{93} He had been chosen one of the Council.

{94} One of his usual rounds of visiting.

{95} The dinner hour in London was getting later.

{96} Of Burford Bridge.

{97} For the following nine days there is no entry but 'At home.'

{98} These eight consecutive days were spent in society. When in
London he dined every week at the 'Crown and Anchor' with his
antiquary friends, and often received them to dinner. He played at
whist still, but not so often.

{99} Sir Peter Burrell married the Baroness Willoughby of Eresby,
and was made Lord Gwydir. He and his descendants were among the
best clients of Mr. Bray's office.

{100} The thermometer fell one and a half degree below zero.

{101} As one of the Clerks at the Board of Green Cloth he had to
collect the land tax from the Officers of State. He received 520
pounds from Lord Grenville for four quarters' land tax, at 4s. in
the pound; from the Duke of Portland, 923 pounds; Mr. Pitt, two
quarters, 456 pounds 15s.; Lord Thurlow, do., 1,425 pounds 17s.
9.75d.

{102} Afterwards a Judge and a Baronet. He was a very frequent
Sunday visitor, as well as Mr. Baxendale.