438 Northolt Road, South Harrow, Harrow, Middlesex

Cuming, Miss Agnes , 34a Leckford Road, Oxford.

Cummings, Robert G., 224 Hallgate, Cottingham, Yorks.

Dawson, Col. Rupert , C.B., D.L., J.P., T.D., La Hague Manor, St. Peter, Jersey, Channel Isles (Volumes to Rev. Fr. Rector, S.J., Stonyhurst College, Whalley, via Blackburn , Lancs).

Dearlove, G. J. Stanley, 4 Linden Avenue, Cardiff

Deegan, Rev. Laurence, C.F., K.C.H.S., 153 White Knights Road, Reading. de Chambrun , M. Le Comte A., 58 Rue de Vaugirard, Paris VI, France.

D'Elboux, Raymond H., M.C., M.A., F.S.A., Whitelands, Battle, Sussex . de Trafford, Dermot , 23 Tregunter Road, London, S.W.10 de Trafford, Capt Sir Humphrey E., Bart , M.C., Newsells Park, Barkway, Royston, Herts.

ROLL OF MEMBERS

Dobson, William E., 150a Argyle Road, Ealing, London, W . 13

Dormer, Captain The Lord, Grove Park, Warwick.

Dormer, Sir Cecil, K.C.M.G., M.V.O., Firthorpe , South Ascot, Berks

Doughty, Mark A., B.Sc. , Ph.D., St. George's , The Lodge, Spinkhill, via Sheffield

Duchemin, Right Rev. Mgr. Charles , Collegio Beda, 67 Via San Nicolo da Tolentino, Roma 5

Duckett, 140 Strand, London, W.C.2

Duncan, Miss Stella M. C., 11 Alexandra Drive, Liverpool 17.

Edinburgh, Most Rev. The Archbishop of, St. Bennet's , 42 Greenhill Gardens, Edinburgh .

Edmonstoune-Cranstoun, C. J., J.P., Corehouse , Lanark , Scotland.

Elliott , Bernard, B.A., 14 Grosvenor Crescent , Leicester.

Ellis , Rev. John Tracy, The Catholic University of America , Washington 17, D.C., U.S.A.

Elwes, Rt Rev. Mgr Valentine, M.A., The Old Palace, St. Aldates, Oxford

Eyre, Mrs. Gertrude, 232 Almoner's House, St. James'sCourt , Buckingham Gate, London, S.W.1.

Eyre-Hoddleston, Cmdr Reginald F., R.N. (Retd ), K.S.G. , Sawston Hall, Cambridge

Eyston, LadyAgnes, East Hendred House, East Hendred,Berks

Feeny, H. R. T., The Little House, Feckenham , Worcestershire . L Fenwick, David, M.A., Barham's Manor, Higham, Colchester, Essex

Fisher, Rev. Bernard C. , M.A., Cardinal Vaughan School , Addison Road, W . 14.

Fitzalan -Howard, Major the Hon Miles, Carlton Towers , nr Goole, Yorks.

Fitzherbert, Major Cuthbert, Street House, Mortimer, Reading, Berks

Fitzherbert -Brockholes, Major John, C.B.E., M.C., Lofthouse, Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang, Lancs

Fletcher, C. B. Kyrle, F.R.S.A., 79 High Street, Newport Mon. Fletcher, Mrs. C. A. Kyrle, 12 Lansdowne Road, Wimbledon , S.W.20

Foley, Rev. B. C., Catholic Presbytery, Petersfield Avenue , Harold Hill, Essex

Fooks, Rev. E. Graham, M.A., 81 Evelina Road, Nunhead , S.E.15.

Fooks, Rev. Thomas, M.A., S.T.L., The John Fisher School , Peaks Hill, Purley, Surrey.

Ford, Very Rev. Canon George, D.D., Ph.D., St. Mary's, Killigrew Road, Falmouth, Cornwall

Forster, Dr. Ann, Burradon , Thropton , Morpeth, Northumberland

Francis, C. N., 1 The Square, Petersfield, Hants.

Freeston, Miss I. P. M. , M.A., 2 Westminster Palace Gardens, London, S.W.1

French, The Viscount, J. R. C. L., Stow Bedon Hall, Norwich.

Gainsborough, The Earl of, Barham Court, Oakham, Rutland

L Gay, Rev. R. J. N., c/o Bishop's House, 38 The Drive, South Woodford, E . 18

Gilbey, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Alfred N., M.A., Fisher House, Guildhall Street, Cambridge

Gilbey,WilliamG., Harrowden Hall, Wellingborough,Northants.

