He spent almost every night at cards, and many
of his mornings in other amusements. After his marriage he became
more attentive to his professional business; but he continued for
many years to live more like a bachelor than a married man,
spending most of his evenings in the society of his numerous
friends, or at a coffee-house. He was very hospitable both in bed
and board, but in the plainest way. His surplus income was laid
out in purchases at Shere and in planting, and he left no personal
property except his life insurances. The family estate devolved on
his death to his grandson Edward, who lived at Shere, and died in
1866, at the age of 72.
EXTRACTS
1756, Jan. 1st.--Called on Miss Stevens {2} this morning. With Mr.
Boughton and Shotter to Mr. Shrubb's at Shalford, to spend the
evening. We played at loo, came home a little after 11.
7th.--Drank tea at Mrs. Westbrook's. Mr. and Mrs. Fortery there:
they played at quadrille. I went home for an hour, and went again,
played and supped there. Home a little before 12.
9th.--Carried Mr. Haydon his appointment as a Trustee of the
Turnpike; he gave me 5s. After the meeting the trustees went to
Mr. P. Flutter's; {3} they sent for me about 8, to play at cards.
{4} I played at whisk with Mr. Flutter, Mr. J. Martyr, and Mrs.
Flutter: won every game. Home about one; won 3s. 6d.
10th.--Mr. Duncumb {5} dined here.
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