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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... give me when I hear you are well and pleased with the place I have put you in is much greater than your affliction which you tell me of , occationed by my not writing and indeed you guess at the true reason that you have not heard from ...
... give me when I hear you are well and pleased with the place I have put you in is much greater than your affliction which you tell me of , occationed by my not writing and indeed you guess at the true reason that you have not heard from ...
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... give fresh reasons for its encrease . The horses shall be sent for you as you desire if the weather or very bad ... gives me perfect plesure . Pray God it may continue . You may now with tolerable care have as good a share as others ...
... give fresh reasons for its encrease . The horses shall be sent for you as you desire if the weather or very bad ... gives me perfect plesure . Pray God it may continue . You may now with tolerable care have as good a share as others ...
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... gives me leave , otherwise must make this my quarters . Tell your mother little Isabella is perfectly well & brisk ... give me of your own health is a newer and greater pleasure than any you can meet with in your tour , & I pray for ...
... gives me leave , otherwise must make this my quarters . Tell your mother little Isabella is perfectly well & brisk ... give me of your own health is a newer and greater pleasure than any you can meet with in your tour , & I pray for ...
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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