Gillian Moore's Notes on William's Diary

Gillian's notes         Comment on page numbering

Shorthand Symbols    (jpg)          Possible Meaning of some Symbols    Page 1    Page 2    (jpg)

Transcription
With the suggested meanings inserted, the first two pages of the diary (pages 28 and 29) and pages 42 to 44 read as follows. Brackets enclose words that are suggestions only and do not actually appear in the text.
Pages 28 and 29:        Pages 42 to 44         Alternative transcription, Pages 42, 43       Last Page

Samuel Taylor Title Page   (jpg)         Samuel Taylor Universal System of Stenography - The Alphabet     (jpg)

Thomas Shelton's System used by Samuel Pepys      (jpg)

Early modern shorthand sample      (R. B. Stout's "A Singular Discovery)    Image Web Link

Russell Urine Test Case      (jpg)            Web Link (When you get there search for "Russell urine")

Warner's Safe Cure (jpg)        Web Link

Thanks to Gill Moore for her research that forms this set of pages.

If you have additions or corrections to this page, please contact us Bones in the Belfry home page Page last updated - 2025