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Autograph letter signed from John Donne, St. Paul's, London, to Sir George More [manuscript], 1629 June 22.

Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.; More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Donne, St. Paul's, London, to Sir George More [manuscript], 1629 June 22.
Description
2 leaves ; 20 x 16 cm
Associated name
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.
More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, addressee.
Summary
Before leaving for his church in the country (either St. Nicholas, Sevenoaks, in Kent or Donne's other living at Blunham in Bedfordshire), Donne asks when and by whom More intends to pay the £100 that is soon due, so that he (Donne) can make financial arrangements for his children. Donne gives his address as "At Pauls house."
Note
Bifolium, with red wax seal (sheaf of seven snakes) on address leaf.
In
Papers of the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey, 1489-1682 (bulk 1538-1630).
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Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
L.b.542

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