Letter from John Bowne, 1676

LETTER FROM JOHN BOWNE IN FLUSHING TO HANNAH BOWNE IN LONDON

DOCUMENT ID: BFP 2018.1.03-06B

DATE: 23rd of 5th month [July] 1676, Old Style

DESCRIPTION & NOTES

John Bowne writes to Hannah during her second religious visit and preaching tour abroad, expressing his desire to join her overseas and assuring her as to the preparations that he is making at home for the care of their farm and family. (John would join her towards the end of that year and accompany her on her final travels.) This letter accompanied that of their daughter, Elizabeth Bowne (BFP 2018.1.03-06A) and was sent care of John Elson, who ran a Quaker Meeting in London with his wife Mary (see separate address label, BFP 2018.1.03.06C).