Goulder, The Very Rev. Mgr. G. L., M.A., Wellington Road , Enfield, Middlesex.

Guazzelli, Rev. Victor, English College, Lisbon, Portugal

L Gutowski ,StanislausA.,86Hinde Street, Moston, Manchester10 .

Hamlyn, Miss Calmady, M.B.E., J.P., Pearroc Vean, Buckfastleigh, S. Devon.

Harrington, Rev. John H., D.D. , St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, Yonkers 4, New York, U.S.A.

Harrison, Rev. Basil L., M.S.F.S., St. Clare's Presbytery, Watts Road, Tavistock , Devon.

L Henson, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Canon Edwin, ColegioIngles, Valladolid, Spain.

Hexham and Newcastle, Rt. Rev. The Bishop of, Bishop'sHouse, 800 West Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne 5.

Hicks Rev. Leo, S.J., 114 Mount Street, London, W.1.

Hodgkinson, H. R., F.S.A., K.S.G., "Chadstowe" , Corbett Avenue, Droitwich, Worcs.

Hollaender, Albert E. J., Ph.D., F.S.A., F.R.Hist.S., 119 Narbonne Avenue, South Side, ClaphamCommon, London , S.W.4

Hollingworth, Aubron J., 43 Appleton Road, Hale , Altrincham , Cheshire

L Hope, Capt Geoffrey A. E., Yorkshire Club, York

Hope, Lt.-Col the Hon. Henry J., Guards' Club, 16 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, W.i.

Hopkirk, Mrs. Mary, Danbury Rectory, Chelmsford, Essex.

L Hornyold-Strickland , Henry, J.P., F.S.A., Sizergh Castle, Kendal, Westmorland

Howell, Mrs. W. B., South View, Ringmere, Shaldon, S. Devon

Hull, Hubert, 59 Campden Hill Road, London, W.8.

Hyatt, Miss Hope M., 3 Moorfields, Leek, Staffordshire .

Isham, Sir Gyles, Bart. , Lamport Hall, Northampton

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Johnson, Basil H., 4e Artillery Mansions, 75 Victoria Street , London, S.W.1.

Johnson, Rt Rev. Mgr. Humphrey J. T., M.A. , 8 Bateman Street, Cambridge.

Kane, Miss Margaret, 33 Beech Grove, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough.

L Kean , VeryRev. Charles G. ,C.J., St . George's College,Weybridge, Surrey

Kelly, Rev. John F., St. Monica's, Whitehall street, Footscray, W . 11, Victoria, Australia

L Kenyon, Major Joseph R., M.C., Gillingham Hall, Beccles , Suffolk.

Kerr, Mrs. Philip, 19 Melton Court, London, S.W.7 .

Kirk, Rev. William Parkside, 62 Libenrood Road, Reading, Berks

Kitley, Donald C., c/o Westminster Bank Ltd., 1 MincingLane, E.C.3

Lacy, Sir Pierce, Bart , K.C.S.G., J.P., Ampton Hall, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Lamb, Rev. J. C., M.A., Collegio Beda, 67 Via San Nicolo de Tolentino, Roma 5.

Lancaster, Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, Bishop's House, CannonHill, Lancaster

Leadbitter, Major Nicholas G., Bury Court, Bury Road, Branksome Park, Bournemouth, Hants

Leeds, Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, Cathedral House , Leeds 2. Leeming, Gerard de Pfyffer, High Street House, Watlington, Oxon.

Leigh-Smith, Mrs. C., 152 St. James's Court, Buckingham Gate , S.W.1 .

Leys, MissMaryD. R., BurtonLodge, Highfield Lane ,Exmouth , Devon

Liverpool, Most Rev. the Archbishop of, Archbishop's House , Woolton , Liverpool.

Lothian, The Marquess of, Melbourne Hall, Derby

Lynch, Rev. T.J. E., D.D. ,Ph.D., 48 BugleStreet, Southampton, Hants

Magee, Brian, B . Com , A.C.A., 81 Wood Vale, Muswell Hill, Maycock, Martin G., B.Sc. , 2 Caledonian Mansions, Great Western Road, Glasgow, W.2

Menevia, Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, Bishop's House , Wrexham . Middlesbrough, Rt Rev. the Bishop of, Bishop's House , Middlesbrough.

