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Autograph letter signed from John Donne, Fleet Prison, to Sir George More [manuscript], 1601/1602 February 11.

Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.; More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Donne, Fleet Prison, to Sir George More [manuscript], 1601/1602 February 11.
Description
2 leaves ; 30 x 21 cm
Associated name
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.
More, George, Sir, 1553?-1632, addressee.
Summary
Donne writes from prison and asks forgiveness for his secret marriage to More's daughter Anne. Donne insists that "all my Endevors, and the whole course of my lyfe shalbe bent, to make my selfe worthy of your favor, and her love, whose peace of Conscience, and quiett, I know must be much wounded and violencd, if your displeasure sever us."
Note
Bifolium, with unidentifiable seal fragment 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.527

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