The Diary · Character

Mr. Sheply

Steward to Lord Sandwich at Hinchingbrooke.

minor

Also known as Sheply, Mr. Shepley, Shepley

First appearance: January 1659–60

Mr. Sheply shows up with force in January 1659–60. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lord Sandwich's steward; gives Pepys a dozen bottles of sack and discusses Lord's orders.

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Lord Sandwich's Household
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January 1659–60
Lord Sandwich's steward; gives Pepys a dozen bottles of sack and discusses Lord's orders.
March 1659–60
Dines with Pepys, discusses family matters, and assists with naval preparations.
April 1660
Sups with Pepys and others; joins in merrymaking and drinking.
May 1660
Receives £50 from the King for Lord Sandwich's servants, as noted by Pepys.
June 1660
Disposes of the Duke of York's money among Lord Sandwich's servants, giving Pepys his share of 22 ducatoons.
September 1660
Dines with Pepys and shares a bed at Lord Sandwich's house.
October 1660
Helps prepare Lord Sandwich's pistols; shares a bed with Pepys.
November 1660
Drinks with Pepys at the Bell and the Devil Tavern; accompanies him to see Lord Sandwich's picture.
December 1660
Accompanies Pepys into London and to the tavern.
February 1660–61
Dines with Pepys at Lord Sandwich's and later goes into the city with him.
March 1660–61
Works on Lord Sandwich's accounts with Pepys; attends theatre.
July 1662
Dines with Pepys at Deptford.
September 1663
Walks with Pepys at Hinchingbroke.
June 1664
Reports that Lord Sandwich's children left Pepys's mother's house due to poor food.
November 1664
Dines with Pepys and takes his leave on November 22nd.
November 1666
Mr. Sheply calls on Pepys before going into the country to Hinchingbroke, and Pepys sends his service to my Lady.
May 1668
Visits Pepys and discusses Lord Sandwich's affairs, mentioning a possible loan from Pepys to Lady Sandwich.
Endnotes
Identified as a servant of Admiral Sir Edward Montagu and steward at Hinchinbroke.

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