# Endnotes explained — The Diary

> Chapter companion for The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

## What happens

The endnotes provide supplementary information on the Pepys family genealogy, the cipher of the diary, the marriage of Samuel Pepys's parents, his education at Magdalene College, details on Mrs. Knipp, Lord Sandwich's naval command, Sir John Hinton, and other historical figures and events referenced in the diary.

## Themes in this chapter

### Naval Administration and Corruption

Pepys's letter to Sir William Coventry on naval victualling exemplifies his focus on administrative reform.

### Daily Life and Domesticity

Details of John Pepys's will and family bequests reflect domestic and familial concerns.

## Character check-ins

### Samuel Pepys

Mentioned as the eldest son and executor of his father John Pepys's will, and as the author of the diary.

### Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich

Referenced in connection with his naval command and the joint command with the Duke of Albemarle.

### Sir William Coventry

Addressee of Pepys's 'New Year's Gift' letter on naval victualling.

### Mr. Sheply

Identified as a servant of Admiral Sir Edward Montagu and steward at Hinchinbroke.

### Mr. Creed

Mentioned in the context of a connection to Sir Edward Montagu.

## Key lines

> Mr. W. C. Pepys has paid great attention to the history of his family, and in 1887 he published an interesting work entitled Genealogy of the Pepys Family, 1273–1887

W. C. Pepys researched the family history and published a genealogy in 1887.

_This note provides a source for the Pepys family lineage._

> Pepys tells us (Diary, Dec. 31st, 1664) that his father and mother were married at Newington in Surrey, on October 15th, 1626, but although the register of marriages of St. Mary, Newington, has been searched, the certificate of the marriage has not been found

Pepys recorded his parents' marriage date and place, but the marriage certificate has not been located.

_This highlights the uncertainty about Samuel Pepys's mother's maiden name._

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