Duke (4) +(1669)+ Esther, widow Dickenson (“the good-humoured fat widow”) Talbot Pepys 2 (1647–1681) Barbara Pepys (“Bab”) 2 (1649–1689) +(1674)+ Dr Thomas Gale, High Master of St Paul's School and Dean of York (1635–1702) Charles Gale Thomas Gale Elizabeth Gale Roger Gale, antiquary (1672–1744) Samuel Gale, antiquary (1682–1754) Elizabeth Pepys (“Betty”) 2 (1651–1716) +(1680)+ Charles Long, fellow of Caius College and rector of Risby (Suff.) John Pepys 3 Dr John Pepys, fellow of Trinity Hall and lawyer (1618–1692) + Catherine, widow Hobson Dr Thomas Pepys, physician, poorly appreciated by SP, unmarr. Paulina Pepys + Hammond Claxton of Booton (Norf.) After the diary Pepys's health suffered from the long hours that he worked throughout the period of the diary. Specifically, he believed that his eyesight had been affected by his work. He reluctantly concluded in his last entry, dated 31 May 1669, that he should completely stop writing for the sake of his eyes, and only dictate to his clerks from then on, which meant that he could no longer keep his diary. Pepys and his wife took a holiday to France and the Low Countries in June–October 1669; on their return, Elisabeth fell ill and died on 10 November 1669. Pepys erected a monument to her in the church of St Olave's, Hart Street, London. Pepys never remarried, but he did have a long-term housekeeper named Mary Skinner who was assumed by many of his contemporaries to be his mistress and sometimes referred to as Mrs. Pepys. In his will, he left her an annuity of £200 and many of his possessions. Member of Parliament and Secretary of the Admiralty In 1672 he became an Elder Brother of Trinity House and served in this capacity until 1689; he was Master of Trinity House in 1676–1677 and again in 1685–1686. In 1673 he was promoted to Secretary of the Admiralty Commission and elected MP for Castle Rising in Norfolk. In 1673 he was involved with the establishment of the Royal Mathematical School at Christ's Hospital, which was to train 40 boys annually in navigation, for the benefit of the Royal Navy and the English Merchant Navy. In 1675 he was appointed a Governor of Christ's Hospital and for many years he took a close interest in its affairs. Among his papers are two detailed memoranda on the administration of the school. In 1699, after the successful conclusion of a seven-year campaign