# Mr. Blackburne — The Diary character guide

> Mr. Blackburne in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Blackburne, Mr. Ireland Blackburne

**First appearance:** 0003-january-1659-60

## Who they are

An officer in the navy and acquaintance of Pepys.

## In the story

### [March 1659–60](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/march-1659-60)

Sends Pepys a letter addressed to 'S. P. Esq.,' boosting Pepys's pride.

### [April 1660](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/april-1660)

Dines with Lord Sandwich and reports that the King must come in, praising his future government.

### [August 1660](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/august-1660)

Hosts a dinner for Pepys and others; his wife is returning to London.

### [February 1661–62](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/february-1661-62)

Visits Pepys and reports corruption among the Treasurer's officers.

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