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Autograph letter signed from John Donne to Sir George More [manuscript], 1614 December 3.

Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.; More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Donne to Sir George More [manuscript], 1614 December 3.
Description
1 leaf ; 31 x 21 cm
Associated name
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.
More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, addressee.
Summary
Letter contains some curious passages on patronage. Donne contemplates his "purpose" of entering the ministry of the Church of England rather than continuing to seek secular preferment at Court, and he refers to the Lord chamberlain (Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset).
In
Papers of the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey, 1489-1682 (bulk 1538-1630).
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library L.b.538
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
L.b.538

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