| Description | "Departure of the Soho deferred in consequence of the mistake in fixing the new knees to the gangway. Going to Fonthill; will not be able to visit Great Tew. Dined with the Chairman of the East India Company. Met Mr. Patterson, Robinson, &c. All in good humour and pleased with the prospect of the Calcutta and Bombay Mint concerns. Order from the Navy Board for another engine for Sheerness." |