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Has read in The Times of the death of John Fawcett aka Pultenay (see 14 & 17). He used to strut up the school always on the forepart of his feet, as if to add an inch to his height.

Years of entry into College of Thomas and James Trebeck, John Fawcett (subsequently John Pulteney) and Charles Simpson. Thomas Trebeck is a rector in Sussex, and James was attached to the court of bankruptcy. Would be good to know the fates of others - John and Thomas Fawcett, Challoner (possibly John Chaloner), and Field (per the Record, possibly John Ventris Field), who HMC admired for his acting in The Siege of Damascus and the comedy The Author. Surprised that JB does not keep a cow or a pig. On the Marquis of Anglesey as Master-Gen. of the Ordnance (NB in the government but not in the cabinet). Some say that the new administration cannot last, but according to HMC Sir Robert Peel and his men will support the government. On the death of his younger brother William Paget from a stiletto wound received while in the Royal Navy in Constantinople; and Arthur (The Hon. Sir Arthur Paget), who quarrelled with the marquis as a result of his scandalous marriage. His wife's admirable cooking, using hints picked up in France.

10th of May is approaching, when they and some friends were in the habit of dining together to discuss the pleasures and sports of the preceding winter, and to make plans for the one to come; 3 Wardes (George and William OWW?), Geary, 2 Fawcetts (John aka Pultenay and Thomas? OWW - see 7), 2 Braggs, Sir Narborough D'Aeth (3rd baronet?), Bullock, Mauham (sic), Trevelyan (see 13), Sir Clement Cottrell (?), 2 Ansleys, Cobb and Williams (Sir Watkin Williams Wynn OW? - otherwise, if an OW, there are several Williams whose dates fit).

Encloses list of the cabinet, members of the government and Her Majesty's household, copied from the Weekly Chronicle. Wonders how John Fawcett (see 7) became Perceval (NB he actually changed his name to Pulteney).