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Diary and Expenses
- Pepys's diary entries were initially prompted by his record of expenses, influencing early content.
- As his wealth grew, his entries expanded beyond financial matters, offering broader insights.
17th-Century Literacy
- Literacy in 17th-century England was complex, with reading and writing taught as separate skills.
- Women's literacy might be underestimated due to their frequent use of marks instead of signatures.
Servants and Literacy
- Pepys's servants demonstrated functional literacy, including owning books and reading prayers.
- An incident with the cook's marked dishes highlights the practical value of basic literacy.