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Bray, William, 1736-1832

"The Diary of William Bray: extracts"

Greenley's; sat in
her pavilion.
Aug. 24th.--Dined with my uncle, Duncumb, at Shere; at 5 to Sir
John Evelyn's, drank tea there; paid my uncle's servant, 1s.; Sir
John's, 1s.
28th.--Dined with the Mayor at the 'White Hart.' A great many
gentlemen from all parts of the country; there till 6; received of
Mr. Fawkes, making his will, 3s. 6d.
Sept. 2nd.--Dined at the 'Tuns,' paid 9d.; drank tea and supped
with Miss Stevens; Mrs. Ford came in, and afterwards Miss Adee {21}
and Miss Patty.
7th.--Walked with Miss Stevens to Mr. Emily's at Clandon; dined
there, cards in the evening.
8th.--To Mr. Engelstoft's; Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Mellersh there;
at whist till 12.
12th.--To Sir John Evelyn's, to breakfast.
17th.--Between 4 and 5 to the Green; played three games, lost two;
between 7 and 8 sat down to whist there with Mr. Englestoft, Mr.
Mellersh, and Mr. Hunt. Home before 11.
18th.--To the Artillery Ground, to see a pony race; to Mrs.
Wilpley's for half an hour; at 7 to the Bowling-green, Mellersh,
Gorman, and Engelstoft there; at whist till 11.
19th.--The Militia sworn in quietly; soldiers ready, but no
occasion; to Mr. Engelstoft's, played at backgammon; then to Mrs.
Wilpley's; fetched Miss Stevens at 4; at quadrille till near 8.
20th.--To Middle Church {22}; to Mr. Shrubb's; their home, at whist
till near 1.
21st.--To Busbridge, Mr. Webb {23} not at home; sat an hour with
Mrs.


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