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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... lately taken keeps me within doors . The return of the sun will bring us health and fair weather : two blessings that makes a heaven on earth . However , I have not been idle . Really , I have never studied so hard in my life as I have ...
... lately taken keeps me within doors . The return of the sun will bring us health and fair weather : two blessings that makes a heaven on earth . However , I have not been idle . Really , I have never studied so hard in my life as I have ...
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... lately been warm enough for you to repeat the bathing in the sea ; I have great expectations from this remedie , and am confirmed in my opinion of it by Dr Wace 30 whom I lately saw at Norwich , and who perticularly enquired of your ...
... lately been warm enough for you to repeat the bathing in the sea ; I have great expectations from this remedie , and am confirmed in my opinion of it by Dr Wace 30 whom I lately saw at Norwich , and who perticularly enquired of your ...
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... lately a well writ letter from Georgy & at the same time an account from Mr D'Oyly that he is very itndustrious though slow , & that Lenny begins to mend his application , & is very quick . I please my self with hope all will do well in ...
... lately a well writ letter from Georgy & at the same time an account from Mr D'Oyly that he is very itndustrious though slow , & that Lenny begins to mend his application , & is very quick . I please my self with hope all will do well in ...
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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