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Letter from Lady Johanna St. John to Thomas Hardyman c April 1661

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 is mostly concerned with gardening and produce with instructions for Hardyman to plant woodbine, to fatten turkeys for sending to Battersea along with other items including herbs, cheese and pickled barberries. Lady Johanna wishes to be remembered to several people at Lydiard including Mr and Mrs Kibbllewight.

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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