The Diary · Character

Mr. Moore

A mathematical instrument maker and occasional messenger for Pepys.

minor

Also known as Moore, Jonas Moore, Mr. Jonas Moore

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With Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich (professional): Mr. Moore served as a secretary and trusted aide to Lord Sandwich, managing his…

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Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich
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February 1659–60
Dines with Pepys and reports on the secluded members' meeting with Monk.
June 1660
Helps Pepys set things in order at his house and accompanies him to his father's.
September 1660
Assists Pepys with accounts and shares a dinner at the Bullhead; disputes with Dr. Clerke about tragedy.
November 1660
Instructs Pepys in law; assists with business at the Wardrobe and Temple.
December 1660
Attends Privy Seal with Pepys and discusses investment opportunities.
January 1660–61
Brings Pepys his fees and assists with Privy Seal business.
July 1661
Provides legal advice about the will and meets Pepys in London.
August 1661
Gives Pepys a copy of Hooker's Ecclesiastical Polity.
October 1661
Arranges a bond for Pepys to borrow £50; accompanies Pepys to Mrs. Goldsborough to discuss a family dispute.
November 1661
Accompanies Pepys to the Saracen's Head and to Tom Trice's regarding legal business.
December 1661
Friend and associate; dines with Pepys, accompanies him to the Temple and Privy Seal, and assists with business.
January 1661–62
Brings news of Mr. Montagu's departure and accompanies Pepys to Whitehall.
May 1662
Assists Pepys in reviewing Lord Sandwich's accounts.
June 1662
Moore visits Pepys, helps with accounts, and accompanies him to Alderman Backwell's.
August 1662
Dines with Pepys and Mr. Creed on August 1st; walks with Pepys on August 10th.
September 1662
Lodges with Pepys and discusses law business.
October 1662
Dines with Pepys, helps with Brampton papers, and later recovers from illness; Pepys visits him.
November 1662
Dines with Pepys and brings news of the Queen Mother's marriage.
November 1664
Dines with Pepys and Creed on November 14th.
February 1668–69
Informs Pepys about Lord Sandwich's reduced embassy accounts.

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