Milward, R. J., 11 Devas Road, Wimbledon , S.W.20.

Moloney, Rev. John W., c/o. 29 JewryStreet, Winchester.

Moorat, Samuel A., 25 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, W.8.

Motherwell , Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, 5 Mill Road, Bothwell, Lanarks

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Murray, W. H., 41b Onslow Square, London, S.W.7

McCabe, Aubrey J., 15 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey.

McDonnell, Kevin G., St. Antony's, 2 SandalRoad,New Malden , Surrey.

McGowan, Rev. Charles , B.A., SpanishPlaceRectory,22George Street, Portman Square, W.1.

McInnes, Miss Eilidh, 126 Whitton Road, Hounslow, Middlesex

McTiernan, Sir Edward A., High Court of Australia , Sydney, Australia .

MacMillan, Rt. Rev. Mgr John, D.D. , Ph.D., Hospital of St. John of God, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancs.

L MacNamara, J. G., 33 Valentines Road, Ilford, Essex.

Nelson, H., Lealholm Lodge, Lealholm, Yorks.

Norfolk, His Grace the Duke of, E.M., K.G., Arundel Castle, Arundel, Sussex .

Northampton , Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, Bishop's House, Marriott Street, Northampton .

O'Brien, Major Robert A., T.D. , K.M., 17 Albert HallMansions , London, S.W.7

O'Connor, Rev. Arthur J., M.C. , H.C.F., St. Joseph'sPresbytery, Mary Street, Audley, Blackburn , Lancs

O'Dwyer, Rev. Michael, B.A., The Mission House, 114 West Heath Road, Hampstead, N.W.3

O'Farrell, Miss Nellie McNeill, 63 Makepeace Mansions, Holly Lodge , Highgate, N.6

O'Mahony, Rev. Charles , O.S.C. , 100 Hornsey Lane, Highgate, N.6

L O'Mahony, Eoin K. M., "Dun Locha" ,Dubhglas, Corcaigh, Eire.

O'Riordan, Rev. M. , The Presbytery, 7 AtherleyRoad,Shanklin, I.O.W.

Pantin, William A., M.A., F.S.A., Oriel College, Oxford

Parisotti , Rev. Albert, O.B.E., S.C.F., HallatonHall, nr Market Harborough, Leics

Parker, Leslie A., B.A., Ph.D., 34 Westfield Road, Leicester.

Paul, John E., 24 Portsdown Avenue, Drayton, Cosham, Hants

Perth, The Earl of, 145 Leadenhall Street, London, E.C.3.

Petry, Rev. Denis J., 661 High Road, Benfleet, Essex.

Philips, Rev. Francis, Ampthill House, Cordier Hill, Guernsey, C. Islands

Poland, John M., Downlands, Liphook, Hants

Poland, Mrs. K., Downlands, Liphook, Hants

L Portsmouth, Most Rev. the Archbishop-Bishop of, 29 Jewry Street, Winchester .

Preedy, Rev. J., 91 Harvest Road, Englefield Green , Surrey.

ROLL OF MEMBERS

Radcliffe, Cyril W. J., Norchard Grange, Crossway Green , Stourport -on-Severn , Worcestershire. (Volumes to Franciscan Convent, Taunton).

Rea, Rev. Daniel, 43 Portland Street, Fareham , Hants

Renold,MissPenelope , B.A., 2 Palace GardensTerrace, London , W.8

Reynolds, Ernest E., J.P.,Gilwellbury, Chingford, London , E.4.

Reynolds, Major James R., Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Lancs.

Reynolds, Rev. TerenceJ., O.F.M. , Siena College, Loudonville , N.Y., U.S.A.

Riddell, John C. W., Swimburne Castle, Barrasford, Hexham , Northumberland

Roch, Hon. Mrs. Walter, Ty'r Nant, Llanarth, Raglan, Mon. Rogers, David McGregor, New College, Oxford

Rowe, Major Francis G. C., 6 Perham Road, West Kensington, W . 14

Russell, George H., M.A., Sydney University, Sydney,Australia. Ryden, Raymond, 140 Village Road, Bromborough, Wirral, Cheshire

L Salford, Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, Wardley Hall, Worsley, Manchester

Sandwell, Rev. Alfred, St. Joseph's, Queen's Road, Aldershot, Hants.

