# Mr. Sheply — The Diary character guide

> Mr. Sheply in The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sheply, Mr. Shepley, Shepley

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

## Who they are

Steward to Lord Sandwich at Hinchingbrooke.

## In the story

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

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

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

Dines with Pepys, discusses family matters, and assists with naval preparations.

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

Sups with Pepys and others; joins in merrymaking and drinking.

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

Receives £50 from the King for Lord Sandwich's servants, as noted by Pepys.

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

Disposes of the Duke of York's money among Lord Sandwich's servants, giving Pepys his share of 22 ducatoons.

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

Dines with Pepys and shares a bed at Lord Sandwich's house.

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

Helps prepare Lord Sandwich's pistols; shares a bed with Pepys.

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

Drinks with Pepys at the Bell and the Devil Tavern; accompanies him to see Lord Sandwich's picture.

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

Accompanies Pepys into London and to the tavern.

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

Dines with Pepys at Lord Sandwich's and later goes into the city with him.

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

Works on Lord Sandwich's accounts with Pepys; attends theatre.

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

Dines with Pepys at Deptford.

### [September 1663](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/september-1663)

Walks with Pepys at Hinchingbroke.

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

Reports that Lord Sandwich's children left Pepys's mother's house due to poor food.

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

Dines with Pepys and takes his leave on November 22nd.

### [November 1666](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/november-1666)

Mr. Sheply calls on Pepys before going into the country to Hinchingbroke, and Pepys sends his service to my Lady.

### [May 1668](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/may-1668)

Visits Pepys and discusses Lord Sandwich's affairs, mentioning a possible loan from Pepys to Lady Sandwich.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_diary_se/chapters/endnotes)

Identified as a servant of Admiral Sir Edward Montagu and steward at Hinchinbroke.

## Links

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