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Joseph Barber (Ampthill) to [Richard How] Quotes Oldham: I've heard my friend & heard...

Catalogue reference: HW/87/17

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This record is a file about the Joseph Barber (Ampthill) to [Richard How] Quotes Oldham: I've heard my friend & heard... dating from 3 & 4 Dec 1715.

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Reference

HW/87/17

Date

3 & 4 Dec 1715

Description

Joseph Barber (Ampthill) to [Richard How] Quotes Oldham: I've heard my friend & heard it said by you No man at once could ever well love two.

Now two at once reign jointly in my breast

And Hang me if I know which takes me best. "to which I think I may add one has I believe an inviting portion & the other (I could almost say) prevailing charms." Orders for linen & various household stuff - Uncle is well, so is Mary Markes. James goes to London - has spoken to Hannah about the butter.

Held by
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language

English

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e95e7f59-d993-4436-8b27-3529fc2a0526/

Series information

HW/87

Letters & Papers of the How Family

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Joseph Barber (Ampthill) to [Richard How] Quotes Oldham: I've heard my friend & heard...