Thursday 15 September 1664 ... and after dinner many people came in and kept me all the afternoon, among other the Master and Wardens of Chyrurgeon’s Hall, who staid arguing their cause with me; I did give them the best answer I could, and after their being two hours with me parted... No faxes or E-mails in those days. People have to argue their case in person. Maybe a good thing. ***** This...

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