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

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