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Mr. Blackburne

An officer in the navy and acquaintance of Pepys.

minor

Also known as Blackburne, Mr. Ireland Blackburne

First appearance: january 1659 60

Mr. Blackburne shows up with force in March 1659–60. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Sends Pepys a letter addressed to 'S.
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In March 1659–60: Sends Pepys a letter addressed to 'S. P. Esq.,' boosting Pepys's pride. Later, in April 1660: Dines with Lord Sandwich…

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MTMrs. TurnerEMEdward Montagu…SWSir William Ba…MCMr. CreedSWSir William PennMBMr. Blackburne

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Lord Sandwich's Household
  • Naval and Court Officials

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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