John Buxton, Norfolk Gentleman and Architect: Letters to His Son, 1719-1729Letters written by John Buxton (1685-1731), son of Robert Buxton (1659-1691) and Elizabeth Gooch (1664-1730), to his son, Robert Buxton (1710-1750). John was born 15 September 1685 in Wenhaston, Suffolk. He married his cousin, Anne Gooch (1691-1741), daughter of Clement Gooch and Sarah Herne. They had twelve children. |
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... friends felt : I was very glad to find so good an account of your major's indisposition in your kind letter . I hope he will meet with no delay in the recovery of his health and quickly free you from the anxiety I am sure you have ...
... friends felt : I was very glad to find so good an account of your major's indisposition in your kind letter . I hope he will meet with no delay in the recovery of his health and quickly free you from the anxiety I am sure you have ...
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... friends Dr William Herring and Miles Branthwayt with 20s . rings ; there were also small legacies for relatives , his pall - bearers , and the poor of Tibenham and Rushford . Since John Buxton provided for the possibility that his ...
... friends Dr William Herring and Miles Branthwayt with 20s . rings ; there were also small legacies for relatives , his pall - bearers , and the poor of Tibenham and Rushford . Since John Buxton provided for the possibility that his ...
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... friends here except my mother Gooch who is after the usual rate & for my self I think the pain of my side rather declines . On the other side I have writ an order for the money , from , dear Robert , your most affectionate , Signed ...
... friends here except my mother Gooch who is after the usual rate & for my self I think the pain of my side rather declines . On the other side I have writ an order for the money , from , dear Robert , your most affectionate , Signed ...
Contents
THE LETTERS | 33 |
A Catalogue of Robert Buxtons Books 1720s | 173 |
B A Calculation of John Buxtons Personal Fortune c 1710 | 180 |
Copyright | |
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