# June 1662 explained — The Diary

> Chapter companion for The Diary by Samuel Pepys.

## What happens

In June 1662, Pepys navigates a busy month of naval administration, personal finance, and social engagements. He deals with conflicts at the Navy Office, notably a dispute with Sir William Penn over contract duties, and oversees the safe storage of crusados. He visits the Wardrobe, attends church, and enjoys outings with his wife and friends. The chapter also touches on the Queen's reception in London, the execution of Sir Henry Vane, and Pepys's growing interest in his work.

## Themes in this chapter

### Naval Administration and Corruption

Pepys deals with office politics, contract disputes, and inspections of naval supplies like yarn and tallow.

### Money, Debt, and Economy

Pepys manages crusados, borrows money, and balances his accounts, reflecting on his financial status.

### Social Ambition and Class

Pepys visits Mrs. Clarke, attends church, and enjoys social outings, while also navigating his professional rise.

## Character check-ins

### Samuel Pepys

Pepys records his daily activities, including office disputes, financial dealings, and social visits.

### Elizabeth Pepys

Pepys's wife puts on a new slasht waistcoat, attends church, and visits Mrs. Clarke with him.

### Sir William Penn

Pepys accuses Penn of acting like a 'base raskall' in a dispute over contract duties at the Navy Office.

### Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich

Pepys discusses the exchange of crusados with Lord Sandwich and visits the Wardrobe.

### Mr. Creed

Creed assists Pepys with the crusados and later meets him for business.

### Mr. Moore

Moore visits Pepys, helps with accounts, and accompanies him to Alderman Backwell's.

### Sir William Batten

Batten accompanies Pepys to Woolwich to test yarn and discusses office business.

### Sir George Carteret

Carteret participates in office meetings and supports Pepys in the contract dispute.

## Key lines

> Sir W. Penn most basely told me that the Comptroller is to do it, and so begun to employ Mr. Turner about it, at which I was much vexed, and begun to dispute; and what with the letter of the Duke's orders, and Mr. Barlow's letter, and the practice of our predecessors, which Sir G. Carteret knew best when he was Comptroller, it was ruled for me.

Penn tried to assign the contract drafting to the Comptroller, but after a dispute, the task was awarded to Pepys based on precedent and orders.

_Pepys's conflict with Penn over office duties._

> I hear the courage of Sir H. Vane at his death is talked on everywhere as a miracle.

Pepys notes that Sir Henry Vane's bravery during his execution is widely admired.

_Public reaction to Vane's execution._

> I did give the fellow something that showed them us, and promised to come some other time, and he would show me Lady Castlemaine's, which I could not then see, it being locked up!

Pepys paid the attendant to see paintings and was promised a future view of Lady Castlemaine's portrait.

_Pepys's visit to the painter's studio._

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