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Autograph letter signed from John Donne, Fleet Prison, to Sir Thomas Egerton [manuscript], 1601/1602 February 12.

Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.; Ellesmere, Thomas Egerton, Baron, 1540?-1617, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Donne, Fleet Prison, to Sir Thomas Egerton [manuscript], 1601/1602 February 12.
Description
2 leaves ; 30 x 21 cm
Associated name
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.
Ellesmere, Thomas Egerton, Baron, 1540?-1617, addressee.
Summary
Imprisoned following his secret marriage to Anne More, Donne refers to God joining in his punishment "with increasing my sicknes," and he begs Egerton to "lessen that Correction, which your just wisdome hath destind for me."
Note
Bifolium, with red wax seal (sheaf of seven snakes) on address leaf.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004-2005. Letterwriting in Renaissance England (catalog entry 57)
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.528
Genre/form
Letters (correspondence)
Manuscripts (documents)
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

Call number
L.b.528

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