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hours & paid a Visit to The Observatory in Richmond Gardens where He saw Mr. De Maimbrey & Mr. Rigaud. In his second Walk He went to the Botanic Garden where He saw Mr. Eaton his Gardiner - With Him He conversed & talked of Sir Joseph Banks who He wished much to see. This wish was not overlooked by Dr: Willis who has intention of letting Him see Sir Joseph tomorrow as if by accident at H.Mys: Farm near Richmond Gardens - Dr: Willis allowed the King this day to come into the Library, which at My return from My ride I found out, by the confusion of Books & out of their places - He took away with Him some, & among these were Hurds Sermons; A Collection of Old Songs & see With these it is his Intentions to fill a Book Case He has in his Apartment. These Occupations of furnishing his Room seem within a few days to please Him & Engage much of his Attention. In going to the Library He saw two large Pictures of Warley Camp by Loutherbourg, which had been removed some time ago from his Room. These He now desired might be replaced there, & to which Dr. Willis consented. This has been a day of Indulgence to The King - He was again allowed to shave Himself, which He did very well, & according to his [[underline]] former usual custom, [[/underline]] He not only shaved his face, [[underline]] but his head all over [[/underline]] - Notwithstanding all this was done, & well done I cannot yet help thinking that this Indulgence was rather a rash one,
