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were several with handles to their names -
a Lord Gerald FitzGerald & Lady Thynne being
I should judge the biggest lions. The Lady’s singing
with her own was about as poor a production as
I would wish to hear - a German girl who was
with a Dr Chapman sang superbly - fine face she
had - The Cropseys were very polite introducing
people - Sir Edward Ball dull ugly old soul
who they say has a grand house & gives grand dinner’s [sic]
It was a great bore from beginning to end.
Wednesday Feb 29th.
Yesterday was surprised by a visit from the Haggins -
They say Kelton & Pegrim went to see my portrait &
were delighted with it. A most gay & agreeable
dinner at Russell’s - only. Delaine Chief Conductor
& editor of the Times, Mr Romaine - secretary of
the Admiralty & Mayor Stuart a young but very
clever officer - all were in fine humor & good
things (no pun intended) were plenty. This morning
I have prepared a bundle of letters & Mrs Morgan’s
cape to send home by the Haggins - they sail Saturday
in the Asia. I wrote some lines to mommy
Sunday evening last which Mr B complimented
very highly by thinking them worthy of being