Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 26: January/February 1663-64

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Diary of Samuel Pepys, January/February 1663/64, 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, January/February 1663/64Author: Samuel PepysRelease Date: November 30, 2004 [EBook #4146]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. MYNORSBRIGHT M.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.1664 N.S.January 1st, 1663-64.Went to bed between 4 and 5 in the morning with my mind in good temper of satisfaction and slept till about 8, thatmany people came to speak with me. Among others one came with the best New Year's gift that ever I had, namelyfrom Mr. Deering, with a bill of exchange drawn upon himself for the payment of L50 to Mr. Luellin. It being for my usewith a letter of compliment. I am not resolved what or how to do in this business, but I conclude it is an extraordinarygood new year's gift, though I do not take the ...