The diary of Samuel Pepys; Chapter four

The diary of Samuel peeps and a story called entertainment produced by Radio Station Casey you are FM of the University of Missouri at Kansas City. By 16 59. With Oliver Cromwell dead England was in a state of near Anarky and the forces that made way for the restoration of Charles second were gathering momentum. It was during this time of uncertainty that Samuel peeps a short plump young man alone a clerk at the Exchequer began to keep a diary in which he was to write faithfully for nine years. The diary contains a million and a quarter words about politics and fashion court gossip and entertainments domestic crises and travel. He described the coronation of Charles Second the plague and the Great Fire of London in his long career he reorganized the administration of the Admiralty which ultimately enabled England to become an empire and he was the true father of the civil service. But it is his diary. A delightful intimate

human document that keeps the name of Samuel alive. Diary of Samuel peeps Chapter 4. In which Sam learns from his cousin Lord Montague that they were to fetch King Charles home to England. And some gold attaches itself to say I'm through. Favors done. 29 March 16 16. We lie still a little below Gravesend. Good night Mr. Shepley return from London and told us that the King's effigies was making to be set up in the exchange again. 30th March. I was saluted in the morning with two letters from some that I had done a favor to which brought me each a piece of gold. This day

while my Lord Montague and we were to dinner the Naze became inside towards us and at last came to anchor close by us. But old and many others went on board where everything was out of order and a new chimney made for my lord in his bed chamber which he was much pleased with. Milord in his discourse discovered a great deal of love to this ship. First April Lord's Day this morning I gave Mr. Hill that was on board with the Vice-Admiral a bottle of wine and was exceedingly satisfied with the power I have to make friends welcome. I made a commission for Captain wilderness of the bear tonight which got me thirty shillings. Second April very early and to get all my things that my boys packed up a great concourse of commanders here this morning to take leave of my Lord upon his going into the nays be my cabin little but very convenient

with two windows and a good bed. Third April my heart exceeding heavy for not hearing of my dear wife. 5th April we set sail at noon and come in the evening to leave Rhodes and anchored. Great was the shoot of guns from the castles and ships and our ounces 60 April under sail as far as the Spits 7th April. The wind grew high and we being among the sands lay at anchor. I began to be dizzy and squeamish. 8 April Mort's day left and I looked through his glasses to good merchantman and at the women on board them being pretty handsome 9th April this afternoon. I first saw France and Callaway with which I was

much pleased though it was at a distance. 11th April all the news from London is that things go on further towards the King my Lord Montague and I had a great deal of discourse about the several captains of the fleet and his interest among them. And I had his mind cleared to bring in the King came two letters from my dear wife the 18th of April. It is evident the general and the council do resolve to make way for the King's coming and it is clear that either the fanatics must now be undone or the gentry and citizens throughout England and clergy must fall in spite of their militia an army which is not at all possible I think. 21st April this night there came one with a letter to my Lord Montague with Camilla to deliver it to his own hands. I do believe that he do carry some close business

for the king. 23rd April in the evening for the first time. Extraordinary good sport among the seamen. After my Lauda done playing it nine pins he fell to singing a song upon the ramp to the tune of the blacksmiths 24th April to dive with a vice admiral on board the London which hath a state room much bigger than the nays be but not so rich. Twenty seven they broke this morning. PIM. The tailor spent in my cabin but in a great many ribbons to suit 29 April Sunday. After dinner I walked a great while upon the deck with the Karajan and purser and other officers of the ship and they all pray for the King's coming which I pray God said. 30th April Mr. Shepley and I got my lord's leave to go on shore.

It being very pleasant in the fields but a very pitiful deal is first made it being a very pleasant day I wished myself in Hyde Park and supper. Hearing a great noise we all rose and found it was to save the Coxon of the Chariton who dropping overboard was drowned. Second Mate Mr. Dunn from London with letters that tell us the welcome news of the Parliament's votes yesterday which will be remembered for the happiest May Day that have been many a year to England. The king's letter was read in the house wherein he submit himself and all things to them. The house upon reading the letter ordered fifty thousand pounds to be forthwith provided to send to his Majesty for his present supply and a committee chosen to return an answer of thanks to His Majesty for his gracious letter and in all this not so much as one.

