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Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682 to Elizabeth Woodhouse

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00391.05 Author/Creator: Harvey, John, Jr., fl. 1682 Place Written: Lynton, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1682 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 31 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."

Woodhouse, Elizabeth, fl. 1862
Harvey, John Jr., fl. 1682

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