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The Diary of William Bray: extracts by William Bray
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1817, Feb. 15th.--My grandson Henry died this morning.

1826, June 16th.--In chaise to Guildford, the County election,
voted for Mr. Sumner and Mr. Denison. {109}

Sept. 19th.--With Mary and Miss Davis, in a chaise, by Horsham and
Henfold to the 'Albion' at Brighton. Dined and lay there; walked
on the Chain Pier.

20th.--To Seaford, Eastbourne. Dined and lay at the 'Hope' in the
Sea-houses.

21st.--To the Castle Hotel, Hastings; through Winchelsea to Rye;
New Romney, dined and lay there.

22nd.--To Hythe, through Folkestone to Dover; saw the harbour;
returned to Hythe, the 'Sun,' dined there. To Ashford, and lay
there.

Sept. 23rd.--To Lenham 'Star' at Maidstone; Wrotham Heath;
Sevenoaks; Godstone to Reigate; Called on Mr. Glover; Dorking;
Shere before 7. {110}

1828, Dec. 24th.--Such has been the decay in my eyesight the whole
of this year that I have not been able to read either print or MS.,
though I have continued to write letters, as I am writing on this
24th of December. I cannot read it when written. I have also lost
my hearing in one ear in a great degree; subject to this, my bodily
health has been what may be called good. I have been obliged to
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