He was a very ingenious man

At his apartments in High street, Marylebone, Mr. Joseph Dix. He was a very remarkable character, was hump-backed, wore a cocked hat with the flaps all down, and an old brown coat, &c.; lived on his income, which was 50l a year, which he spent chiefly in liquors, being a very little eater; and on cold, dull, and rainy days, used to lie in bed with all his cloaths on, and a three-cornered cocked hat and spectacles. He said lying in bed saved victualing as it took away his appetite, and that the heat was more equal. He was a very ingenious man, having travelled into most foreign parts; used to mix medicines for himself (being well skilled in that art) as well as for many others; never went to church or chapel, nor said any more prayers than “God bless me;” ridiculously conceiving that it was tormenting the Almighty with that which he knew. He was an excellent scholar, and spoke several languages fluently; a Very cheerful, pleasant companion for old or young; and is much lamented.