Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 15: March/April 1661-62

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Diary of Samuel Pepys, March/April 1661/62 by Samuel PepysThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Diary of Samuel Pepys, March/April 1661/62Author: Samuel PepysRelease Date: November 30, 2004 [EBook #4133]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK DIARY OF SAMUEL PEPYS, ***Produced by David WidgerTHE DIARY OF SAMUEL PEPYS M.A. F.R.S.CLERK OF THE ACTS AND SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTYTRANSCRIBED FROM THE SHORTHAND MANUSCRIPT IN THE PEPYSIAN LIBRARY MAGDALENE COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE BY THE REV. MYNORS BRIGHTM.A. LATE FELLOW AND PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE(Unabridged)WITH LORD BRAYBROOKE'S NOTESEDITED WITH ADDITIONS BYHENRY B. WHEATLEY F.S.A.DIARY OF SAMUEL PEPYS.MARCH & APRIL1661-1662March 1st. This morning I paid Sir W. Batten L40, which I have owed him this half year, having borrowed it of him. Then tothe office all the morning, so dined at home, and after dinner comes my uncle Thomas, with whom I had some high wordsof difference, but ended quietly, though I fear I shall do no good by fair means upon him. Thence my wife and I by coach,first to see my little picture that is a drawing, and thence to the Opera, and there saw "Romeo and Juliet," the first time itwas ever acted; but it is a play of itself ...