No. The City of London put out a declaration wherein they do disclaim their only any other government but that of a King Lords and Commons the Commons did concur and voted that all books whatever that were out against the government of Kings Lords and Commons should be brought into the house and burned. Great joy only yesterday at London and at night more bonfires than ever and ringing of bells and drinking of the King's health upon their knees in the streets which Me thinks is a little too much in so much that I see commanders now begin to say so to which a week ago they wouldn't do. And our seamen as many as had money or credit for drink do nothing else this evening. A third may be logged some of the council of war and in the meantime did dictate to me how he would have the vote ordered which he would have passed this consul after this done. I went to the quarterdeck with milord and the

commanders that there read the papers which done and bound in their opinion. The seamen did. All of them cry out God bless King Charles with the greatest joy imaginable. After dinner to the rest of the ships quite through the fleet which was a very brave sight to visit all the ships and to be received with the respect and honor that I was on board them all and much more to see the great joy that I brought to all men. Not one through the whole fleet showing the least dislike of the business. In the evening as I was going on board the vice admiral the general began to fire his guns which he did all that he had in the ship and so did all the rest of the commanders which was very gallant and to hear the bullets go he sing over our heads as we were in the boat. This done and finished I returned to the days be where my Lord Montague was much pleased to hear how all the fleet took it in the transport of joy showing me a private letter of the Kings to

him and another from the Duke of York in such familiar style as their common friend with all kinds imaginable and I found by the letters and so my lord told me too that there had been many letters passed between them for a great while. The king speaks of his being courted to come to the Hague but I do desire my Lord's advice where to come to take ship. And the Duke offers to learn the seaman's trade of him in such familiar words as if Jack Cole and I had writ them. This was very strange to me. The mill launched carry old things so wisely and prudently as he do. And I was overjoyed joyful to see him in so good condition after this to supper and then to writing of letters till twelve at night. And so up again at three in the morning. But laud seemed to put great confidence in me and would take my advice in many things. 4th May I wrote this morning many letters and to war all the

copies of the vote of the council of war I put my name that if it should come in print my name may be to it. I sent a copy of the vote to duelling enclosed in this letter so he that can fancy a fleet like ours in a pride with pendants loose guns roaring caps flying and the loud vive loyally echoed from one ship's company to another. He and he only can apprehend the joy of this enclosed boat was received with all the blessing he thought himself possessed of that bore it. And is your servant. But not Montague called me to him to read his letter to the king to see whether I could find any slips in it or no. And in the letter that His Majesty had chosen the best place scheduling for his embarking. He ends his letter that he has confounded with the thoughts of the high expressions of love to him in the King's letter and concludes your most

loyal dutiful faithful and obedient subject and servant. E m. After supper at the table below talking concerning the uncertainty of the places the exchequer to them that he had now he did at last think of an office which do belong to him in case the king do restore every man to his places that ever had been patent which is to be one of the clocks of the segment which will be a fine employment for one of his sons. My letters that night tell me that besides the fifty thousand pounds ordered to be borrowed to the city for the present use of the king the twelve companies of the city do give every one of them to His Majesty as a present one thousand pounds. 5th May I find that all my debts paid in my preparations to see. I have 40 pounds clear in my purse and so to bed.

Seventh day is to cook brings me news of my wife. He went to Hunts more to see her and brought her my father Bajur to London where he left her at my father's very well and speaks very well of her love to me. My letters today tell me how it was intended that the king should be proclaimed today in London with a great deal of pomp. 10th May Mr. Edward Montague milord son come on board. The child sick. The Lord called me into his cabin and told me how he was commanded to set sail for the king and was very glad thereof. I got him afterwards to sign things in bed. Eleventh made this morning we began to pull down all the states arms in the fleet having first sent to Dover for painters and others to come to set up the king's blew very hard. All might come the boats from Deal with great store of

provisions. In Chapter 5 of The Diary of Samuel peeps Sam explores the Hague kisses some royal hands. And nearly loses his eye firing salutes to the king. The diary of Samuel peeps was edited by Gloria Scott read by James Hawes produced by Radio Station Casey you are FM of the University of Missouri at Kansas City and made available to this station by the national educational radio. This is the national educational radio network.