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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 14h

Aubery impudent. Hooke’s Diary, 6 Oct 1680, p. 456.

John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

By G– said he you are infinitely more happy in this condition you are in, then if you had maryed J. S. (her name is not worth putting in words at length) you doe not know the Torments of Mezentius, of being maryed to a nastie carkesse. Aubrey to Dorothy Long, 4 Oct 1681, WSHC, 2493B/1/26/1.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

4 Octob. 1678 scuffle* AW wth Mr Rose circiter 6. P.M. Aubrey 23, f. 47bv.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Pappin shewd wind gun. Barron, Mayer, Chamberlain, Aubery, &c. present. Hooke’s Diary, 4 October 1677, p. 317.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I … sent to you again to desire you to speake to your neighbour the carriers wife, concerning the cloake that I left at London in their warehowse. She sent me a cloake but it is not mine & it is shorter a great deale. Aubrey to Wood, 2 Oct 1669, Ballard 14, f. 88r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My honoured & fauthfull friend Colonell James Long of Draycot, was wont to spend a week or two every Autumn at Avbury in Hawking, where several times I had had the happiness to accompany him. Top Gen. c. 24., f. 24.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The newes of our Countrey is indeed of a Lady. Mistress Ann Beufoy (a virgin, which you have seene, though I know not how long since) hath conceived, & brought forth a Sonne. Bishop to Aubrey, 30 Sept 1655, Aubrey 12, f. 64r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I herewith send you a few lines the Copie of what I lately had writ on that subject to a frind if you think it worth that Gentlemans view you may send it him or doe therewith as you shall think fit. Lodwick to Aubrey, 29 Sept 1676, Aubrey 12, f. 264r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sir you were pleased to Communicate me what your friend Mr pascal writ unto you concerning the universall Carracter in which he was pleased to take notice of that Essay of mine therein you sent him. Lodwick to Aubrey, 29 Sept 1676, Aubrey 12, f. 264r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Since lately one Major Nicholls who was Surveyor of the Ordnaunce by patent is dead, and his place I have, and it requires constant attendance soe that I cannot wayt on Sir Ro: Henley and your selfe. Moore to Aubrey, 26 Sept 1669, Aubrey 12, f. 334r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Lent Mr Aubery 3sh. which maketh 43. Hooke, Diary, 26 Sep 1674, p. 123.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Mr Robert Hooke wishes you well: & bids me tell you, that he will be glad to putt you in a way to print your Booke to good profit. Aubrey to Wood, 25 Sep 1686, Wood F 39, f. 380r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

With Aubery visited Harrington and Gadberry. Both mad but of Divers humours. Hooke, Diary, 23 Sep 1676, p. 248.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mr Okely (Mrs Grace Hookes friend) natus neer Montgomery 23, Sept, 10h P.M. 1656. he dyed at London in January 1679, scilicet the moneth. q. if not of a surfiet of Drinking. Aubrey 23, f. 125.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I find but one thing that may give any just offence & that is your Hypothesis of the Terraqueous Globe, wherewith I must confesse my self not to be satisfied. Ray to Aubrey, 22 Sep 1691, Aubrey 13, f. 174r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I believe I shall be forced to spend a winter in the country, where if you or yours have any commands for me I shall be so far from fayling in observance. Pigot to Aubrey, 21 Sep 1677, Aubrey 13, f. 109r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I would have you grave my two or three other Prospects of the Ruines of Osney abbey. they are in my Trunke at Kington St Michaels: but I will not entrust my brother with the key. Aubrey to Wood, 20 Sep 1673, Wood F 39, f. 226v.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

With Aubery. To William –, mathematicall teacher by Munmouth Stables. Saw his sector, tables for comparing weights, moneys, measures. To Sir. J. Hoskins at office. Hooke’s Diary, 19 September 1676, p. 250.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I shall bee very happy & willing to preserve continuall intelligence with so truly sincere & ingenious a friend, and that wee may exclud idle complements, I desire you to write what new discovery or experiment you shall chance to make or meet with in your studys Lydall to Aubrey 18 Sep 49, A12 204r

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

And am very sorry for the news of Mr Collins’s not being well. The good character you give him, I concur with you in it: And own the progress of Mathematick Learning to ow much to his Industry therein. Wallis to Aubrey, 17 Sep 1683, Aubrey 13, f. 243r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I did not say that Hawkins the Gardiner made Iambiques; but that John Earles, made Iambiques on The garden & Hawkins workmanship. which are very good. Aubrey to Wood, 16 Sep 1673, Wood F 39, f. 223r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you bring any body with you let him be only a servant, because I have several things to say to you. Wood to Aubrey, 15 Sep 1694, Tanner 456a, f. 49r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Your booke is generally very well received, but would have been better, had not the Deane imbittered it so much and so often with his gall, & spleen. Aubrey to Wood, 15 Sept 1674, Ballard 14, f. 111r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I received yours of the 13, & desire your excuse for not answearing you the last post, I thank you for your Newes, for wee live in the dark in this Lonely place. Henley to Aubrey, 18 September 1679, Aubrey 12, f. 161r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I Received yours of September the 12th being at Peteworth giving my Acounts, Mr Seymour kept mee there A fortnight against my will and was very sory that I would not stay with him. Wiseman to Aubrey, 25 September 1670, Aubrey 13, f. 258r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If you die; or, one knowes not some time or other as the World runns madding, your papers may be sifted ... I would entreat you to burne (or blott out) a passage in a letter of mine. about 1674, or 5, wherin I expressed my friendship to the church of Rome Aubrey to Wood 11 Sep 1676, Wood F 39, 302r

