Letter 3885

William Burton to Hans Sloane – March 11, 1730/31


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Date: March 11, 1730/31
Author: William Burton
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4051
Folio: ff. 207-208



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Burton waited on Sloane, but was informed it was not a good time. His wife and brother prevented him from coming a second time. Burton hopes to ask Sloane for some advice. Sloane can reach Burton through Dr Mortimer. William Burton was a physician.




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