L Scantlebury, Very Rev. Canon Robert E., St. Joseph's, West Street, Havant, Hants

Seé, Miss Anne, The Old Schoolhouse , Great Haseley, Oxon. Shrewsbury, Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, The Council House , Shrewsbury, Salop

Slesser, The Rt Hon. Sir Henry, Q.C., Postbridge, Dartmoor, S. Devon

Smith, Miss Dulcie L., Blessings , Caldbec Hill, Battle, Sussex .

Smith, Miss Muriel E., 2 Temple Road, Windsor, Berks.

L Smith, Rev. William V., All Saints, Lanchester, Durham .

Southern, Alfred C. , Ph.D., B.A., Firgrove Cottage, Holloway Hill, Godalming, Surrey.

Southwark , Rt. Rev. the Bishop of, Bishop's House ,St.George's Road, London, S.E.1

Stafford, The Lord, Swynnerton Park, Stone , Staffs. Stanford, Very Rev. Canon F. E., St. Colman's Presbytery, Cosham, Hants.

L Stearns, Foster, K.M., L.H.D., F.S.A., 21 Spring Street, Exeter , New Hampshire, U.S.A.

Steer, Francis W., F.S.A., F.R.Hist.S. , 63 Orchard Street , Chichester, Sussex .

Stourton,The Hon. Charles E.,AllertonPark, nr Knaresborough, Yorks.

Suffolk, Mrs. Philip R., The Old Rectory, Lower Brailes , nr. Banbury, Oxon.

L Sullivan, Rt. Rev. Mgr Canon James, D.C.L. , English College, Lisbon, Portugal .

L Swarbrick, Henry, "Braeside" , 37 Heaton Grove, Bradford

Sweeney, Rev. G. Daniel, M.A. , St. Hugh's College, Tollerton Hall, Notts.

Sweeney , M. V., 26 DobcroftAvenue, Sheffield, 7

Sweeney, Rev. Morgan V., M.A., M.Ed., St. Bede's Grammar School, Heaton, Bradford.

Tempest, Stephen, Broughton Hall, Skipton, Yorks.

Thompson, Edward , 78 Western Road, Romford, Essex

Thomson, Rev. David C., Catholic Presbytery, Aston-le-Walls, nr. Rugby, Northamptonshire

Towneley, Simon P., Dyneley, nr Burnley, Lancs.

Trappes-Lomax, Michael R., SomersetHerald, College ofArms, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.4

Trappes-Lomax, Stephen R., M.C., T.D. , Little Hockham Farm , Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk.

L Trappes-Lomax, Brigadier Thomas B., C.B.E., J.P., D.L., Great Hockham Hall, Thetford, Norfolk.

Undreiner, Rev. George J., Ph.D., Pontifical College,Josephinum, Worthington, Ohio, U.SA.

Villiers, Lt.-Col A. E. H., 11 Hyde ParkSquare, London, W.2.

Ward, Herbert J., Egypt House, Cowes, I.O.W.

Waugh, Evelyn, Piers Court, Stinchcombe, nr Dursley, Glos.

Webb, Dr. K. R., Connaught Hall, Swaythling, Southampton. Webster, N.Andesten, M.A., Harvington Hall, nr. Kidderminster , Worcs

Waring, Rev. Cuthbert L., M.A., St. Gregory's, Weld Bank , Chorley, Lancs.

Weld, Francis J., 32 Weld Road, Birkdale , Southport, Lancs.

Weld, Lt.-Col Joseph W., O.B.E. , J.P., Lulworth Castle , Wareham, Dorset

Wheeler , George A., 64 Great Russell Street, London, W.C.1.

Wheeler, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Canon Gordon, M.A., Cathedral Clergy House, Francis Street, London, S.W.1. White, Thomas, 17 Brynhyfryd Road, Stow Hill, Newport, Mon. L Whitfield , Rev. Joseph L., M.A., D.S.O. , St. Joseph'sConvent, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex .

Whitlock, Mrs. Hester, Crosby Hall, Blundellsands, Liverpool . Williams, John A., B.Sc. (Econ ), 61 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, Somerset.

Williamson , Cuthbert A., "Downlands" , Fort Road, Guildford, Surrey.

Willis, Dr. Thomas B., 17 St. Wilfrids Road, Doncaster, Yorks. Willshire, Roland J., 35 Walton Well Road, Oxford

ROLL OF MEMBERS

Wilson, Edmund, 20 Duchy Drive, Bradford , 9, Yorks.

