14th.—My wife brought to bed this morning, about five of a boy. Paid Mr. Burdett, 10s. 6d.; midwife and nurse, 10s.
20th.—To Wotton Hatch. [25e] Mr. Talbot, Mr. Spooner, Mr. Bridges, Mr. Walsh, and Mr. Spence. Home about 8.
Sept. 3rd.—Being wet, did not go to Wotton Hatch.
10th.—My wife sat up for company.
11th.—Company again.
Oct. 1st.—To Wotton Hatch: Mr. Budgen, [26a] Mr. Godschall, Mr. Tucker, [26b] Mr. Talbot, Mr. Dormer, Mr. Steere, Mr. Courtenay, Mr. Kerr, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Spooner.
22nd.—With Sir John Evelyn to Milton Court: held court there. Mr. Evelyn with us. To Wotton at 6; danced till past 10. Colonel Evelyn, Mr. Harcourt, the butler, Miss Mary Evelyn, Miss Clark, Miss Duncumb, and three maids. I danced with Miss C. and Miss D.
28th.—Paid for a thing to hang my wig on, 1s. 2d.; a hutch for the child, 8s.
Nov. 26th.—Went to town; spent the evening at Mr. Adderley’s chambers with him and Miss A.
27th.—Jenkins came, and stayed till 12.