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Mary Reibey - journal, 1820-1821, together with 'A copy of an abridgement of an examination before the Prison Committee of the House of Commons during the year last'
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Tuesday, 22nd 1821, May
Took Coach for Gravesend where we arrived about 5 o’clock in the afternoon. Mr A.Allin passed us on the Coach going to Greenwich. We stayed all night at the Inn (Prince of Orange). Mr Thomson went in Quest of Lodgings. I thought it better to go there and I was advised for the good of my health.

Wednesday, 23rd
Took lodgings at Mr Beers pilot Lower Terrace at 30/- per week with the servant’s attendance, Boarding ourselves.

Thursday, 24th
Had nothing to do but walk about and I found my health much better very fast.

Friday, 25th
Walked out nothing occurred worth naming.

Saturday, 26th
Mr Thomson and I went marketing. Mr and Mrs Dunn (passengers) in the Mariner called on us, they having been down at Gravesend 7 months waiting a ship.

Sunday, 27th
Being very poorly stayed at my Lodgings. Mr T and Eliza went to Gravesend Church during that time. A Gentleman called on me by the name of Aschough

 
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