L Wilson, Very Rev. Canon Michael J., 122 London Road, Chelmsford, Essex .

Wood, AnthonyC.,The New House, Avon Dassett , Warwickshire.

Woodruff, John Douglas, 10 Evelyn Mansions, Carlisle Place, London, S.W.1

Woods, Raymond E. M., 47 Weighton Road, Harrow Weald , Middlesex.

Worrall, Edward S., 21 Merryhills Drive, Enfield, Middlesex

Young, William E. V., Flat 2, The Lodge, Avebury, nr Marlborough, Wilts

PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONS

(a) BRITISH ISLES

AberdeenThe Librarian, The UniversityLibrary.

Aberystwyth The Librarian, The NationalLibrary ofWales .

Bangor The Librarian, The University College of North Wales. Barrow-in-FurnessThe Librarian, The Public Library, Ramsden Square.

Birmingham The City Librarian, The Public Library (Reference Dept.), Ratcliffe Place, Birmingham 1

The Librarian, The University, Edmund Street, Birmingham 3.

Blackburn The Librarian, The Public Library, Library Street.

Bolton The Librarian, The Public Library, Victoria Square.

BristolThe Librarian, The Central Library. The Librarian, The University Library.

Cambridge The Librarian, PeterhouseCollege. The Librarian, The University Library.

CardiffThe Librarian, The Public Library, Trinity Street.

Derby The Borough Library, Central Library, Wardwick.

Dublin The Director, The National Library, Kildare Street

The Librarian, The Trinity College Library.

Durham The Librarian, The University Library, Palace Green.

EdinburghThe Chief Librarian, Edinburgh Public Libraries, George IV Bridge.

Edinburgh UniversityLibrary, c/o. James Thin, 54-56 South Bridge.

ExeterThe City Librarian, City Library, CastleStreet.

GlasgowThe Librarian, The Corporation Public Library (The Mitchell Library).

The Librarian, The University Library.

GosportThe Librarian, Central PublicLibrary, Walpole Road

Hull The Librarian, The Public Library, Albion Street

The Secretary, The Catholic Local History Society, 536 Anlaby Road, Kingston-upon-Hull

LancasterThe Librarian, The Public Library, Market Square.

LeedsThe CityLibrarian, The Public Library,Municipal Buildings.

LiverpoolThe Librarian, The University Library.

The Chief Librarian, The Public Library, WilliamBrown Street.

LondonThe Secretary, The Society of Antiquaries , Burlington House, W.1

The British MuseumLibrary, The PrincipalKeeper, Dept. of Printed Books, British Museum , W.C.I.

The Librarian, The Catholic Central Library, 33 Wilfred Street, S.W.1.

The Librarian, College of Arms, Queen Victoria Street , E.C.4

The Librarian, Fulham Public Libraries,598 Fulham Road , S.W.6

The Secretary, The Society of Genealogists , 37 Harrington Gardens, S.W.7.

The Librarian, The Guildhall Library, King Street, E.C.2.

The Librarian, The Public Library, Hendon, N.W.4.

The Head Librarian, Institute of Historical Research , Universityof London, Senate House , W.C.1.

The Librarian, Kensington Central Library, Kensington High Street, S.W.7

The Secretary and Librarian, The London Library, St. James's Square, S.W.1

The Library, The Public Record Office, Chancery Lane, W.C.2

The Librarian, The Royal Historical Society, 96 Chayne Walk, Chelsea, S.W.10

The Librarian, University of London Library, Senate House , W.C.1

The City Librarian, Westminster Public Library, Accessions Dept., St. Martin's Street, W.C.2

The Librarian, Wimbledon Public Library, Wimbledon High Road, S.W.19.

ManchesterThe Chief Librarian, The Public Library, St. Peter's Square.

The Librarian, University of Manchester, Manchester 13.

The Librarian, The John Rylands Library, Deansgate

Middlesbrough The Librarian and Curator, the Public Library, Victoria Square.

Newcastle-on-Tyne -

The Librarian, The Public Library, New Bridge Street

NorwichThe Librarian, The Public Library.

OxfordThe Librarian, The Bodleian Library

PortsmouthThe City Librarian and Curator, The Central Public Library, Town Hall Square, Park Road

PrestonThe Librarian, Harris Public Library, MarketSquare.

The Librarian, Lancashire CountyLibrary, County Office. St. AndrewsThe Librarian, The University, St. Andrews, Fife

Sheffield The City Librarian, The Public Library, SurreyStreet.

