note: Mr. Shaw wrote two entries on May 6th

[Entry 1] With the letter of invitation in my pocket, from my friend the Rev. Martin Inv Lloyd of Branches park Suffolk - took an inside place in the stage coach for New Market. Two very sociable and agreeable persons for company - a lady and gentleman going to Bury St. Edmonds, who informed me of the recent marriage of my friend the parson to a lady of near sixty and eight thousand a year. At N Market found a servant and pony phaeton waiting. An hours drive brought me to the seat of Mr. Lloyd in a Park of venerable oaks agreeably situated on a rising ground. Received with much affability by himself and lady in their princely mansion.

Walked about the gardens and park, and to see the horses, stables, dogs and carriages. Spacious grounds with fish ponds, gravel walks, rookery, with pheasants and hares playing about the meadows. A sumptuous dinner - turtle soup (mock) choice wines, ices and other delicacies. The company consisting of three country parsons and three ladies - Miss Trick who is on a visit to Mrs. Lloyd sat next me has resided in Paris ten years and traveled in every part of Italy. The party did not break up until past one o'clock - the Rev. Mr. Hill returning home with the assistance of a servant - -

[Entry 2] Mr. Lloyd took me to Cambridge in his carriage - a very handsome vehicle. Visited Johns College of which he is a member, and several others. Kings College chapel is a most beautiful specimen of Gothic architecture - a lofty arched roof of fretted stone. Was there during evening service, which is assisted by one of the most powerful organs of Europe. The promenade grounds and gardens are on the banks of the River Cam which runs back of the town and is crossed by a number of handsome stone bridges.

After walking about several hours partook of a cold elation. Stopped a few minutes at the museum now erecting - admirable for its magnificent Grecian facade and built by a legacy of Earl Fitzwillam. Got back to Branches Park a little before dusk, spent the remaining part of the evening conversing with Miss Frick on Italy - antiquities etc. A fine sensible girl -