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

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

The letter gives an account of King Charles II coming to dine with the St.Johns at Battersea.

Year:
1661
Author:
Lady Johanna St. John
Type:
Letter
Location:
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Reference:
3430/22/i & ii
Copyright:
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Last updated on:
Saturday 30th December 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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