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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... master . I am glad Mr Cresham62 is come again , he is by much the best master , the difficulty of the Greek which you are now to begin will soon be over , you must not therefore be discouraged at it at first . 32 John Buxton to Robert ...
... master . I am glad Mr Cresham62 is come again , he is by much the best master , the difficulty of the Greek which you are now to begin will soon be over , you must not therefore be discouraged at it at first . 32 John Buxton to Robert ...
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... master is so after his journy into this country . I had not the pleasure to see him then but I believe I shall in a little time do it at Playford . Mr Randal 68 & I have talked of coming together . There is no harm in your being a ...
... master is so after his journy into this country . I had not the pleasure to see him then but I believe I shall in a little time do it at Playford . Mr Randal 68 & I have talked of coming together . There is no harm in your being a ...
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... master . I have not yet got the workmen out of the parlour but the door next the stairs is now hanging & this day will conclude there . The stairs not yet plaistered . Let me know somtimes in general what books & exercises you are upon ...
... master . I have not yet got the workmen out of the parlour but the door next the stairs is now hanging & this day will conclude there . The stairs not yet plaistered . Let me know somtimes in general what books & exercises you are upon ...
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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