# Mr. Moore — The Diary character guide

> Mr. Moore in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

**Role:** minor

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

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

## Who they are

A mathematical instrument maker and occasional messenger for Pepys.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Mr. Moore served as a secretary and trusted aide to Lord Sandwich, managing his personal and business affairs.

## In the story

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

Dines with Pepys and reports on the secluded members' meeting with Monk.

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

Helps Pepys set things in order at his house and accompanies him to his father's.

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

Assists Pepys with accounts and shares a dinner at the Bullhead; disputes with Dr. Clerke about tragedy.

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

Instructs Pepys in law; assists with business at the Wardrobe and Temple.

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

Attends Privy Seal with Pepys and discusses investment opportunities.

### [January 1660–61](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/january-1660-61)

Brings Pepys his fees and assists with Privy Seal business.

### [July 1661](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/july-1661)

Provides legal advice about the will and meets Pepys in London.

### [August 1661](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/august-1661)

Gives Pepys a copy of Hooker's Ecclesiastical Polity.

### [October 1661](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/october-1661)

Arranges a bond for Pepys to borrow £50; accompanies Pepys to Mrs. Goldsborough to discuss a family dispute.

### [November 1661](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/november-1661)

Accompanies Pepys to the Saracen's Head and to Tom Trice's regarding legal business.

### [December 1661](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/december-1661)

Friend and associate; dines with Pepys, accompanies him to the Temple and Privy Seal, and assists with business.

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

Brings news of Mr. Montagu's departure and accompanies Pepys to Whitehall.

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

Assists Pepys in reviewing Lord Sandwich's accounts.

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

Moore visits Pepys, helps with accounts, and accompanies him to Alderman Backwell's.

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

Dines with Pepys and Mr. Creed on August 1st; walks with Pepys on August 10th.

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

Lodges with Pepys and discusses law business.

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

Dines with Pepys, helps with Brampton papers, and later recovers from illness; Pepys visits him.

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

Dines with Pepys and brings news of the Queen Mother's marriage.

### [November 1664](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/november-1664)

Dines with Pepys and Creed on November 14th.

### [February 1668–69](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/february-1668-69)

Informs Pepys about Lord Sandwich's reduced embassy accounts.

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