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Letter from Johanna St. John to Thomas Hardyman, 13th March 1661

Letter from Johanna St. John to Thomas Hardyman, 13th March 1661
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Letter from Lady Johanna St.John, writing from her home at Battersea Manor to Thomas Hardyman, her Steward at Lydiard Park, 13rh March 1661.

The letter concerns sending Muscovy ducks from Lydiard to St. James Park, London.

Year:
1661
Author:
Lady Johanna St.John
Type:
Letter
Location:
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Reference:
3430/22
Copyright:
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Last updated on:
Saturday 23rd September 2023

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Johanna St John (1631-1705), wife of Sir Walter St John, 3rd Bt. by Godfrey Kneller
Johanna St John (1631-1705), wife of Sir Walter St John, 3rd Bt. by Godfrey Kneller

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