15_th_.—Drank tea at Mrs. Emily’s, at quadrille.
1767, _March_ 18_th_.—It pleased God to release my William from his
sufferings, when half a year old he was seized with convulsions which
never left him.
_June_ 9_th_.—With Mr. Hollingworth to the Downs Guildford Races. Sir
John Evelyn being taken ill, went off the Downs to Wotton.
19_th_.—Jack was taken with the smallpox, and on the 28th the dear soul
died. Polly was taken on the 1st of July, I sent for Mr. Kerr who gave
her Sutton’s powders, and she recovered.
_Dec._ 22_nd_.—With Mr. Waddington to Drury Lane: ‘Suspicious Husband,’
Mr. Garrick.
23_rd_.—Mr. Jenkins dined. Coffee-house half-an-hour. Paid for wine,
6_d._
24_th_.—Coffee-house, wine, 6_d._; 25th, do.; 26th, do.