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

The letter is principally concerned with the departure of Lady Johanna's Head Gardener at Lydiard, Ruddler. It also speaks of flowers and the produce which Lady Johanna desires to be sent up to Battersea.

A torn piece speaks of the King's (Charles II) marrying the Infanta of Portugal

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
Tuesday 5th May 2026
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