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I have enclosed Henry Stubbes nativity, who hast ♄ & ☽ in Domoiv octavâ which signifies (well) his death. Aubrey to Wood, 11 Sep 1676, Wood F 39, f. 301r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Aubery will stand for secretary. 9 September 1677, Hooke’s Diary, p. 311.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Heretofore, before Coffee-houses, men could not be so well acquainted with one another: they were afrayd, and star’d at all those that were not of their own Sodalities. Aubrey to Wood, 8 Sep 1680, Wood F 39, f. 347r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Sir, If you would be pleased to look in your cabinet for my Turky stone ring, you would much oblige me: I would make some farther observations on it. Aubrey to Robert Boyle, 6 Sep 1672, Boyle, Works, p, 572.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Georg Ent Dead, left library to Royal Society. Aubrey at his funerall. Hooke's Diary, 5 September 1679, p. 423.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Mr Lilly I have heard had a tricke to have a light appeare in his study window when hee was abroad conversing and then looking up would take leave and say one was come to speak with him. Hoskyns to Aubrey, 4 Sep 1672, Aubrey 12, f. 205r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Either next fryday or Saterday (to morrowe Mr Kennet will bring us word) Sir William Glyn and his brother dine here: who would not looke upon you with a good eie. Aubrey to Wood, 3 Sep 1694, Wood F 39, f. 448r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I have been ill ever since I came from Oxford, till within these 5 dayes of a surfeit of Peaches &c. so that I was fain to send to Kit White for a good lusty Vomit …. Your unkindness & choleric humor was a great addition to my ilnes. Aubrey to Wood, 2 Sep 1694, Ballard 14, f. 115r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In September following I surveyed that old Monument of Avbury with a plain-table and afterwards tooke a Review of Stonhenge. Top Gen. c. 24, f. 25r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mr. Aubrey was then in a sparkish garb, came to towne with his man and two horses, spent high, and flung out A.W. at all recknings. 31 August 1667, Wood's Diary, Volume 2, pp. 116-117.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

At Cambridge I read the fate of our friend Anthony in the Gazette at the Coffee-house. all the Heads of Houses are offended with him: The young men are learned: (but no antiquaries:) and doe not value it, nor that kind of learning. Aubrey to Tanner, 30 Aug 1693, Tanner 25, f. 61r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Recipe Rye-dowe, as it comes from the Mill, and make it into loaves about the bignesse of 1d or 2d loaves and when they come out of the Oven make a hole in one with a bodkin and let it breathe into your eare, but remember you doe not take cold in your head afterwards. 29 Aug 76, Ballard 14, f. 119r

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I am stormed by my chiefest friends afresh, viz Baron Bertie, Sir William Petty, Sir John Hoskyns Bishop of Sarum &c. to turne Ecclesiastique; but the King of France growes stronger & stronger, & what if the Rom: Religion should come in again? why then (say they) cannot you turne too.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I received a letter a little while since from a Jesuit of Paris, in answere to some Quære’s of mine concerning some Antiquities at Chartes (Carnutes) (the metropolis of the Druides) & withall he sent me the inclosed probleme. Aubrey to Wallis, 27 Aug 1670, EL/W1/113, f. 207r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

He was importunate with me to gett a Copy of Mr Hobbs Life in Prose, which he would extort from me & I could not well tell how to denye him. but I thinke it not fitt. He is a very honest gentleman and his Rhodomantades you will easily pardon. Aubrey to Wood, 26 Aug 1674, Ballard 14, f. 110r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We suffer under an extreme drowth: I never knew the like. Mariet to Aubrey, 25 Aug 1675, Aubrey 1, f. 30v.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I drive much at setting up a select clubb. Whether twill take I know not. As we are, we are too much enslaved to a forreine Spye and stink of nothing but that. Hooke to Aubrey, 24 Aug 1675, Aubrey 12, f. 186r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

You did well to admonish me of my promise to that worthy gentleman Mr Wyld, I did not remember that he desir’d it, but since he does he shall certaynly have it as soon as I can have time to transcribe it decently. Pigot to Aubrey, 23 Aug 1681, Aubrey 13, f. 129r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I have carefully perusd your Letter, and do heartily thank yow for prefering Mee in your thoughts to the purchase of Tabago, and do beleive it to bee such an Elysium as yow fancy, but the designe is as forraigne & as incongrious to my circumstances as any thing can bee,

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I saw your Mrs the other day in the street, soe that I can tell you shee is well ... & I must tell you (to her advantage) that I esteeme her prettier then she was in Spring garden, or at Coopers. Tyndale to Aubrey, 21 Aug 1661, Aubrey 13, f. 231r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Accidentally I spoke with Mr Gadbury, who is extremely incens’t against you. he tells me what you have wrote and I am sorry for it .. he sayes that you have printed lyes concerning him: and he wonders you should meddle with him having never been of the University. Aubrey-Wood 20 Aug 1692 Wood 51 4r

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Your information concerning Judge Fortescues Monument in Glocestershire is newes; & I beleeve will alter the designe. Paschall to Aubrey, 19 Aug 1677, Aubrey 13, f. 21r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I have a curious MSS manuall of Sir Thomas Pope, which if I thought would be chained in Trin: Coll: Library I would dedicate it there. but I know not how Magistracy &c: have altered somebody. Aubrey to Wood, 18 Aug 1674, Ballard 14, f. 108r.

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John Aubrey (1626–97) @john-aubrey.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Remember that I tell you a Recipe that hath donne great cures for deafnes on severall, & I hope may have the like effectii on you. ’tis cheape, easily preparable, & without danger. Aubrey to Wood, 17 Aug 1678, Wood F 39, f. 311r.

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