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Mr. Povy

The Tangier treasurer whose muddled accounts and cagey questions about Pepys's bills make every meeting a small contest of profit and suspicion.

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Also known as Povy, Thomas Povy

First appearance: january 1659 60

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Thomas Povy, treasurer for Tangier affairs; his incompetence led to Pepys replacing him as treasurer.
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Povy handles money for Tangier and moves through Whitehall, the Exchange, and tavern dinners where the real business is who owes what to whom. He consents to Pepys's bill one moment and quizzes him about his demands the…

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EMEdward Montagu…SPSamuel PepysSWSir William Ba…EPElizabeth PepysCCCaptain CockeMPMr. Povy

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  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

  • Naval and Court Officials
  • Protagonist

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