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Autograph letter signed from John Donne, London, to Sir Robert More, Loseley [manuscript], 1614 August 10.

Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.; More, Robert, 1581-1626, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Donne, London, to Sir Robert More, Loseley [manuscript], 1614 August 10.
Description
2 leaves ; 20 x 15 cm
Associated name
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.
More, Robert, 1581-1626, addressee.
Summary
Donne says he will remain in "thys Desart of London" for the summer, to be company for his wife. A marginal postscript refers Anne More's shopping for her mother.
Note
Bifolium.

Donne gives his address as "At my poore Hospitall."
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.539
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Great Britain -- England -- Loseley Park

Call number
L.b.539

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