13 December 1660 – 19 December 1660

I presented my son, John, to the Queen-Mother, who kissed him, talked with and made extraordinary much of him.

I visited my Lady Chancellor, the Marchioness of Ormond, and Countess of Guildford, all of whom we had known abroad in exile.

I carried Mr. Spellman, a most ingenious gentleman, grandchild to the learned Sir Henry, to my Lord Mordaunt, to whom I had recommended him as secretary.