# Mr. Howe — The Diary character guide

> Mr. Howe in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Howe, W. Howe, Will Howe

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

## Who they are

A servant or secretary to Lord Sandwich.

## Relationships

### [Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/characters/edward_montagu_earl_of_sandwich)

_professional_

Mr. Howe was a servant or clerk in Lord Sandwich's household, handling domestic and clerical tasks.

## In the story

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

Sups with Pepys in his cabin and advises on provisions for the voyage.

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

Plays ninepins with Pepys and engages in frolics with ale.

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

Plays ninepins with Pepys and others, and receives a pair of silk stockings from Mr. Hetley.

### [September 1662](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/september-1662)

Plays music with Pepys and Mr. Paget.

### [February 1663–64](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/february-1663-64)

Meets Pepys at the Mitre Tavern; discusses Lord Sandwich's reserved behavior.

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