And I find the Duke of
York very hot for regulations in the Navy; and I believe is put
on it by Sir W. Coventry; and I am glad of it: and particularly
he falls heavy on Chatham-yard, and is vexed that Lord Anglesy
did the other day complain at the Council-table of disorders in
the Navy, and not to him. So I to White Hall to a Committee of
Tangier; and there vexed with the importunity and clamours of
Alderman Backewell for my acquittance for money by him supplied
to the garrison, before I have any order for paying it. So home,
calling at several places, among others the 'Change, and on
Cooper, to know when my wife shall come and sit for her picture.
3rd. To Commissioners of Accounts at Brooke-house, the first
time I was ever there: and found Sir W. Turner in the chair; and
present, Lord Halifax, Thomas Gregory, Dunster, and Osborne. I
long with them, and see them hot set on this matter; but I did
give them proper and safe answers. Halifax, I perceive, was
industrious on my side on behalf of his uncle Coventry, it being
the business of Sir W.
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