- GLC#
- GLC00391.01-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- March 29, 1682
- Author/Creator
- Penn, William, 1644-1718
- Title
- to Dr. Woodhouse
- Place Written
- London, England
- Pagination
- 1 p. : address Height: 30 cm, Width: 18 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763
Penn gives advice to the father of Elizabeth Woodhouse, who had the choice of going to America or staying with her lover. This letter mentions her wish to come to America, and Penn does not discourage the idea, mentioning that he will be going this summer (for the first time). Penn suggests practical protection with which to face the new continent. Dated in the old style.
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