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Robert Pepys : The Will of Robert Pepys of Brampton

'In the morning my father and I walked in the garden and read the Will; where though he gives me nothing at present till my father's death, or at least very little, yet I am glad to see that he hath done so well for us all - and well to the rest of his kindred.'

Century: 1600-1699     Reader/Listener/Group: Samuel Pepys      Manuscript: Sheet

Robert Pepys : The Will of Robert Pepys of Brampton

'Home at noon, and there find Mr Moore and with him to an ordinary alone and dined; and there he and I read my Uncles Will and I had his opinion on it, and still find more and more trouble like to attend it.'

Century: 1600-1699     Reader/Listener/Group: Samuel Pepys      Manuscript: Sheet

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