The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1661 Section 3 - March

The Samuel Pepys Library · Oct 8, 2026 · 23m

In which I observe the busy stir of London life and my own anxious reckonings with affairs both public and private, amidst the preparations and the performances that give colour to these days; my thoughts often turn to business, to the theatre, and to the dealings and company of gentlemen, whilst I strive to secure means for my expenses and reflect upon the many small events that richly fill the measure of my time. In this March I note the comings and goings of the court, the humours of the town, the health and concerns of family and friends, and the steady chime of duty and pleasure well…