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Autograph letter signed from John Donne to Sir Thomas Egerton [manuscript], 1601/1602 February 13.
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.; Ellesmere, Thomas Egerton, Baron, 1540?-1617, addressee.
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Title
Autograph letter signed from John Donne to Sir Thomas Egerton [manuscript], 1601/1602 February 13.
Description
2 leaves ; 30 x 21 cm
Associated name
Donne, John, 1572-1631, sender.
Ellesmere, Thomas Egerton, Baron, 1540?-1617, addressee.
Summary
Donne expresses gratitude for "this way to Health" and asks Egerton's full pardon for his offense in having married Anne More without her father's consent.
Note
Bifolium.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2004-2005. Letterwriting in Renaissance England (catalog entry 59)
In
Papers of the More family of Loseley Park, Surrey, 1489-1682 (bulk 1538-1630).
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Letters (correspondence)
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Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.

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L.b.530

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