The Librarian, The University Library, Western Bank, Sheffield, 10.

SouthamptonThe Librarian, The Central Public Library, London Road

StockportThe Librarian, The Public Library, Wellington Road South.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONS

Wigan The Chief Librarian, Free Public Library, Rodney Street

York The Librarian, The Public Library, Museum Street

(b) ABROAD

AUSTRALIAThe Principal Librarian, The New South Wales Public Library, Macquarie Street, Sydney, N.S.W.

The Public Library of Victoria.

BELGIUMThe University Library, Louvain.

CANADAThe Library of Parliament, Ottawa.

DENMARK The Royal Library, Copenhagen .

FRANCE Bibliothèque Nationale, 58 Rue de Richelieu, Paris, 2. Bibliothèque Nationale et Universitaire , 6 Place de la République, Strasbourg, Bas Rhin.

GERMANYThe Librarian, Bavarian State Library, Ludwigstrasse 23 , Munich

The Librarian, Göttingen UniversityLibrary, ZugangsAbteilung 1 , Göttingen, Hanover

Universitatsbibliothek , Wilhelmstrasse 32, Tubingen. I (H) ITALYThe Rt. Rev. Mgr.Giovanni Mercati, Prefect, Biblioteca Apostolica-Vaticana, Citta del Vaticano.

NETHERLANDS Bibliotheekde R.K. Universeteit , Nijmegen

UNITED STATESThe Peabody Institute, Baltimore

The Director, The Boston PublicLibrary, Boston, Mass

The UniversityofCalifornia Library, Los Angeles

The Librarian, The New England Historic Genealogical Society, 9 Ashburton Place , Boston, Mass.

The Librarian, Cornell University, Ithaca.

The Librarian, Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

University of Illinois Library, Urbana, Illinois. The Director, University of Chicago Libraries Order Division , Harper W . 21, Chicago, Illinois

The Librarian, The Cleveland Public Library, Ohio.

The Madonna Book Shop, 8020 W. McNichols, Detroit 21 , Michigan

The Librarian, Harvard UniversityLibrary. Michigan State College Library, East Lansing, Michigan

The Librarian, Michigan University.

The Librarian, Minnesota University Library, Minneapolis, Minn.

The Librarian, Universityof Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

20 PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND INSTITUTIONS

The Joint University Libraries, Nashville 4, Tennessee

The Brady Memorial Library, Convent Avenue and 133rd Street, New York.

The Librarian, New York Public Library.

The Director , New York State Library, Albany, N.Y.

The General Theological Seminary, 175 Ninth Avenue, New York 11

The Librarian , TheUniversityLibrary, Acquisition Department, University of Notre Dame , Notre Dame, Indiana .

The Librarian, Pennsylvania Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pa.

The Librarian, Pennsylvania UniversityLibrary, Philadelphia, Pa.

St. Vincent's College Library, Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

The Librarian, Princeton Theological Seminary Library, N.J.

The Richard R. Gleeson Library, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco 17, California

The Librarian,Henry E. HuntingtonLibrary and Art Gallery, San Marino, California

Union College Library, Schenectady8, N.Y.

Serial Department , Stanford UniversityLibraries, Stanford, California

The Mullen Library, The Catholic University of America, Washington 17, D.C.

The Librarian, The Library of Congress,Washington.

The Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol Street, Washington 3, D.C.

The Librarian, University of Wisconsin, The General Library.

The Librarian, The GenealogicalSociety ofUtah, Salt Lake City 1 , Utah.

TheLibrarian, The YaleUniversityLibrary.

DIOCESAN ARCHIVES AND COLLEGES

(a) BRITISH ISLES

BirminghamRt. Rev. The Rector, St. Mary's College, Oscott.

CambridgeThe Rev. Librarian, St. Edmund's House Library, Mount Pleasant

CardrossThe Rev. Librarian, St. Peter's College, Kilmahew, Cardross , Dumbartonshire .

CottonThe Rev. Bursar, Cotton College, N. Staffs.

Mark CrossThe Rt. Rev. The Rector, St. Joseph'sCollege, Mark Cross, Crowborough, Sussex .

MaynoothThe Rev. Librarian, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Eire.

Mill Hill The Very Rev. Fr. Rector, St. Joesph'sCollege, Mill Hill, N.W.7

Strawberry Hill, TwickenhamThe Very Rev. The Principal , St. Mary's College

Upholland , nr. Wigan , Lancs .The Very Rev. The President , St. Joseph's College.

