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The Diary of William Bray: extracts by William Bray
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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. and young Mr. Webb; cards at Mr. Brewer's till past 9.

22nd.--The Visitation; at 7 to Miss Stevens.

23rd.--Dined at the 'White Lion,' paid 1s. {24}; between 3 and 4 to
Miss Stevens; Mrs. Wright came in; at quadrille till 9.

24th, Sunday.--To Middle Church. (He did not visit Miss Stevens
this day).

25th.--Walked to Mr. Emily's at Clandon; called on Mrs. Wilpley;
between 7 and 8 to Miss Stevens.

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