Ushaw, Co. DurhamThe Rev. Librarian, St. Cuthbert's College.

Ware, Herts .The Rev. Librarian, St. Edumnd's College. Wonersh, nr Guildford, SurreyThe Very Rev. The Rector , St. John's Seminary.

(

b) ABROAD

Italy Rt. Rev. The Rector, Collegio Beda, 67 Via San Nicolo da Tolentino, Rome 5

Rt. Rev. the Rector, Ven CollegioInglese, Via di Monserrato 45, Rome

PortugalRt. Rev. The Rector, English College, Lisbon

Spain Rt Rev. The Rector, Colegio de Ingleses , Valladolid .

United StatesRev F. D. Cohalan, Cathedral College , 555 West End Avenue, New York 24, N.Y.

The Librarian, Union TheologicalSeminary, Broadwayat 120th Street, New York, N.Y.

The Rev. Librarian, Archbishop Corrigan Memorial Library, St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie , Yonkers 4, N.Y.

Feehan Memorial Library, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois.

RELIGIOUS ORDERS AND CONGREGATIONS

(a) BRITISH ISLES

Augustinians (C.R.L .)Very Rev. the Prior, C.R.L., St. Mary's Priory, Bodmin , Cornwall.

Very Rev. the Prior, C.R.L. , St. Peter-inChains, 12 Womersley Road, Hornsey, N.8

Augustinian NunsRev . Mother Prioress , C.R.L., Priory of Our Lady of Good Counsel , Hayward's Heath, Sussex

Benedictines (O.S.B.)Rt Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B. , Ampleforth Abbey , York.

Rt. Rev. theAbbot, O.S.B. , Belmont Abbey Hereford .

Rt. Rev.theAbbot, O.S.B. , Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon

Rt. Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B., Douai Abbey, Woolhampton , nr Reading, Berks

Rev. Librarian, O.S.B., Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, nr Bath

Rt. Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B. , Fort Augustus Abbey, Inverness.

Rt. Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B., Prinknash Abbey, Gloucester.

Rt. Rev. the Abbot, O.S.B., Quarr Abbey, Ryde, I.O.W

Very Rev. the Rector, O.S.B., St. Mary's Priory, ButtermarketStreet, Warrington, Lancs.

Rev. Librarian, Worth Priory, nr. Crawley, Sussex

The Master, O.S.B., St. Benet'sHall,Oxford. Benedictine NunsThe Lady Abbess , O.S.B., St. Mary's Abbey, Woolmer Hill, nr Haslemere

The Lady Abbess , O.S.B., St. Mary's Abbey, Oulton , Stone, Staffs

The Lady Abbess , O.S.B., St. Mary's Abbey, Stanbrook, Worcester.

The Lady Abbess , O.S.B. , St. Scholastica's Abbey, Teignmouth, Devon. (F) Bridgettine Nuns (O.SS.S.)The Lady Abbess , O.SS.S. , Syon Abbey, South Brent, Devon. Canonesses ofSt. AugustineRev. Mother , Lady Margaret House , 22 Cambridge

RELIGIOUS ORDERS AND CONGREGATIONS

Carmelite Nuns (O.C.D .)The Prioress , Lanherne Convent, St. Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall

Carthusians (O . Carth.)Very Rev. the Prior, O . Carth., Charterhouse of St. Hugh, Parkminster , Patridge Green, Horsham, Sussex .

Cistercians (O.C.R .)Rt

Dominicans (O.P .) -

Rev. the Abbot, O.C.R., Mount St. Bernard's Abbey, nr Coalville, Leicestershire.

VeryRev. the Prior, O.P. , St.Thomas'sPriory, Hawkesyard, Rugeley, Staffs

Very Rev. the Prior, O.P. , St. Albert the Great's Priory, 24 George Square, Edinburgh

Very Rev. the Prior, O.P., St. Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road, N.W.5

VeryRev. Prior Provincial , O.P., St.Dominic's Priory, Southampton Road, N.W.5.

Very Rev. the Prior , O.P. , Blackfriars, Priory of the Holy Ghost, 64 St. Giles, Oxford.

VeryRev. the Prior, O.P. , St. Dominic's Priory, Red Barne, Newcastle-on-Tyne.

Franciscans(O.F.M .)Very Rev. Fr. Rector, O.F.M. , St. Bernardine's College, Buckingham.

Very Rev. Superior, O.F.M., St. Bonaventure's, Cambridge

Very Rev. the Provincial , O.F.M., The Friary, St. Anthony's Road, Forest Gate , E.7

Very Rev. Fr. Gaurdian, O.F.M. , Franciscan House of Studies, East Bergholt, Suffolk

VeryRev. Fr. Guardian, O.F.M. , The Friary, Woodford Green , Essex . (O.S.F.C.) The Rev. Librarian, Greyfriars, Oxford. VeryRev.the Superior, O.S.F.C. ,Franciscan College, Over Wyresdale, Bay Horse , Lancaster.

Holy Ghost FathersThe Librarian, St. Joseph's College, Upton Hall, Newark, Notts

Institute ofCharity (I.C .)Very Rev. the President, Ratcliffe College, nr. Leicester Jesuits (S.J . )Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Beaumont College, Old Windsor, Berks.

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , St. Beuno's College, St. Asaph, Flint

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Heythrop College, Chipping Norton, Oxon.

Very Rev. Fr. Provincial , S.J., 35 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin.

RELIGIOUS ORDERS AND CONGREGATIONS

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , St. Francis Xavier's, Salisbury Street, Liverpool.

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Holy Name, Manchester, 13

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Manresa House, Roehampton, S.W.15 .

Very Rev. the Master, S.J., Campion Hall, Oxford.

VeryRev. the Rector, S.J., CampionHouse ,Osterley, Middlesex

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Mount St. Mary's College, Spinkhill, nr. Sheffield

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , St. Ignatius's , Meadow Street, Preston, Lancs.

VeryRev. the Rector, S.J. , St. Mary's, Lowe House , St. Helens, Lancs.

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Southwell House , 39 Fitzjohns Avenue, N.W.3

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J., Stonyhurst College, Blackburn, Lancs

Very Rev. the Rector, S.J. , Wimbledon College, Wimbledon, S.W.19

Marist FathersRev. Bursar, St. Mary's Hill, Paignton, Devon.

Oblates ofSt. Charles (O.S.C.) -

Very Rev. the Superior, O.S.C. , St. Mary of the Angels, Moorhouse Road, Bayswater, W.2

OratoriansVery Rev. the Superior, Cong Orat , The Oratory, Brompton Road, South Kensington, S.W.7.

Rev. Librarian, The Oratory, Hagley Road , Birmingham , 16 .

Redemptorists (C.SS.R.)Very Rev. the Rector, C.SS.R. , St. Mary's, ClaphamPark Road, S.W.14.

Religious ofSt. AndrewRev Mother Superior, The Grange, Ottways Lane, Ashtead, Surrey.

Sainte UnionRev Mother, Convent High School , The Avenue, Southampton.

Sepulchrine Nuns (C.R.S.S )Rev Mother Prioress, C.R.S.S., New Hall, Chelmsford, Essex.

Servites (O.S.M .) -

Very Rev. the Prior, O.S.M., St. Mary'sPriory, 264 Fulham Road, S. Kensington, S.W.10

Visitation NunsRev . Mother Superior, VisitationConvent , Castle Cary, Somerset .

(b) ABROAD

Belgium

Augustinian Nuns (C.R.L .)The Rev. Mother Prioress, C.R.L. , Le Couvent Anglais, Bruges.

Jesuits (S.J . )The Very Rev. the Rector, S.J., Société des Bollandistes, 24 Boulevard St. Michel, Bruxelles.

RELIGIOUS ORDERS AND CONGREGATIONS

United States

Benedictines (O.S.B .)The AbbeyLibrary, St. Benedict's College, Atchison, Kansas.

St. Anselm's Priory, 1400 Webster Street , N.E. , Washington 17 , D.C.

Dominicans (O.P . ) -

Jesuits (S.J . )-

The Archives Library, Dominican House of Studies, 487 Michigan Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C.

The Rev. Librarian, S.J. , St. Louis University Library, St. Louis 3, Mo.

The Rev. Librarian, S.J. , MilfordNovitiate, Milford, Ohio

The Rev. Librarian, S.J. , Georgetown University, Washington 7, D.C.

The Rev. Librarian, S.J. , Gonzaga University Library, Spokane, Washington, D.C.

The Librarian, Woodstock College Library, Woodstock, Maryland

The Rev. Librarian, S.J. , College ofthe Holy Cross , Worcester, Mass